Swords and Lightsabers will be drawn as Namco Bandai and LucasArts today announced that iconic Star Wars characters will appear in Soulcalibur IV for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The Sith Lord Darth Vader will appear as a guest character in the PlayStation 3 system version of the title, and Jedi Master Yoda will be available for the Xbox 360. Expect their appearance in summer 2008. Wow! Talk about a huge surprise announcement huh? It gets better, watch the first video footage of the two fighting other Soulcalibur IV contestants below.
In Soulcalibur IV, the epic struggle between the spirit sword, Soul Calibur, and the cursed sword, Soul Edge, continues with revelations about this ongoing story as fighters from across the galaxy seek the powerful swords for their own goals and to face the ultimate judgment. Propelling the franchise into the next-generation, Soulcalibur IV flexes its graphical muscles to shows its visual brilliance with a new look for both allies and enemies.
Shown in true high-definition graphics, Soulcalibur IV offers an entirely new battle system that promises to revolutionize the fighting game genre (or at least it plays faster than the previous games in the series). Featuring an expanded customization mode, Soulcalibur IV allows players to personalize a character to look and perform as they desire. Also, for the first time in the franchise, customized characters or original favorites can be taken online to challenge others for the top spot of this timeless series. Developed by Project Soul, the team behind Soul Blade and Soulcalibur I-III, Soulcalibur IV is set to reinvent the brand and reintroduce the fighting genre to new and existing fans alike.
Presumably these “new fans” are Star Wars fans. Take a look at the first video footage of Vader and Yoda in action!
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PS: More screenshots can be seen at 1UP.