Maxx Dreamkiller & Chuck the Landslide have finished producing their first episode of Quick Steps, which will be a series of tutorial videos covering Soulcalibur V for those who are new to the series. In this first episode, the duo provides a rundown of the training mode in Soulcalibur IV which will be helpful to those who are new to the game and to the training mode in Soulcalibur.

Make sure that you check out this first episode and subscribe to their YouTube channel for future episodes.

IGN will be presenting a stream this afternoon for Soulcalibur V, where they will provide viewers an early look at the game and show a new boss that has yet to be seen. They will be playing matches for an hour, answering questions via Twitter, and giving away copies of the game.

FilthieRich will also be in attendance, so click here to tune in once the broadcast goes live.

Maximilian, who produces The Online Warrior and Assist Me video series for Marvel Vs Capcom 3, posted his thoughts on the upcoming release of Soulcalibur V. In this video, he talks about his background in Soulcalibur, shares his excitement for Soulcalibur V, and gives a shoutout to 8wayrun.com.

Are you as excited for the release of Soulcalibur V as Maximilian is? Are you excited about SCV for the same reasons? Check out the video and leave a comment.

Di has posted the first of what should be many in a series of interviews covering the players of Soulcalibur V. This first interview is with French Mitsurugi player Akire. Akire talks a little about his background and goes into his thoughts on Soulcalibur V and of the character Mitsurugi.

Check out SDTekken.com for the full interview.

I don’t remember my first tournament. I can deduce a few things about it, however: it was sometime in 2002, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I probably went out like a scrub. My second tournament sticks more clearly in my mind. A veteran local loudmouth didn’t take me seriously enough, and I pulled out a completely unexpected win.

Of course, I then proceeded to get rolled, but the one and only Michael Jackson bought me a buffet pass at Golden Corral as my own little consolation prize. I didn’t need all-you-can-eat fried chicken and mashed potatoes to keep me interested, though — I was already hooked.

The raffle is now over! Congratulations to the winners, you have been emailed!

I would like to put together a 24/7 live stream for SC5, the same way SRK has their 24/7 channel. Unfortunately to do this, I'm going to have to set up another streaming setup at my house. So in order to make sure I have enough funds for this I'm going to have a donation drive/raffle.

MarkMan from MadCatz has graciously gifted us a pair of these new sticks. So what I'm doing is, starting right now until next month, everyone who donates $5 will be entered into the raffle for one of these sticks. You are free to donate more and buy additional raffle entries at $5 each. The MSRP of these sticks is $159.99, so this is your chance to get one for cheap.

For Soulcalibur fans in the United Kingdom, to celebrate the launch of Soulcalibur V, Namco Bandai is teaming up with Gamespot for a launch event as they search for the top players in the UK.

This launch event will takes place on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at The Chapel Bar in Islington from 12PM – 6PM GMT, and will be streamed live on Twitch TV. Mad Catz will also be in attendance showing off their latest Soulcalibur V Soul Edition Arcade sticks. Ryan Hart and Kayane will also be attendance providing tips and partaking in matches.