UFC 196 could serve as a preview for Conor McGregor’s rumored foray into the welterweight division, but according to Nate Diaz, it didn’t necessarily have to be that way.
Floe Talks Street Fighter V, Floechart, and More on Best of III
The Daily Dot’s Best of III returns with yet another fighting game luminary as a guest panelist. This time, they talk to none other than Ari “Floe” Weintraub.
Some of the subjects covered by the panel in the video below include Street Fighter V’s launch as well as the game’s record breaking registration numbers at Evo 2016.
Floe also stays on for an interview covering his new tutorial series, Street Fighter V’s Rashid, and more, so check out the archive below if you missed their live broadcast.
Source: Daily Dot eSports
Crowfall: World Building Shown in Pictures
The Crowfall site has been updated with a fascinating look at how new locations and maps are created utilizing world building tools. While there is some text, the procedure really shines in the beautiful screenshots taken when the new locations were uploaded to a test server.
General: It’s Time to Come Back to Pillars of Eternity
Pillars of Eternity’s White March expansion has concluded (read the review) and Part Two has cemented the game as one of the best isometric RPGs of the decade. Still, players tell tales about its difficulty and many, maybe even you, have decided it’s not for you. Well, we’re here to tell you you’re wrong and that the time has come for you to enter Eora at last. Read on to find out just how Obsidian has heard, and answered, your concerns.
Black Desert Online: BDO’s Greatest Enemy is Information
The recent buzz surrounding Black Desert Online these past few weeks hasn’t been all that positive. There’s been a fervent argument back and forth about it being pay-to-win, not having any relevant endgame, and even a vocal minority still attacking it for not being free-to-play. All of those are conversations worth having, but after several dozen hours spent playing Black Desert Online, its biggest problem isn’t any one of those issues.
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward: Gears of Change Finalized Update Notes Released
Square Enix has announced that the Gears of Change update notes for Final Fantasy XIV has been published on the Lodestone. Among other things, Gears of Change sees a new main scenario added, new Chronicles of a New Era quests will be included, Anima and Zodiac weapon quest lines will have been adjusted and much, much more.
Learn How to Dish Out (and Deal with) Bayonetta’s Best Options in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
With all the hype surrounding Street Fighter V, it’s easy to lapse into temporary amnesia with regard to other fighting titles. Luckily, My Smash Corner is still hard at work providing helpful Super Smash Bros. for Wii U content for those not wholly enamored with Capcom’s latest offering.
Their most recent video focuses on tech for series newcomer Bayonetta. Since she has come to be known for her devastating kill combos, you’ll find plenty of information on how to execute these strings against a few different directional influence options and weight classes. Perhaps more importantly, My Smash Corner includes a lengthy segment on how to prevent this gun-toting terror from scoring free stocks.
Whether you play as or against her, this Bayonetta video is worth a watch.
Source: My Smash Corner
TERA: Dawnfall to Launch on March 1st
En Masse Entertainment has announced that the Dawnfall content expansion to TERA will launch on March 1st. Dawnfall sees the original Island of Dawn turned into a level 65 BAM hunting ground; the return of the Dreadspire and the arrival of Forsaken Island in hard mode.
SMITE: SMITE PS4 Alpha Key Giveaway
MMORPG.com has been given a limited number of keys for the SMITE alpha test on the PS4 platform. We have 950 keys for the Americas region as well as 950 keys for the European region (including some non-EU nations). Get your key now while they last!
Don’t Fall Victim to Crossups in Street Fighter V
Fighting games are complex. Learning how to create damage opportunities of your own while defending against an opponent’s attempt at the same can turn some seemingly simple strategies into truly overwhelming situations.
Because of this–and, certainly, other reasons, too–newcomers often have difficulty dealing with crossups. Even if they know how to correctly change their block direction, they may still find themselves stuck in an endless spin cycle with an opponent hopping from side to side attempting to crack them open with the same string until they eventually hit a button at the wrong time and eat a full combo. It’s frustrating.
In another recent tutorial video, jmcrofts addresses a few methods for dealing with these potentially infuriating attacks. Of course, the defender still needs to hone their reaction times in order to successfully pull these off, but, if nothing else, the video demonstrates that a crossup heavy offense is far from bulletproof.
For more beginner tips, be sure to check out the rest of jmcrofts’ videos.
Source: jmcrofts