Month: March 2017

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The girls of Dead or Alive 5: Last Round go anime: Arc System Works mashup costume pack trailer

Recently, we’ve been seeing pictures of the various women from Dead or Alive 5: Last Round cosplaying some of the most popular ladies from Blazblue: Central Fiction and Guilty Gear Xrd REV2, as part of Team Ninja’s “dream collaboration with the creator of classy fighting games–Arc System Works!”

To promote the release of the costumes, Koei Tecmo Europe has released a trailer showing the various fighters in action with their new attire. For those unaware, this pack of 16 costumes will feature Ayane as I-No, Nyotengu as Dizzy, Honoka and Lisa as Elphelt and Ramlethal Valentine, Momiji and Rachel as Baiken and Millia Rage, Christie as Jack-O’ Valentine, Leifang as Jam Kuradoberi, Mila as Makoto Nanaya, Marie Rose as Platinum The Trinity, Phase-4 as Mu-12 and Tina as Bullet, Kokoro as Celica A. Mercury, Helena as Nine The Phantom and Kasumi and Hitomi as Noel Vermillion and Tsubaki Yayoi.

These costumes can either be purchased individually, as part of the “Arc System Works Mashup Set” bundle, or as part of Season Pass 6 for PS4, or New Costume Pass 6 on Xbox One, which also includes the “High Society Costume Set,” the “Alluring Mandarin Dress Set,” and three more costume packs set to be released between April and June. You’ll also receive the exclusive Pop Idol costumes for Marie Rose and Honoka for purchasing the Season Pass. You can catch the full trailer below, set to the character select theme of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core.

Source: KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

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Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 US release date is confirmed by Aksys Games

After a series of announcements regarding location tests and a Japanese release date, earlier this morning the American publisher, Aksys Games, confirmed the release date of Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2.

In a somewhat unprecedented move for developer Arc System Works, the game will have a practically simultaneous global release, unusual for their fighting games. Alongside the Japanese release date which is May 25th, Aksys Games confirms the US release date as May 26th. The company linked an Amazon listing that allows pre-purchasing Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 for $39.99.

That’s the price for a stand-alone PlayStation 4 copy. REV 2 will also be available as a digital upgrade for PS3/PS4/Steam users for less, though a pricepoint isn’t confirmed yet.

There’s no word on the PC version of the game currently, as Aksys Games doesn’t handle the port.

Currently, there’s a third and final location test ongoing for REV 2. For more REV 2 information, read up on our breakdown of gameplay modes in Guilty Gear.

Source: Aksys Games

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Get $80 off the Razer Panthera Fight Stick at Newegg

The Razer Panthera is arguably one of the best arcade sticks for the PlayStation 4 and PC that you can get on the market today; aside from improving on all its predecessor’s faults, Razer is continuing to support the stick with firmware updates to address any lingering issues. One potential problem with the Panthera, however, is its price–as spending $200 or more on an arcade stick just isn’t feasible for some players.

For those thinking about getting the Razer Panthera but are having second thoughts about the price, the stick can currently be had at a discounted price over at Newegg. For anyone ordering a Panthera via Newegg’s website, using the promo code EMCRDBE69 at checkout will result in a $80 reduction of the stick’s price. Even with Newegg’s higher retail price for the Panthera ($229.99, vs. $199.99 when buying directly from Razer), this still brings the price down to $149.99.

Sources: Newegg; MarkMan

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Final Fantasy XIV – Stormblood?s Missed Opportunity

I had an amazing time at Final Fantasy FanFest 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany. I was able to walk the floor early and see all the festivities planned for the revelers before the show opened to the general public. From the hundreds of computers set up for the duty roulettes and the PvP tournament to the giant Magitech Armor Square Enix really knows how to put on a show.

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Skyforge – St. Patrick’s Day Arrives for Immortals

Immortals in Skyforge can claim a bit o’the Irish with the arrival of the St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Loot nodes have a “three-leafed” makeover and players will be able to grab hold of special green boxes, celebratory currency and items. The first box opened each day offers a 100% chance at a cosmetic item.

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Armored Warfare – Global Operations Map, Barren Divide, Blasts Into Game

Armored Warfare has grown a little larger today with the arrival of the new Global Operations map called Barren Divide. The map is quite large (1800×1800 meters) and offers players game play in the Caucasus Mountains with Soviet-era bunkers and other military structures. It features mixed terrain, multiple missions and objectives and AI opponents.

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AnimEvo 2017 Lineup Announced

If the main lineup of Evolution 2017 isn’t anime enough for you this year, AnimEvo 2017 has got you covered. The side event that takes place during the championship focuses on lesser-known games that don’t get as much time in the spotlight, typically. Here’s the full lineup, as announced so far:

  • Guilty Gear XX Accent Core +R
  • Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Ignition
  • Under Night In-Birth: Exe Late
  • Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code
  • Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost
  • Vampire Savior
  • Nitroplus Blasterz
  • Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe
  • Aquapazza
  • Puyo Puyo Tetris
  • Arcana Heart 3: Love Max!!!!!

The only game that feels missing from the roster is Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, but perhaps it will still find a spot. Stay tuned to SRK for more developments.

As for anime titles on the the main stage Evo 2017 lineup, there’s Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- and BlazBlue: Central Fiction.

Source: AnimEvo