I'm still so damn happy Taki is back. I realize
now she was basically a shoe-in but I've been burned one too many times by sequels to not be cautious. I love she has her mask back, that really should be a constant of her main costume design. The kanji seals are a nice touch too. Also glad her art ditched the blimp boobs.
Also on the whole casual vs. pro thing... I think it's in the benefit of the game's longevity to appeal to the FGC so it can actually get spots at EVO and the like for years to come. But the priority should definitely be in loading it up with features for the casual crowd. CaW, character stories like SCIII, museum, and some sort of non-canon single player mode like Weapon Master or Edge Master. Ideally even something like Chronicles of the Sword, but that's super pie-in-the-sky.
One thing can make SoulCalibur VI the
new best in the series and that is the inclusion of... yes you guessed it right, the successor to the Holy Warrior.
The price of Justice. Patorokurosu Arekusandoru.
Literally the only character I don't want returning, unless he's in his AlphaPat mindset. His smugness isn't cool smug, it's just grating. That said if you really do like him I will be happy for your sake if he returns.