Month: September 2015

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Learn a Little More About Robin in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

The folks at Smash and Grab recently released another Super Smash Bros. for Wii U tutorial, this time turning their attention to Robin. Since this is the second time that the team has looked at the Fire Emblem representative, the video focuses on some of the new techniques they bring to the table since the game’s 1.10 update.

These tips come in the form of a tight focus on the fighter’s buffed down throw with its various follow-up options, using the sword and tome after they’ve been dropped to keep targets pinned down, and a handful of leftover tidbits from before the character’s updates.

If you’re looking to learn how to master this tactician, be sure to check out the video below.

Source: Smash and Grab

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Mad Catz Unveils Street Fighter V Arcade Stick and Controller

Some time ago, Mad Catz announced that they would be partnering with Capcom to launch a whole new line of controllers for Street Fighter V. At PAX Prime this weekend, the company gave us a first glimpse of some of these new controllers – the FightStick ALPHA and the FightPad PRO.

The FighStick ALPHA looks to be a smaller, more compact take on the traditional arcade stick. Unlike most modern peripherals, the ALPHA has only 6 buttons on the face, with the remaining buttons bumped off to the control panel. With its smaller form factor, the FightStick ALPHA seems to be perfect for players who are always on the go.

Arguably the more interesting of the two new controllers is the FightPad PRO, a full featured control pad complete with touch pad and dual analog sticks.  Like most other controllers of this kind, the pad features an asymmetrical design with a longer right hand grip that allows players to better position their fingers over the face buttons. The directional pad, on the other hand, looks to be an evolution of the circular “Sega” style directional pad from their earlier FightPad designs.

As with the Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition 2 before them, both of these controllers will be compatible with both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. Bear in mind that their designs may change as they are still “pending licensor approval.”

More information will be released in the months to come. Feel free to check out the images below in the meantime.

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Source: Mad Catz

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Guild Wars 2: Colin and MO Talk Heart of Thorns, Raids, and Free to Play

Colin and MO Talk Heart of Thorns, Raids, and Free to Play

During PAX Prime 2015, ArenaNet announced that not only is Guild Wars 2 (the base game) becoming free to play, not only is Heart of Thorns launching on October 23rd, but raids, legendary armor, and more are coming as part of the end-game experience in Heart of Thorns. We chatted with Colin Johanson and Mike O’Brien after the presentation to go deeper into all things HoT.