<![CDATA[Kotaku: Darkstalkers]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/kotaku.com.png <![CDATA[Kotaku: Darkstalkers]]> http://kotaku.com/tag/darkstalkers http://kotaku.com/tag/darkstalkers <![CDATA[ Darkstalkers, Street Fighter Get Pop Culture (Sticker) Shock ]]> Sideshow Toys always brings some serious sculpts to Comic-Con, catering to fans of horror, sci-fi and, of course, video games. The Pop Culture Shock label has a few Capcom licensed products for the second half of the year and beyond, including an excellent Morrigan and Cammy, each in two styles, plus a very sweet looking Vega.

Heads up, though. Unless you're willing to part with about $300 American for one of these mixed media ladies, you may not want to even look.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:20:41 MDT Michael McWhertor http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5029697&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ Morrigan Statue Does Not Beat Around The Breast ]]> Wow, two Morrigan mentions in one night! Count yourselves lucky, Darkstalkers fans. Standing 16.5" tall, and going for the princely sum of $275, these statues by Pop Culture Shock will be limited to only 400 units worldwide when released in November. If you don't think you can muster the clams, click through for bigger shots that better highlight the sculptor's attention to...detail.

Darkstalkers Morrigan Statue [Action Figure]

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:30:00 MDT Luke Plunkett http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5022832&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ Lord Raptor's Most Embarrassing Moment ]]>
It seems that in the world of cartoons, our favorite video game characters sink to ungodly depths. Just ask Link, Sonic, Mario, Pac-Man or any other of the myriad other characters who have turned to TV to help extend their careers. Anyone who has ever played Darkstalkers will be familiar with Lord Raptor, the Australian rock star turned zombie fighter. Watch in horror as the cartoon universe turns him into a rapping, catch phrase spouting, olde tyme bathing suit wearing idiot. "Party hardy, dudes!" Yes, he actually says that. And aren't those bikinis a little racy for a kid's show?

]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:00:00 MST fdemarco http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=357404&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ Udon To Issue Flood Of Capcom Comics In 2008 ]]> With the original Street Fighter now twenty years long in the tooth and Capcom planning to issue Street Fighter IV and Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Udon Entertainment is capitalizing on the license in a big way in 2008. It's planning on issuing no less than three new Street Fighter comic book lines next year, including Street Fighter II Turbo, Street Fighter Legends: Chun-Li and Street Fighter III: New Generation. Details on the involved artists, plus teaser artwork shots have been added to the publisher's official blog.

In addition to all that Street Fighter stuff, new comics based on the Onimusha and Devil Kings games are planned. Beyond even that, a pair of Capcom art books from Udon—Onimusha Dawn of Dreams: Official Complete Works and the Darkstalkers Graphic File—will eat away at your savings next year. One Darkstalkers art book, please!

New Street Fighter Comics! Plus - New Manhwa, Manga and Art Books [Udon]

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:20:00 MST Michael McWhertor http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=332613&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ SOTA's Street Fighter & Darkstalker Toy Line-Up ]]> SOTA is the current license holder for Capcom's 2D fighters Street Fighter and Darkstalkers and at this year's Comic Con, they company is showing off its latest gaming plasticware. Three exclusives are available for purchase at the show, a pink Felicia from Darkstalkers, an Evil Ryu statue and a blue Dan Hibiki, both from Street Fighter. Loads of shots of SOTA's 2007 and 2008 releases are available in our easy to navigate gallery below. Don't miss the giant-handed E. Honda!

]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:00:19 MDT Michael McWhertor http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=282996&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ Hardcore Gaming 101 Takes On Darkstalkers ]]>
GameSetWatch points us to a terrific article over on Hardcore Gaming 101 that explores the history of Capcom's other fighting game, Darkstalkers. As they note, Darkstalkers never attained the kind of widespread attention as it's brother Street Fighter, but it still has quite a strong following nonetheless. Morrigan and Lilith alone have inspired countless cosplay costumes and fan art. I share GameSetWatch author Simon's love for the Darkstalkers series as I have been monster obsessed since practically falling out of the womb.

Lots of goodies await you in Hardcore Gaming 101's article including loads of screen shots, character descriptions, MP3s and a compendium of all the game's sequels. So, if you are a Darkstalkers fan you'll definitely want to check out this extremely comprehensive and interesting article. Flynn De Marco

Darkstalkers History [Hardcore Gaming 101]

]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:00:00 MDT fdemarco http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=245092&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ Take Home TGS Companion Girls ]]> After running out of virtually every costume color variation and suggestive pose in the Capcom character canon, the company is delving into real-life territory. The upcoming Capcom Companion Character collection commemorates the bizarro, skin flaunting get-ups from Tokyo Game Show companion girls past. The line up features Darkstalkers' Lilith and Morrigan alongside Street Fighter's Chun Li and Cammy, with Mega Man's Tron Bonne and Kobun all sporting what were previously suggestive, but now just kind of creepy, outfits worn by size 0 booth babes. Michael McWhertor

Pre-order At Entertainment Earth

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2006 13:51:31 MDT Michael McWhertor http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=179841&view=rss&microfeed=true