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This isn't really news to anyone who has already spent some time with Street Fighter IV like myself, but according to some critics and game journalists out there, Street Fighter IV is an amazing game!

The Official Playstation Magazine gave the game a 5/5 and the Official Xbox Magazine gave it a 9.5. The reviews (and some previews I've read in the past) say the online options really shine but most of us are curious to see how well the online portion will hold up in the final retail version. If it's anything like Super Street Fighter II HD Remix's netcode I will be pleased, although nothing will replace having someone playing right next to you of course.

Also, thanks to MarkMan at SDTEKKEN for posting up the Arcadia 2008 Awards. Both the magazine itself and it's readers voted Street Fighter IV as the top game of 2008. SFIV also picked up a couple other awards such as Best Character (Ryu), Best Production and Best Graphics. Looks like Yoshinoro Ono (producer of SFIV but also Capcom Fighting Jam) has redeemed himself afterall!