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Capcom: Street Fighter x Tekken has "fallen short of our plan" Poll

Posted: 15.05.2012 by Technet2k

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Sales for Street Fighter x Tekken have not been what Capcom thought they'd be, having sold 1.4 million units since its March launch, declaring sales "have fallen short of our plan".

They blame "cannibalism" as one of the primary causes, as other brawlers have released "within a short time" of each other. Meanwhile Slant Six was right for a Resident Evil game.

Capcom tease Ryu as Asura's Wrath DLC

Posted: 17.02.2012 by Technet2k

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A teasing shot of Asura and Ryu squaring off in traditional Street Fighter style has been posted by Capcom Japan, but its DLC intended for the upcoming Asura's Wrath for Xbox 360 and PS3.

Will the new action game feature a SFIV mode? Is it just the most impactful way to announce Ryu's arrival via DLC? Capcom say they'll spill the beans soon. Famitsu award it 38/40.

Capcom has "big plans for 2012" to celebrate 25 years of Street Fighter

Posted: 12.01.2012 by Technet2k

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A logo to commemorate 25 years of hurled fireballs and singed chest hair in Street Fighter has been unveiled by Capcom, teasing they've got plans for an "international celebration" in 2012.

August 30th is the official birthday for Ryu and his brawling counterparts. Details about how Capcom will be celebrating with fans will be unveiled later in the year. Expect a cake, at least.

Killian: You will "not have to wait ten years" for Street Fighter V

Posted: 02.11.2011 by Technet2k

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Capcom beat-em-up evangelist Seth Killian promises we shouldn't have to wait a decade for Street Fighter V to punch and kick its way into our brawler hearts, unlike Street Fighter IV.

He jokes it'll "be before 2019," unless they wait until 2020 "just to screw me and make me look like an ass." Killian won't discuss ideas in case "some other game cops" them.

Capcom doubt Street Fighter could ever mix with Mortal Kombat

Posted: 05.08.2011 by Technet2k

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While fans of Street Fighter and Tekken have games from Capcom and Namco Bandai crossing over the universes, what about the Mortal Kombat crowd?

Capcom producer Yoshinori Ono doubts it could ever happen, though he understands "why people want it." It's one of those things "easier said than done."