Month: March 2017

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Details on Gameplay Modes in the Upcoming Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2

Courtesy of Famitsu Magazine, we have a breakdown of what exactly the console version of the upcoming Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 will include. While there are no big suprises, the magazine included notes on how the modes will be adjusted with the changes implemented in REV 2. Gematsu was kind enough to provide a translation.

Before we dive into the breakdown–we do have confirmation of a Japanese console release date–it’s worth pointing out that Aksys Games tweeted the following recently:

Story Mode

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In REV 2, Story Mode takes a more episodic approach and focuses on specific characters, mainly those who are newer to -REVELATOR- and REV 2. We’ll see fully-voiced scenarios that flesh out the stories behind Baiken, Answer, Jam, Dizzy, Kum, and Raven.

Updated M.O.M, Combo, Mission, and Training
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All the single-player modes in REV 2 receive some updates. New items await discovery in M.O.M mode, the Combo challenges are readjusted for all the balance changes from location tests, Mission mode now includes newcomers Baiken and Answer, and finally, a subtle–but exciting–upgrade to Training Mode. It’s now possible to switch characters in Training Mode without having to go to the Character Select screen.

New Content and Decorations

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Expect a variety of new cosmetic content across the remaining modes, like new Avatar decorations for the online lobby, new items for fishing, Gallery artwork, inclusion of Baiken and Answer in Digital Figure mode, and so on. Also, there will be some refinements to Network play in terms of matchmaking and lobby connectivity.

As Aksys Games hinted in their tweet, we can possibly expect a release date for the North American release of REV 2. Most likely, this will only cover the PlayStation 3 and 4 versions, with Steam information coming at a later date. PS3 and PS4 users will be able to buy REV 2 as a cheaper DLC upgrade, and the only physical release of REV 2 will be a PS4 disc.

Sources: Famitsu; Gematsu

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The Bay Area Rises Up with a New Tournament Series: NorCal Rivals–A Red Bull Proving Grounds Qualifier

With the recent announcement of Red Bull Proving Grounds 2017, Street Fighter V competitors in select cities across the United States and Canada are gearing up to make a name for themselves for the next few months. The reward for the end of this grueling journey is a trip to Evolution 2017 for the entire top eight of that region’s local qualifier. In addition to returning cities such as Los Angeles, CA, Philadelphia, PA, and others from last year, new regions have been added to the circuit which will undoubtedly make the competition more intense than ever.

One of the regions added to the Proving Grounds circuit is the city of Milpitas in northern California (the banner image on the Proving Grounds website says it’s in San Francisco, but Milpitas is actually closer to the San Jose area). This Proving Grounds Qualifying Stop will mark the beginning of new monthly tournament series titled “NorCal Rivals” which will showcase the regions’ local SFV talent as they compete against each other for the top three spots to advance as a team to the Proving Grounds finals.

Northern California has always been considered a strong region in the FGC, especially when it comes to Capcom fighting games. Expect to see a lot of NorCal’s established SFV players such as FOX|Julio, CircalLPN, BJ Unchained, Splyce|FChamp, ROM, ROG|Kelvin Jeon, Pavocado as well as up-and-coming talent like Robert “Ghodere” Covington, Eric “Brass” Beck, Isaiah Raider, David Higashi, and many more.

Just like the other regions, NorCal Rivals will take place on the first Saturday of April, May, and June. For more information on NorCal Rivals and Red Bull Proving Grounds, click on the source links below.

Sources: NorCal Rivals (Facebook); NorCal Rivals (Twitter); Red Bull Proving Grounds; Carolyn “MamaDao” Dao (Twitter); smash.gg