* More hints by Capcom of a Street Fighter 4 sequel, they even refer to it as SF 4 Dash, which is the Japanese name from Championship Edition.
* Shiowaza says she realizes Karin is very popular but she would like Ibuki to be added. Cody is also mentioned as a possibility.
* Someone says that the arcade version seems faster than the console release. Shiowaza answers that they both run at the same speed.
* Bonus stages (smashing the car, etc.) will probably be added in the next iteration.
* Capcom says that in Trial Mode they wanted to add a function where it would demonstrate how the combo should be done. They will add that next time.
* There are no plans for stage background music DLC right now.
* PC version automatically determines language by reading Windows language preferences. If you have Windows in English, SF4 will be installed in English. The game supports English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Korean.
* Talk about people double dipping (already bought console version, thinking about buying PC version). Capcom obviously says go for it, the extra touch brushes look great and the leaderboards are different, so you get a new start.
* A PC with all the recommended specs for SF4 will be released, at least in Japan.
* Capcom is paying attention to all the suggestions/requests posted in the blog and the internet in general.
*One question about the, "great merchandise available overseas," (It's assumed these are the Tournament Edition / Standard Edition Mad Catz sticks) Shiowaza says that Japan will have their own goods soon.
* Arcade version: Your Battle Points (BP) decrease over time if you don't play often. After a month goes by without you playing vs. fights, BP is deducted every week.
* There is no way to do blind character picks in the PC version. Shiowaza says consoles don't have this either. Championship mode has this right?
* "Compared to today's fighting games, SF4 is pretty easy to get into, but some things are still very difficult for beginners". Capcom says that it's hard to maintain a balance there.
Henaki on the Shoryuken.com message boards mentioned he heard through a friend of a friend of a friend that the 10 new characters for Street Fighter IV Dash (Champion Edition) are:
From Street Fighter 2: Dee Jay and T. Hawk.
From Street Fighter 3: Dudley, Ibuki and Makoto.
From Street Fighter Alpha: Adon, Cody and Guy.
Plus two completely new characters.
Charlie rescued Abel 5 years ago. This explains Guile and Abel's rival dialogue where Abel comments on having seen Guile's Sonic Boom before.
Abel and Seth #15 (main boss) and Seth #21 are brothers from the same gene pool. This was previously speculated on by many people, but has now been confirmed.
sources:
http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2009/jun/19/more-sf4-championship-edition-comments-dev-team/
http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2009/sep/17/rumor-street-fighter-iv-dash-characters/
http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2009/sep/01/street-fighter-4-dash-hints-plot-chart-and-images/
I WANT YUN AND YANG.
