Month: September 2017

Think that televised events are reserved for the United States, the UK, and South Korea? Think again. Another country has thrown its name into the hat, and it’s Canada — with the assistance of major telecom Bell and sports broadcasting network TSN, Northern Arena will be their answer to events like ELEAGUE.

While qualifications for the event concluded in August for Canadian players — Toronto players STDxSin, L.E.S, and Orangeman, alongside Montréal player Drae”Yomi”Games took the slots — the event promises 12 international invites will join the fray for a shot at a $30,000 prize pool. The full lineup was announced yesterday, and the following players will be throwing down in Street Fighter V on TSN next Thursday:

• YOUDEAL|Yukadon
• Liquid|NuckleDu
• BX3|Phenom
• Echo Fox|Momochi
• Echo Fox|Justin Wong
• Rise|Smug
• Team Infused|Imstilldadaddy
• EG|K-Brad
• Rise|Marn
• EG|NYChrisG
• Dieminion
• AFG
• STDxSin
• AAO|Drae”Yomi”Games
• L.E.S
• Orangeman

Pleased to announce the 16 incredible #SFV competitors joining us in Toronto next week for KNOCKOUT! ? https://t.co/mdYtBu2PnZ#NAKO pic.twitter.com/ZCZiQ1on1X

— Northern Arena (@NorthernArena) September 14, 2017

While the event will be broadcast on Canadian TV via TSN, the rest of world can watch live via Northern Arena’s Twitch stream.

Source: Northern Arena (Twitter)

Quick! Use Instant Transmission!

Those who didn’t make it into the Dragon Ball FighterZ beta may have another chance at participating! Bandai Namco announced today that Xbox Insiders will now have access to the closed Dragon Ball FighterZ beta via their membership.

Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible. Anyone can become an Xbox Insider by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub application on their Xbox One and signing up for the program. You will get access to a variety of other perks for being an Insider so it’s worth taking advantage of the program even if you’re only entering to join the beta. Directions for downloading the beta can be viewed below.

Announcement: DRAGON BALL FighterZ Private Beta (X1) Opened for @Xbox Insiders (Limited Space) pic.twitter.com/Fj31VacYku

— Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) September 15, 2017

The beta test will be taking place this weekend at specified times on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Hopefully one of the four sessions lines up with your schedule.

In other Dragon Ball FighterZ news, Bandai Namco also released a character overview trailer for the frost demon emperor Frieza, so be sure to check that out as well!

Source: Bandai Namco

Hot of the heels of the SNK Steam sale, which saw various fighters on sale last week, Bandai Namco now has a sale of their own on the PC gaming platform. From now until September 18th, Tekken 7 has had its price slashed on Steam to $29.99. Also on offer is Dragon Ball Xenoverse both 1 &  2, various titles within the Naruto Shippuden series of games, alongside various games in the One Piece series.

If you are wanting to capitalize on this great deal, make your way over to the Steam website and grab your title(s) of choice.

Source: IPlayWinner