Tis the season to love SF…la, la, la, la, la…
I can’t remember the last time Capcom has put so much marketing behind a Street Fighter release until now. To help create an even greater excitement over the imminent release of SSF2T HD Remix, Capcom has launched a special campaign called the “Season of Street Fighter”, featuring an wide assortment of SF-related goodies, music and other various exclusive content created for Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.
If you haven’t already heard, Capcom recently launched a special downloadable pack featuring a pinball theme for Pinball FX, one of the most popular games currently available on Xbox Live. Though I am sure a LOT of fans will be especially stoked about the upcoming Street Fighter UNO! pack featuring new Street Fighter command cards and signature SF power moves, backgrounds and music inspired from the franchise. Capcom has hinted that another treat is in the works for the PlayStation Network which will be revealed sometime this holiday season.
Music enthusiasts can look forward to an exclusive direct-to-download album featuring underground hip-hop artists including DJ Qbert, Hieroglyphics, Redman, Oh No, Mistah FAB, Zion I and DJ Toure. Even if you don’t know who these talented artists are, you definitely don’t want to pass up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The tribute is being made available exclusively and free of charge when Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is launched on the PS3 November 25th.
Meanwhile, Xbox Live will be getting its own share of exclusive goods, though it seems the PlayStation Network got the better end. Capcom has released a special “branded destination” theme, offering fans tons of downloadable content featuring new Premium and Basic themes. If you haven’t been able to get around to updating your system yet; stop what you’re doing and be sure to jump on that asap. Full details of the NXE can be found here.
As if you have to ask, yes, TNL will feature an official hands-on report which should materialize around the first week of December.