Month: July 2017

Arika, the minds behind Street Fighter EX and Fighting Layer, just revealed two new characters for their latest project “Arika EX”. And who were those characters?

That’s right, Street Fighter EX favorites Skullomania and Darun Mister are joining the Arika EX roster! I could write something about how long the FGC has been waiting for these characters to appear, but why not just let them tell you?

Y'all been asking for Skullomania and (Darun) you got him. New reveal at #evo2017 for Arika's Fighting Layer EX (?) pic.twitter.com/PjSHwLhXNn

— Michael Martin (@Bizarro_Mike) July 16, 2017

Arika continues to deliver hype surprises in their signature style. They also revealed that not only is the game in full development for the PlayStation 4 with a worldwide release planned for sometime in 2018, but that a beta is planned for later this year! Expect more details from Arika later this year, with pre-orders for Arika EX going live at the same time as the beta. I wonder if it will release on April 1st, 2018…

Sources: XusesGB; Evo; Bizarro_Mike

After an exciting BlazBlue Top 8 at Evo 2017, Arc System Works have come out with a reveal double whammy. Alongside the announcement that legendary feline swordsman Jubei will finally be coming to BlazBlue Central Fiction later this summer, ASW showed off a trailer for a brand new title named BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle.

As a 2v2 fighter, BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle will see fighters from Persona 4 Arena, BlazBlue and UNIEL battling it out in various locations from each game series. Ruby Rose from the hit Rooster Teeth series RWBY will also be joining the battle as a guest fighter, confirming the rumors that BlazBlue creator Toshimichi Mori was planning something to do with the series.

BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle is planned for release sometime in 2018, making next year a fantastic time to be a fan of team fighting games!

Sources: Evo; Arc System Works