Yesterday Capcom announced Super Street Fighter 4, an announcement that has fans of the series asking numerous questions. Well, for starters, this new installment is going to be a brand new title and not a piece of downloadable content that can be downloaded from Xbox Live or Playstation Network. Apparently, there are enough changes to this new installment that warrant it being its own game instead of an update. The first big thing introduced is an additional 8 characters tacked onto the original roster. Characters T.Hawk and Dee Jay who were MIA in SF4 are making their appearances in SSF4. Secondly, all of the characters are going to be re-tweaked and re-balanced in order to even up the matches as closely as possible. Characters will be given more super and ultra attacks in addition to the ones they already have, in order to give more options in battle and to add some variety. Also, the online multiplayer is going to be drastically improved.

Other than that, not much else is going to change. There will be some additional stages and I assume some new tracks. What will win some fans over on this deal is that you will not have to dish out another $60 to get your hands on this newest installment. There will also be some sort of secret bonus for SF4 owners when you purchase SSF4 as an incentive to keep your copy of SF4.

Personally, I was originally set against this being a brand new game, and part of me still is. However, if the price of this new game is reasonable enough then I may be able to look past it; and from the sounds of it, SSF4 is definitely going to be a refined experience.

We can expect to play Super Street Fighter 4 in Spring of 2010. Till then, check out the link below for more details:
 
http://tgs.gamespot.com/story/6230625/super-street-fighter-iv-impressions-first-look?tag=topslot;thumb;1