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News Those SoulCalibur VI Release Date Rumours Are Fake
Official word's in
Over the past week or so, rumours of SoulCalibur VI's release date have been gathering speed. Officially, all we've been told up to this point is that the weapon-based fighter is due out in 2018, but more specific dates have been passed around on social media and have appeared on a number of websites. From what we gather, some of...
News Geralt's Appearance in SoulCalibur VI Could Be Considered Canon at a Push
Interdimensional travel, baby
Want to hear Witcher geeks from CD Projekt Red talk about Geralt of Rivia and his appearance in SoulCalibur VI? If so, then you've come to the right place. This latest video explains who Geralt is, what his fighting style is like, and the process of bringing him to Bandai Namco's upcoming brawler. Perhaps most...
News SoulCalibur VI's Box Art Is Pretty Darn Sick
Like, sick as in cool
Damn, that's some badass box art. Spotted by the omnipresent Wario64 on Twitter, Amazon's posted up the box art for SoulCalibur VI. Interestingly, it goes for artwork that includes both series veteran Mitsurugi and newly revealed guest character Geralt of Rivia. Yes, that's the grizzled bloke from The Witcher -- you can see his
News The Witcher's Geralt of Rivia Brings Spells and Swords to SoulCalibur VI
First guest character confirmed
And there it is folks, Geralt of Rivia joins the playable cast of SoulCalibur VI. We couldn't possibly be more hyped. His reveal trailer shows the monster slayer in action, as he uses a combination of swordplay and magical signs to keep his opponents in check. And yes, his stage is Kaer Morhen, complete with very...
Rumour The Witcher's Geralt in SoulCalibur VI Reveal Coming Tomorrow
Or maybe it's just Gwent
It's time to get those hopes up, because the official Twitter account for The Witcher just dropped a tweet that's got the internet freaking out. Following on from last week's vague message, this new tweet reads "Kaer Morhen’s old stones have witnessed many battles... Once more they'll feel the sting of sparks as blades...
News Here's a Better Look at Stylish SoulCalibur VI Newcomer Groh
He's from Norway, BTW
Only one brand new character has been announced for SoulCalibur VI so far, and that's Groh. The stylish swordsman apparently hails from Norway, and we get to learn more about him in this latest video with producer Okubo. The development team went all out with style when it came to creating Groh, from his cool clothing to his...
News SoulCalibur VI Producer Is a Big Fan of Nightmare and His Ridiculous Super Move
New trailer spills the beans
Nightmare's back and he's still swinging Soul Edge around like he owns the entire arena. Nightmare's always been a fan favourite character when it comes to SoulCalibur, but it turns out that even producer Motohiro Okubo loves him to bits. In this fresh behind-the-scenes video, Okubo can't help but gush, reiterating...
News Ivy and Zasalamel Return in SoulCalibur VI
Two more characters confirmed
As you can tell by the two new character trailers that we've embedded, two veteran fighters are returning to the fray in SoulCalibur VI. Ivy is back with her chain-whip-magic-sword thing intact, and Zasalamel is keen to show off the sharp edge of his scythe. Both characters are looking rather good in game's new engine...
News SoulCalibur VI Trailer Invites You to Take a Closer Look at Sword Wielding Samurai Mitsurugi
He's looking well
Mitsurugi's been a part of SoulCalibur since the beginning, and he remains a fan favourite fighter. Unsurprisingly, the Japanese warrior returns in SoulCalibur VI, and this new trailer gives us a better idea of what he's all about with comments from producer Motohiro Okubo. Obviously Mitsurugi draws inspiration from the samurai,...
News Nightmare, Xianghua, Kilik, and an All New Character Join SoulCalibur VI
Souls and swords
SoulCalibur VI has a new gameplay trailer, showing off three returning characters. Oddly named and very anime newcomer Groh also joins the cast -- you may remember seeing a glimpse of him in the title's reveal trailer. Those of you already familiar with the series will recognise Nightmare, Xianghua, and Kilik, who are all back for...
News SoulCalibur VI Character Creation, Guest Characters Teased by Dev
Stay sharp
A popular feature that became something of a SoulCalibur staple, character creation sounds like it could be making a comeback in SoulCalibur VI. In an interview with Japanese publication Famitsu -- translated by Siliconera -- the development team at Bandai Namco teases its return, saying "character creation is something appealing...
PSX 2017 SoulCalibur VI Sharpens Up with More Gameplay Footage
It's time to duel
SoulCalibur VI has received a fresh trailer at PlayStation Experience 2017, showcasing some more in-depth gameplay as Mitsurugi and Sophitia duel on a newly revealed stage. We're sure this'll be one for the more hardcore fighting game fans to analyse, as it seems to highlight a number of different mechanics. Right off the...
News SoulCalibur VI Returns to the Series' Roots, Says Bandai Namco
Eternally retold
Bandai Namco has shared a few details following the big reveal trailer of SoulCalibur VI at The Game Awards last night. Posting on the official PlayStation Blog, community manager Isshak Ferdjani gives us a brief overview of what we can expect from the long awaited sequel. For starters, yes, that is Mitsurugi, even though he looks...
News SoulCalibur VI Returns to the Stage of History on PS4 in 2018
A tale of souls and swords
Yes! The rumours were right! Bandai Namco has officially announced SoulCalibur VI with a gameplay trailer. Much like Tekken 7, the game will be using Unreal Engine 4, and it even seems to have the same slow motion mechanic. Nice. The best part is that SoulCalibur VI isn't even that far away -- it's supposedly coming...
Rumour SoulCalibur VI Could Be One of The Game Awards' Big Reveals
A tale of souls and swords
Alongside Devil May Cry 5, SoulCalibur VI is another long-rumoured game that we just can't stop hearing about. It's been around five years since the series' last instalment, so it's about time Bandai Namco had another crack at the weapon-based fighter. These latest rumours claim that SoulCalibur VI is set to be...
News Final Fantasy VII's Cloud Was Nearly the Guest Star in PS2 SoulCalibur II
Strife almighty
Console wars were once so different. They didn’t hinge on Digital Foundry face-offs or timed exclusives, but instead guest characters in Bandai Namco’s unforgettable fighter, SoulCalibur II. Those of a certain age may recall that battle lines were drawn over Link, Spawn, and Heihachi – but victory was almost within the...
News SoulCalibur Trailer Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Fans Cry Out for a New Game
A tale of souls and swords
Hey, did you know that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the SoulCalibur series? Well, if you didn't, you do now, and to celebrate, publisher Bandai Namco has released the above trailer. Boasting quick clips of every game that's been released up to this point, all the way from SoulEdge through to the impeccable...
News Free PS3 Fighter SoulCalibur: Lost Swords to Retire Later This Year
In the sea you go
SoulCalibur: Lost Swords is the greatest pile of garbage that we've had the displeasure of playing in quite some time, and we get through some trash here at Push Square Towers. The single player fighter was released as part of Bandai Namco's free-to-play push last year, and epitomised everything that's bad about the model. Good...
Review SoulCalibur: Lost Swords (PlayStation 3)
En garbage
Forget about missing blades, we suspect that the folks at Bandai Namco may have misplaced their minds while developing SoulCalibur: Lost Swords. This wretched free-to-play fighter serves up the gaming equivalent of seppuku, except the ancient Japanese suicidal rite isn’t riddled with obnoxious loading times, and thus is preferable to...
News Free PS3 Fighter SoulCalibur: Lost Swords Steps into the Ring in Spring
En garde
Get ready to choose your weapon this Spring in SoulCalibur: Lost Swords. Releasing exclusively for the PlayStation 3, this fresh release is taking the franchise in a new direction, opting for a free-to-play format. While not a lot's been said about the fighter since its reveal last year, newly rebranded publisher Bandai Namco has produced a...
News Soulcalibur: Lost Swords Is Namco Bandai's Next Free To Play Game
Following in the footsteps of Tekken Revolution and Ridge Racer Driftopia
Namco Bandai is turning Soulcalibur into a free to play game, following its experiment with Tekken Revolution. Soulcalibur: Lost Swords is headed to the PS3 later in the year, according to Japanese magazine Famitsu. The company is also working on Ridge Racer Driftopia, which...
