Dragon’s Prophet: North American Operations to Cease November 16th

North American Operations to Cease November 16th

Daybreak Game Company and Runewaker Entertainment have decided to stop operations of Dragon’s Prophet in North America. Servers will close on Monday, November 16th. Players can continue playing through that date and items in the in-game marketplace have had prices reduced. Players can use Daybreak Cash for these items through the final day, or use it in other DGC games.

Bafael Breaks Down True Blockstrings, Auto Guard, Proximity Guard. and More in Ultra Street Fighter IV

Thanks to the complexity of the fighting genre and the abundance of nuanced features that our favorite titles tend to contain, Bafael still has plenty of topics to work with in his Ultra Street Fighter IV Primer series, even this late in the game’s life.

His latest video covers a handful of closely related topics beginning with true blockstrings and then moving on to auto guard, chain canceling, and proximity guarding. As with all of Bafael’s videos, viewers will find out how these topics affect gameplay on a match-to-match basis and, especially in the case of true blockstrings, how to use these mechanics to solidify a stronger game the next time you step into the arena.

Source: Bafael

Echo of Soul: New Warlock Class to Wield Diabolic Powers

New Warlock Class to Wield Diabolic Powers

Aeria Games has revealed the first information about the upcoming 1.5 patch for Echo of Soul. The update will bring the Warlock into the game, a ranged damage dealer that wields diabolic curses. The warlock will begin in its own zone, rejoining the other classes in Mnemos.

Kombo Klash Heads to Japan as a Killer Instinct World Cup Qualifier

Few competitive Killer Instinct regions come to mind outside of the United States. For whatever reason, it hasn’t gained the same foothold elsewhere, but that hasn’t stopped small pockets of the world from developing their scene with the release of the title’s latest installment on Xbox One.

One such pocket is Japan. Renowned for their skill in pretty much any fighting game you can think of, Japanese competitors have begun to spring up, bringing new ideas and techniques to the table with them. Names like Domi, who was the only non-American to qualify for Evo 2015’s top eight bracket thanks to his surprising Cinder play, and OGTY, translating his success in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, have proven that they deserve to be counted among the world’s best.

Fortunately, Ultra Arcade has recognized their talent, and will be providing Japan with their very own Killer Instinct World Cup qualifier in Kombo Klash Japan, scheduled for later this month.

Ultra Arcade’s Killer Instinct World Cup is an answer to the Capcom Pro Tour, and its organizers are hoping to do for Killer Instinct what Capcom Cup did for Street Fighter. By holding qualifiers, they are ensuring that they bring together the best players they can find, as well as making sure the entire community is represented.

As of this writing, TSC|CDjr, UA|Bass, UA|MyGod88, UA|Paul B, and MOR|Rico Suave have qualified for the finals, a fitting testament to the level of competition this event is sure to provide.

Kombo Klash Japan is scheduled for October 24-25. More details on this qualifier and the overall tour can be found here.

Source: Ultra Arcade

War Thunder: Dagor Engine Brings Big Graphic Improvements

Dagor Engine Brings Big Graphic Improvements

Gaijin has announced that a new graphics engine is being used for War Thunder called the Dagor Engine. The new engine allows for physics-based rendering and big improvements in the destructible environments. To show off the Dagor Engine 4.0 in action, the team produced a new video. See what you think!