Rival Schools Director Hasn’t Given Up on Possible Third Installment

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Despite his involvement with Capcom’s upcoming special edition release of Devil May Cry 4, director Hideaki Itsuno still has yet to let go of a possible revival of the Rival Schools franchise.

During the festivities at Niconico Chokaigi 2015 this past weekend, the longtime developer responded to a fan request for a new installment of the old-school fighting series. “I’ve already thought of a new story,” Itsuno divulged, “so please send your requests to Capcom!”

This is far from the first time he’s made such claims. Back in October 2013, Itsuno expressed a desire to return to the Rival Schools universe, telling Anime News Network that a third installment was on his agenda despite the uncertainty of its future.

As we mentioned in our previous report, Capcom has an unfortunate habit of building hype for a property without delivering, so it would be best to keep your expectations in check if you’re hoping for another trip to Aoharu City. That being said, feel free to let us know what you want from a hypothetical Rival Schools 3 in the comments.

Source: Famitsu via Siliconera

General: Daybreak’s Shiny New Logo & Website

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Several months after transforming from Sony Online Entertainment into indie studio Daybreak Game Company, the official site and logo have made their debuts. In addition, each game will be hosting a special live stream event this week, complete with giveaways, activities and more.

Guild Wars 2: Find a Way Into the Next Heart of Thorns Beta…Literally

Find a Way Into the Next  Heart of Thorns Beta...Literally

Guild Wars 2 players looking for a way into the next Heart of Thorns expansion beta event can literally find a way in by adventuring through the Maguuma Wastes in the game. While battling monsters in Dry Top and the Silverwastes, special portals can be dropped giving access to Maguuma Wastes. Sprinkled throughout the Wastes are special trophies that, if found, will grant access to the forthcoming beta event (not yet dated).

Firefall: Former ArenaNet Dev Chris Whiteside Joins Red5

Former ArenaNet Dev Chris Whiteside Joins Red5

The Firefall team has a new Design Director with the addition of former ArenaNet and Guild Wars developer Chris Whiteside. The notice was given on Whiteside’s personal Facebook page with his blessing to post the big news. Expect more from Red5 about Chris’s appointment and our own exclusive interview in the coming days.

Vesper Arcade Picks Apart Charlie Nash’s Street Fighter V Gameplay Trailer

News of Charlie Nash’s inclusion in Street Fighter V came to players back in late February when Capcom released a teaser trailer that showed the stitched-together fighter tossing sonic booms for the first time in ages. Even though the original trailer was just a minute long, there’s much to be discussed about the sort of things Capcom was showed off in that original footage.

As he has done in the past with other Street Fighter V reveal videos, Vesper Arcade has plenty to discuss in this nearly twenty-minute breakdown of the upcoming fighter.

This detailed video includes an in-depth look at everything that Charlie brings to the table, but there’s much more to be discussed in addition to Charlie himself. Things like lighting and physics overhauls, additions to stages, new animations, and plenty more were also included in the teaser.

Do keep in mind that all of the footage discussed involves a game in the early stages of development, and anything that we see is subject to change. Also note that, while Vesper brings up plenty of good points, this information is all speculation at the moment, though he is quite knowledgeable in all areas that he discusses and raises plenty of good points.

Source: Vesper Arcade