Soul Calibur IV new characters revealed
Namco Bandai has confirmed that the Star Wars characters, Darth Vader and Yoda will be playable fighters in the fourth installment on the world renowned weapon-based fighting series, Soul Caliber IV.“Soulcalibur has been a cornerstone franchise for NAMCO BANDAI Games and this latest edition will build upon its legacy of groundbreaking fighting experiences,” said Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and COO, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “With Soulcalibur IV, long-time fans and newcomers to the franchise will be amazed by its visual beauty and intense, pulse pounding weapon combat.”
Namco Bandai has also made the decision to offer each console an exclusive character, therefore PS3 gamers will get Darth Vader, whereas Xbox 360 users will be able to play as Yoda. It's also possible that more characters may be available for download at a later date via the console's online stores.
For the first time in the series history, Soul Calibur IV will also have competitive online play.
Check out the two Star War's legends in the following trailer:
