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E3 09: Kratos is playable in Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny photo

The Soulcalibur series has seen its fair share of "guest characters," but for whatever reason, Mr. God of War himself has never made an appearance. Funny, considering how fans have been dying to see Kratos in the series, and how he actually makes some sense as a character in the SC universe.

"God of War embodies the characteristics of a classic Soulcalibur guest character with a powerful persona, a rich back story and a mighty blade with which to fight," says Makoto Iwai, the executive VP and COO of Namco Bandai.

"In creating the Soulcalibur PSP system exclusive title, we knew Kratos was the only choice to appear as our special guest character," he finishes. Now that you finally got your wish, what character do you want to see next? Optimus Prime? Freddy Krueger? Cyrax? You tell us!


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27 comments | showing # 1 to 27

BlackFreefall's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 09:16
BlackFreefall
How about Ronald McDonald?I want a PSP Go.
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 09:16
Black Nexus
Is he gonna gut someone like that centaur, please say yes.
Silverback 55's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 09:18
Silverback 55
I am under the belief that Optimus Prime makes anything better.
Vrynix's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 09:26
Vrynix
Maybe Dante from the DMC series. Or Alighieri, depending how Inferno turns out. As long as it's a Dante.
Miguelcar808's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 09:43
Miguelcar808
Needs Nariko.
psycho terror2's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 09:47
psycho terror2
dante is the blatently obvious choice.

it's facepalmingly ridiculous they they haven't used him yet, although since namco is capcoms biggest competitor in the console beat em up market i can see why it might not have happened.
Krusayder's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 09:57
Krusayder
Why the hell isn't he using the blades of Athena?
atastysammich's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 10:02
atastysammich
Maybe that Kaguya chick from Super Robot Taisen Blah Blah Blah?
Shael's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 10:06
Shael
psycho terror2 at 06/03/2009 09:47
dante is the blatently obvious choice.

it's facepalmingly ridiculous they they haven't used him yet, although since namco is capcoms biggest competitor in the console beat em up market i can see why it might not have happened.

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Namco X Capcom begs to differ.
FatherChesz's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 10:25
FatherChesz
@atastysammich

Now THAT would be a test of jiggle physics. Pubescent eye-candy aside (not that I mind :), she would actually be a pretty kickass fighter.
DinnertimeNinja's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 10:39
DinnertimeNinja
Wow, we get Kratos using a SWORD.

What the hell?!

That's ridiculous and made further lame by the fact that there are already a dozen sword users in the SC universe.

Project Soul are a bunch of morons for excluding so many awesome weapon choices from the game throughout the years. Wait, I know! More guest characters!
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 10:47
Qraze
i would love to see Jason with his axe, Gordon Freeman with his crowbar, Snake with.....a cardboard box? and maybe Vega, if capcom allowed it.
x Dr Spaceman x's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 10:55
x Dr Spaceman x
@dinnertimeninja & krusayder

he does use the blades of athena, check it out
http://kotaku.com/5276751/kratos-is-in-the-new-soulcalibur
x Dr Spaceman x's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 10:57
x Dr Spaceman x
also, i'd love to play soul calibur with ANY character from ninja gaiden. but mostly mr. main ninja himself, Ryu Hayabusha, and be able to use his different weapons (katana, bo staff, nunchucks, shuriken)
CelicaCrazed's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 10:58
CelicaCrazed
Sonic the Hedgehog did use a sword in his last game....
Chastain86's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 10:59
Chastain86
I would like to put my arm around the guy's shoulder that suggested a crowbar-wielding Gordon Freeman and buy him a pizza.
pascuz46's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 11:14
pascuz46
This might actually be the first Soul Calibur I actually car about cause my brotha Kratos is in it!
Kris S's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 11:38
Kris S
Really excited then you lost me at PSP...shame
Narishma's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 11:41
Narishma
I don't know what's up with that picture but in the trailer Kratos uses his chaos blades or whatever they're called and not a fucking plastic sword.
Cataract's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 11:43
Cataract
The textures on that sword look absolutely hideous.
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 11:57
Los255
Awesome, I hope I can still rip faces off.
JT706's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 12:32
JT706
Mortal Kombat vs. Soul Calibur.

Make it happen, Namco.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 15:34
Chronic Logic
Kratos using a sword, um no. Bring back your chaos blade.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 19:12
DaedHead8
One more reason to buy this game.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 21:05
Necros
People can say that he fits in well, but I still don't think so, since SoulCalibur has always been set "approximately" in the 1800s, while Kratos is from ancient Greece.

@ Everyone complaining about the sword

Dunno why he's using a sword there, but if you take the time to search for the Kratos trailer, he's using the Blades of Chaos. Stop whining.
YEAH-YA's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/03/2009 21:22
YEAH-YA
HOLLY SHIIIIT! WHAT A TRIIIIIIIIIIP

NOW I GOTTA GET MYSELF A PSP
Steel Brotha's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/24/2009 22:36
Steel Brotha
@ x Dr Spaceman x
umm dead or alive man?
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