DLC, patches, new modes… games evolve over time, so why shouldn’t our reviews do the same? When SoulCalibur V came out last week, the online lobbies were empty, waiting for intrepid warriors to fill them with the sounds of sword-clashing. Now that people are playing online, we’ve updated our review of the game to evaluate the multiplayer portion of Namco’s medieval martial arts game. Head here to see how it fares.
Hey, look! It’s Link — who starred in the GameCube version of SoulCalibur II — making a triumphant return to the Stage of History along with that girl he’s always having to rescue. The folks at NowGamer made crafted Nintendo’s iconic maiden-and-warrior pair with the character creator in Namco’s just-released fighting game, and then have Princess Zelda and her eternal saviour Link go toe-to-toe. More »
With the past couple of years dominated by Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat-style 2D fighters, it’s nice to see the return of one of the big 3D fighting franchises. That is, unless you’re a game reviewer. Then it’s time to step into the critical ring. More »
Not yet four years has passed, but check out how the latest SoulCalibur compares to SoulCalibur IV. Can you spot the difference? Hint: it’s not just the graphics. More »
Soul Calibur V, like almost all fighting games nowadays, finds itself having to serve multiple purposes for a broad and fragmented user base. Fighting games demand investment if you’re actually trying to excel at them. You’ve got to pick a character that speaks to you and then master enough moves to be competent and diverse. Nobody’s just showing up to get beat down, after all, and winning ugly is worse than losing. More »
SoulCalibur V is in stores today across the US, where players are a lot less likely to dress up as a whip-wielding Ivy or Ezio Auditore de Firenze than the special gamers inhabiting the world of the SoulCalibur V launch trailer. More »
While we prepare to beat our opponents into submission using a series of punches and kicks, Namco Bandai prepares to hit your wallet where it hurts with three sets of premium DLC scheduled in the first month of SoulCalibur V‘s release. Who wants to play dress up? More »
And you thought the giant boobs were crass? Ha! This is another advert for upcoming fighting game SoulCalibur V. It’s cheeky. Literally. More »
