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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10:21 AM on 02.09.2008
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I think Gears of War and the Afro Samurai video game are good steps in the right direction.
Mike Haggar.
The election was months ago.
(cwutididthar?)
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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.
That said, I would think Maya would fit for this somehow.
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.
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!
lol @ Jon failing while trying to hide a previous fail
YOU CAN'T EDIT COMMENTS!
hahahah
"pics or the didn't happen"
Just kiddin' ;)
Or I'll kill you.
I was framed! They just pretended to find typos.
Honest!
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.
...Morrigan of course. Only 'cause that hawt Bridget isn't Capcom.
I vote to kiss Cammy from head to toe!
Oh... that kind of toe.
Har dee har har.
I'll keep that in mind for next time.
also, morrigan es hott
Meditating and destroying you
that is some real journalistic integrity there! one day you might get to work for EGM!