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Ono states there's news for the PC, info to follow later

Posted — February 27, 2011 at 11:46 p.m. PST

Street Fighter 4 series producer, Yoshinori Ono, made a number of tweets on his Twitter page. In typical Ono fashion, they're vague and can be read a few different ways, but they're interesting regardless. Here's a rundown.

Can we expect SSFIV Arcade Edition for PC? — Sprint84

Ono: I can't say it yet. But, please wait news for PC after 3DS!! ;)

Ono-san, will we have news of PC SSFIV after American 3DS release? — ArtSaSF

Ono: Yeah... Could be wait it news after 3DS in US. ;P [Editor's note, the U.S. release date of the 3DS is March 27, 2011.]

When will we have more information about SFxT?

Ono: We are preparing to make announce for Street Fighter X Tekken!

When is the announcement for "that"? March or April? — Daeyrat

Ono: Is it about Street Fighter X Tekken's news? It's after 3DS in U.S. ;D

Capcom's annual Captivate event is scheduled each year in April, which isn't too far after the U.S. release date of the Nintendo 3DS, so this may be what he's referring to.

Ono has a bit of a reputation for trolling, but he's also dropped hints in the past at what he was working on — things that were later announced — so take these messages how you may.

Yoshinori also posted a couple notable images.

Click images for larger versions

Thanks to ARXIN and an anonymous reader for the heads up.

Comments

Dugi said on February 28, 2011 at midnight

Interesting

ElectricBlanka said on February 28, 2011 at 12:03 a.m.

If Ono loves Blanka so much, why doesn't he make him top tier like he deserves to be? ROoAAARR!

JanTheMan said on February 28, 2011 at 12:12 a.m.

Kazuya's arm and Nina's hit box...

Swag said on February 28, 2011 at 12:22 a.m.

dat's Ryu's arm...

RawVoltage said on February 28, 2011 at 12:45 a.m.

Look like Ryu's arm and that Tekken girl.

DarkSamus said on February 28, 2011 at 1:17 a.m.

Bring on the PC version of SSF4:AE.

I will buy it on day one (Well earlier actually since I will pre-order the game (And pay in full) as soon as I my local store starts taking them)

Ex_Ein said on February 28, 2011 at 1:22 a.m.

ElectricBlanka
because Ono is just the producer the Battle Director is the one who controls tweaks and balances NOT ONO!

@PC annoucement:
"We're given you Super Street fighter 4.......just the normal version that came out on consoles 35 characters that's it....no seriously gtfo we don't want ya'll here"

Ex_Ein said on February 28, 2011 at 1:24 a.m.

you're going to be saying "that tekken girl" alot RawVoltage because there atleast 10 females in the first 3 numbered games alone... so alot of females are going to be lining this cast not just the obligtory girl so we can have a girl type thing but not doll syndome either(all of them having similar movesets)

MegaBlasta said on February 28, 2011 at 1:34 a.m.

looks like some hinted CGI. woot~
Cant wait to see that lol

RedEther said on February 28, 2011 at 2:45 a.m.

ono trolling with that blanka toy as usual. :]

#10

Guile_n_Nash said on February 28, 2011 at 2:57 a.m.

How many of those Blankas do you think Ono has.

#11

yes4me said on February 28, 2011 at 3:11 a.m.

PC? Seriously? Eh... wait... is that Gill from MvC3 on the monitor? AWESOME!!

#12

Ex_Ein said on February 28, 2011 at 3:15 a.m.

yes4me wtf are you smoking

@GnN
1 I think he really only has that one but he's kept it near and dear

#13

Aqua said on February 28, 2011 at 3:22 a.m.

i don't mind if they release plain SSF4 on PC
AE so far has been a bit disapointing with the random nerfs (EX green hand, cammy's TK canon strike, rose u2, ryu air tatsu etc.)

#14

DomDaDude said on February 28, 2011 at 3:52 a.m.

@14 agreed

#15

gentlementech said on February 28, 2011 at 3:54 a.m.

I doubt they would skip super and just release AE on the PC, they wouldnt want to piss off their console fans TOO much (they did already piss them off with saying "no ae in consoles" (which is still bullpoo, we all know it).

Now i wouldnt mind a pc version (have a ps3 ssf4), because it is much easier to be on steam chat and in game, for arranging matches and battling with friends!

#16

gtfopanda said on February 28, 2011 at 4:34 a.m.

@ #16

I don't know how you've been playing on console till now, but chatting on computers with friends and then turn on the console is the standard routine here.

#17

his1nightmare said on February 28, 2011 at 4:49 a.m.

By now PC gamers lost all interest, go away Capcom.

#18

Creeper said on February 28, 2011 at 5 a.m.

Some of his tweets mention Arcade Edition DLC news after the American 3DS release, but yes Ono is a professional troll so who knows.

#19

xShonuffx said on February 28, 2011 at 5:01 a.m.

@2 Although he is the producer of SFIV he is not responsible for the balancing entirly. That is done by their Fight Team who calls all the balancing shots and makes character roster decsions.

Ono does'nt go around and just say, "nerf him" "buff her!" Everything is a team effort and a team decision. His individual influences is usually one of many.

If Blanka is nerfed it was decided by his team. Im pretty sure Ono wanted Blanka strong too as much as he touts him around like he do.

#20

H3r01990 said on February 28, 2011 at 6:12 a.m.

I think that's Ken's arm. Just by looking at the glove, it seems more like Kens imo
but it could be Ryu's...idk.

Can't wait to hear about SFxT though.

#21

DarthWaddleDoo said on February 28, 2011 at 6:22 a.m.

Trollin' up a storm, as usual.

I don't really care about SFxT. I don't think I'll be getting it. I really only come to the site hoping to see MVC3 DLC news.

#22

badmandan said on February 28, 2011 at 6:31 a.m.

I think it's too little too late on the PC front for SSFIV. Pirates can now create some kind of moral justification for stealing it now because "Capcom doesn't care about them" and they're "an afterthought." Little pissant brats. Mad props to anyone that buys it, though.

#23

SAMURAI said on February 28, 2011 at 6:33 a.m.

MvC3 is a kids game. SFxT is for real men.

#24

L said on February 28, 2011 at 6:37 a.m.

It will be extremely disappointing if the PC release is anything short of Arcade Edition (assuming consoles are getting AE DLC). I wouldn't put it past Capcom to simply release the same Super everyone got on consoles nearly 12 months ago though.

#25

brasssmunkye said on February 28, 2011 at 6:48 a.m.

if super drops for pc... ima be buying it at launch price, especially if its super arcade, or super with arcade dlc in the future

#26

sgb said on February 28, 2011 at 6:56 a.m.

If they release a PC version with the AE changes, I'll probably get it. SF4 just looks so much better on the PC, and you can use PS3 controllers and sticks on PC so it's not like you're stuck with keyboard (which isn't that bad for some characters anyway). I assume Capcom will move to Steamworks, seeing as GWFL is a steaming pile.

If it's the standard SSF4, the hell with Capcom. Nearly a year wait for no good reason? Oh right, Capcom whines that PC gamers won't pay for costume packs. Get over it Capcom.

#27

EX_Machina said on February 28, 2011 at 7:15 a.m.

Ono's a douchebag...

#28

Chaide said on February 28, 2011 at 7:28 a.m.

I already own SSF4 on the 360, and I'd gladly buy it on PC if it became available on the platform. I play a hell of a lot more vanilla, unfortunately, than I do Super due to the fact that my online friends have PCs primarily, but such is the way of things.

I just wish they'd give us a definitive 'Yes' or 'No' answer rather than using pirates as a scapegoat, then suddenly alluding to a PC release in the most vague way imaginable.

I'd prefer a PC release to eventually get AE, and I'd unrealistically hope for cross-platform online, but at the end of the day I'm just tired of waiting for the verdict.

#29

Rekkaken2468 said on February 28, 2011 at 7:56 a.m.

@2, yor obvoisly a blanka fanboy. he's already annoying as he is and making him top tier wud be making him even more annoying.

#30

DJ_Sir_Loin said on February 28, 2011 at 8:10 a.m.

All I can say is wow. Street Fighter x Tekken!!!!!

#31

genesiskhan said on February 28, 2011 at 8:13 a.m.

so what they fixed mvc3 online so mehh

#32

THE_GODDAMN_MASTER said on February 28, 2011 at 8:18 a.m.

*sigh* I wish I could take him seriously, but they've been jerking us around for so long that even if he's right, it'll probably be the 'standard' SSF4 edition with no possibility of patches later.
Wait, that means charge characters could actually be worth a damn...

#33

SeriphAngel said on February 28, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.

Ah Nina, the only reason I even give this game a second glance. Personally I wish he would have changed the art style for this installment; however, I give him props for properly depicting my lovely Williams in this cross over. I was certain she was going to be ugly and out of proportion like the rest of the cast.

#34

abramdarnutzer said on February 28, 2011 at 8:38 a.m.

HEY CATALYST,

VesperArcade has a new SSF4 tutorial out. Just a heads up.

#35

CONSTvariable23 said on February 28, 2011 at 8:54 a.m.

Damn trolling again I bet.

#36

Nep said on February 28, 2011 at 9:45 a.m.

Oh boy, development time being wasted on a terrible platform for fighting games, hooray!

*tries to do Zangief's SPD on a keyboard*

#37

Gojiguy said on February 28, 2011 at 10:03 a.m.

I wonder if they'll announce the Wii fighter they are working on. I'm very interested in seeing what it'll be like.

#38

Sektah84 said on February 28, 2011 at 10:17 a.m.

Why would Capcom waste money on the pc version. Did they not learn the 1st time from sfiv.

#39

BlankaBeast said on February 28, 2011 at 10:34 a.m.

I'm prepared to wait a while. Of course, still hype for PC, and will buy whatever it is on day 1...why?

PC
F
T
W

Any news is good news for PC at this point!

#40

Chaide said on February 28, 2011 at 10:47 a.m.

@37 and 39

A 360 Fightstick is perfectly compatible with PC fighting games via USB. In fact with Vanilla SF4, it works out of the box with no added configuration (what with it being a Games for Windows title and all). I'm not sure about the PS3 Fightstick as I don't personally own one, but I'm sure some people are using theirs on PC as well.

Anyway, PC is a fine development platform for any title. Simply put, it's flexible and expandable. No reason to ostricize a gamerbase who is more than willing to expand the community.

Besides, Capcom is a supposed member of the PC Gaming Alliance. It'd be great if they played the part to represent it with their blockbuster titles.

#41

mrdrofficer said on February 28, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.

I long ago said they were skipping Super on PC to then focus on AE because, as we've seen on sites like this, PC players are a fickle bunch. Give them three copies of the game in three years and expect them to get quite antsy.

Yes, I know PC invented patches and expansions, but modern times have proven to Corporations like Capcom that, even though fans would love it, constant updates don't make money like making people salivate for new content.

#42

cvs said on February 28, 2011 at 11:39 a.m.

PC
F
T
L

#43

Chryo said on February 28, 2011 at 12:21 p.m.

Capcom, how dare you hint about spending YOUR resources on a version of a game that has nothing to do with ME. Everyone knows nobody PCs can't run games, that's why consoles exist, I mean duh! Everyone knows that!

PC FTL, how do you even do special moves on keyboards anyway? You PC trolls should stop posting really and go play your pirated clicky strategery games. Heh.

That's it, I'm BOYCOTTING all Capcom games, for real this time. Because I'm outraged.

#44

tokyobassist said on February 28, 2011 at 12:28 p.m.

I'm surprised this news feed got replies given that nothing worthwhile is shown until Captivate. Knowing Capcom we'll probably get an Alpha 3 HD Remix or Darkstalkers 3 HD Remix announcement 2 years prior to release lol.

#45

GodPride said on February 28, 2011 at 1:18 p.m.

#37

You best be trolling. Otherwise I'll assume you're not aware of PC gaming in general.

#46

BlankaBeast said on February 28, 2011 at 1:32 p.m.

You want to use any of your controllers, TE sticks(360 or PS3), fightpads, MvC3 PDP pads..etc with SF4? PC, why? Because it works, and in beautiful 1080P only on PC why?

P
C
FTW

#47

Magik0722 said on February 28, 2011 at 3:06 p.m.

Where can i get that blanka figure?

#48

dondb said on February 28, 2011 at 5:03 p.m.

Hurry up and release the PC already. For every day that goes by without it, another naked Juri skin is moved to the recycling bin.

#49

PikminExpert said on February 28, 2011 at 6:57 p.m.

I have never been happier in my life, finally SSFIV:AE comes to PC. No DLC too. It's great news.

#50

cvs said on February 28, 2011 at 7:08 p.m.

They didn't flat out say ssf4:ae was comming out on PC.

#51

PikminExpert said on February 28, 2011 at 8:22 p.m.

@51

Well, I guess you're right, but I thought it was quite obvious judging by the change in Ono's tone. He typically reveals information this way, you can tell by his response.

#52

mr_e said on March 1, 2011 at 2:01 a.m.

It's nice that Capcom's spreading the love to the PC crowd. They just need to make sure its properly protected. Also, games are done on...PCs. Yeah, those beloved games y'all play on your consoles, are done on PCs. Besides, the PC group REALLY need to update to SSF4 (this is coming from a console owner who doesn't play much games on PCs). Though their "creative" costumes can be a hit or miss (imo, about 60% of'em ain't all that) its nice they might finally get SSF4.

#53

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