Gouken added to hidden roster of Street Fighter IV
by Xav de Matos 
{ Sep 26th 2008 at 10:30AM }
The martial arts master known for teaching Ryu and Ken everything they know has been added as a secret character in Street Fighter IV. Gouken, who is often mistakenly referred to as Sheng Long, will be a computer-controlled character only -- meaning he is not set to be a playable character in the upcoming fighter.Many back stories exist for the fallen master of Ryu and Ken, but we have a few favorites. In one familiar back story, Gouken is challenged by his brother Akuma, who is also the murderer of their master Goutetsu, where Akuma eventually kills his brother in the altercation. Another story, set up as the basis of Ken and Ryu's journey in Street Fighter II, sees Gouken killed by the invading mastermind M. Bison.
Capcom promises the character will require a special unlock procedure but we think it's safe to say that when Gouken is squaring off against you, he will be one tough hombre to wrassle with.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Oshi @ Sep 26th 2008 10:48AM
We should have seen this coming. After all, you must defeat Sheng Long Gouken before you stand a chance.
Oshi @ Sep 26th 2008 10:49AM
(HTML fail, Sheng Long was supposed to be strikethrough >:| )
Xav de Matos @ Sep 26th 2008 11:28AM
Sheng Long refers to Ryu's Dragon Punch. Gouken is already "dead" at that point, why would he tell people to go fight his dead master?
That would be a really easy fight.
David @ Sep 26th 2008 10:57AM
UUDDLRLRBABA Start?! =-o =-o =-o
man, i hope it is. nostalgically awesome.
SABCA @ Sep 26th 2008 4:17PM
I'd prefer Down R Up L Y B (the SFII SNES code to allow same chara VS same chara.) I still tap that out every time I see a Capcom Logo... XD Seems like they never use it...
ANTHOLOGTY @ Sep 26th 2008 12:30PM
I just want Cammy to make it and ill be happy.
ryan @ Sep 26th 2008 12:42PM
so added for consoles is Gouken, Dan, Fei Long and Cammy. we just need Ibuki, Dee Jay and Sakura and we got ourselves a "match to remember"! :P
Mike Sylvester @ Sep 26th 2008 1:07PM
I'd like to see Makoto, too.