Street Fighter IV PC Next Week

Impulse is now accepting preorders for the PC edition of Street Fighter IV, as the Windows version of the fighting game sequel will be released in North America one week from tomorrow on July 7. There is no bonus associated with the preorder, but your account will not be charged until the game is available for download.
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Jun 30, 2009, 08:55
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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week Jun 30, 2009, 08:55
Jun 30, 2009, 08:55
 
Naturally, I don't pre-order games as a rule, but this one is probably as sure a bet as they come. I just hope there aren't any stupid limitations like no AA (worryingly likely) or substandard PC optimizations
Nah. There's a tech demo for it and it features AA and the performance is top notch - 100fps when maxed out. I'll be grabbing it, except if it features some crazy price on Steam.
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Jun 30, 2009, 04:48
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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week Jun 30, 2009, 04:48
Jun 30, 2009, 04:48
 
For the UK gamers, Amazon.co.uk have it for £17.99 through Indigostarfish
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Playable demo please!!
Jun 30, 2009, 02:49
Ant
 
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Playable demo please!! Jun 30, 2009, 02:49
Jun 30, 2009, 02:49
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Jun 30, 2009, 01:55
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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week Jun 30, 2009, 01:55
Jun 30, 2009, 01:55
 
While I applaud the extra effort Capcom is putting into its ports, it's doing two things very wrong:

1) Don't port a game months after its been released on consoles if you want the port to sell well. Many people are impatient and if they really want to play a game, they aren't going to wait for the PC port even if it's the best version. And no, you don't need the extra time to polish the PC version. You can do that during development. That's why it's called multiplatform development. Instead of waiting until after the console versions are done, work on the PC version at the same time. Consecutive releases do wonders for sales.

2) Don't use DRM. Customers don't like it, it doesn't stop piracy and it only decreases the chance of somebody buying a delayed console port. If Ubisoft and EA can stop using DRM, I'm pretty sure you can too.

EDIT: Looks like SF4 will use disc-check SecuRom instead of DRM SecuROM. That's much better. Really though, publishers should just get rid of copy-protection altogether. It's completely worthless. Without copy-protection, you remove a big variable from the already busy tech support issues. You save money too. You also make customers happy, as they are no longer inconvenienced by disc-checks, CD-keys, activations, install limits, install revokes, etc. Convenience is a huge selling point and copy-protection only works against it.

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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week
Jun 29, 2009, 21:04
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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week Jun 29, 2009, 21:04
Jun 29, 2009, 21:04
 
Wow. Dunno how the demo passed me by, but it annihilated all of my concerns.

Fantastic port. Pegged at the refresh, vsync on, everything maxed on a relatively mid-range gaming PC (E8400, 9800GTX). Couldn't ask for any more.

Looks like the recommended specs are right on the money actually which is a rarity and highly commendable. That would probably run it no problem at a consistent 60fps with optimally high settings (any more than 8xAA is probably an overkill really) save possibly at ridiculous resolutions.

Very well done. I still doubt I will, but there's no real reason not to pre-order this one. I'm stoked.
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Jun 29, 2009, 19:07
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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week Jun 29, 2009, 19:07
Jun 29, 2009, 19:07
 
I ran the tech demo at a solid 60hz at 2560 x 1600 everything cranked on my 30 monitor. It looks AMAZING!
I want I WAAAANT.
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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week
Jun 29, 2009, 15:49
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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week Jun 29, 2009, 15:49
Jun 29, 2009, 15:49
 
answering my own questions... There is a boxed version, here it is on amazon.com.

from the Capcop forums:

The Steam version will use Steam's DRM. Retail will use SecuROM. Other digital outlets will use either SecuROM or that specific outlet's proprietary DRM mechanism (for those that have them). Games for Windows keys will be required for online play, regardless of outlet.

As such, all versions will have some form of DRM (regardless of how you choose to define DRM).
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Jun 29, 2009, 15:37
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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week Jun 29, 2009, 15:37
Jun 29, 2009, 15:37
 
Will a boxed version be available?

Does the Impulse version have DRM? i.e. can I just burn the game directory to a DVD for backup purposes?
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Jun 29, 2009, 14:52
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Jun 29, 2009, 14:52
 
Here's something fun to do in the SF4 benchmark.

Set the resolution to the lowest, every setting to off or lowest except parallel rendering. Then you set the frame rate to variable and vertical sync to off.

Your mind cannot comprehend the speed of the animations at these settings, provided you have a somewhat decent machine.
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Jun 29, 2009, 14:41
Kxmode
 
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Jun 29, 2009, 14:41
 Kxmode
 
Spinning Bird Kick!
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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week
Jun 29, 2009, 14:37
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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week Jun 29, 2009, 14:37
Jun 29, 2009, 14:37
 
There is a tech demo to see how your system can run the game:
http://www.gamershell.com/news_78322.html
And it does have fancy graphics settings if memory serves.
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Jun 29, 2009, 14:35
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Jun 29, 2009, 14:35
 
Any street fighter fan would have already played this on console, so no buy for me.
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Jun 29, 2009, 14:32
LOC
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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week Jun 29, 2009, 14:32
Jun 29, 2009, 14:32
LOC
 
I think I'm going to wait to see how online net play is before I make my final decision. It's boring playing with yourself all the time.

I'm pretty sure the netcode will be rock solid. If they are using the same netcode from the X360/PS3 version, it's awesomely good code. (I don't see why they wouldn't use the same netcode after all)

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Jun 29, 2009, 14:26
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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week Jun 29, 2009, 14:26
Jun 29, 2009, 14:26
 
Nice. Not owning a console I've been looking forward to this one for a long time. The Street Fighter games are part of my gaming DNA.

Naturally, I don't pre-order games as a rule, but this one is probably as sure a bet as they come. I just hope there aren't any stupid limitations like no AA (worryingly likely) or substandard PC optimizations. Not that it would stop me from buying it, provided it isn't unplayable (fighters require high framerates), it would just be a big disappointment. So no pre-order here, but probably a guaranteed stop at the game shop Tuesday during lunch break.

I'm stoked.

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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week
Jun 29, 2009, 14:21
Wag
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Re: Street Fighter IV PC Next Week Jun 29, 2009, 14:21
Jun 29, 2009, 14:21
Wag
 
Gee, a whole 10% discount. What sports.

I think I'm going to wait to see how online net play is before I make my final decision. It's boring playing with yourself all the time.
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