Capcom said that its newest Street Fighter game will be making its way to consoles and Windows PC. Xbox 360 and PS3 versions were announced, but no mention was made of a Wii SKU. The publisher did not pin down a release timeframe either, but the game is expected sometime during the current fiscal year.

Street Fighter IV will feature the usual cast of characters (Ken, Ryu, Chun-Li, Guile, etc.) in addition to new fighters – Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus – designed for this latest iteration. Instead of opting for a full 3D brawler, Capcom decided to keep the game in the familiar 2D perspective but included “3D flourishes” and changed the art to a more stylized look.

The game also reintroduces six-button controls and “a host of new special moves and features integrated into the input system.”

Capcom has directed fans hungry for the latest on Street Fighter to the new website, which currently has a countdown timer for 2 days and 18 hours, so you can likely expect a bit more information then.

Source: GameDaily.com

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Activision today confirmed the long rumored and drawn out news that the latest version of Guitar Hero will feature vocals, drumming and a music creator along with guitar playing. Re-dubbed Guitar Hero World Tour, the title will also have online Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands” options. The game will also have a fully licensed soundtrack, including the bands Van Halen, Linkin Park, The Eagles and Sublime, with the promise of “significantly more localized downloadable music than ever before on all of the next-generation consoles.”

“Guitar Hero has set the standard for music-based gaming and with Guitar Hero World Tour and the game’s groundbreaking Music Studio, we are once again delivering unprecedented innovation that has the potential to revolutionize consumer generated music, much in the same way that video sharing hubs have driven user generated video,” said Dusty Welch, Head of Publishing for RedOctane. “With the introduction of our advanced high-quality new wireless instruments, in-depth customization options and advanced online functionality, the game enables music fans and gamers globally to share in the most social and expressive music experience ever.”

Guitar Hero World Tour will release on PS2, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 in Fall 2008.

Source: GameDaily.com 

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The best Anime Expo in the world coming in July to the Los Angeles area!

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Why did we name the show COIN-OP TV ? Cause yah just can’t get that same gaming experience playing on the couch – we cannot wait for Street Fighter IV to come out – anybody got some quarters in their pocket?

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Rocco Botte from the ultra cool and famous Mega 64 guys visited COIN-OP TV LIVE months back – check out the highlights here! Entire episode can be found at http://www.thestream.tv/watch.php?v=256

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Blizzard Entertainment announced the plans for its third annual edition of BlizzCon. The gaming convention will feature game tournaments, discussion panels, fan contests and more centered on the company’s popular Warcraft, StarCraft and Diablo franchises. In order to accommodate requests for more attendees, this year’s event has expanded to three convention halls from two in previous years. “Whenever we’ve been able to meet and interact with Blizzard gamers from around the world, it’s been a great experience for us,” stated Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “We’re looking forward to seeing even more of our players at this year’s BlizzCon and delivering another entertaining and informative event for them.”

BlizzCon will take place in the Anaheim Convention Center from October 10 to 11. Registration details can be found at www.blizzcon.com.

Source: GameDaily

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Tecmo announced that it is developing Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff for the DS. The game will feature the intuitive controls of its predecessors, along with over-the-top elements like cut-scenes and super abilities. Players can choose from 32 teams or create their own and play with friends via wireless multiplayer or Wi-Fi.

“We are extremely excited to bring back everyone’s favorite football game to the Nintendo DS,” said Ryan Gilbo, executive producer at Tecmo. “Kickoff is packed with everything that fans wanted to see in this revival. No other football game will ever compare to Tecmo Bowl as this is the game that started it all.”

Source: GameDaily.com

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Our friends over at The Gamers Garage featured COIN-OP TV host Rob Welkner as part of their podcast roundup this week!  The Gamers Garage is a community based website with reviews and stuff across the board.   This week’s discussion tuned into Rob’s specialty which is arcade and old school games.  The podcast featured regular hosts Crash, Okatta and CamaroGuy along with Rob for the first half of the show.

The group touched based on some of the favorite arcade and retro classics from their youth and experiences with remaining arcades like Dave and Busters and some upcoming arcade titles like Street Fighter IV and Soul Caliber IV.   Also in the discussion was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comparing the arcade experience to the home Xbox console experience.

Be sure to check out more podcasts from The Gamers Garage in the future or on their archive!

http://thegamersgarage.com

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Los Angeles, CA – May 7, 2008 – Nexon America Inc. celebrates the third anniversary of its free-to-play blockbuster, MapleStory, by unveiling new areas, contests and events for its Maple players. A worldwide sensation with more than 85 million members, MapleStory has already amassed 5.9 million users in North America in only three years.

To date Maplers have unleashed abundant guilds, created hilarious online video knockoffs of Nexon’s MapleStory commercials and invigorated the game’s forum with lively discussions. The anniversary events give the devoted community more ways to have fun in an already compelling and deep world of game play.

Among the many in-game events, users will be introduced to Showa, a major enhancement to the colossal Maple World. This new Yakuza-themed region features over 70 quests, areas and a challenging Boss fight. Additionally, Nexon will unveil the cake-themed monster, Big Puff Daddy, who pounds his way through several towns. GM events are planned throughout the month-long celebration, which features a Nexon Cash Shop sale just in time for summer. These anniversary events only add to the fun Maplers are already having in the Monster Carnival, fighting the Horntail or working the Maple Trading System, all added earlier this year.

The party extends beyond Maple World borders. Players who upload videos celebrating MapleStory’s anniversary could win one of five prizes, including a new computer worth $1,500. Learn how to make your video eligible at http://maplestory.nexon.net.

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