Thursday, May 26, 2011

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Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition coming to Steam. System requirements revealed

Posted: 25 May 2011 11:34 AM PDT

Oni prepares to kick some ass in the PC version of SSFIV: Arcade
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition has been announced for Steam release for PC and Mac gamers and will be available in July 2011 for a price of $40.

If you already own the original version of Street Fighter 4 for Steam then you’ll be able to upgrade to the Arcade Version for only $4 off the full price.

Here are the requirements to run the game on your computer.

Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz and up
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 9.0c/Shader3.0 and up supported (operation on-board is not guaranteed)
Video: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 and up (except for NVIDIA GeForce 7300), VRAM: 256MB and up (operation sharing with main memory is not guaranteed)
Hard Drive: 4.5 GB free hard drive space
Sound: DirectSound, DirectX9.0c Compatible Audio
Other Requirements: Online play requires software installation of and log-in to Games For Windows – LIVE

Recommended Requirements:
OS: Windows Vista
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2.0 GHz and up
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 9.0c/Shader3.0 and up supported (operation on-board is not guaranteed)
Video: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 and up, VRAM: 512MB and up (operation sharing with main memory is not guaranteed)
Hard Drive: 4.5 GB free hard drive space
Sound: DirectSound, DirectX9.0c Compatible Audio

Here is a video of the dark Evil Ryu and Oni (dark version of Akuma) battling it out.

Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, brings the definitive vision of Street Fighter to the PC. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Super Street Fighter IV will further redefine the fighting game genre with classic 2D Street Fighter fighting action, a host of new and returning characters, beefed up online modes, and more.

Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition features a roster of 39 characters. This includes characters from the original Street Fighter IV such as Ryu, Chun-li, El Fuerte, and Rufus, while adding the 10 characters from Super Street Fighter IV and 4 new characters, including classic combatants Yun, Yang, and Evil Ryu as well as the all-new Oni. Beyond characters, Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition adds all-new balancing, better online functionality, and the fully-featured Replay Channel, on the PC for the first time.

Key Features include:

  • New Playable Characters: Four new challengers enter the ring: Yun, Yang, Oni and Evil Ryu.
  • Updated Character Balancing: Features all new character balancing, further refining gameplay.
  • Updated Replay Channel:

    • - Replay Follower: Be able to follow up to 5 separate player replays making it easier to find your favorite players' latest replay.
    - My Channel Advanced: Allows players to distribute their replay data to up to 50 players.
    - Elite Channel: Watch replay data from elite players who have a rating of 3000PP (player points) or more.

  • All playable SSFIV characters will be unlocked out of the box, including Yun & Yang, Oni, and Evil Ryu.
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    On Xbox Live Arcade today: Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale

    Posted: 25 May 2011 11:21 AM PDT

    Get an Xbox 360 Live 1600 Points CardFrom today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play this new game for Xbox Live Arcade and get other Xbox Live Marketplace downloadable content for Xbox 360. Here’s an overview of what Microsoft announced worldwide.

    Content: Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale
    Price: 1200 Microsoft Points (that's US$15 / €14.40 / £10.20 / CAN$18.60 / AU$19.80)
    Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
    Dash Text: Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale, a hack and slash action role playing game set in the deep mythology of the Forgotten Realms, is the first Dungeons & Dragons video game for connected consoles. Players are summoned by a mysterious mage and given the duty of defending their homeland as Rezlus, an evil Zhentarim Cleric looks to bring the power of the Black Lord Bane to Daggerdale. Restore order to the Dalelands by unlocking the secrets of the Mines of Tethyamar, defeating the evil within the treacherous Tower of the Void, leading to the final confrontation with Rezlus himself.

    Players can take on the role of the melee expert Human Fighter, the quick and nimble Elven Rogue, the master of the arcane arts Halfling Wizard, and the powerful divine Dwarven Cleric. Gamers use intuitive pick-up-and-play combat combined with a wide assortment of weapons, feats and powers to defeat a wide range of deadly enemies. Players can level their character, unlocking three tiers of powers, and an extensive list of feats to create a truly unique character. As the player levels, they can add additional attribute points to their ability scores, further enhancing the performance of the character. The action-packed RPG gameplay allows for solo and co-op play for up to four players.

    The Deal of the Week is:

    This week, Xbox LIVE Gold members can save 50% off Microsoft Points on an assortment of select Marketplace items. The special pricing will be available until May 30th.
    * Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta – 400
    Fallout 3: Broken Steel – 400
    Fallout 3 Operation: Anchorage – 400
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Horse Armor Pack – 100
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine – 400
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Shivering Isles – 1200
    Vault 101 suit (male/female) – 120
    Vault boy head (male/female) – 80

    Please note: The Xbox Live Marketplace has been down most of the day. Microsoft says they are working to resolve the issue. You can check Xbox Live Status here.

    “Users may experience difficulties with the following services:
    * Browsing Indie Games from the Xbox 360 console or Xbox.com
    * Browsing Games Marketplace from the Xbox 360 console or Xbox.com”
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