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Azrael has provided a goliath translation of the latest Japanese official Super Street Fighter 4 blog entry from last Thursday. It's a beast, so grab yourself a cup of coffee or an energy drink. Some of the questions are things I've wondered myself, while others are your usual fan fantasies and nonsense. Thanks to Azrael for taking the considerable amount of time to translate this.
Blog Post:
Hello everyone!
I got to go to the Kyushu Qualifiers last week! I thought maybe it would be warmer down there than in Tokyo, but man was it cold! The people who came out were the most hyped crowd yet! I won't soon forget the happy look on Kindevu's face when he won.
Well then, today I'd like to bring you the 10th entry of the Q&A Series!
But you know, today marks the one-year anniversary of SFIV's sale on the PS3 and 350. I remember nervously walking around the shops in Akihabara and Shinjuku first thing in the morning. Has it already been one year since then... Thank you very much, everyone!
Eh, enough of the sentimental stuff, let's get right to it!
Oh, but while I'm thinking about it, as for the questions and comments being made over on the Developers Blog, they'll be answering those questions on the 2/16 update! I have also taken the questions made here that I felt were suited more towards the developers and passed it along to them, so be sure to read it!
Okay, now let's face this beast in the mouth!
Q: I have SFIV on the PS3, so do I have to buy SFIV separately?
A: Yes...SSFIV isn't just an add-on, we've been building it from the ground up, so it would be really difficult to have it as DLC.
Q: I don't know of any good restaurants, but if you finely chop up some umeboshi and add it to fried rice, the umeboshi makes for a nice accent and it's really delicious.
A: What a great tip! The umeboshi will make it more tasty! I'll give this a try soon!
Q: Drink an elixir and hang in there. If you buy one of the cans with the baby Chocobo on it it'll make you feel more relaxed.
A: Baby Chocobo! They're just so cute, I can never stop loving them.
Q: The way the characters move in slow motion during the staff roll is way too cool.
A: Oh, thank you very much! We've got the same kind of staff roll in SSFIV, so be sure to beat the game and take a good look at it!
Q: As I don't have a cell phone, please make it so that I can change my IC Card's setting by computer.
A: Ah, the mobile site contents. Sorry, but at this time we are not planning support for computers or the iPhone...
Q: Wow! You couldn't find a school where the teacher is willing to answer this many questions! Thank you, Shiozawa-sensei!
A: Those are words of high praise! But if I was a teacher, I'd be a tough as a Spartan...
Q: I've got a feeling that female high school ninja is going to be in the game. Seeing as how we don't yet have any fighters from the SFIII series.
A: Hmm, I see. Aside from SFI, there are also no characters from SFIII in the game either. Could that kunai be hers?! Or is it...?!
Q: This is the first time I've ever been this hype for a game's release in my life.
A: Thank you for such joyous words! If you are looking forward to it that much, we'll make sure not to disappoint you!
Q: If you fulfill certain conditions, you can challenge Akuma at the end. This time around there are bonus stages, but please don't attach conditions to them.
A: Bonus stages have no conditions! Please rest assured.
Q: You have been listening to fans requests regarding characters and adding them in, but I think you'd have a more accurate view of what everyone wants by holding a poll or a survey.
A: We wanted to have a survey, but we just weren't able to... But Lil' Ono, the development staff, everyone reads the comments here on the blog, so please keep them coming in!
Q: You said "Our first ninja, Guy!" ..."First"?! Does that mean there's going to be a second?!
A: Oh-ho-ho-ho. Well, we still haven't figured out who is throwing that kunai, have we?
Q: There's a restaurant in Aichi-ken, Aisai that has a good curry udon. It comes in a stone bowl, and the udon noodles get thicker as the curry boils. Also, at the Red Lobster close to the aquarium in Nagoya, they have a crab spaghetti also with thick noodles. If you come to Nagoya, these are two dishes you should definitely eat.
A: Whoa! I'm definitely having these. And since I'm going to the Chubu Qualifiers this weekend, this is a good chance! Thanks for the info!
Q: As a special feature, I'd like to see a "Making Of" where we can hear about difficulties during development or how the new characters were decided on.
A: Unfortunately, we couldn't put a Making Of video together. Sorry. But in its place, we have the developers blog, where you can hear about all the behind the scenes stuff going on. Be sure to read it and leave your comments!
Q: How about Nakky as a hidden character? You could have some sort of connection with Juri.
Name: Natsuki Shiozawa
Nationality: Capcom Republic
Birthday: 8/1
Likes: Cammy, Juni, Juli
Dislikes: Juri, Seth, Bison
Special Skills: See you next week, Microsoft Word
Fighting Style: Half-assed imbued with Psycho Power
A: Hey! Where'd you get this idea of me as a character! My nationality is the same as Bison's Shadowloo! My special skills suck! And what's with my fighting style?!
Q: Will the game be on the arrange CPS2 version same as last time?
A: Yes.
Q: Are there no plans to include characters from SFI? I know there's big demand for the SFIII and Alpha characters, but how about the originals?
A: We certainly don't have any plans for the SFI characters. The characters with the most demand end up taking priority. Which characters from the original would you all like to see?
Q: As there aren't stages for all the characters, is there any possibility of putting them in later as DLC?
A: We have no plans for that at the moment. But in return, our development staff has no plans to stop trying to make everyone happy!
Q: If you've got BGM for all the characters, then I'm going to want a soundtrack. And also, a DVD with all the trailers from the previous game. Can't you sell something like this?
A: We had a feeling you'd ask, and that's why we've got the Collectors Package! Man, we really called this one!
Q: All SSFIV players in Korea are supporting the Capcom developers. Do your best, and take care of your health!
A: A comment from Korea, thank you very much! I'll be sure to eat, sleep, and work hard!
Q: Hey! Nakky! Let me ask you a question in your Q&A! Is my surprise guest from SVC gonna join the fight? O-kay!
A: SVC?! Well, I can't really say anything about that, but you never know!
Q: This is something I've been thinking for a while now, but changing the voices per character would really give us a feel of these fighters coming together from all over the world! For example, Zangief saying his move names in Russian, or Chun-Li's win comments in Chinese.
A: I would also definitely like to see a Street Fighter with such an international feel! The characters will feel completely different, like a brand new world. Really, someday it would be nice if we could get fighters and voice actors from all over the world to help out with this!
Q: What's up with the timeline of SSFIV? Does SSFIV have the same story as IV but just with new characters and systems? Or does it take place after SFIV?
A: It takes place at the same time as SFIV, but focuses on events that happen at a different place...that's SSFIV!
Q: It'd be cool if, for the car breaking stage, like the SFIII parry bonus stage, the model of the car would change according to different levels. For example, Level 1 would be a compact car, Level 2 would be a sudan (the current car), Level 3 could be an armored car. As the level gets higher, breaking it would become more difficult. Is this possible?
A: It's not possible, but I think people would definitely enjoy it! If we were to make new bonus stages now, we could add levels and the object to destroy would become much larger! And the last level would be to destroy the big plane that the four bosses ride in on in the Africa Stage!
Q: This really is a great blog. I can feel the love for both the game and the players. Development is probably reaching its climax, but please be sure to take care of yourself.
A: I'm glad my passion is reaching you! We've given it our all to make SFIV and SSFIV without compromise because we love it, but we love more the fans who enjoy playing the game.
Q: There have been a lot of people concerned for your health and a lot of support messages. I wonder if this helps to give you a little extra boost? Please don't forget that I and many other fans are supporting you!
A: I could cry...I won't forget! I really won't! The comments from everyone, the serious looks on everyone's faces when they're playing, the look of joy when they win, and the look of regret when they lose, I won't forget any of it.
Q: A lot of people are asking for a female character from Alpha 3 Upper...how about it?
A: I can't spill the beans about something that important here, can I?!
Q: I have just one request. Since this is SUPER and all, I'd like for a special guest. And that would be a certain female from the Vampire series!
A: I also love that sexy woman! She'd be perfect for a sexy showdown with Rose, Viper, and Chun-Li. But I don't know how she would fight in the current SSFIV system...
Q: Someone asked before about Cody's Final Destruction, so I fired up PS1 A3 after a long time and tried out X-Cody. But I could only get the punch chains to come out less than 30% of the time. Man, 10 years is way too long...
A: But, I think a 20% success rate after 10 years is pretty good! Your body just remembers things even after time passes.
Q: (About Seth's Alternate Costume) If you lose once and he comes back with his "Fu-ha-ha-ha" laugh, at that time parts of his lower body fade out, and he starts the second round in a very unsightly manner!
A: How embarrassing! That's too embarrassing to do!
Q: Ryu with the Satsui no Hadou awakened. A sleepy Ken who's just woken up in the morning. Guile who has managed to overcome natto. Zangief who has defeated fireballs. Dan who has defeated seaweed. Chun and Cammy in suggestive dresses.
A: Except for Ryu and Gief, these all seem pretty weak don't you think?! If you pick the sleepy Ken, his stage would be his house complete with Eliza!
Q: I'd like to request a pilot suit for Guile's alternate costume. He is in the Air Force after all...
A: Oh! Nice question! This time around, Guile has a new item...or is that a new move?!
Q: Thanks for all your hard work, I know you must be busy. I only play in the arcades, so I'm waiting for some good news there. Let's go all out at the National Tournament!
A: Thank you very much! Everyone has been getting really into it, so thanks to you all going to the Qualifiers is really fun! We'll work hard to make sure that all this effort doesn't go to waste!
Q: Does SSFIV not support 1080p and only run in 720p, just like SFIV?
A: Yep, 720p!
Q: It seems like oysters are your favorite food, but do you hate natto which is also recommended to foreigners?
A: Except for bugs or other low-quality foods, I don't have any food dislikes! I love natto.
Q: I'd like some SSFIV wallpapers to keep up my motivation level.
A: Yes! It may not be soon, but I keep whispering in the designers ears that it would be nice if we had more cool wallpapers, so please wait just a little more!
Q: Does Guile's hair grow out at all? And does he have cotton in his pants (against cold weather)?
A: Of course his hair grows out! Every morning he carefully cuts it for that flat look! And for the pants, I imagine they're military issue, so they're made from a strong material...probably cotton!
Q: What do I have to do to be able to use Guy, Cody, Juri, Adon, T.Hawk, etc?
A: Guy, Cody, and the rest aren't available in SFIV that's on sale now! On 4/28 Super Street Fighter IV will go on sale, and you'll be able to use them from the start!
Q: I heard you really like E.Honda, is that true? Then I've thought up a new move for you. It's called the "Hundred Hand Slap For Shiozawa"! Take Honda's Hand Slap full of his passion and motivation, and use it to overcome your difficult schedule until the game goes on sale.
A: Huh...well...what? I guess if you say I like Honda, then I like Honda! But..."Hundred Hand Slap For Shiozawa"...doesn't that mean that I'm the one who gets slapped?! But I guess that gets me motivated! Okay, I gotcha!
Q: How about a "Honda Butt Slam" mini game? Knock over the hippos! Knock over the elephant! Knock down Sari and Dan! Topple the meercats like dominoes! And for the finisher, destroy the construction site!
A: So basically, this is a game where you just butt slam over and over again?! Well, since I apparently love Honda, I guess I'll go push Lil Ono to make it happen!
Q: For SSFIV, if we could have a box package with special artwork, then it would be an essential item for enjoying to play the game for a very long time.
A: Of course! The Collectors Package has a special illustration! Its a really cool image of Ryu and Ken. As the sale date gets a little closer, I'd like to show you all! It would also make for an awesome wallpaper, so we're also taking that into consideration!
Q: If we could choose our stages on the training mode, then it would let us take a better look at the environments that the staff has worked so hard on. Also, some other people have recommended this as well, but if we could enable Fight Request during Training Mode, it would make those people like me who aren't very good and can't improve their combos very happy.
A: Hmm, I see. I understand. You've got a good point. We'll think about this for the future!
Q: How exactly did Cody get out of jail? Did he have a plan like those Prison Break guys (LOL). Or did he just make a run for it (LOL)?
A: Heh heh, in Cody's prologue in-game, you'll get to see what happened. Please look forward to it.
Q: The stages in SFIV, including the additional ones, are really chic and beautiful. I'd like a horizontally-long wall scroll of them to hang up in my room.
A: I'm very happy that everyone likes the stages so much! It was quite unexpected to have requests for a stage viewing mode as well. For stages like the Savannah and India, they are their own little world that you can just gaze into. If we could have things run in real time, it would be cool to feature them in a separate mode!
Q: Are Andore and Hugo different persons? Please tell me.
A: They're the same person! Just a different name...sorry for the trouble!
Q: The enviroments, in both this game in SFIV as well, are very fitting. I'd like to see a return of Vega's steel fence stage.
A: Thank you very much! Requests for the return of Vega's steel fence stage rank right up there at number 1! I can't guarantee anything, but its popular enough to the point where if more stages were added, it would probably be the first to be decided on.
Q: The hippos are huge! The hippos are going to kill me!
A: Yeah huh, its easy to imagine a "Vs. Hippo" Bonus stage. Sakura would get eaten up...
Q: The animals are of such high quality, you must have had fun in making them. You could just make an animal game on its own. I was really surprised by the quality of the new stages. On the Savannah stage, you could make a separate game where you just watch the animals.
A: This is the highest praise yet! I'm very happy, thank you very much! I also feel like we've really outdone ourselves here.
Q: I'd like to fight on a stage featuring the aurora.
A: Oh, so you mean the North or South Pole! I really love polar bears, so to some serious extent I'd love to make a North Pole stage! With the same quality of the Savannah stage, we could have polar bears and polar foxes, and some seals too! Make this, Mr. Kamei!
Q: That big statue, that's that mayor isn't it...I've been wondering this ever since Cody was introduced, but isn't this Metro City?
A: Heh heh, well that's what it would mean, wouldn't it!
Q: Midnight Live was cool. But no one use T.Hawk. Next time, I'd appreciate it if someone would use him.
A: Oh! Come to think of it...yep, no one used him. Sorry Hawk!
Q: I saw Midnight Live! Mr. Ono went nuts! You and Tsukamoto were also there.
A: Thank you for watching! I heard afterwards that for the SFIV one, I was on camera quite a bit. I thought I was out of the camera's line of sight (embarrased).
Q: If you're going to be selling a new joystick, please put it up on the official site.
A: Of course! The official stick for SSFIV this time around will be from MAD CATZ! As soon as I have more information I'll be sure to let you know.
Q: Dhalsim and Sari's marriage...is it a marriage of status, or one where their love overcame class borders?
A: Hmm...that hasn't really been discussed has it? The usually cool Dhalsim getting passionate and marrying someone of a different class...or a simple marriage prospect meeting that leads to a warm marriage...it's easy to picture both, so its hard to say!
Q: I've been reading this blog ever since SSFIV was announced. Next year will be awesome! I'm definitely buying SSFIV. Have a Happy New Year!
A: On the last blog of 2009, everyone wished me a Happy New Year, and I really did have a happy New Year! My New Year fortune is good luck! It said "There's no doubt about your good fortune." ...Really?
Q: Arcade SSFIV! I'm waiting! For arcade players like me, I'm really happy to hear your words of enthusiasm for it! I still play in the arcade! I'll be supporting the effort from the shadows!
A: These voices, these thoughts, this passion has definitely reached us. We are working hard enough to make an arcade version a reality. Please believe in us and just wait a little bit more!
Q: This blog is what I look forward to the most. I've been playing Street Fighter for many years now, but to think that Capcom would listen to players opinions and answer questions to this extent, its like a dream.
A: "Look forward to the most"... If you say it like that, that makes me really happy. Writing this blog can be difficult at times, but if even just one person is looking forward to it like this, then I can keep writing them! I'll keep on so that everyone can continue to love SSFIV!
Q: For the end of the Year of the Ox we had Bison. For the Year of the Tiger, shouldn't it have been Sagat?
A: Ah...! That's right! I dropped the ball!
Q: Ms. Shiozawa, Mr. Ono, and the development staff, how was your Christmas?
A: With lovers, spouses, children...exchanging presents, eating turkey...that'd be nice huh? What we really did was debugging and tweaking for SSFIV. Ho ho ho. Before we knew it, it was time for the end of the year clean-up.
Q: "Cow Horn Hair" is a terrible thing to say to a girl! Given Juri's appearance and personality, I think a more fitting name would be "Little Devil Horns"!
A: Okay, I understand! Little Devil Horns it is!
Q: Please give up on Vipers's alt where you can't even see cleavage. Since Viper is a mother, I'd like to see a "Mama Time" costume with her wearing an apron!
A: We had a lot of requests for Viper's costume! Personally, I would also like to see her with her hair down and sunglasses off, and with an apron and slippers - Mama Viper! But if Viper was fighting as a mama, her beloved daughter Lauren would probably be carried off somewhere...darnit...
Q: It's too bad that SSFIV wasn't at the game show in September. Especially since I was there. Especially since I went in Ryu cosplay, with my travel sack over my shoulder and in barefeet. If SSFIV had been there I would have gotten a nosebleed.
A: I also feel it was too bad the game wasn't there. I wanted it to be on display, and for everyone to get a chance to play it. Sorry for not getting it done. You did a Ryu cosplay! I would have wanted a picture with you!
Q: Your eye icon is ugly. Hurry up and change it.
A: Please put up with it a little while longer!
Q: The BP loss system is whack. If I win I don't get that much, but if I lose I lose a lot.
A: Going along with the theme of "Going to meet guys stronger than me" from SFII, if you win against someone strong you get a lot of BP. If you lose to someone weak you lose a lot of BP. On the other hand, if you beat someone weak you don't get that much BP, and if you lose to someone stronger you don't lose that much!
Q: I'd like to ask about SFIV tournaments. I heard from arcades that its hard to have tournaments without Capcom's permission. So is it difficult to have one without Capcom's permission? Also, if like with the Shiozawa Cup, we consult with Capcom beforehand, is it possible to get special titles?
A: Hmm...well, outside of official tournaments, I believe many people are having fun with their own tournaments and events. You don't have to get Capcom's permission for that. But if the arcade has said that, then just in case maybe it's best to give Capcom some kind of notice. We can give out special titles with consultation! Please get into the event spirit!
Q: My first dream of the new year was that I went into the Replay Channel after the game went on sale, and there were all sorts of channels, such as "Recommended For Beginners", "Get To Know A Specific Character", "Intense Battles", etc. Incidentally, will we be able to leave comments somewhere in the channels?
A: What a nice first dream. However, its not possible to leave comments in the channels. Sorry! More than the channels being a way of communication, it was the result of communication - its a nice service kind of thing!
Q: I have a big request! Just 2 rival battles aren't enough! (Sorry, sorry...) Coming from a fellow Shiozawa!
A: Wow, we have the same last name of Shiozawa! Aside from celebrities I've never met another one. This Shiozawa would also like to see rival battles with all the characters. But that would be a lot of rival battles and very difficult to implement. But it would be nice!
Q: If we're going to have alternate costumes, I'd like an explanation. Why do we have to have stuff like Chinese vampires and robots?
A: This topic was touched upon in the Developers Blog on 2/9 (Tues)! In SFIV, the main point was keeping the essence of the character intact. SSFIV is geared towards everyone who enjoyed SFIV, and on Lil' Ono's direction this time around we wanted to do costumes that were a bit more playful. So this time, our development staff is really satisfied with the alternate costumes. As I wrote on the 1/8 blog, I really like Mega Zangief F and Cammy's Bison cosplay! Once you see them in action its really fun! So if everyone would give them a try I'd be really happy.
Q: Do you think that Mega Zangief F belongs in a Street Fighter game?
A: Yes! It goes well with the nitty-gritty feel of the Street Fighter series.
Q: I'm really happy about Cammy's Bison cosplay alt. I'd like to see Bison's cute bodyguards all sporting that look.
A: Yes! I love female characters, and I'd like to see the dolls fight in various different looks! It'd be exciting.
Q: Please give props to whoever made the alt costumes for Balrog and Cody.
A: Understood, I will.
Q: Zangief's costume is great! Why the heck are people complaining? (LOL)
A: It is great! But some people are unhappy about it (that makes me sad).
Q: The 2nd ultras all look pretty strong. Are they ultras that can only be used with the Revenge Gauge is at max?
A: No, you can use them in the same way you use Ultra I! So plan your strategies accordingly.
Q: You haven't really said if the costumes will be paid-content or not. They're going to be free, right?
A: Same as last time, the alternate costumes will be sold in 5-character packs, released in order.
Q: (About Ultras) As a super-special move in the SF series, you really went overboard with the flashy flying moves, but its just about right. Seeing the characters facial expressions is a great touch. That kind of camera work is one of the great things about 3D games.
A: Oh...thank you very much! We didn't want to lose the "Seriously?!" excitement of Street Fighter, so I feel that the Ultras bring out that excitement, as well as laughs, and of course cool ones as well!
Q: ...Too cool. The sound Ryu's Metsu Shoryuken makes when it hits their chin, the slow-motion..I've watched it 50 times! I'm content with just this! Thank you so much!
A: Hey! I'm happy you like it that much! That super-close up is really cool. Metsu Hadouken is cool no matter how many times you see it, but personally I think the Metsu Shoryuken is really manly!
Q: Will Evil Ryu be available as a hidden character?
A: Hmm, I wonder...(silence)
Q: Can't you give out a BP penalty for ragequitters?
A: If someone ragequits, it shows up in their Disconnect Ratio. If that number is too high, then people won't want to fight against them. That is their penalty.
Q: I'm an American living in Japan. I have been enjoying SFIV since the loketests. I can't wait for SSFIV! In SSFIV, will the search function be improved? In SFIV, even if you set your options to "Good Connection", the results seemed random. Also, what's going on with the netcode? Some things can't be helped, but not just for fighting people overseas, but for a large country it would be nice if everyone could enjoy a smooth battle.
A: Thank you for coming out to the Kansai Qualifiers! The search function has been improved upon from SFIV! In SFIV, the search gave you people who were "close" to your conditions, but in SSFIV it only gives you exactly what you are looking for! As for the netcode...I don't really know what that means, sorry!
Q: On the video explaining Ultra II...huh? There don't seem to be enough character slots...
A: Heh heh heh.. I mean, if we just showed you the character select as-is, then you'd be able to guess how many character are being added and from what series.
Q: Viper's "Burning Dance" aka "Death Penalty Combo" is here! I was waiting for it! Its too sexy and cool! But personally, I would have named it "Titty Thunder!"
A: What kind of crazy name...Death Penalty Combo is already plenty cool enough!
Q: I believe the Death Penalty Combo is based on an illustration. But during the cross-chop part, the characters are too far away so its not really as intense as it could be. It would be nice if we could get a closer look at Viper's crossed arms and the opponent's face.
A: To be honest, we tried that out! But at a close angle, the lightning effects really go off in your eyes, so we had to find a good balance between coolness and safety!
Q: Will there be a character model viewing mode? If there isn't, tell me now so I can minimize the shock.
A: We don't have any character model viewing modes... Sorry we couldn't fulfill your expectations here!
Q: I've been concerned about this for a little while now, but all the "I want this and that" in SSFIV comments and advice...are they really being taken into consideration by the developers?
A: Plenty are! We aren't depending on them, but as we want to make our players happy, that also means responding to requests. That's the development plan, so we are not missing out on your voices.
Q: To what extent are you making adjustments - when this becomes clear, please tell us players.
A: We always welcome your opinions and requests! We can't respond to everything of course, but if we have the chance we do take things into consideration, so please keep em coming!
Q: I think if the developers look at the comments from everyone from here on out, they're sure to get disappointed. But please just think of it as everyone who loves SFIV giving it their all to have the next installment be even better.
A: Yes, the developers understand that everyone's comments here means that you haven't given up on us! That's why we get a lot of different opinions. But...yeah...sometimes it does get us down (laughs).
Q: Are Ryu and Chun-Li dating?
A: What?! I don't think so! I don't think Chun would pick Ryu (I have no basis for this...).
Q: Wha...! Nakky, are you okay? SSFIV and work, yeah sure, but take care of your body. Don't be like Abel's "Karada ga....!" There are a lot of requests being submitted here, and taking care of them all must be a lot of work, so please hang in there this year as well!
A: Everyone, thank you for such kindhearted comments. It wasn't a very difficult or major surgery, so I was out of the hospital in a week. Now I'm all better and eating a lot everyday! It wasn't because of work, so while I was in the hospital I was just itching to come back!
Q: As a new character, I'd like an old lady fighter.
A: A fighting granny! Yeah, we have fighting old guys, but we haven't seen any old ladies in fighting games, so it would be something new!
Q: Don't you think that Lil' Ono's hair looks like Fei Long's? ...And if this gets posted in the Q&A, please start calling him Fei Long.
A: That's no good! If he becomes as strong as Fei Long, then I'll call him Fei Long.
Q: Can everyone in the development department get the moves out using a Playstation controller?
A: More or less. It takes some work though!
Q: Does Abel's fighting style include Savate? Its a French style, and when I look at the front kicks and space-controlling movements of the fighters, I'm reminded of Abel.
A: Oh...yeah! It seems very close. Our setting for him is with judo at the base, but he is a mixed-martial arts fighter, so it makes sense that a fighting style from his home country would also be in there!
Q: I'm looking forward to the 26th. In the picture on the last blog, it looks like there's some sort of silver book...if that's a strategy guide, I'd be thrilled.
A: Too bad! Its not a strategy guide, but the Artbook that's included with the Collectors Package! But that picture is from our test runs!
Q: I've been wondering about this, but Sagat's listed weight of 78kg is too light, isn't it?
A: Yes! I'm going to spill the beans here, but when making SSFIV, we thought about updating the profiles of Sagat and a few others. As you said, he certainly does look a lot heavier than what's listed. But as the whole theme of SFIV has been SFII as the base, we decided to keep the profiles as-is. But Sagat looks like he should be over 100kg doesn't he?
Q: I want to see Charlie in the game! If he's not I'm going to be sad...
A: Hmm...well, Guile hasn't given up on him, so maybe we might run into him sometime in the future. It seems there's some sort of connection between Abel and Charlie as well. When the truth is revealed, Charlie is...?!
Q: When thinking about Ultras, I lose sleep at night. Are they really going to stay the way they are now?
A: You're talking about selecting your ultra, right? Yes, it is the selectable system, and you choose at the character select screen.
Q: Only two new alt costumes for the new characters?
A: For the new characters such as Guy and Cody, they have their default costume plus the alternate, for a total of 2 costumes. For the 25 characters who's returning from SFIV, they get a third costume!
Q: All the ultras are really nice! Balrog's Dirty Bull and Cody's Last Dread Dust really showcase their individuality! And I personally like Guy's "Bushin Musou Renka" and Abel's "Soulless"! At first I thought some were too long, but I don't know if you adjusted them or I just got used to them, but now I have no problem with them!
A: Oh, that's great! They really are cool! They aren't just useful in battle, but they also show off the character's personality, so I'm glad you like them. Even for those with a bit longer ultras, we're thinking of ways to not disturb the tempo of the match. Please keep on pounding out those Ultras!
Q: Is there a time limit for picking the ultra?
A: You pick your ultra at the same time you pick your character, so no time limit!
Q: I've been playing ever since my first year in elementary school, and for the game to come back in this wonderful form, I could cry tears of joy. Back in the first grade, I thought that people could throw hadoukens in real life!
A: From the first grade! Thinking you could throw fireballs in real life while playing, what a lovely story! When trying to hit on a girl who knows about SFII, you should use this story!
Q: The Ultra II's I like now are Ryu's Metsu Shoryuken, Ken's Guren Senpyu Kyaku, Cody's Last Dread Dust, and El Fuerte's El Fuerte Ultra Spark.
A: Those are really close to the ones I like! There are still some characters and ultras we haven't revealed on the public site, and I think you'll like them, so be sure to keep checking.
Q: Just as I finish with my exams, I'll be sure to buy it!
A: SFIV went on sale 2/12, and there were a lot of people who cried out "that's right before tests!" Sorry about that! This time, right as spring comes and the cherry blossoms bloom, you can finish your tests in peace, and enjoy SSFIV on the sunny days!
Q: The demo being shown on 4/4 (National Tournament)...you won't be taking any feedback from that right?
A: Yes, at that time we won't be able to make any changes! If we did that'd be a lot of trouble!
Q: This price is just too cheap! I'm happy about that, but you sure you guys don't want to earn more money? 4990 yen? That's just too cheap! What a great price for this economic depression. Seriously, 4990 yen? I was prepared to pay 20,000 yen.
A: Its good we could give you a price that everyone enjoys (and is surprised by)! This is pretty much a new title we're making, and honestly getting a value this good is pretty rare!
Q: I want the anime for the PS3 as well. I was really looking forward to it, and to think that I can't see it... Why is it only for XBox? (tears)
A: Yes, I really am sorry to all those planning to buy it on Playstation 3...
Q: Is the new anime featuring Juri a first-run production only thing?
A: Yes, that's right.
Q: Does the new anime come in a DVD separate from the game disk?
A: No, you'll get a token which has a product code on it, and with that code you'll be able to download the whole thing from the Marketplace!
Q: Why is the special anime Japan only?
A: When we say "Japan only", what that means is that the token for downloading it is included only in the first version, and that's only in Japan. It doesn't mean that people from other regions will never be able to see it. It is possible that other regions will also be able to have the anime special feature included.
Q: Whoa, I want the Collectors Package bad! Its way too good! I'm definitely buying it!
A: I know, right? Its full of things that both Lil Ono and myself would want more than anything else, so we can recommend it with a lot of confidence!
Q: You said that the last SSFIV promotional video wouldn't be included (on the DVD in the Collectors Edition), but there's 3 months left...was this a corporate decision?
A: It's not the suits. We're still making them, even now they're not finished! So we just couldn't meet the DVD's production schedule, unfortunately.
Q: At long last, the sale date has been released! PS - I'm a foreigner, so excuse my terrible Japanese.
A: You're a foreigner, but you used 2ch slang...you're pretty good!
Q: If the sountrack is included in the deluxe edition, does that mean that it won't be sold separately? In that case, seems like it'll be pretty hard to reserve a copy. Will plenty be available?
A: Yes, at this time there are no plans to sell the soundtrack separately. We want to get the Collectors Package to as many people as possible, but we do definitely recommend you reserve your copy as soon as possible! (I've got mine reserved!)
Q: About the first-run special features, these will be included together in the Collectors Package, right? Last time I reserved my copy the day after the sale date was announced, but I still didn't get the anime DVD and I was pretty disappointed over that.
A: Yes, a lot of people who reserved their copy of SFIV or even were the first at the story to buy it didn't get a copy of the anime...sorry for causing you trouble! This time everything is included together in the first-run production, so if you reserve your copy early you'll be sure to get it!
Q: The commercials for SFIV were kinda weak! In order to get Japan riled up and spread the name of Street FIghter, please make one hell of a commerical!
A: Sorry, but we're not making any TV commercials for SSFIV...
Q: When Dan does his Ultra II Haoh Gadouken, what does he say at the beginning and the end? I can't really hear...
A: I gave it a try in gameplay...and I have no idea. The narration gets in the way, and you also have the sound effects and BGM... So I tried taking out everything but the voice. It sounds like "Fu, Ho, Fuu...Haoh Gadouken guwa!" (just how I heard it). I asked the sound staff as well, and listening 10 times we still didn't really know.
Q: I made my reservation through e-Capcom? I'm all good...right?!
A: You are!
Q: What about your alternatine costume, Ms. Shiozawa? I've been waiting...
A: And just what are you waiting for? If I have an alternate costume, it's going to be a Chocobo suit (seriously).
Q: Is there some kind of meaning behind Guile not being on the SSFIV character page on the official site?
A: Not at all, we're just doing them in order. Please wait!
Q: What about Mika? Is Mika gonna be in the game?!
A: Hmm, Rainbow Mika is pretty popular! I can just imagine her in SSFIV. ...She'd be like the female version of Fuerte?
Q: The special DVD and soundtrack aren't included in the e-Capcom Limited Edition? Then please sell a set featuring the Collectors Package and the e-Capcom Limited Edition. I want the special features of both, of course!
A: I understand completely! That's why we're offering a Super Deluxe set featuring both!
Q: I have a question. Are Cammy's tits big? (Sorry for the weird question.)
A: This is a weird question. Chun and Juri are pretty consistant with their sizes, so in the world of SSFIV I guess we can say "average". But, Cammy is all about the backside! Chun's about the thighs! And Juri is all about the exposed boob!
Q: Will there be another restaurant collaboration this time around?
A: Goooooooooooood question! We'll be doing a collaboration with 2 restaurants! The planned start date is the beginning of April, and now we're eagerly making the collaboration items!
Q: This is going back a little bit, but the Artwork Book is really good. Its one of my treasures (laughs).
A: Isn't it! Everyone who's bought it has said that its really good and its what they wanted. This is a must-have for Street Fighter fans, so if you haven't got yours yet, by all means!
Q: In the opening (ending?) of SF1, who is the blond-haired guy who punches a hole through the wall?
A: ...No idea. Sorry I couldn't answer your question.
Q: SFIV on the PSP would be great.
A: I want that as well. Not just PSP, but I want to play SFIV on the go! A lot of people within Capcom feel the same! It would be nice if we had something like this...
Q: Who was the hardest character to tweak in SSFIV? Which systems and characters did you want to add the most? And this question might be difficult to answer, but what's the relationship with overseas...? Seems like you guys are whipped LOL.
A: For the first 2 questions, these would be better answered by the developers, so I put them on my list of things geared towards the dev staff! Please take a look at the dev blog next wee. And for the last question...it does seem a bit difficult to answer, but the copyright for the Street Fighter series is held not by Capcom Japan, but Capcom USA. So while coordinating between Japan and USA, we decide on which characters to add! We're not whipped at all.
Q: Could it be that if we were to take a closer look at Rose's eyes when she's using Soul Power, that the pupils change?
A: We don't have any official settings like that, but when Rose uses Soul Power it flows through her body, and its strong enough that even Bison would want it, so its not out of the question. The proof is if you look at Rose's face after she wins - its so gentle and beautiful.
Q: It's almost Valentines Day - will you be giving chocolate to a special someone?
A: Ah, what to do...I haven't decided yet! But, I went to an all-girls school, so rather than giving I always just got them.
Q: Please, Ms. Shiozawa. Use your power, light up your left eye, and tell the development staff "Answer the requests of the fans!" That'll get them moving, right?
A: Well, I can't deny it...I often have fights with the engineer Taguchi, not verbal but with our eyes. And with the line manager Aoki, sometimes we have real fights.
Q: Is the story of SSFIV the same as SFIV? And why is the price so cheap?
A: The timeline is the same, just a different story! And why is it so cheap...that's thanks to the efforts of our business team!
Q: Hello! I'm a PS3 player! I ran through Challenge Mode, Time Atack, Survival, and Trial Mode, and managed to get 100% of the trophies!
A: Wow! That's really great! Congratulations! Even among the developers, only a few people have managed to get 100%.
Q: What's the price for the regular version of the game + e-Capcom Special Features?
A: Okay, I checked. It's 6,490 yen (tax incl)!
Q: Will the e-Capcom version arrive on the sale date?
A: Yes! I checked this as well. If you place your order 8 days before the sale date, excluding some regions, you'll get the same on the sale date! But if you place your order only 7 days or less before the sale date, then you'll get it the day after or later, so be careful!
Q: Man, I thought you'd accidentally spill out more info on the characters, but you're more tight-lipped than I thought! LOL
A: Heh heh heh, of course I'm not gonna spill. If I something as silly as that, I'd get punched by Lil' Ono!
Q: When prounciating the names, should we inflect the end of Cody? Do I have to stretch it out? Also, what about Dee Jay? Should the Y in Cody be more prounced than the Y in Cammy?
A: Yes, I thought the same! In materials circulated around the development staff, many people wrote it without the elongation sound. That's the most natural, isn't it? While its displayed with an elongation sound, without it is just OK! Also, the elongation in Dee Jay comes in the "Dee" part!
Q: Is Sakura flunking high school?
A: Ah, Sakura setting! In SFIV, Chun-Li called her "The Eternal High School Girl", and reporters asked her if she was really a high school student to which she replied "No comment...". The truth hasn't been revealed yet, so I'll also go the no comment route!
Q: Will the titles and colors we earned in SFIV carry over to SSFIV? The things I earned in my online fights, and busting my butt in the Trial Mode...if you tell me I gotta do that again, I can't. (LOL)
A: Sorry, but titles and colors don't carry over from SFIV. But you can rekindle the effort you put into getting the titles in SFIV into SSFIV's trials! We're making this game for those who played SFIV, so its not a Trial Menu that makes all your efforts go to waste!
Q: What's going on at the National Tournament!
A: Whoops...and here is where I zip my lip shut. At any rate, please come and see for yourself!
Q: What the deal with the kunai you keep teasing us with? How long do you intend to drag this out? Please show us the new characters! I can't wait anymore! C'mon, tell us about the new characters as quickly, quickly, QUICKLY as possible. "No information about the new characters?"
A: A lot of players have been hunting me down about this! Seems like I can't run away any longer. Okay, I got you. Let's do it! I'll be updating on 2/18 (Thurs) next week, so be sure not to miss it!
And that's a wrap! That's all for the celebrated 10th Q&A Series! If you thought the last one was a bit short, this one clocks in at 25 pages. That's 3 pages more than the last one. A new record!
[In the last part of the post, she talks about the new trailers and reminds everyone to check back in on the 18th]
Reader Comments (10)
" Q: I have a question. Are Cammy's tits big? (Sorry for the weird question.) "
lol, wtf ?
That's the Japanese for you! But actually, wait a minute, this question would have been asked in the US as well I bet lol!
"Q: Are there no plans to include characters from SFI? I know there's big demand for the SFIII and Alpha characters, but how about the originals?
A: We certainly don't have any plans for the SFI characters. The characters with the most demand end up taking priority. Which characters from the original would you all like to see?"
You can't really say that SF1 characters aren't in the game already. Of course there's Ryu, Ken, and Sagat. Gen and Adon made there comeback in Alpha as well as Birdie and Eagle in CVS2. So basically SSF4 is a combination of ALL the games since the suspected 3S characters are making the cut. Who would people honestly want to see? I think if they made Birdie it would be pretty cool. To see his transition in 3D would look awesome. They totally revamped his look in Alpha and if they were to add someone from the SF1 cast they may have to do the same more or less.
@Valkryrie Yeah that is pretty much a universal question from people (pervs) from all over the globe. So who's the MILF of SF? Rose?!? She's supposed to be the oldest girl right?
I'm getting my copy of SSF4 for the 350 console.
Looks so much better on that port. Lol.
Boo, I forgot to login for my previous post. :(
Am I the only that feels Cammy's ass was nerfed in SFIV? I think it needs a buff in super.
Between the Nakky and Dev Blogs/Q&A, all these blogs are starting to run together. Maybe the iP Dub team could have a subsection of the site dedicated to the blog updates.
There certainly are some fruity questions in this one. There were some questions answered that I had myself though. I like that they are keeping the disconnect % (great addition!).
@Fabio, don't worry about it man lol!
@QCFP, I think they are starting to run together myself. mostly because of all these q & as and not a lot of new information released lately. Hopefully in a few days we'll know some or all of the remaining characters, and that will make things really interesting again.
wow I can't believe I read all that...and the only thing I can remember is "Titty Thunder"
@QCFPunch: Agreed. Cammy's my favorite girl in SF but it did honestly seem way too flat. Especially for someone that is "all about the backside!"
The concern for the health of game developers sounds like some sick Japanese reverse psychology at work. The underlying message of the concern is that they assume the SSF4 developers are having health problems right now because they are pushing themselves, a polite way to tell them not to be lazy on the job.
But maybe I'm wrong and the Japanese are just genuily concerned like that?