NEWS: SOULCALIBUR III Goes Gold

Legendary Franchise Returns to the PlayStation 2 with New Gameplay Modes and Character Creation Feature

Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that SOULCALIBUR III has gone gold for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The latest chapter in the classic tale of souls and swords, SOULCALIBUR III secures its position as the must-have fighting game for 2005 with an in-depth character creation system, three brand-new characters and original gameplay modes. SOULCALIBUR III is scheduled for release in stores on October 25th, and is rated 'T' for 'Teen' by the ESRB.


Who's got who in their sights?

"Fighting game fans should look no further than SOULCALIBUR III for the most exciting fighting experience available on the PlayStation 2 in 2005," said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director with Namco Hometek Inc. "SOULCALIBUR III does justice to the legendary franchise with incredibly detailed graphics, a vast selection of playable characters and challenging new gameplay modes including real time strategy."

The acclaimed series's latest addition, SOULCALIBUR III thrusts players into the story of two legendary swords - Soul Calibur and Soul Edge - and the fighters engaged in the epic battle between these powerful blades. Three all-new characters - Zasalamel, Tira and Setsuka - join the classic fighters embroiled in the struggle, for a total of more than 25 playable characters. The weapons-based battles take place against a backdrop of gorgeous all-new stages, from a shrine in Greece to a castle in Germany.


Tira & Cassandra settle their differences, SoulCalibur-style

SOULCALIBUR III incorporates a groundbreaking new character creation system that allows players to draw from their imaginations and assemble an infinite variety of fighters, taking into account gender, physical appearance, fight style and all-new weapons for the created characters. Other new gameplay modes also make their debut in SOULCALIBUR III, and add to the title's replayability. Players may lead their created character through real-time strategy battles in 'The Chronicles of the Sword' mode; battle through a variety of special conditions that take an interesting spin on traditional SOULCALIBUR-style fighting in 'Soul Arena' mode; prepare for battles by training in the 'Practice' mode; or visit 'Museum' mode to view everything they've unlocked in the game.