Month: November 2017

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Watch top tier Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 action from TSB: Yabai Invasion

The last weekend marked some excellent competition for the anime scene. Team St1ckbug organized “Yabai Invasion,” a special event for Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 and other games, inviting top competitors from across the United States. Several players were flown in thanks to the generous help of the fighting game community.

Undoubtedly, Guilty Gear heads (and not only) will appreciate the tournament, especially since so many skilled players entered. Below you’ll find footage of the event’s tight top 8 featuring very close battles. The top 8 includes:

  • PAG|LostSoul — Elphelt
  • PG|MarlinPie — Zato=1
  • TectalEastside — May
  • Foo — Kum Haehyun
  • FaultyDefense — Answer
  • Doren2k — Jam
  • TSB|Shine — Potemkin
  • BushidoBrooklyn — Slayer

Check out the hype footage of TSB: Yabai Invasion below, and scroll under the video to see results.

1. PAG|LostSoul
2. PG|MarlinPie
3. TectalEastside
4. Foo
5. Faultydefense
5. Doren2k
7. BushidoBrooklyn
9. Spectryn
9. Mr.Dolphin
9. XAQshinor
9. nicomaki

Looking for something more old-school? Check out the TSB: Yabai Invasion Sailor Moon S tournament footage.

Source: TSB|Blaze

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Watch this weekend’s Capcom Pro Tour North American Regional Finals at Red Bull Battle Grounds live on Twitch

Don’t miss any of the action going down in Boston at the Capcom Pro Tour NA Regional Finals!

The best Street Fighter V players — and their fans — from across the country are converging on Boston this weekend for the Capcom Pro Tour North American Finals at Red Bull Battle Grounds. This is the final Street Fighter V qualifying event in North America before the world’s Capcom Cup 2017 finals in December — so you know it’ll be chock full of incredible action and high-level play. If you won’t be there in person, you can still watch the battle live via the Capcom Fighters Twitch channel!

Tune in Saturday, November 18 starting at 9:00 AM PT to catch hundreds of hopeful challengers (both pro and amateur) competing in the 512-player open bracket tournament for a slot in the grand finals the following day, and Sunday, November 19 at 9:00 AM PT when the top seven players from the Capcom Pro Tour regional leaderboards — and the winner from Saturday’s last chance open qualifier — will then battle in an 8-player bracket for North America’s top Street Fighter V spot.

Fans who watch the livestream will get “inside access” to the tournament, with two wireless cameras capturing all of the nail-biting moments. Interviews with the eight players who qualified for the CPT NA Finals will also be shown on the second day. Industry luminaries from last year’s Red Bull Battle Grounds are scheduled to return (including host Joshua Gray) and commentary will be provided by UltraChen TV, Tasty Steve, and Sajam.

red bull battle grounds cpt na finals banner 2017

Source: Red Bull Esports [press release]

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Here are all the changes in the version 4.0 patch for ARMS

Alongside adding new fighter Misango, ARMS‘ version 4.0 update also adds a new mode and a number of balance changes. For those interested in these changes, Nintendo has finally released the complete list.

First up is the new mode. Called “Party Crash,” the new mode is a limited-time event similar to the standard Party Match. The hook here is that playing the mode constantly earns a player levels, which then allow them to unlock badges and in-game prize money.

As for the balance changes, some tweaks have been made to team battles. Specifically, the rope connecting two teamed players has been increased in length; however, Arms speed in team mode has been decreased. In addition to this, a number of character-specific tweaks have been made as well.

You can check the complete patch notes below.

ARMS 4.0 patch notes
  • Added new fighter “Misango.”
  • Added new ARM “Scorpio.”
  • Added new ARM “Skully.”
  • Added new ARM “Glusher.”
  • Added new stage “Temple Grounds.”
  • Added online event “Party Crash.”
    • A different take on the usual Party Match, presented for a limited time by ARMS Labs.
    • The more you play the more your level will go up, and you’ll be rewarded with badges and in-game prize money!
    • There’ll be an in-game notification when the event gets close, so don’t miss it!
  • When conditions for acquiring a badge are satisfied within a match, a “You got a badge!” message will now display at the end of the match.
  • In “Customize Controls” you can now press the + button to reset controls to their default settings.
  • Increased the length of the rope conjoining allies in team battles.
  • Decreased ARM speed in team battles.
  • Adjusted the abilities of certain fighters and ARMS as follows.

 

Fighters / Arms Adjustments
Ribbon Girl She’s been working on her air game. Air dash movement speed increased.
She’s more comfortable in the air. Normal dash speed decreased.
Adjusted camera for better visibility during a quick drop.
Min Min Increased normal ARM size.
Kid Cobra Adjusted camera for better visibility during a charge dash
Helix Fixed issue where a high jump couldn’t be done when jumping on a trampoline in extended form
Master Mummy Fixed online play issue where rush would be triggered at the end of a throw
Byte & Barq Decreased movement speed when dashing
Twintelle Adjusted the deceleration factor when slowing down ARMS
Revolver Increased extension speed of 1st and 2nd rounds
Retorcher Increased extension speed of 2nd and 3rd rounds
Homie Increased retraction speed
Whammer Increased homing
Roaster Fixed issue where rush gauge did not decrease when inflicting flame
Popper Increased retraction speed
Chakram Decreased expansion rate for charge attacks
Thunderbird Decreased speed of charge attacks
Decreased homing
Slamamander Decreased extension speed
Decreased homing
Clapback Decreased maximum reflection angle

Source: Nintendo

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– Titan Quest – THQ Nordic Announces Expansion Called Ragnarok

In news completely out of left field, THQ Nordic has announced a brand new expansion for Titan Quest Anniversary Edition. Called Ragnarok, the expansion continues the storyline from the lands of antiquity to Northern Europe with new enemies, powers and treasures. This is the fifth act of the critically acclaimed game.

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– Titan Quest – THQ Nordic Announces Expansion Called Ragnarok

In news completely out of left field, THQ Nordic has announced a brand new expansion for Titan Quest Anniversary Edition. Called Ragnarok, the expansion continues the storyline from the lands of antiquity to Northern Europe with new enemies, powers and treasures. This is the fifth act of the critically acclaimed game.

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The SRK Rollback: Best of November 10-16, 2017

Welcome to the Rollback: a frame-by-frame look back at our past week’s most notable news — and our favorite SRK articles — from November 10 to November 16, 2017!

Zavian “mushin_Z” Sildra, Editor-in-Chief:

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ARIKA Fighting EX LayerARIKA’s Fighting EX Layer is getting a two week PS4 beta, starting on December 11th

The “mysterious fighting game project” now has an official name (and it’s what everyone was calling it, anyway). With a beta test coming to PlayStation 4 soon, I look forward to trying it out this December.

Frame 2:
tekkentrainingTEKKEN TRAINING: Electric Wind God Vids — Dealing with Eddy’s Relax stance

Eddy’s Relax stance makes everyone do everything but. This will help but a lid on his infuriating capoeira antics.

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sf street fighter capcom 30th anniversary logoRed Bull Music Academy presents the Diggin’ in the Carts X Street Fighter II remix project

I love the classic tunes from Street Fighter II, and remixes always prove entertaining. I’ll be paying attention to this project!

Sam “Trilby” Foxall, Assistant Editor:

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gotenks_gohan_kid_buuUltimate Gohan, Gotenks, and Kid Buu confirmed for Dragon Ball FighterZ

Another month, another info drop for Dragon Ball FighterZ. This month’s reveals are all characters from the Maijin Buu Saga — being Gotenks, Ultimate Gohan and Kid Buu. With a rumored four characters left to be revealed, expect more news from Jump Festa.

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mvci_danteA giant Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite balance patch is coming on December 5th

Not sure what Capcom were thinking when they decided to drop a huge balance patch right before a major tournament, but the Battle for the Stones should be interesting nonetheless! With Dante getting nerfed into oblivion, expect to see a lot less of the demon hunter.

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Sailor Moon SCatch all the action from TSB Yabai’s Sailor Moon S event in this match footage

Sailor Moon S is gaining quite the cult following, with tournaments at Canada Cup and most recently, TSB: Yabai Invasion. If you’re looking to learn this poverty masterpiece, check out this match footage.

Keegan “Interrobang!?” Spindler, Features Editor:

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Necalli Critical ArtShoryuken interview: Sherryjenix talks about Necalli, C. Viper, and getting more women into the community

Sherryjenix has been flame-kicking fools for years, and Missing Person caught up with her at Canada Cup to find out more about her transition to SFV, and winning friendlies in any game you care to step to her.

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HORI portable gaming monitor pro open cropShoryuken review: HORI sets you up to game on the go with their Portable HD Gaming Monitor Pro

Perfect for fiends and seasoned travelers alike, this seems to be a great piece of kit. It certainly earned EiC mushin_Z’s seal of approval. 

Frame 3:
dbfz_android_18_level_3Android 18 bosses her twin brother around in her Dragon Ball FighterZ introduction trailer

Dragon Ball FighterZ remains my most anticipated title of next year, and Android 18 is one of my day one test subjects. This trailer just makes her look like even more fun — I can’t wait to get my hands on them.

Extra Frame:
tekken 7 noctis reveal name card“Let’s hunt!” — Final Fantasy XV’s Noctis joins the cast of Tekken 7 in Spring 2018

With the TWT finals sponsored by Nissin Cup Noodles, I guess we really should have seen this coming…? An unexpected and unusual crossover character that should still fit into Tekken’s… “eclectic” cast just fine!

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– 2017 Holiday Gift Guide: Hardware

Like an RGB-encrusted loot box carousel, the holiday season has spun around yet again. But, like a harbinger of anxiety, it also brings the difficult decision on what to get for the gamers in your life, or even what to snag for yourself. Have no fear, however, as we’ve got you covered with our series of gift guides for the 2017 holiday season.