Even though development ended on Soul Calibur V a few weeks ago, there’s been plenty of work on a wealth of downloadable content.

Three packs of DLC are scheduled for February 2012, each priced at €1.99 or 160 MS points in Europe and loaded with new customization items and music that players can then unlock in-game.

Pack contents are as follows (details posted as given by the devs):

Pack 1: Launch Day February 3rd
·         Nine exotic customization items including bikinis, wings and face paints
·         Original music from Soul Blade and SOULCALIBUR (tracks also available individually for €0.99 or 80MS points)

Pack 2: Valentine’s Day February 14th
·         Nine fearsome customization items including breast plate, kimono and animal heads
·         Original music from SOULCALIBUR II and III  (tracks also available individually for €0.99 or 80MS points)

Pack 3: February 28th
·         Nine exclusive customization items including mask, face paint, camouflage and skull
·         Original music from SOULCALIBUR IV and SOULCALIBUR: Broken Destiny (tracks also available individually for €0.99 or 80MS points)

Check out the story mode trailer from Soul Calibur V. Now for a fighting game, you may think that “lul wut, story?” and stuff, but this trailer is worth watching.

The footage is filled with cliches and showcases the average Japanese plots nowadays, but the cutscenes are pretty cool.

The game is being published by Namco Bandai for the PS3 and Xbox 360, and will be released this year.

Tell us what you think in the comments section below.

Mad Catz has just recently announced the SOUL EDITION Arcade FightStick, which is officially licensed for use with Namco’s highly anticipated SoulCalibur V.  Ezio Auditore from the Assassin’s Creed franchise will be in the game and so many other cool characters, I’m even in the game!  It’s just really hard to unlock my character. SoulCalibur V takes place 17 years after the the previous game (SoulCalibur IV) with new characters in the game and returning ones as well.

Playstation 3 Version (Xbox 360 Version seen above).

With the franchise being probably my personal favorite fighting games of all time, any hardcore fan of the series should probably see this SOUL EDITION Arcade FightStick as a must have.  The Fightstick is set to release along side with the game in January of 2012 for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.  The game itself will hit shelves on January 31st, 2012 and will include ore-order bonuses.  Full Press Release below.

San Diego – October 25, 2011 – Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Namco Bandai Games Inc, to produce the SOULCALIBUR™V Arcade FightStick Soul Edition, a Tournament Edition fighting game controller for use with the upcoming SOULCALIBUR V videogame.  The agreement gives Mad Catz worldwide rights to ship products for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system from Sony®.
“The FightStick product category continues to perform well for us globally and the addition of the popular SOULCALIBUR franchise leverages both our brand and market leadership.” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “Leveraging licenses on a global basis is part of our long term growth strategy to build our worldwide business.”

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Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed primarily under its Mad Catz® (casual gaming), Cyborg™ (pro gaming), Tritton® (gaming audio), Saitek® (simulation), and Eclipse™ (home and office) brands.  Mad Catz also develops flight simulation software through its internal ThunderHawk Studios™; operates flight simulation centers under its Saitek brand; operates a videogame content website under its GameShark® brand; publishes games under its Mad Catz brand; and distributes games and videogame products for third parties.  Mad Catz distributes its products through most leading retailers offering interactive entertainment products and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia.  For additional information please go to www.madcatz.com.

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Ezio Auditore, star of Assassin’s Creed II, Brotherhood and the upcoming Revelations, has been confirmed as a playable character in Namco’s upcoming fighter, Soul Calibur V. It’ll be interesting to see how this extremely skilled assassin kicks ass in the next Soul Calibur game.

GTTV has an exclusive trailer for Ezio. Check it out above.

This was revealed via Gamespot. Hitsuhiro Tagu, Soul Calibur V’s producer, feels that Ezio is a perfect fit for his upcoming game.

Soul Calibur V releases early next year for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Stay tuned for more info.

Check out these reveal trailers for Ezio and Dampierre.

The tale of Patroklos Alexandra, son of Sophitia Alexandra, unfolds as his family’s destiny intertwines with the Soul swords. With the series’ revolutionary 8-way run, allowing for true 3D movement during matches, a refined battle system, and stunning graphics, Soul Calibur V will be the top game of 2012 for anyone looking for a knock-down, drag-out fight.

Namco Bandai and Ubisoft today announced that Ezio Auditore from Assassin’s Creed series will be a playable character in Soul Calibur V.

“The entrance of Assassin’s Creed into the Soulcalibur universe is an historic meeting of two of the most revered and influential game series,” said Olivier Comte, Senior Vice President at NAMCO BANDAI Partners. “Ezio has captured the imaginations of millions of fans around the world, and it will be very exciting to see how his lightning fast moves stand up to the mighty swordplay of Soul calibur’s finest.”

“We are thrilled to see Ezio enter the world of Soulcalibur, as we believe the values of both brands fit together” said Geoffroy Sardin, EMEA Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Ubisoft. “We think that this partnership will bring a great new gameplay experience to both Soulcalibur and Assassin’s Creed fans”.

Packed in a specially designed ‘book’ box, the Collector’s Edition of Soul Calibur  V will include a high quality art book, original soundtrack CD, the making-of DVD, a DLC card for the Black Knight and Paladin armor sets, plus original artwork and letter on reproduction parchment paper signed by the team at Project Soul. Fans who pre-order Soul Calibur  V at participating retailers will exclusively receive Dampierre from Soul Calibur : Broken Destiny as a playable character on day one.

Check out the Soul Calibur V trailer from the Tokyo Game Show. The trailer shows new characters and some great visuals. The combat footage looks pretty great as well. The game will release next year on the PS3 and Xbox 360. Tell us what you think of the trailer in the comments section below.

Namco Bandai Games and Project Soul have released a new Soul Calibur V trailer revealing returning combatants Hilde, Voldo, Maxi and Tira.

Soul Calibur V releases in 2012 on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2012.

He goes on: “A small portion of the Critical Gauge can be used to perform Brave Edge; a powered up ver. of standard attacks (character shines when used). The properties change depending on the move; increase damage, adds additional attacks, gives advantage on block, changes hit property etc.”

Defense is then covered: “There are 3 defensive systems. Quick Move can be performed by tapping the same direction twice. Kind of like a faster version of the [8-way Run] 8WR,” he writes. “Similar to SC2’s evasion but doesn’t have invincible frames. It’s very easy to do and can be used by beginners too.”

“Secondly is Guard Impact. It’s still being adjusted but it’s the system everyone’s familiar with from previous series. Lastly, Just Guard is a system for high level players which is performed by inputting guard at just frames. The guard stun frames reduces.”

Thanks to Siliconera for the info.

As if Odashima ‘s recent character tease tweet weren’t enough to get our Soul Calibur buds salivating, now a developer diary with a few scant seconds of actual game footage shows up! Hint: There is a lot of battle footage around the 3:26 mark.