Month: February 2017

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Dan Salvato Announces Final Version of 20XX Tournament Edition

Acting as the final version for the fabled Super Smash Bros. Melee mod, Dan Salvato has released a trailer which details all the additions and changes coming in 20XX Tournament Edition v.2c. Mainly focusing on bug fixes, this version hopes to stabilize this extensive competitive suite for Melee and make it rock-solid for use in tournaments.

Version 2.c adds widescreen support, by emulating the offscreen damage that you’d experience when playing in the standard 4:3 format. While it probably won’t be used for actual matches, widescreen support is fantastic for content creators–as players can save a 4:3 replay, then watch it in 16:9. These replays can then be uploaded to PC in true 1080p, making match analyses or montages even easier. An autosave feature has also been added to replays, so TOs can ensure that every match gets saved to be uploaded at a later date.

The beta of 20XX Tournament Edition v.2c is available now, with the general release coming on March 6th. You can buy special 20XXTE memory cards from the Smash Summit shop until March 5th, but getting 20XXTE is dead simple. All you need to do is simply copy the 20XXTE date off someone’s memory card and bang, you have it on your Melee setup. The amount of work that has gone into this competitive edition of Melee is amazing, so huge thanks to Dan Salvato for creating 20XXTE.

News on the PAL version of 20XXTE should be coming soon so keep an eye out for details, fellow European Smashers. You can read the full changelog for 20XXTE v.2c right here.

Sources: Dan Salvato; r/smashbros

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Nature Will Rise Against You as Swamp Thing Joins Injustice 2

Rising from the mire to protect his habitat, Swamp Thing has joined the Injustice 2 roster. Using plant life and clones of himself, Swamp Thing commands nature to fight for him in order to defeat his enemies. Great at mid range, Swamp Thing excels at grabbing opponents out of the sky with twisting vines, then smacking them into the ground with tons of force. These command grabs remind me a hell of a lot of Kan-Ra’s bandage throws from Killer Instinct, as Swamp Thing flings his opponents through the air. He can sprout trees out of his back to stop any opponents trying to jump in on him, and can summon logs to kick towards incoming enemies.

Swamp Thing takes some elements from Noob Saibot too, summoning clones to lay the smack down on anyone that tries to meddle with nature. His super is especially brutal, dragging his opponents into the depths of the earth and beating the ever-loving tar out of them with giant fists of plant matter. He can even disappear into the swamp, with his crouch having the bottom half of his body submerged within water.

Swamp Thing also comes with a new stage, with heroes and villains battling it out in the bayou that the big green guardian protects. The huge alligator hanging in the background is a great touch and with NetherRealm’s love of Easter eggs, I’d love to see Reptile occasionally sneaking around the swamp in the background.

You can check out this not-so jolly green giant giving Robin a harsh lesson about environmental conservation in the video below, courtesy of IGN.

Source: IGN

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Nature Will Rise Against You as Swamp Thing Joins Injustice 2

Rising from the mire to protect his habitat, Swamp Thing has joined the Injustice 2 roster. Using plant life and clones of himself, Swamp Thing commands nature to fight for him in order to defeat his enemies. Great at mid range, Swamp Thing excels at grabbing opponents out of the sky with twisting vines, then smacking them into the ground with tons of force. These command grabs remind me a hell of a lot of Kan-Ra’s bandage throws from Killer Instinct, as Swamp Thing flings his opponents through the air. He can sprout trees out of his back to stop any opponents trying to jump in on him, and can summon logs to kick towards incoming enemies.

Swamp Thing takes some elements from Noob Saibot too, summoning clones to lay the smack down on anyone that tries to meddle with nature. His super is especially brutal, dragging his opponents into the depths of the earth and beating the ever-loving tar out of them with giant fists of plant matter. He can even disappear into the swamp, with his crouch having the bottom half of his body submerged within water.

Swamp Thing also comes with a new stage, with heroes and villains battling it out in the bayou that the big green guardian protects. The huge alligator hanging in the background is a great touch and with NetherRealm’s love of Easter eggs, I’d love to see Reptile occasionally sneaking around the swamp in the background.

You can check out this not-so jolly green giant giving Robin a harsh lesson about environmental conservation in the video below, courtesy of IGN.

Source: IGN

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Northwest Majors IX Announced for April 7th-9th, Reveals Game List and Early Bird Registration

Northwest Majors likes to call itself the “Pacific Northwest’s Premier Tournament,” and considering how well last year went, it’s easy to see why! The airdasher-dominated major is returning with its ninth installment at Highline College in Seattle. NWM’s announcement is mixed with both standard big name games and hints at some surprise events.

In the followup tweet, they couldn’t help but tease hashtags for Melty Blood, Vampire Savior, Mortal Kombat XL, and a “High Roller Mystery” event.

Early bird registration for the event opened at midnight on the 13th, and will only remain open for 48 hours. You can find more details for the event here. You can see last year’s results here.

Source: Northwest Majors

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Trove – XBox One Version Nearing Launch

The Trove site has a new post that gives an update about the impending launch of the XBox One version. During a recent PlayStation 4 update to make improvements to console stability, a couple of other bugs were found requiring another small patch. The team is working on an XBox One update that will bring the contents of both patches on board simultaneously. Add in that the game has been submitted for launch and we now know that Trove XBox One version is coming soon!

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Elder Scrolls Online – The ‘Plane’ Truth About Furniture Crafting

The Elder Scrolls Online site has been updated with a handy FAQ for those who are interested in learning about furniture crafting. Anyone, even non-homeowners, can take part in creating furniture to sell to other players. As players accrue recipes (similar to cooking recipes), they can access them at any crafting station to start making furniture provided the correct materials are on hand.

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– Game On #93 | Onward to Morrowind!

This week on Game On, Chris and Rob get together to discuss the exciting announcement of The Elder Scrolls Online’s first expansion, Morrowind and all that will bring to the game. They also share their thoughts on Conan Exiles, Destiny 2’s path for a 2017 launch (on PC?!?), For Honor’s open beta weekend, and Activision’s earnings call – where record profits and layoffs take center stage.