Month: June 2016

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BlazBlue: Central Fiction European Release Detailed

Following up on announcements from Aksys Games regarding BlazBlue: Central Fiction’s console release in North America, it turns out that European fans will also get the game by the end of 2016. Publisher PQube, who has taken care of other ArcSystem Works titles like Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-, is carrying out the release of the latest in the BlazBlue fighting game series.

The newest iteration expands the cast to over 30 with newcomers like Hibiki Kohaku, Naoto Kurogane, Nine, Es, and Izanami. New system mechanics include an Active Flow which buffs damage and burst regeneration, and a character-specific Exceed Accel attack.

This release will include the new Speed Star and Alliance modes, as well as an expansive, approximately 40-hour long story mode with adventure game components.

Check out the announcement trailer below.

Source: Gematsu, with a tip from Tony

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Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late Coming to PC via Steam on July 12

For those looking for more fighting games to play on their PCs, here’s something for you: French Bread and Ecole Software’s hit fighting game, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late, is finally making its way to PC.

Arc System Works will be bringing Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late, or UNIEL for short, to PC via Valve’s Steam service on July 12.

The game, which hit arcades back in 2012 and PlayStation 3 in 2014 is an expansion to the original Under Night In-Birth and features 16 unique characters as well as accessible controls for newer players. Its most unique feature, however, is the Grind Grid, a meter that’s used to encourage certain aggressive playstyles. Proper use of this allows players to enter Vorpal State and use Chain Shifts.

In time with the announcement, Arc System Works has released the following trailer.

As for the series latest installment, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st], no word has yet been given on when it’ll hit home consoles, let alone PC.

Source: Arc System Works via Gematsu