Soulcalibur IV for Europe in July

Ubisoft has said both versions of Soulcalibur IV will be out in Europe from 31st July.

This fresh instalment will be the first in the series to have online versus battles, equipment destruction, Critical Finishes and non-stop fights where strategy will be the key to prolonging your life.

There are new characters as well, such as Hilde with her short sword and armpit hair or bonus characters Scheherazade and Angol Fear.

Star Wars characters Darth Vader and Yoda will be playable, too, the former in the PS3 version and the latter for Xbox 360.

Soulcalibur IV also looks rather pretty, as you can see for yourself in our lovingly maintained gallery.