Well, just to be fair, back in the day EGM posted up about Sheng Long being in SF2, and then all the japanese magazines printed a word for word translation of the same article. Of course, it turned out to be fake, which meant they were just copying another magazine. To this day, they denied copying the article.
Well, apparently, a lot of other magazines are confirming it. Not just reading it from Gamepro and saying “oh, wow, really? news story.” Someone said that an EGM editor said most of the info is accurate and there will be a 2 page preview in the next EGM. And the IGN cube editor said that he was surprised to read about it, then more surprised when he confirmed it.
Unless Gamespot is in on this as well…
The black guy looks hella dope.
And IGN
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:xeye: @ Soul Edgiebur and ring girl (methinks it’s inspired by that particular dude in YYH)
Well, there you go. I guess it is real. And notice how Soul Calibur and Soul Edge seem to be merged. Or having some kind of alien sex.
Souls Embrace? 
Anyway hopefully now people can just shut up because more publications are confirming this.
man someone went through a lot of trouble to fake that
Yup This game is gonna be awesome, can’t wait for it 
still says PS2 exclusive is dumb as hell
Anyway, the new guys look kinda lame, except for that mofo with the scythe. Here’s hoping create-a-character doesn’t suck (considering they said you control them in a “real-time simulation”…hmm)
You should check out that ign link, it has a “making of” video and actually shows gameplay. Also shows some of the character designs (including what looks like a “holy” siegried, i think), and the create a character mode. One thing that I don’t understand is how he speaks about how good having the guest characters were in the last home versions, how they reached a pinnacle in extra features with that and how it broadened the audience, then he brings it to only ps2.
I told you it was real all along.
Yeah that was weird. “We built this great foundation with special characters on each platform, and we want to build upon that by eliminating it”. Genius.
Hopefully it just hits ps2 first and then goes Live later on.
Yeah, I think that’s what the speculation is (and my heart wishes for. sigh.). The EGM rumor (that I keep going back to) was for it to hit all systems, and Xbox 2. Hmm.
As much as I hate soul calibur I must admit, this game looks real appealing…but then again they’re always like that. I do wanna see how Tira comes out.
ADDITIONAL SC3 INFO ON FAMITSU
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Translated info:
The focus of SC3’s story revolves around the “Soul Embrace”, which is a conjointment of Soul Calibur, the holy blade, and the Soul Edge, the evil blade.
There are 3 new stage scenes added in SC3, which are, Ling-Sheng Su Temple -which appeared in Kilik’s background but not in the game, The outskirts of church of Austlineburg, and the Clock tower which doesn’t seem to be related to the game’s story.
Modes:
-Console mode
You can create your original characters with distinctive looks, occupation and weapon style.
-Story mode
Basic equivillant of Arcade mode
-Lost Chronicle mode
Appears to be a mixture of a strategy game and SC2’s Conquest mode.
-Soul Arena mode
VS mode with special attribute options
-World Competition mode
A similar thing from VF4 and T5’s character battle mode.
-VS mode
-Practice mode
-Museum mode
They’re saying something about SC franchise history. A possibility of having SE and SC1 game in SC3 console.
3 New character info:
Zasalamel
Age: Unknown due to multiple reincarnation from the past life
Nationality: Unknown due to the same reason
Height: 180cm
Weight: 77kg
Date of Birth: May 5th in current life.
Blood type: B
Weapon type: Death Scythe
Weapon name: Cauffziel
Fighting style: (not translatable)
Char description: A dull reflection of light on his weapon hunts man into his death for all who sees it. A glimpse at Zasalamel easily tells that he is not a human.
A mysterious man who plans to resurrect the evil blade, Soul Edge
Tira
Age 17
Nationality Unknown
Height 159cm
Weight 43kg
Date of birth: Unknown
Blood type: AB
Weapon: Ring blade
Weapon name: Izelnedrosell
Fighting style: (not translatable)
Char description: Her dazzling movement makes a sport out of her opponent. Like a magnifigcent bird she moves. And in the end, she is an assassin who paints everything in darkness.
She is proficient with her Ring Blade.
If your eyes loses track by her blade’s hypnotic movement, your head will lose it’s place.
Setsuka
Age 24
Height 167
Weight 52
DoB: unknown
Weapon: A hidden short sword inside the umbrella
weapon name: Uketsu Kakeuchi
Fighting style: (not translatable)
Char description: She walks a lonely path for vengeance. Her feminine beauty attracts you to her only to realize she has a gleaming weapon hidden under her umbrella
Scan translation source taken from www.ssolcal.com
Tira is going to be THAT BITCH! I know this is a WIP but damage is already ridiculous . .and she ripped ivy for 70% of her lifebar in 5 seconds . .LOLOLOLOLOLOL
Remember all you retards who said it was fake or a joke? You people are assclowns, I told you so…
Soul Calibur III to exclusively skewer PS2s
Namco announces that the third installment in its fighting franchise will arrive on US Sony consoles later this year.
Hot on the heels of the release of Tekken 5, Namco Hometek has announced a new installment in its other flagship fighting franchise. As with previous games in the series, Soul Calibur III will feature a cast of colorful characters battling it out with a variety of weapons.
But unlike previous installments, the game will only be available for the PlayStation 2 when it arrives later this year. It will be first time the series will be exclusive to a single console since the first Soul Calibur was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999. It also marks the first time that a Soul Calibur game has been released for a console before it was released in arcades. In fact, no arcade version of Soul Calibur III has even been announced as of press time.
“Soul Calibur III expands upon the landmark achievements of the franchise, and is undoubtedly one of the must-have games for PlayStation 2 owners in 2005,” said Yoshi Niki, Namco’s Business Unit Director.
According to Namco, Soul Calibur III will sport several modes of gameplay. Besides the story-driven, single-player Tales of Souls mode and traditional Versus mode, the game will sport a history of the franchise in Museum mode. The game will also sport three new modes: Character Creation mode, which will allow players to build their own character; Chronicles of the Sword, while will allow players to fight as said character in “a real-time simulation,” and Soul Arena Mode, which Namco cryptically described as featuring “unique and original battles.”
Namco also disclosed three new characters–Zasalamel, Tira, and Setsuka–and two returning characters–Samurai warrior Mitsurugi, and female Ninja Taki–will appear in the game. Details on and the first pictures of these characters can be found in GameSpot’s First Look at Soul Calibur III.
By Tor Thorsen – GameSpot
POSTED: 03/24/05 11:07 AM PST
You can’t blame anyone for being suspecious, now that there is official confirmation I guess it’s ok. I don’t believe much until a company has confirmed it.
And Zasalamel looks pimpin, I just pray he’s not like Astaroth (with that scythe)
This is for the assclowns again…
SoulCalibur III Announced as a PS2 Exclusive
By: Csar A. Berardini - "Cesar"
Mar. 24th, 2005 9:50 am
Namco announced today SoulCalibur III, the latest installment in its celebrated weapons-based fighting franchise. The game is scheduled for release exclusively on the PlayStation 2 in 2005.
“SoulCalibur III expands upon the landmark achievements of the franchise, and is undoubtedly one of the must-have games for PlayStation 2 owners in 2005,” said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director with Namco Hometek Inc. “With a robust character creation system, jaw-dropping graphics and a large selection of fighters, SoulCalibur III gives players the ultimate opportunity to immerse themselves in one of the most beloved series in gaming.”
SoulCalibur III offers the series’ hallmarks of exhilarating sword-fighting action and profound martial arts while also delivering highly improved graphics and sound effects.
The game also features a Character Creation Mode, which allows players to create original warriors.
Seeing as a female ring user was exactly what I was hoping for in the next SC…
I hope so. :badboy: