Month: May 2017

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Want to play charge characters in Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2? Check out this video on Novriltataki’s charge techniques!

Dedicated air-dash guru Novriltataki has released another video in his “Xrd Notes” series! This new video, “Xrd Notes ep.07: 11 Charge Techniques” covers every method of charge input used in Arc System Works’ flagship fighter series, Guilty Gear Xrd.

While a few of these techniques are identical to their Street Fighter counterparts, many options here take advantage of the complexity of Guilty Gears’ mobility and chain system. With this guide and a little practice, you should be able to overcome the limitations of charging quite easily!

Source: NovrilTataki

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UDON’s Street Fighter vs. Darkstalkers #4 is now available for pre-order

The first issue is almost here–and the fourth issue is available to pre-order now.

While we’re still waiting for the first issue to arrive, pre-orders for issue #4 of Street Fighter vs. Darkstalkers are now open! From UDON:

The fighters of two worlds have been gathered, and the schemes of the demonic Jedah and the angelic Gill are fully revealed! Meanwhile, Blanka finds himself being stalked by a Darkstalker hunter–the maniacal B.B.Hood! The crossover chaos continues in STREET FIGHTER VS. DARKSTALKERS!

Like other issues, Street Fighter vs. Darkstalkers #4 offers two standard covers: series artist Edwin Huang provides cover A, while Rob “Robaato” Porter provides the final Midnight Bliss-themed cover B, to complete the four-part Midnight Bliss image from across issues 1-4. There will also be a retailer incentive horror movie poster tribute cover C available by Joe Vriens.

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Street Fighter vs. Darkstalkers #4 will hit a comic store near you in July 2017. Every issue of Street Fighter VS. Darkstalkers will also be available digitally via ComiXology.

STREET FIGHTER VS. DARKSTALKERS #4
32 pages, full color, $3.99; available July 2017
MAY171939 STREET FIGHTER VS DARKSTALKERS #4 (OF 8) CVR A (HUANG)
MAY171940 STREET FIGHTER VS DARKSTALKERS #4 (OF 8) CVR B (PORTER)
MAY171941 STREET FIGHTER VS DARKSTALKERS #4 (OF 8) CVR C (10 COPY INCENTIVE)

Watch out for the first issue, now hitting stores on May 17th, and the upcoming 2017 Street Fighter Swimsuit Special in July!

Source: UDON Entertainment

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At long last, Street Fighter II joins the Video Game Hall of Fame

Street Fighter II has been acknowledged as an industry-changing title by the Video Game Hall of Fame.

We already know how important and influential this particular title has been for the genre we love, and it looks like the Video Game Hall of Fame finally agrees. It has been announced today that Street Fighter II: The World Warrior has been inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame as one of four 2017 selections. A nice nod to this quintessential fighting game, on the 30th anniversary of the franchise!

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Other titles joining the Video Game Hall of Fame today include the original Pokémon titles (Red/Green versions), Halo: Combat Evolved, and the original Donkey Kong.

Source: CBC News

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Having trouble with Urien? Here’s 10 tips for fighting the rogue Illuminati in Street Fighter V

Everyone knows that Urien is presently one of Street Fighter V’s most powerful characters. But, Swedish YouTuber Rikk also knows that there are still exploitable weaknesses in the Illuminati disciple’s fighting style, and he’s made “SFV: 10 Tips When Fighting Urien” to help you learn them.

With clean presentation and simple explanations, Rikk covers everything from the weak frame data on many of his popular tools, to common gaps in his offense and defense. If you have 4 minutes and need to up your anti-Urien game, this video is perfect for you.

Source: Rikk