

No, you are not dreaming, this is not April 1st, and yes this is real. Gamevideos even have a trailer up, which you can see at the bottom of this news item. Soulcalibur IV is scheduled for release in Summer, 2008.As surreal as it may sound 1up have revealed that both Darth Vader and Yoda will join the cast of Soul Calibur IV. Developed by Project Soul, the team behind Soul Blade and Soulcalibur I-III, Soulcalibur IV is set to reinvent the brand and reintroduce the fighting genre to new and existing fans alike. Also, for the first time in the franchise, customized characters or original favorites can be taken online to challenge others for the top spot of this timeless series.

Featuring an expanded customization mode, Soulcalibur IV allows players to personalize a character to look and perform as they desire. Shown in true high-definition graphics, Soulcalibur IV offers an entirely new battle system that promises to revolutionize the fighting game genre. Propelling the franchise into the next-generation, Soulcalibur IV flexes its graphical muscles to shows its visual brilliance with a new look for both allies and enemies. In Soulcalibur IV, the epic struggle between the spirit sword, Soul Calibur, and the cursed sword, Soul Edge, continues with revelations about this ongoing story as fighters from across the galaxy seek the powerful swords for their own goals and to face the ultimate judgment. "Adding our iconic Star Wars characters to NAMCO BANDAI's great game franchise is a match made in heaven, and we think Darth Vader and Yoda will be formidable opponents in the game.†"We're very excited to work with NAMCO BANDAI and be a part of their efforts to take Soulcalibur to the next level,†said Kevin Kurtz, director of marketing at LucasArts. We're thrilled to integrate their historic characters into one of our most treasured brands†"In the entertainment industry, LucasArts possesses some of the most recognizable characters and franchises in the world.

"It is quite rare that two publishers of this caliber are able to collaborate on this level to create a top notch entertainment experience for next-generation platforms.†said Makoto Iwai, executive vice president and COO at NAMCO BANDAI Games America. Swords and Lightsabers will be drawn as NAMCO BANDAI and LucasArts today announced that iconic Star Wars characters will appear in Soulcalibur IV.Īs part of this collaboration, the Sith Lord Darth Vader will appear as a guest character in the Playstation 3 version of the title, and Jedi Master Yoda will be available for the Xbox 360.
