Month: December 2016

With AH3LM recently being released on Steam and a brand new Arcana Heart game announced, now is the perfect time to actually get into the series. While the game does have many complex systems, there is no shortage of players willing to break it down to help newcomers out. Today we see one such player, FrostyBolty, explaining the finer details of “clashing” to help you get into the title.

In his blog post he goes over exactly what clashing is in detail. Clashing may be familiar to people who play a lot of anime fighters, but the mechanic takes effect “when two attacks collide with each other, but when none of the attacks can hit the opponent.” FrostyBolty goes on to explain the different occurrences that can cause clashes, as they are different than in some games like BlazBlue and Guilty Gear. He explains that in Arcana Heart, if the attacks connect with each other they will clash, even if they’re in range to hit the opponent.

There are a few other specifics you can read up on, but he explains the exact properties in further detail. When two non-projectile clash they “essentially resets the situation so both players can act at the same time.” After this brief overview, he really gets into the nitty-gritty of specific situations, examples, and all the options you can use out of a clash scenario. It’s really worth the read, especially if you’re getting into the game.

Additionally, if you enjoyed that blog post, he has a few others to help player get into the game. He has one on the Homing Dash mechanic, Meter Management, Positional Advantage, as well as a simpler guide aimed at directing new players to what they should learn in the game first.

Source: FrostyBolty

There’s never been a better time to try out Street Fighter V’s Poison Spider.

In the wake of Street Fighter V’s changes, Juri is certainly getting a lot of new attention! She’s always had her supporters, but it seems as if the game’s new build worked out quite beneficially to this sadistic assassin, as general opinion of her viability is on the rise.

If you’re considering trying her out, longtime Juri fan Red Gambit (and a clear fan of her classic costume mod) has readied this detailed beginner’s guide to ease you into this unusual but deadly fighter.

Source: TheRedGambit

It’s already been documented by others, but Pac-Man is an incredibly buggy character in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. He’s had a number of glitches associated with him, including one which causes opponents to fall through the bottom of the stage, unable to recover. While many of the glitches that exist now are either useless in an actual match or act as mild annoyances, a new Pac-Man glitch has been discovered which could potentially be useful in doubles.

Christened the Piñata glitch, Pac-Man can actually clone the Bonus Fruit he summons via his neutral-B. If hit by a move which causes temporary paralysis–like Corrin’s Dragon Fang Shot, Zero Suit Samus’ Paralyzer or Pac-Man’s own Bell–Pac Man can then clone the Bonus Fruit that he currently has in his hand if he is then hit by another paralyzing move. The only caveat to this is that the first paralyzer must knock Pac-Man into the air and the following paralyzers must hit Pac-Man while he is using his Bonus Fruit in the air, in order to clone something.

It sounds complicated but if you watch the video from PEPESPAIN below, it will make a lot more sense. The best application of this glitch would be in doubles, where a Pac-Man can duplicate select Bonus Fruit like the Bell or the Key to set up certain combos. The only problem is that the stun gives opponents ample time to rack up damage on Pac-Man, and that the stun itself causes damage to the yellow fellow.

Source: PEPESPAIN SmashLab

Ms. Karin Kanzuki is not the only classy blonde bombshell who can string together a solid series of hits. Lili has always been able to flip her way through combos, making her a very entertaining character to play.

Featuring assists from Xiaoyu, Lars, Alisa, Kunimitsu, and her perennial rival Asuka helping her smash through walls and floors, this combo video could quite possibly inspire you to take up the 1% lifestyle and consider Lili as a potential main in the upcoming Tekken 7.

Source: James Blackheart