I couldn't find a topic on this game other than the old "Capcom surprise announcement" topic.
I'll try to fix up this opening posts with some updates and scans that have been released so far.
Right now I only wanted to post a nice anime trailer for those who haven't seen it yet.
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I'm not sure who that was who said "let the both of you die". I thought it was his teacher at first, but he looks different in other scenes.
Anyway, unless it was confirmed before, this probably means that Akuma (Gouki) is in the game.
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Gameplay Trailer
Full Version: Street Fighter IV
Looks like Gouken/Sheng Long might be in the game too.
Anyway, I'm so hyped for this game, it's crazy. I love new fighting games. <3
Anyway, I'm so hyped for this game, it's crazy. I love new fighting games. <3
Is Shen Long the guy who was carrying Ryu on his back In that case, who was the one that said "let the both of you die"
Do you think it was the same person?
Anyway, other updates are that Bison (Vega) is in the game. Even though story wise, Akuma destroyed his soul in Street Fighter 2, from what I hear.
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34777.html
And here is an AWESOME gameplay trailer. I love Vega's new super!
I'm getting hyped for this game now as well.
Do you think it was the same person?
Anyway, other updates are that Bison (Vega) is in the game. Even though story wise, Akuma destroyed his soul in Street Fighter 2, from what I hear.
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34777.html
And here is an AWESOME gameplay trailer. I love Vega's new super!
I'm getting hyped for this game now as well.
lol, it's catching on.
Yeah, the guy that was carrying Ryu on his back is Sheng Long (Gouken).
I think the guy that said "let both of you die" is Gen, from SF Alpha. It looked a whole lot like Gen.
Here's the story behind Sheng Long though, for those of you that don't know:
However, Yoshinori Ono then said this, concerning new characters:
He's also stated in an interview that the game would take place between SF II and SF III (which is why older characters are returning), so we may in fact see some people from SFIII show up. But wouldn't that totally mess up the story?
Yeah, the guy that was carrying Ryu on his back is Sheng Long (Gouken).
I think the guy that said "let both of you die" is Gen, from SF Alpha. It looked a whole lot like Gen.
Here's the story behind Sheng Long though, for those of you that don't know:
QUOTE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheng_Long)
Sheng Long is a nonexistent character in the Street Fighter series, created by Electronic Gaming Monthly as an April Fool's gag, and is one of their most notable jokes. While the character does not actually exist within Street Fighter canon, the joke has been an influence on Street Fighter II and the arcade game based on Street Fighter: The Movie.
Sheng Long's appearance was defined in EGM's second usage of the joke in relation to Street Fighter III. The artwork is not original, and is actually a modified illustration of Ryu from Street Fighter Alpha 2 with Gen's face.
Sheng Long's appearance was defined in EGM's second usage of the joke in relation to Street Fighter III. The artwork is not original, and is actually a modified illustration of Ryu from Street Fighter Alpha 2 with Gen's face.
However, Yoshinori Ono then said this, concerning new characters:
QUOTE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_fighter_iv)
While characters specific to the Street Fighter Alpha series or Street Fighter III have not been announced, Yoshinori Ono stated that characters such as Sakura or Ibuki could appear in home versions of the game when such versions are developed.[22] Capcom has used rough sketches of Fei Long from Super Street Fighter II and Dan from Street Fighter Alpha as examples of characters who could appear in the console versions;[21] nevertheless, none of these four characters are currently confirmed.[12]
In the January 2008 Issue of EGM, Street Fighter IV producer Yoshinori Ono stated "Let's just say that [jokes] that your magazine have reported in the past might find their way into the game as fan service." Exective editor Shane Bettenhausen took this to mean the appearance of their long standing joke character Sheng Long in Street Fighter IV, though added that if the character did appear in the game, it would be Gouken.[23] On April 1, 2008, Capcom posted a fake update to their blog heavily suggesting his presence in the game,[24] but confirmed the very next day the character would not be present in Street Fighter IV.[25] However, in an interview with GameVideos.com on June 6, 2008 Street Fighter IV producer Yoshinori Ono was asked if Gouken was going to be in the game to which he replied "Will he be in the game playable that particular character, well we probably wouldn't put a non-playable character in an animation like that and highlight him to that degree." [26]
In the January 2008 Issue of EGM, Street Fighter IV producer Yoshinori Ono stated "Let's just say that [jokes] that your magazine have reported in the past might find their way into the game as fan service." Exective editor Shane Bettenhausen took this to mean the appearance of their long standing joke character Sheng Long in Street Fighter IV, though added that if the character did appear in the game, it would be Gouken.[23] On April 1, 2008, Capcom posted a fake update to their blog heavily suggesting his presence in the game,[24] but confirmed the very next day the character would not be present in Street Fighter IV.[25] However, in an interview with GameVideos.com on June 6, 2008 Street Fighter IV producer Yoshinori Ono was asked if Gouken was going to be in the game to which he replied "Will he be in the game playable that particular character, well we probably wouldn't put a non-playable character in an animation like that and highlight him to that degree." [26]
He's also stated in an interview that the game would take place between SF II and SF III (which is why older characters are returning), so we may in fact see some people from SFIII show up. But wouldn't that totally mess up the story?
Chun Li and Cammy damn well better be in this one. =p
Lol, but yeah, this game looks amazing. I'm getting it for sure. Cant pass up a Street Fighter game. =)
Lol, but yeah, this game looks amazing. I'm getting it for sure. Cant pass up a Street Fighter game. =)
QUOTE (Verner @ Jul 7 2008, 08:08 AM) 
I think the guy that said "let both of you die" is Gen, from SF Alpha. It looked a whole lot like Gen.
Yeah I was on the phone with a friend just now and SF4 came up so I asked him about it, and he said that he thought it was Gen.
How is Shen Long an EGM joke though? Ryu mentions him in his victory speech in SF2.
QUOTE (Wein Cruz @ Jul 7 2008, 08:52 AM)
Chun Li and Cammy damn well better be in this one. =p
Check out the gameplay trailer I posted. She fights Vega at 01:55.
Watch his Super at 02:10. I'm already in love with that thing.
QUOTE (Athrun @ Jul 7 2008, 12:01 AM)
How is Shen Long an EGM joke though? Ryu mentions him in his victory speech in SF2.
It was a mistranslation by the localization team. It was supposed to be Dragon Fist (Shoryuken), but they went and messed it up, lol.
QUOTE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoryuken)
Upon Ryu winning a match in the American version of Street Fighter II, he says to his battered opponent, "You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance." The meaning of the quote was unclear to many people, and has since gone on to become the basis for one of EGM's most famous April Fool's jokes. However, "Sheng Long" was nothing more than an incorrect translation of "Shoryuken" (where the "Shōryū" in kanji were translated as if they were supposed to be in Chinese pinyin).
EDIT: Took out what I had from memory, and put in the wikipedia article, lol.
I know Chun-Li will be in game, and I'm hoping for Cammy too, lol. Maybe even some characters from SFA:3, too. One can hope.
Lol, I never knew that. That's funny. Well Gouken is most likely going to be in this game, so it'll be interesting to see more of his story.
I hope Cammy is in it as well, and I liked Juli and Juni. (At least one of them. Can't remember which one.)
Speaking of mistranslations, when are they ever going to fix the mixed up boss names? It never made any sense for the final boss to get the name Mike Bison in English rather than the boxer. I wish they'd pull a Squaresoft and correct those names like Square did with the English FF titles.
I hope Cammy is in it as well, and I liked Juli and Juni. (At least one of them. Can't remember which one.)
Speaking of mistranslations, when are they ever going to fix the mixed up boss names? It never made any sense for the final boss to get the name Mike Bison in English rather than the boxer. I wish they'd pull a Squaresoft and correct those names like Square did with the English FF titles.
lol, I think that's so they don't get sued by Mike Tyson. IIRC, the boxing character was modeled after him, and was M. Byson, but when it got localized, they switched around the names so that he became Balrog.
You know, I really hope Ibuki, or even Sakura, makes it in this game too. I think Sakura would be more plausible, as she was in the SFA games, but Ibuki was in SF:3... I want them both, lol.
You know, I really hope Ibuki, or even Sakura, makes it in this game too. I think Sakura would be more plausible, as she was in the SFA games, but Ibuki was in SF:3... I want them both, lol.
They should just change the boxers name, and keep the others. Or rather, they could have just done that from the start.
For a moment there, I forgot who Sakura was. lol Yeah, I hope she's in the game as well. And some Street Fighter 3 characters would be nice, although I never played Street Fighter 3. I thought about getting the Anniversary Collection for PS2 now since it has SF3: 3rd Impact.
By the way, I noticed that Gouken and Gouki resemble Ryu and Ken in the anime.
That Gouki might be Ryu's father is nothing new, but apparently Gouken didn't look much like Ken in the manga that was published by Capcom, so I doubt the anime's foreshadowing of Gouken being Ken's father will be canon.
For a moment there, I forgot who Sakura was. lol Yeah, I hope she's in the game as well. And some Street Fighter 3 characters would be nice, although I never played Street Fighter 3. I thought about getting the Anniversary Collection for PS2 now since it has SF3: 3rd Impact.
By the way, I noticed that Gouken and Gouki resemble Ryu and Ken in the anime.
That Gouki might be Ryu's father is nothing new, but apparently Gouken didn't look much like Ken in the manga that was published by Capcom, so I doubt the anime's foreshadowing of Gouken being Ken's father will be canon.
I still love the style of the trailers, but not the in-game look.
However, some of the new super moves do look impressive, such as Vega's and M Bison's, which combines his scissor kick, saiko krushaaaa and head stomp =D.
I am also pleased to see a new wrestler in the game. We only had Zangief, untill that chick in SFA3 was added on the PSP, Mika or something. Now we have a luchadore in the game and he looks pretty awesome.
I don't care much about Cammy myself, but wouldn't mind if she was in the game. I think she will be, as she has a lot of fans. Good to see some classics return, such as Zangief, Dhalsim and E Honda, as well as Vega, Balrog, Sagat and Bison.
On the translation note, I think they should change the original names, so that Balrog will be M Byson, M Bison will be Vega and Vega will be Balrog and Akuma will be Gouki. Then again, Capcom is known for its louzy translations. You'd know this if you'd played the Japanese and English Megaman games.
However, some of the new super moves do look impressive, such as Vega's and M Bison's, which combines his scissor kick, saiko krushaaaa and head stomp =D.
I am also pleased to see a new wrestler in the game. We only had Zangief, untill that chick in SFA3 was added on the PSP, Mika or something. Now we have a luchadore in the game and he looks pretty awesome.
I don't care much about Cammy myself, but wouldn't mind if she was in the game. I think she will be, as she has a lot of fans. Good to see some classics return, such as Zangief, Dhalsim and E Honda, as well as Vega, Balrog, Sagat and Bison.
On the translation note, I think they should change the original names, so that Balrog will be M Byson, M Bison will be Vega and Vega will be Balrog and Akuma will be Gouki. Then again, Capcom is known for its louzy translations. You'd know this if you'd played the Japanese and English Megaman games.
Geh. The more of the gameplay I watch the more disgusted I get with this title.
I don't want to play Uber Slap Fighter 4. I want in depth combos, a deep fighting system, and something more than a bunch of slaps like SF2 but with some supers thrown in.
This looks like it's going to be a huge disappointment. 30 + hit combos, plz.
I don't want to play Uber Slap Fighter 4. I want in depth combos, a deep fighting system, and something more than a bunch of slaps like SF2 but with some supers thrown in.
This looks like it's going to be a huge disappointment. 30 + hit combos, plz.
I wish Capcom would get over SF2 and just move on 
New characters would be nice
New characters would be nice
You're talking about Capcom here. Of course they milk their games. Come on, Megaman is the prime example here.
Besides, Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li are the crowd's favourite characters, it will only do you good to put them in again.
Besides, Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li are the crowd's favourite characters, it will only do you good to put them in again.
If anything I'd be disappointed if they didn't add Dan into the game. Yes, Dan.
In anycase, I might go with TED on this one, I'm more interested in SC IV or Blazblue. I might rent this though just to see if I really enjoy it.
In anycase, I might go with TED on this one, I'm more interested in SC IV or Blazblue. I might rent this though just to see if I really enjoy it.
Don't get me wrong or anything. I love the SF series but this looks like a total step backwards.
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Besides, Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li are the crowd's favourite characters, it will only do you good to put them in again.
Or you could kill off your main character like Mortal Kombat did to Liu Kang, and then have Ryu come back as HOLY COW ZOMBIE RYU!!!!
No seriously, gameplay is decent, but to me it's just another fighter game. I've played every Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat since I was 10, as much as there's "new graphcs" and "new moves" the strategy, the style of play, and the goal of the game is ultimately the same, so I kinda get sick of them after a while.
I DO love the trailers though, I think that look is completely badass.
New trailer from E3.
E3 Trailer
They're showing off the new charge attacks and the focus button. And the super attacks as well.
It looks really cool. I like the idea of the charge attacks, and I'm not sure how the focus button works.
E3 Trailer
They're showing off the new charge attacks and the focus button. And the super attacks as well.
It looks really cool. I like the idea of the charge attacks, and I'm not sure how the focus button works.
QUOTE (LagunaWannabe @ Jul 11 2008, 07:06 AM)
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Besides, Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li are the crowd's favourite characters, it will only do you good to put them in again.
Or you could kill off your main character like Mortal Kombat did to Liu Kang, and then have Ryu come back as HOLY COW ZOMBIE RYU!!!!
Hah, that's the most interesting thing they ever did with that character. Seriously.
I don't mind fighters like Ryu and Chun Li returning, but the entire Street Fighter 2 cast? They're getting really boring and I'd rather play with brand new characters. Speaking of which, the new ones in this game look pretty lame
. C. Viper looks like an SNK ripoff and I don't know what to say about Rufus. How he got beyond the drawing board is beyond me.
I am surprised about Rufus as well. No idea why THAT got added to the game. C Viper also looks like a cheap clone, which is a shame.
I do like the other two that have been added, they look decent. I am also pleased they brought back the old cast and not the new odd cast of Street Fighter III, even though there were some interesting characters.
I do like the other two that have been added, they look decent. I am also pleased they brought back the old cast and not the new odd cast of Street Fighter III, even though there were some interesting characters.
The gameplay looks fun, I'm just a tad disappointed though, it's not as "colorful" as I expected. I didn't really think that the trailers would look like the actual gameplay, but I expeted a lot more like, flashes of color, and stuff across the screen, i dunno, it looks kinda meh.
Rufus reminded me a bit of Big Bear from Fatal Fury 2. Well not the face but the rest of him. And while Viper does look like she came straight out of a SNK game, I think that's a good thing. I think she looks cool and has some nice looking moves, and I don't really care if she looks to be a different style as long as it works. Besides, I usually prefer SNK characters type of looks anyway, and you could do a lot worse than copying SNK's style.
QUOTE (LagunaWannabe @ Jul 17 2008, 02:34 AM)
The gameplay looks fun, I'm just a tad disappointed though, it's not as "colorful" as I expected. I didn't really think that the trailers would look like the actual gameplay, but I expeted a lot more like, flashes of color, and stuff across the screen, i dunno, it looks kinda meh.
I am unsure about the in-game graphics as well, it looks a bit weird now that I see more and more.
New character.
His name is Seth. Don't know anything more than that. He could be the final boss, or just a new regular character.
And there's this picture of Chun-Li. Not sure why she's wearing a different outfit,
His name is Seth. Don't know anything more than that. He could be the final boss, or just a new regular character.
And there's this picture of Chun-Li. Not sure why she's wearing a different outfit,
Damn look at Chun Li. Talk about Thunder thighs.
Seth seems interesting. Definitely out of the ordinary as a character, seems to have some kind of supernatural power. Kind of an Iceman ripoff haha
Seth seems interesting. Definitely out of the ordinary as a character, seems to have some kind of supernatural power. Kind of an Iceman ripoff haha
I dig that outfit of Chun-Li =D
QUOTE (LagunaWannabe @ Jul 17 2008, 03:13 PM)
Damn look at Chun Li. Talk about Thunder thighs.
Not necessarily a bad thing though, however I think Capcom is overexaggerating the power betwe-...err within Chun-Li's legs. In anycase, I agree with Pesmo on this one, me likes.
QUOTE (Athrun @ Jul 17 2008, 01:16 PM)
New character.
His name is Seth. Don't know anything more than that. He could be the final boss, or just a new regular character.
His name is Seth. Don't know anything more than that. He could be the final boss, or just a new regular character.
Dr. Manhattan, anyone?
Seth is confirmed to be the new boss. =p He could possibly be related to Gill in some way, but I'm just going off of pure speculation for that one, lol. He's got the same fighting stance and fighting style (throwing a different projectile from each hand, etc). But if that were true, Urien should be thrown into the mix as well. =p
Character select screen
Looks a bit lacking, but I'm sure there will be more characters to chose from and/or unlock.
Looks a bit lacking, but I'm sure there will be more characters to chose from and/or unlock.
I sure hope so. I really wanna see Sakura in this game, or better yet Dan!
There had better be more than 16 characters.
And I agree with STD... There must be Sakura.
And I agree with STD... There must be Sakura.
Ken Masters is in the game. Ultimately, I am satisfied. Cammy is being hinted at as being in the console versions of the game, so I assume Sakura could make the cut as well.
Ryu is in the game, so I am pleased. Aside from Ryu, there is Ken, so I am settled.
However, more variety wouldn't hurt and I am surprised by the lack of characters so far.
That aside, SF games never had a huge number of characters, even the old SFII games usually had 16 characters, the first SFII game had even less, 8 I think.
However, more variety wouldn't hurt and I am surprised by the lack of characters so far.
That aside, SF games never had a huge number of characters, even the old SFII games usually had 16 characters, the first SFII game had even less, 8 I think.
QUOTE (Pesmerga @ Aug 14 2008, 05:41 PM)
That aside, SF games never had a huge number of characters, even the old SFII games usually had 16 characters, the first SFII game had even less, 8 I think.
Indeed. But this is SF4, and there's a lot of characters the fans should be able to be. Regardless of what they're going for in this version. Obviously we're not getting that, and I think it would have been nice. Fighters are being swept under the rug.
Yeah, with games released after the original SF II, such as Alpha and III, you'd expect a lot more characters.
Maybe more characters will be announced, one would hope so anyway.
Maybe more characters will be announced, one would hope so anyway.
As of now Capcom says that he won't be playable in the arcade version, but will appear as a boss if you do really well against the CPU.
Shun Goku Satsu!
My joy bulb is starting to glow.
So any word on what the story what the story will revolve around?
Somewhere in between Street Fighter 2 and 3 and also during Eliza's pregnancy.
Somewhere in between Street Fighter 2 and 3 and also during Eliza's pregnancy.
A part 4 taking place before part 3? That's going to be a bit confusing, but then again this is Capcom...
Regardless, I can't wait for this to come out.
A part 4 taking place before part 3? That's going to be a bit confusing, but then again this is Capcom...
Regardless, I can't wait for this to come out.
Ah, I love being in Japan..
I've gone to arcades and played this already. I can tell you that, at least in the Arcade version, Cammy isn't in it. She HAS been confirmed in the console versions, however. There are a couple of new characters, while there's also the staple line up.
Balrog, M.Bison, Vega, Sagat, Chun-Li, Ken, E.Honda, Dhalsim, Zangief, Guile, and Blanka are returning.
Cammy, Dan, Akuma, and Fei Long are likely to be on the console. Akuma is also a secret boss on the arcade.
New characters are Abel, Crimson Viper, El Fuerte, and Rufus.
Seth is new, and takes the role as the game's boss.
Crimson Viper, the only one who's a female, is awesome. I love playing as her.
I've gone to arcades and played this already. I can tell you that, at least in the Arcade version, Cammy isn't in it. She HAS been confirmed in the console versions, however. There are a couple of new characters, while there's also the staple line up.
Balrog, M.Bison, Vega, Sagat, Chun-Li, Ken, E.Honda, Dhalsim, Zangief, Guile, and Blanka are returning.
Cammy, Dan, Akuma, and Fei Long are likely to be on the console. Akuma is also a secret boss on the arcade.
New characters are Abel, Crimson Viper, El Fuerte, and Rufus.
Seth is new, and takes the role as the game's boss.
Crimson Viper, the only one who's a female, is awesome. I love playing as her.
@Asuka - Did you already forget that Chun-Li's also a female or was that a slip of the fingers?
Also it's a mistake making Akuma/Gouki a playable for the console for I don't know how many scrubs will pick him up again and spam his mid-air Hadoken or complain that his Raging Demon should be a simplier combation to perform.
Also I rather see Sakura or Yin/Yang on the console roster as well.
Also it's a mistake making Akuma/Gouki a playable for the console for I don't know how many scrubs will pick him up again and spam his mid-air Hadoken or complain that his Raging Demon should be a simplier combation to perform.
Also I rather see Sakura or Yin/Yang on the console roster as well.
QUOTE (Rubedo @ Sep 19 2008, 07:50 PM)
@Asuka - Did you already forget that Chun-Li's also a female or was that a slip of the fingers?
Also it's a mistake making Akuma/Gouki a playable for the console for I don't know how many scrubs will pick him up again and spam his mid-air Hadoken or complain that his Raging Demon should be a simplier combation to perform.
Also I rather see Sakura or Yin/Yang on the console roster as well.
Also it's a mistake making Akuma/Gouki a playable for the console for I don't know how many scrubs will pick him up again and spam his mid-air Hadoken or complain that his Raging Demon should be a simplier combation to perform.
Also I rather see Sakura or Yin/Yang on the console roster as well.
If anything they shouldn't change Akuma/Gouki at all, he's just too buff. Honestly I lost to people because by a sheer clutch they beat me out with his Raging Demon.
Also, I demand Sakura to appear, especially since Dan will be added to the list.
QUOTE (Rubedo @ Sep 20 2008, 11:50 AM)
@Asuka - Did you already forget that Chun-Li's also a female or was that a slip of the fingers?
Yes, because Chun-Li is totally a new character. Re-read the post instead of assuming.
Insofar as Sakura, I haven't heard anything or seen anything regarding her. Considering how absolutely dominant Cammy was for the fan voting (she got more votes than all the other polled characters combined) I can't really say.
Epic. I'm so happy to see this.
QUOTE (Servant Saber @ Sep 20 2008, 11:31 AM)
QUOTE (Rubedo @ Sep 20 2008, 11:50 AM)
@Asuka - Did you already forget that Chun-Li's also a female or was that a slip of the fingers?
Yes, because Chun-Li is totally a new character. Re-read the post instead of assuming.
That's not necessary. Also Chun-Li's not a new character as you think is she is, for she's been around since SFII. Also besides your faults in your current post, but the previous I was refering to is this:
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"the only one who's a female"
Hate to say it, but living under a rock lately or woke up on the wrong side?
Uh Rubedo, that would be sarcasm on Asuka''s behalf ;p. She is saying that of the NEW characters, Crimson Viper is the only female. Not counting Chun-Li because obviously she is not new.
Crimson Viper kind of reminds me of.. Sharon? From SFEX3
And throwing Akuma in the game, playable or not just made it a hit without Capcom even trying.
Crimson Viper kind of reminds me of.. Sharon? From SFEX3
And throwing Akuma in the game, playable or not just made it a hit without Capcom even trying.
QUOTE (Valince @ Sep 21 2008, 12:22 PM)
Uh Rubedo, that would be sarcasm on Asuka''s behalf ;p. She is saying that of the NEW characters, Crimson Viper is the only female. Not counting Chun-Li because obviously she is not new.
O_o If that's sarcasm, it's in very poor taste. Also it wasn't very clear enough to be as said.
QUOTE (Rubedo @ Sep 22 2008, 05:38 AM)
QUOTE (Valince @ Sep 21 2008, 12:22 PM)
Uh Rubedo, that would be sarcasm on Asuka''s behalf ;p. She is saying that of the NEW characters, Crimson Viper is the only female. Not counting Chun-Li because obviously she is not new.
O_o If that's sarcasm, it's in very poor taste. Also it wasn't very clear enough to be as said.
Are you seriously going to make this big a stink about it? Valince was able to understand what I was saying. I was only referring to the new set of characters who were added.
And, insofar as Seth, it appears he's a part of Vega's Shadaloo organization. He's a weapons developer, I think it was. I can't remember exactly, but I think that was it.
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