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Balrog for President: Online poll for US exclusive We Love Golf outfits
by Jonathan Holmes on 02.09.2008 42 comments

Balrog for President: Online poll  for US exclusive We Love Golf  outfits screenshot

Say what you will about Capcom USA's track record for, you know, the actual making of video games (I'm looking at you, Final Fight: Streetwise), but you can't deny that they at least listen to their public. Everything from Ben Judd's recognition of the petition for a Wii port of Bionic Commando, to the Street Fighter 2 HD team's constant interaction with the readers of their blog, Capcom USA has consistently proven to prioritize the opinions of their audience. This policy of respect continues with currently open online poll to decide not one, but two US exclusive outfits for the upcoming Wii title We Love Golf.

The contenders may surprise you. Outfits likened after the failed Capcom mascot Captain Commando, Power Stone's Rouge, and Mike Tyson impersonator Balrog are all in the running. Even Dead Rising's Frank West is a contender.  As much as I love Frank, the black man in me has to vote for Balrog and Rouge. I can't help but want to see if Capcom would respect their fan's demands enough to actually turn their lily white golfers to Soul Man brown (link NSFW for language).

I may not vote for Obama, but Balrog has my full support. You too can show your solidarity for brown skinned video game characters by voting here. Today, a golf game. Tomorrow, the free world!

[Via GoNintendo

 

 

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liquidninja's Avatar
liquidninja at 02/09/2008 10:26

Yeah, we need more black video game characters outside of Madden and GTA!
I think Gears of War and the Afro Samurai video game are good steps in the right direction.
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PacoDG at 02/09/2008 10:31

Balrog?!? I know its a joke vote, but still, I feel dirty putting his name instead of Ken. I will choose to not vote :(
dvddesign 's Avatar
dvddesign at 02/09/2008 10:33

Balrog? We voted Haggar into office already.

Mike Haggar.

The election was months ago.

Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 02/09/2008 10:40

I want all of the Smiths from Killer 7.
balth's Avatar
balth at 02/09/2008 10:44

Esse, you might want to spell 'exclusive' correctly for a main page post, Holmes.

(cwutididthar?)
balth's Avatar
balth at 02/09/2008 10:45

Esse, you might want to spell 'exclusive' correctly for a main page post, Holmes.

(cwutididthar?)
balth's Avatar
balth at 02/09/2008 10:50

doublepost bug ftl. sorry bout that, I was trying to be helpful, not a doubleposting condescending dick.
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Jaren Face at 02/09/2008 10:53

And here I was perfectly fine with the Chun Li and Jill costumes. I think this is a nice added bonus, since I'm a sucker for alternative wear, especially if they're homage to other video game characters.

But yeah, totally agree on your picks Jonathan. I originally was going to pick Morrigan, but seeing as she's a bit played out now, and the fact this would give Power Stone some more well deserved recognition, Rouge is the way to go.

Plus, I love me my arcade-styled boxers.
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The-Excel at 02/09/2008 10:57

They should bring the Power Stone games to Wii.

That said, I would think Maya would fit for this somehow.
manasteel88's Avatar
manasteel88 at 02/09/2008 11:08

I personally picked Guy. I think his would look better on the course
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Sharpless at 02/09/2008 11:26

Fuck Balrog. Everyone vote for Cammy! Vote for Cammy!
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DaedHead8 at 02/09/2008 11:28

I voted for Frank West and Morrigan. I noticed your two choices are at the very bottom. Sucks.
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SourGr8pes at 02/09/2008 11:30

It was one of the hardest choices of my life, choosing between Cammy and Morrigan. Ultimately I chose Morrigan.

And who the hell is voting for "Boring Red Gi" Ken? I should punch you in the face for voting Ken!

I voted Guy.
I want to see the dream of having our first Ninja-American president.
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Urashima at 02/09/2008 11:30

I voted for Balrog and Roll Caskett.
If it were any other version of Roll, I wouldn't have voted for her; however, considering it is Roll Caskett a-la Mega Man Legends, I had to vote for her out of my love for that series. It also makes me happy that, as of this comment, she is currently in the lead!
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Cheeburga at 02/09/2008 11:55

Needs moar Frank West
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mix at 02/09/2008 12:20

Sucks that Ken is winning as that's sooo to be expected!
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The-Excel at 02/09/2008 12:36

I suppose now is a good time to tell you that you misspelled "exclusive" in the title and even Street Fighter II HD.
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Jonathan Holmes at 02/09/2008 12:58

In regards to the typos, pics or the didn't happen.
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Justice at 02/09/2008 13:11

Haggar rocks!

lol @ Jon failing while trying to hide a previous fail
YOU CAN'T EDIT COMMENTS!

hahahah

"pics or the didn't happen"

Just kiddin' ;)
NihonTiger90's Avatar
NihonTiger90 at 02/09/2008 14:19

Vote Cammy



Or I'll kill you.
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar
Jonathan Holmes at 02/09/2008 15:49

@ Justice-

I was framed! They just pretended to find typos.

Honest!
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Necros at 02/09/2008 16:10

I just want to point out he's holding up Balrog's UFS card, and you should all play that game if you're into card games 'n' stuff.
SanityMask's Avatar
SanityMask at 02/09/2008 16:23

Balrog it is if he keeps his boxing gloves to play golf.
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Gen Eric Gui at 02/09/2008 16:26

People. Captain Commando is one of the options.

Captain. Friggen. Commando. And he's almost tied with Ken for votes. We can make this happen.

I voted for him and Roll Casket ftw.
alman's Avatar
alman at 02/09/2008 16:59

Where's the love for Dhalsim? This is bunk...
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Fading_Star at 02/09/2008 19:18

Balrog 2008!
diversionmary's Avatar
diversionmary at 02/09/2008 19:50

Sorry dude, that should have read "which female Capcom character would you love to sex with"

...Morrigan of course. Only 'cause that hawt Bridget isn't Capcom.
Orionsaint's Avatar
Orionsaint at 02/09/2008 21:06

Tracey Morgan as Balrog?

I vote to kiss Cammy from head to toe!
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar
Jonathan Holmes at 02/09/2008 21:21

What kind of toe?

Oh... that kind of toe.

Har dee har har.
SH0RYUK3N's Avatar
SH0RYUK3N at 02/10/2008 00:44

If we're going black SF characters that are boxers then I say Dudley. He would beat the crap outta Balrog.
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Holyetheline at 02/10/2008 08:56

Frank West is the shiz!!
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The-Excel at 02/10/2008 09:15

@Jonathan Holmes:
I'll keep that in mind for next time.
freeman1's Avatar
freeman1 at 02/10/2008 11:03

Looks like Ken and Morrigan are going to win.
RAB's Avatar
RAB at 02/10/2008 11:34

serious shit, Dudley would make Balrog his bitch


also, morrigan es hott
RAB's Avatar
RAB at 02/10/2008 11:47

also also,

Meditating and destroying you

Batthink's Avatar
Batthink at 02/11/2008 10:26

Morrigan Aensland as first lady, erm, playable character.
RAB's Avatar
RAB at 02/12/2008 23:05

i heard they really like his gigaton punch
daphaknee's Avatar
daphaknee at 02/14/2008 19:30

hey i took that picture
daphaknee's Avatar
daphaknee at 02/14/2008 19:33

goddamnit thats my thumb MY STUPID THUMB IS ON YOURS TUPID SITE
cryoh's Avatar
cryoh at 02/14/2008 19:39

I must say, that is one mighty fine picture of myself. Thanks, Daph!
SplashBeats's Avatar
SplashBeats at 02/15/2008 13:51

yeah good job destructoid on taking people's photos without crediting them for it!

that is some real journalistic integrity there! one day you might get to work for EGM!

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