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Calling all Dreamcast junkies: Soul Calibur to hit Live Arcade in HD photo

Even though the Dreamcast couldn't sustain profit in the marketplace, it featured some of the best videogames ever produced and remains as one of the greatest consoles to date. Comparisons have been made between the Dreamcast and the Xbox 360 before, and rightfully so.

Many of our favorites (more recently, Ikaruga) have been ported to the 360 in one form or another, with the latest being the first Soul Calibur. It may sound too good to be true, but according to a press briefing by Namco Bandai, it isn't.

Soul Calibur on Xbox Live Arcade will be presented in all its original glory, and then some. Not only will we get every mode from the Dreamcast version, there will also be online leaderboards and get this -- the entire game will be in high-definition.

Because the excitement of this news has no doubt caused you to soil yourself, I'm going to make this short. The fact that there's no online multiplayer angers me to no end, but as long as the XBLA port plays like the Dreamcast version and looks phenomenal in HD, it'll be a "DO WANT" for sure.

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MotherCanucker's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:10
MotherCanucker
Daaaaaaym. I spent more time with SC on my Dreamcast than any other fighter save maybe SF2 om SNES. My DC doesn't work any more, I will definitely be buying this. And hi def too? Sweat creamy fillings!
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:11
Shin Oni
meh i'll pass. I don't mind HD but no online play? what's the point?

If I want to play the best in the calibur series, I'll just switch inputs to my DC. thanks for trying anyway.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:12
Shin Oni
Also, no Sophitia legs = phail. One of the many reason I loathed Sophitia in SC.
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:13
BluDesign
If this news were a drug, I would inject it into my balls, because I know I couldn't enjoy it anymore than that.
TurboHyperFighting's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:13
TurboHyperFighting
This is simply frickin' awesome. I'll definitely be getting this one. Who cares if there's no multiplayer (Besides Shin)?

HD, AND all the Dreamcast game modes? That's fan-tastic. I'm with Canucker, I spent WAY too much time on this one back in the day...

Love my Dreamcast.
liquidninja's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:14
liquidninja
I'm with Shin Oni what's the point?
njsykora's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:14
njsykora
No online multi? Nope then, I'll just pick up a Dreamcast copy.
CaptainApocalypse's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:17
CaptainApocalypse
While this is a great game, I'm still waiting for when they give Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 an HD remake.
liquidninja's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:20
liquidninja
@CaptainApocalypse
Now, that would be awesome but a Online mode would still be a must.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:22
Shin Oni
lets get it straight here. If fighters are being ported like so and have no online support, it's really just a up to dater for those who missed out or can't find. Kinda like what Ikaruga was.

otherwise, fighters aren't going to be anything but achievement whoring and time wasting fun by yourself. (unless you do happen to get others playing. but most of us here know it's rather hard to either find compeition or give competition.)

Although I'd like a MvC2 HD port, it needs online play as stated.
michiyoyoshiku's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:23
michiyoyoshiku
The 360 is the new dreamcast
RevivedDemon's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:24
RevivedDemon
Goddamnit, why can't the Wii have Dreamcast games on the Virtual Console? That would make way more sense to me.
MotherCanucker's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:26
MotherCanucker
I spent hours and hours playing SC with friends who gradually mastered the game (or at least a character or two), I can probably rustle up a few of the same blokes to go a few rounds again to brush up on teh mad skillz before SC4 comes out.
Toneman's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:26
Toneman
I was excited for this at first, then I remembered that I'd have to play it with that piece of plastic that they call a d-pad.
mrlokievil's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:32
mrlokievil
This would have been awesome if SCIV wasn't coming out in july or if it had had online.
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:32
AngelsDontBurn
Lol wtf of course there's no online. Online for a fighting game is something that can hardly be pulled off decently. So instead of having something broken that everyone will talk down on, might as well not have anything. I'm excited about this.

But I just remembered the d-pad.
FreedomToast's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:32
FreedomToast
next they need to put out Power Stone 2 with online multiplayer 'gittyness insues'
Crackpot360's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:32
Crackpot360
As much as i loved this game, Im going to pass.
Online play is the only thing this game lacked back in the Dreamcast age. I don't see any need to pay money for the letters HD on the logo screen.
Plus SC4 is just around the corner.

Although I do commend MS for adding this great game to their list of XBLA. They've been actually adding worth while games as of late. Wish they had more online 2d fighters though. *hint King of Fighters. ;)
Namelessted's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:34
Namelessted
@RevivedDemon, please tell me you are kidding.

Also, its about time they are releasing DC ports on XBLA, I wonder how long it will be until we see titles like Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio
007's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:38
007
If there's no online, then I really don't see any reason to buying this.
RevivedDemon's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:41
RevivedDemon
@ Namelessted

it makes perfect sense if they're not adding online anyways. The VC already has other Sega systems and it's retarded that they're not bringing Saturn and DC games there. The 360 controller sucks for fighting games. I would rather use the Classic or Gamecube controller to play SC.
liquidninja's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:42
liquidninja
I just want all my favorite Dreamcast games to be available on the Wii.
Besides, they'd probably sell alot better that way.
JimboMac's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:43
JimboMac
How about dreamcast originals as a tab alongside xbox originals, because surely an hd update of soul calibur wont fit to the size restrictions? not that i have any idea how big it'd end up. And i suppose the size limit rules are just getting torn up with ssf2thdremix (short name lulz).

PowerStone 1 and 2 next PLEASE!

Sega did renew that dreamcast trademark recently didn't they? Or did I imagine that?

If I'm honest any news that can be somehow skewed to make more shenmue a possibility is good news. to me. oh yes.

HEY MISTER! WANNA WRESTLE?
Cowzilla3's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:47
Cowzilla3
Yes Powerstone!
ZanyIce's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:48
ZanyIce
I get a lot of lag on DOA even when playing with my buddy who lives about 20 minutes away from me so I don't mind the lack of online. Hopefully this is one step closer to bringing Jet Set Radio to Xbox Arcade. I've tried NOT emulating Jet Set but can't seem to get it perfect.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:48
Shin Oni
what I don't understand is...

why the hell are people using the D-pad for SC? Granted yea with the PS2, on the controller the analog controller isn't the best for a subsitute arcade stick (well a controller period isn't.)

but with the 8 way run and the 360 Analog controller being the default movement, this makes it rather easy for 8 way run.
killatia's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:53
killatia
great sure ms release a kick ass game on xbla while im having the crappy red ring of death, thank you very much. >:(

although if my 360 was still working fine i would get it in a heart beat :)
CaptainApocalypse's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:53
CaptainApocalypse
Sadly, I think we'd see Power Stone 1/2 on the PSN before anything else. Remember the combo they released for the PSP? You'd think Sony would be smart enough to ensure further ports stayed in their control.
Dr Milkdad's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 21:59
Dr Milkdad
I love it. So many Dreamcast games being released, I totally approve.
urbanyeti's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 22:02
urbanyeti
I gotta get a XBox 360....the only Dreamcast game I played more than SC was Worms Armageddon. I burned that little disk out.
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 22:03
Jordan Devore
Powerstone = AMAZING.

Also, it's about time you people bought arcade sticks.
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 22:06
Cowboy TTop
MS you guys are confusing me.

Don't get me wrong, I'd welcome Soul Calibur, as its still a superb game.

What I don't get, is how is it Cave's Ketsui and Dondopachi games were recently told they couldn't be on Live by MS, yet Bandai Namco's gem is welcome without question?

Is there a weird 2d/3d thing going on here?

You need to check your double standards out, MS. Please correct a.s.a.p.
Bacchus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 22:08
Bacchus
whoa. very excite.
Xbudz's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 22:10
Xbudz
G A N G B U S T E R Z !
Grocerspride's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 22:11
Grocerspride
If it's 800 points I'll totally buy it.
KamikazeTutor's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 22:11
KamikazeTutor
NO! It must remain a Dreamcast exclusive, FOR EVAAAAR!
Rider Chop's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 22:16
Rider Chop
*purchases 360*
F Whipple's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 22:30
F Whipple
Holy Snap!!! Best news ever today
Bob Arctor's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 22:48
Bob Arctor
I have to say that XBOX is kicking ass when it comes to downloadable content. PS3 has psp/ps1 game downloads but nothing to get excited about. Every so often Nintendo has a game or two come out on it's virtual console, but Xbox has a ton of new and retro stuff that's worth picking up.

Wait, Microsoft leading the way in digital distribution of games and other media... False, it's clearly a rip off of something Steve Jobs already did. Years ago. I know because I own a Mac and drink kool-aid... a lot.
Vitamin Awesome's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 22:49
Vitamin Awesome
While I wish it were Online Multi, methinks I'll be getting it anyways. My dreamcast is MIA, and it's good to see these wonderful games getting another chance on XBLA, now if only I can get me some sweet sweet JoJo's Bizarre Adventure with Online multi and mayhaps some HD, I'd be one happy person.
AgentMOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 22:51
AgentMOO
want
Teen Idol's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 23:00
Teen Idol
Where my Street Fighter Alpha 3 at?!
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 23:04
Topher Cantler
No online? Pffft.

Also, where the fuck is Seaman already? You could use the headset.
spacecadetjoe's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 23:11
spacecadetjoe
why dont they release all this good shit on PSN. I mean Jet Moto 2 is great and all but its no Ikaruga or Soul Calibur
Orionsaint's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 23:11
Orionsaint
Sorry to interrupt this blog like this, but why isn't this
STORY getting more attention? I mean with all the stories posted on blog sites about violent behavior and video games. You'd think they'd report this story.
Steel Squirrel's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 23:15
Steel Squirrel
Sweet, that would be cool if you there was some kind of connectivity between this game and Soul Calibur IV. Maybe you could unlock old weapons in the new game if you had this on your hard drive. I dunno, something like thst.

Also, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 needs to hurry up and become an Xbox original as well, there's no way I'm going to pay $70 for that damn game.
broonor's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/16/2008 23:49
broonor
I still fail to cream my jeans over any HD re-release of a game I either didn't play since I wasn't excited about or didn't have the system for. I am too far behind on new games to replay old ones :/

I prefer my PSN original games that aren't just remakes of older games. I admit the high prevalence of them on the PSN as well, but I didn't and won't buy QBert 2.0.
Namelessted's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 00:05
Namelessted
@RevivedDemon, they would never be able to put DC games in the Virtual Console for more than one reason. Firstly, the Wii isn't powerful enough to emulate Dreamcast Games. If they wanted to bring any DC games to the Wii they would basically have to do a full release similar to how games like Okami and RE4 have been repackaged as Wii games.

Secondly, there is no space on the Wii to download the game. You would have to have an external hard drive through a USB port and that won't be an option for most Wii users unless Nintendo comes out with a hard drive addon that is stupid proof.

Basically, DC games won't ever be able to be on the Wii
SLiFE's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 00:34
SLiFE
Pass, but only cause I'd prefer to play teh DC version with the VGA adapter.
luvmysegadc's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 00:47
luvmysegadc
yep, i'll pass also because of no online.
besides, both of my DC work, vga cable to my dlp, and i have the japanese version!
me very happy ('cause ivy make me horny!)
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