Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny in stores

Namco Bandai Games America Has released Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny to North American retail stores for the PSP (read Evan Narcisse’s review for our take on the game). Developed by Project Soul, Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny is the first handheld iteration in the series that promises to deliver weapon-based fighting in addition to new gameplay modes, a more robust character customization feature, and a roster of familar warriors from the series. Players can battle as one of the many returning favorites or use the character creator to make their own personalized warrior. Also new combatants have entered the ring as well including special guest character Kratos, from Sony Computer Entertainment America’s God of War.

The game also offers an all new single player Trials mode, Critical Finishes, Soul Crushes, Equipment Destruction, over 80 exercise missions, Training mode and ocal wireless battles using the PSP system’s ad hoc networking.

Look for the game in stores beginning today. For more information on the game check out www.soulcalibur.com.

The Force is Strong in Soulcalibur IV DLC

Namco Bandai is bringing balance to the Force, courtesy of new downloadable content for Soulcalibur IV. Due to overwhelming fan response, Namco Bandai revealed this morning that Darth Vader and Yoda will be available as downloadable characters for the game beginning on Thursday, October 23rd via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Network.

When the game was first released, each sysem had characters which were console exclusive, with the Dark Lord of the Sith relegated to the PS3, while the Jedi Master was exiled to the 360. Now, PS3 owners will be able to pick up Yoda for $4.99, while 360 owners will be able to join the Dark Side for 400 Microsoft points, letting players decide once and for all which side of the Force is best.

The Highlight Reel: July 29, 2008

Oh wonder of wonders, what headlines our content on Crispy Gamer today? Well judging by the pretty picture to the left it is a review of something involving an oversized chicken. Today we review Final Fantasy Tales: Chocobo’s Dungeon and NCAA Football 09, with only one of these titles getting our stamp of approval.

Also on tap today is a brand new Games For Lunch featuring Don King Presents: Prizefighter (I played 20 minutes with the Xbox 360 demo and wanted to punch myself in the face - I hope Kyle can endure an entire 60 minutes), and a new edition of LiveWare (Soulcalibur, Schizoid, Ticket to Ride and more covered):

» Review - Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Dungeon (Wii): Square Enix’s cute, treasure-hunting duo make their way to the Wii in this action-RPG. Will Harold Goldberg be charmed by Cid and his giant, dungeon-crawling chicken? Or will he serve them up fried? Read on to find out.

» Review - NCAA Football 09 (Xbox 360): Will the ‘09 edition score a touchdown for EA Sports’ college pigskin franchise? Read on for William Abner’s play-by-play.

» Column - Games for Lunch: Don King Presents Prizefighter: Kyle Orland gives Don King the KO treatment for his latest column. Glove up and get in the ring for an hour of play.

» Column - Live Ware: Soulcalibur, Schizoid, Ticket to Ride and more: Does the original Soulcalibur hold its own nearly a decade later? Phil Theobald has the word on this and other recent offerings on Xbox Live Arcade.