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Rumortoid: Kratos to be a playable character in Soulcalibur IV photo

In the latest issue of EGM, rumormonger Quartermann drops a hint that Kratos (of God of War fame) will soon be revealed as the next playable character in the PlayStation 3 version of Soulcalibur IV.

I would link to some reputable source with proof that this is happening, but I’ve got nothing. All I am going on is the word of some mysterious figure in a popular videogame magazine who, for all I know, is actually a cute kitten. Oh, look, Mittens’ ball of yarn just rolled towards those copies of God of War and Soulcalibur! IT’S OFFICAL, KRATOS IS IN THE GAME!

If this is true, though, I know for certain which console version of Soulcalibur IV I am purchasing. Blades of Chaos vs. lightsaber? Yes, please.

What do you think? Too much cross-promotion or the greatest thing ever?! Is Soulcalibur becoming the new Super Smash Bros.?

[Via NeoGAF -- Thanks, Zulu!]


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Cutie Honey's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 23:23
Cutie Honey
@Miguelcar808

Most facepalming post of the month...

There was one unique character for each console in SC2.

Those are SC3 character costume options. More like brief references than actual characters.

And your list of characters you want for SC4 are all 3rd party choices that could be made with said Character Maker and stand no chance of being in SC4. It's comparable to a person's random Brawl list.
Spooky Electric's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 23:31
Spooky Electric
They're not even 3rd party. All of those series are owned by Namco.
scottoid's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 23:56
scottoid
Kratos FTW!
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 00:43
mistic
in a way it would be fucking great, but on the other hand, cratos is so fast and has such huge reach with those chainswords of his, that most of the other chars wouldn't be able to touch him :p ( except maybe Krillin )
juggalotus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 00:45
juggalotus
I had a cute little kitty named Kratos. He jumped in the toilet once, and his claws were pretty much the Blades of Chaos. Thats how he got his name. We bought GoW2 just before gettin him, had no kitty carrier, and my arms were covered in bleeding scratches by the time we got him home. But then my ex took him and gave him away.
pendelton21's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 01:23
pendelton21
My head just exploded. Now all they need to add is Solid Snake and Sonic, and they might just beat Nintendo in sales. Jesus...
frozenbabylon's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 03:03
frozenbabylon
I was really excited about Kratos from Tales of Symphonia being in SCIV. But GoW Kratos has me less then excited.
Miguelcar808's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 03:27
Miguelcar808
3rd party ??? only Heavenly Sword is made by a 2º party all the others are 1º party games .
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In Rock Band ,for example ,you can do all sorts of look a likes, but in SC 3, those unique items are there so that the player can make them.
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A Bralw list would have total random characters with diferent types of atacks.All my characters use a sword or fancy gloves.
Projectexodus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 06:14
Projectexodus
There are 3 possible counterparts for the 360:

1. Kaim (Lost Oddysey) - Seth would fit in nicely as well, if they tripled the size of her breasts
2. Ryu Hayabusa (Ninja Gaiden)
3. Arbiter (Halo)

I cant think of any other blade-wielding character exclusive for the 360.
PixelJunky's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 07:04
PixelJunky
Personally I think they should scrap Vader, and Yoda....they just don't make sense. Kratos seems to fit in the Soulcalibur universe much better. If this rumor is true, I will be getting this game for the PS3.
Demtor's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 07:22
Demtor
Oh man! If this is true, I'm buying. I'm not even good at fighting games but I'd put forth my best gaming effort to learn moves if Kratos was a playable character. Plus, any developer that puts forth an effort to please a God of War fan like myself, should be rewarded with my money :^D
CreamyGoodness7's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 09:03
CreamyGoodness7
I know a lot of people who bought the gamecube Soul Calibur 2 just for Link; so when there's rumors about Kratos I'm not at all surprised.
freker's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 11:56
freker
Soul Calibur + Darth Vader - Mysterious Sidekick (For tie in game) + Kratos = WIN!

Hope this comes true; Kratos is truly the PlayStations new adult mascot.

Kratos rocks!
Slick Icarus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 13:55
Slick Icarus
And 360 gets Master Chief and sells a bazillion copies and blah blah blah.
micro44's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 15:27
micro44
I was already planning on getting the PS3 version, so if this is true it would be great for me. But as has been stated by several others already, if they are adding another character to PS3 there must be another 360 addition as well.
RAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 17:15
RAB
NO MOAR BIG STUPID SPARTAN IN SOUL CALIBUR FOUR PLEAZE
GOLD5's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 21:12
GOLD5
They should have Steven Tyler From Guitar Hero and he could do vocal powers like Black Canary. His finisher could be like to give you an STD or something.. Oh wait no finishers in SC.. It would be nice if there were some hand lopping though..
glentennis's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2008 14:43
glentennis
i say banjo, niko bellic, and one of them damn pinatas for 360
sprldr's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 07:02
sprldr
sprldr's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 07:04
sprldr
*Sorry for the blank commenet I made above. Accident*

I think Raiden should be in this.
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