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Capcom remains undecided over Super Street Fighter IV rape price.

A recent Super Street Fighter IV-related article at Kotaku reads "Capcom is still debating whether to sell the game for the traditional price of console titles or a lower price, Killian said."

As I've said before, Capcom's so far FUCKED UP to all hell on Street Fighter IV. The game received nary an update, features minimal content compared to competitors, is littered with various grotesquely lopsided matches, and includes some of the worst 2D animation seen in a title this generation, Triple-A title or non. The game rides the fucking nostalgia wave, and we all bite into it, myself included.

We'll all buy SUPER DUPER NEATO Street Fighter IV when it releases next year, no matter the price. Capcom knows this, yet they remain hesitant to drop the inevitable price bomb. Why? They know they'll be in trouble. Has a pre-teen ever approached you, head down, hands behind his or her back, and proceeded to admit something he or she's guilty of? It's like that, but on a corporate level. 

Another theory: Capcom's waiting to see if we pull out of this recession by next year. If we do, they'll charge more. If not, they might charge a little less. 

One last theory: Capcom's checking the title over - making sure it doesn't include any potentially racist content (sup Resident Evil 5?). Somehow, Dee Jay and El Fuerte will remain. Actually, I heard in their double secret ending they both visit Mexico City. El Fuerte makes the best fried chicken in the world for Dee Jay. The government then rules the chicken so good it's illegal, and tries to arrest the duo. After running for hundreds of miles, they jump over the fence and enter the U.S. There, a reformed Abel tries to sell them life insurance. After they refuse, Rufus, now a devout Christian, eats El Fuerte's foot because he's hungry, and threatens to eat the rest unless he buys the most expensive plan from Abel. Dee Jay and El Fuerte give in, eventually gain citizenship and full-time jobs, but are unable to live comfortable lives due to mounting bills from Fuerte's constantly infected stub where his foot used to be. As they're discussing the future over a few glasses of orange soda, a newsflash brightens their screen: "Zangief reformed the Soviet Union and has fired the Omega Machine. In 30 seconds, he will effectively piledrive the Earth into the sun." THE END

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For a brief moment, I was one of the *16 best Street Fighter IV players in the U.S. I'd like to say I've held on to the position many months later, but I stepped away from competitive play. Still, my love for Capcom's classic series remains, as do the relevant articles I've written and the many videos featuring my beloved Zangief (picture to the left). He's such a brutish man's man.

*Yes, I realize GameStop's tournament forced players to use regular 360 controllers a.k.a. "pads" and didn't allow arcade sticks - the preferred input device among the pros, effectively tainting the competition's legitimacy. Whatever. GameStop called us the best in the nation and I'm not about to refuse the descriptor. I can't eat this Minnesota humble pie forever... 

Random Tidbits:

  • Wanna go a round? Hit me up on Xbox Live. Gamertag: Coyotegrey
  • I have an arcade stick but I prefer the pad.
  • Some spectators at the nationals called me a "pad warrior." Still not sure if it was a compliment.
  • Zangief and I form a special bond preventing me from learning another character.
  • I am not Russian.

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*Disclamer - Many of these are very old. I have greatly improved.

GameStop's Street Fighter IV National Championship

GameStop SFIV Tournament @ MOA - First Match

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