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'Soul Calibur V' new characters revealed
Published Friday, Oct 21 2011, 00:52 BST | By Scott Nichols | Add comment
Namco Bandai has revealed three new characters for Soul Calibur V.
Series regulars Raphael and Nightmare will return in Soul Calibur V, joined by newcomer Yan Leixia.
Leixia is the daughter of series veteran Chai Xianghua, and will use a similar sword fighting style.
Set 17 years after the events of the fourth instalment, Soul Calibur V tells the story of Patroklos, son of Sophitia Alexandra, whose family's destiny "intertwines with the Soul swords".
Rumours also suggest that Ezio from the Assassin's Creed series will join the cast of Soul Calibur V.
Soul Calibur V is scheduled for release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 from February 3, 2012.
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Series regulars Raphael and Nightmare will return in Soul Calibur V, joined by newcomer Yan Leixia.
Leixia is the daughter of series veteran Chai Xianghua, and will use a similar sword fighting style.
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Set 17 years after the events of the fourth instalment, Soul Calibur V tells the story of Patroklos, son of Sophitia Alexandra, whose family's destiny "intertwines with the Soul swords".
Rumours also suggest that Ezio from the Assassin's Creed series will join the cast of Soul Calibur V.
Soul Calibur V is scheduled for release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 from February 3, 2012.
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