SEOUL, KOREA —Corresponding to its global launch of the Optimus LTE, LG Electronics (LG) will host the LG Cup Street Fighter IV HD Global Championship in Japan, Korea and the US from January 14 to February 11.
LG has partnered with Capcom, the famous game developer and publisher of multimillion-selling titles, to bring Street Fighter IV to Android smartphones for the first time and also in vivid HD resolution. In launching Street Fighter IV HD, LG is spearheading the influx of exciting HD game content, all enjoyable through its new flagship Optimus LTE with unparalleled True HD IPS display. From December, the HD version of this legendary title will be available exclusively at LG SmartWorld (www.lgsmartworld.com), the content and application marketplace dedicated to LG Optimus users.
“LG Cup Street Fighter IV HD Global Championship will create a brand new playground for smartphone users as well as game enthusiasts,” says Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Mobile Communications. “We hope this event will showcase the future of mobile games, and thus change consumers’ perception for mobile games through LG’s latest advanced True HD IPS technology.”
The global contest will offer over USD 17,500 in prize money, and will invite all gamers over the age of 12 in the three key countries where LG Optimus LTE is sold. Online registration began on the official website (www.lgsf4hd.com) from December 21, and the 3-week preliminary rounds will be live webcasted and broadcasted over cable after the quarterfinals. The final will be held in February, and the exhibition matches of world-renowned professional gamers will also take place during the event. Participants can choose to enter the Android version running on LG Optimus LTE in full HD or on the console. The participants entering on the console will be competing on the `Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition from Capcom.
The Street Fighter series has garnered a huge number of loyal fans since its debut in 1987. As of April 12, 2011, the series has shipped more than 31 million units on home consoles worldwide. The innovative battle system found in Street Fighter games has contributed to establishing the fighting game genre for video games.
