Month: March 2017

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Charges: Skullgirls 2nd Encore CMV features cool applications of charge moves

Skullgirls is an interesting game, in terms of both its mechanics and its community. A game that was once non-existent in the tournament scene is now in the middle of a vibrant revival, which is an impressive feat for any game. The title itself boasts some of the most free-form combos of the genre, which leads players to constantly find new applications for certain setups and combos. Here, we see one aspect become the focal point for an entire combo video.

YouTuber Morahan put together this video, and credits several community members with helping out along the way. We see a lot of use out of Cerebella’s Excellebella assist, which allows both Squigly and Valentine to charge Stances and Vials respectively, something they can’t usually do on their own. The video is a delight, so please enjoy!

Source: Morahan; via tip from Mizaki the Red Shinobi

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If anything is delaying Tekken 7’s console release, it’s probably Gigas’s hitboxes

Big body type characters typically get the short end of the stick in fighting games. They are big targets, almost always slower then the main cast, and typically end up getting hit by higher damage combos because of their frame. Additionally, hitbox problems are common in fighting games–and 3D fighters are no exception to this.

But if you go searching for strange interactions in Tekken 7: Fated Retribution, there’s one character that seems to show up on the losing end more often then others. For whatever reason, the new cybernetic golem Gigas can’t seem to catch a break, no matter what the situation is.

Here’s some examples of Gigas’s massive hurtbox liability…

It doesn’t just happen when he’s on defense, either. Those big limbs of his will find ways to pass through his opponents, even when the attacks themselves are true mids.

 

It would also seem that his tall height is a problem too. The beast can occasionally find himself too tall for his jab to hit properly, even in punish situations.

Given the humorous nature of many of the videos, it appears that Gigas’s problems are something of a meme at this point in the Japanese arcade scene. This is exactly the sort of thing that gets scrutinized and polished as games near their console release, so hopefully the new guy can get some love before June.

Sources: @norunnokakurega; @tatsushis; @wotemotow; @katatumuri0604

 

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Examu is looking to bring Arcana Heart 3: Love Max Six Stars!!!!!! to PC with the help of its fans

Arcana Heart 3: Love Max Six Stars!!!!!!, the latest version of Examu’s Arcana Heart 3, has been playable in arcades since December of 2014. However, the game has yet to receive a home port of any kind, even with Arcana Heart 4 in the works. Now, it seems that Examu is finally looking to bring the game to PC, but there’s a catch.

Examu recently announced that they are planning to bring Arcana Heart 3: Love Max Six Stars!!!!!! to PC, complete with english localization. However, they don’t currently have the funds to do so, and as such will be crowdfunding the port via Kickstarter. Additional details, such as when the campaign itself will begin, have yet to be revealed. That said, Examu has stated that if they get enough funding, they’ll consider creating of new characters, as well as bringing together stories from past Arcana Heart games to create a “collected edition follow up.”

Arcana Heart 3: Love Max Six Stars!!!!!! is the latest update to Arcana Heart 3. It builds on the previous update, Love Max!!!! with the addition of new character Minori Amanohara, new arcana Ichor–the arcana of blood–as well as balance updates for the existing cast.

For those looking to try out this previous version of the game, Arcana Heart 3: Love Max!!!! is currently available on PC via Steam.

Source: Prefundia, via Gematsu