If you think you can live and die on rock-paper-scissors alone in Pokkén Tournament, you’ll do a lot more of the latter versus good players then you’d probably like. The reason why this happens is because the “attack triangle” — so prominently plastered across Pokkén’s tutorial and marketing — is a guide, not an absolute rule.
There is no substitute for learning the nuance of mechanics in fighting games, and that is why McDareth (with the help of Pokkén Pro Slippingbug) has put together this excellent breakdown of the counter attack mechanic. With Pokkén Tournament DX only a few months away, now is the perfect time to get educated on the juicy depth of this unique series.
The Dark & Light Steam page has been updated with a new developer blog to show some of the work in progress that the team has been working on over the last little while. In this edition, a brand new feature called “The Beastiary” has been published to give players a look at some of the creatures they will encounter in the game. The team does give the warning that there are a few minor spoilers so read at your own risk.
Today’s video roundup takes a bit of a different twist. There’s still plenty of combos and new tech to share, but let’s take a trip down memory lane first. Bandai Namco put together an excellent recap of CEO 2017, including a series of interviews with the big Tekken names in attendance.
New characters are always big problems in 3D games. Theer numerous strings and new qualities have to be learned, and fast. Proper Tech is here to help you punish Katarina’s new moveset.
World Warrior has some Devil form-specific combos for you to try out.
If you like your combos flashy and impractical, you should check out this wild Kazumi combo video from KYSG_Guc. Back-turned states are notoriously hard to juggle in Tekken, but you wouldn’t know that after watching this video.
Xiaoyu continues to be a tech trap monster. Thanks to her back-turned state, TheComboSmithy explores some deadly traps with her BT 3, and other curiosities.
Aris at Avoiding The Puddle shows you how to crouch cancel. Knowing this further opens up your rush-down possibilities and combos.
BLKthunda 1220 has wakeup options to cover everything after her F+4 knockdown.
You don’t have to get demon-like damage by picking Devil Jin. All you need is Savage Ogre‘s latest combo video, and rage.
hakazuki breaks down the Yoshimitsu vs. Gigas matchup in intricate detail. Yoshi is very good at punishing, if you didn’t already know!
ranzudezu has a quick PSA: Eddy’s Rage Art breaks balconies.
And lastly, Russianarm has found a way to setup back-turned Rage Drive’s with Gigas. You tech, you die.
How is your own tech coming along in Tekken 7? What have you been working on improving?
Worlds Adrift is something unique in the MMO world. Imagine a game where 90% of the landmass is created by players. Where the ecosystem reacts to the players’ actions – animals go extinct, become aggressive in response to encroaching players, and so forth. And with thousands of islands floating in the sky, all of the players play on one server.
MMORPG.com has been given MORE closed beta keys for the all new FPS game from Neowiz – Black Squad! Get your key now and check out this military shooter! The first 5,000 keys went fast so get yours before they are gone!
