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PPMD will compete in doubles at Bad Moon Rising 2, breaking his long competitive hiatus

Over a year after Evil Geniuses’ Kevin “PPMD” Nanney had to set aside his gaming career to deal with persistent health issues, he has announced that he will make a return to the competitive scene at Bad Moon Rising 2, a regional one-day tournament set in his home state of North Carolina.

In a recent interview with ESPN, the Melee god says he plans to run doubles with his long-time friend and rival LoZR, since the two have shared a victorious team run in the past and LoZR plans to make Bad Moon Rising 2 his last appearance at a major tournament.

Though PPMD says that while the current treatment he is receiving has been very effective, this appearance will not be his official return to Melee. It is even noted that PPMD might become fatigued during the tournament and have to retire early to rest. Still, he is optimistic about his recovery and is inspired by the fans have stuck by his side.

Look out for PPMD at Bad Moon Rising 2, which takes place July 1st, and check out his full interview with ESPN here.

Source: ESPN

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History of the Warrior explains how Power Girl and Supergirl can both exist in Injustice 2’s story

With it having its own comic book to fill in the gaps between the games, understanding how every single character fits into Injustice 2 can be a bit of a head-scratcher. A great example of this confusion is Power Girl’s presence in Injustice 2, or more specifically, her existence alongside Supergirl. The interactions between the two super heroines in Injustice 2 has raised questions among the shrewd readers of DC comics since, technically, the two are the same person.

In their latest video, History Behind the Warrior does a pretty good job at explaining the differences and similarities between Power Girl and Supergirl, and how their coexistence in a single storyline does indeed make sense. Though they do have to give you a quick lesson on Kryptonian history, they clear the air on this matter and tie it into Injustice 2 very well.

You can check out the video below. Though Power Girl’s story can be hard to follow, History of the Warrior dispels the Power Girl/Supergirl confusion once and for all.

Source: History Behind the Warrior

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IGN covers core mechanics and other things you should know about Dragon Ball FighterZ

IGN’s latest video sheds some more light on the highly anticipated Dragon Ball FigherZ. Simply titled 7 Things You Need to Know About Dragon Ball FighterZ, the clip actually includes a healthy dose of information about the game’s mechanics, something that is sure to command the curiosity of those concerned about its competitive future.

Among the 7 items covered that involve mechanics are the button layout, character types, and the various meter systems. The video also looks at the games similarities to Marvel vs. Capcom 3, like the tagging/assist buttons and a “comeback mechanic” that is very similar to Marvel’s X-Factor.

Besides gameplay specifics, IGN also mentions Arc System Work’s uncanny attention to detail when referencing their game’s source material, something you can observe even further by checking out one of our previous reports. Check out the video below, and stay tuned to Shoryuken for the next episode of When’s Dragon Ball FighterZ?

Source: IGN

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Final Fantasy YouTube channel releases tutorial video for Dissidia Final Fantasy NT

The official Final Fantasy YouTube channel has just uploaded a tutorial video for Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, the 3v3 action fighter that was recently announced at E3 2017. Though a breakdown of the game’s mechanics was provided at the the official E3 Dissidia Final Fantasy NT panel, this newer tutorial is more comprehensive and is easier to refer to.

The video starts by introducing Character Types, Battle Sets, Summons, and explaining exactly what all of those things are. You also get a solid look at the button layout, and the combo, targeting, and spawning mechanics are all explained in on-screen text while the player acts things out in real time.

It’s a great primer for those who might get the chance to play Dissidia Final Fantasy NT before it launches officially.  Check it out below, and stay tuned for more updates!

Source: Final Fantasy via Dualshockers

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PSN Flash Sale: Street Fighter Alpha 3 Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-, BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend, and others greatly discounted

PSN is currently running a hot summer flash sale in which many seasoned fighting game titles are discounted by whopping amounts. Though every fighter on the list shows it’s age, heavy hitters like BlazBlue, Guilty Gear, and the Street Fighter Alpha series are included in the plunder. There are also less traditional fighters that can be acquired for cheap like Divekick, Niddhogg, and even an iteration of the Touhou series. Below is the full list of discounted fighting games organized by platform.

PlayStation 4

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend – $14.99
Divekick – $0.99
Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN – $14.99
Nidhogg – $4.94
Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet – $11.99

PlayStation 3

Arcana Heart 3: Love Max – $4.99
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend – $11.99
Capcom Fighting Evolution – $3.99
Capcom vs SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 – $3.99
Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN – $11.99

PlayStation Vita

Arcana Heart 3: Love Max – $4.99
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend – $11.99
Nidhogg – $4.94

PS One Classics

Pocket Fighter – $2.39
Street Fighter Alpha 2 – $2.39
Street Fighter Alpha 3 – $3.99
Street Fighter Alpha – $2.39

The savings end on June 26. Hop to the full sale by clicking here!

Source: PSN via Dualshockers

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Bitmap Books announces NEO GEO: A Visual History — a 400-page art book capturing SNK’s iconic console

UK publishers Bitmap Books has teamed up with SNK to bring us NEO GEO: A Visual History, an art book commemorating a legendary console that brought us innovative games and introduced many to some of the FGC’s most iconic characters. Bitmap Books are the creators of The Unofficial NES/Famicom: A Visual Compendium and Super Famicom: The Box Art Collection, two products similar to their upcoming SNK book, that you can check out by clicking their respective links.

NEO GEO: A Visual History is officially licensed and contains images of hardware photos, cover art, concept art and more. The hardback book is 400 pages and, reportedly, will be available in three different editions:

Standard Edition – £29.99

Collector’s Edition – £49.99 –  Ships in a heavy board black slipcase with five A4 posters, two stickers and an enamel pin badge, only available for pre-order

MEGA Edition – £69.99 –  Same package as the Collector’s Edition, but comes in a metallic gold slipcase and includes an exclusive “Memory Card Kid” black T-shirt. Limited to 330 copies, and comes with a stamped letter of authentication

Pictures of the covers of all three editions, plus other sample photos, can be viewed in the gallery below:

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Pre-orders will be open July 3rd, 7:00 AM BST. If you wish to sign up to be notified the minute the pre-order period opens, you can do so by clicking here.

Source: Bitmap Books via Nintendo Life

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The Art of Fighting 2 now available for Xbox One; The Last Blade available for PlayStation 4

NEO GEO fighting game The Art of Fighting 2 has recently been released for the Xbox One, adding to the console’s abundant NEO GEO port collection. The Last Blade 2 has also appeared on the PlayStation Store, following the lead of Xbox Live, which has had its version of the port since May. These releases seem to coincide with Fatal Fury 2 being released on the Nintendo Switch, and it continues the general trend of present-gen platforms bulking up their assortment of retro titles — particularly fighting games of the SNK variety.

The Art of Fighting follows the story of Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia a year after it was revealed that antagonist Mr. Karate was, in fact, (spoiler alert) Ryo’s father, Takuma Sakazaki. The classic game premiered in 1994, but you can purchase it on your Xbox One today by clicking here.

Set in Japan’s Edo period, The Last Blade features a cast of eclectic sword-slingers in a story that is heavily influenced by Japanese mythology. First released in 1997, this SNK fighter rocked its fans with stunning visuals and a unique fighting system that was ahead of its time. You can pick it up for PlayStation 4 here, and for Xbox One here.

Sources: ONMSFT; PlayStation Store

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Debut trailer for Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] shows off new modes and new character gameplay

Arc System Works and French-Bread have brought us a debut trailer for Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st]. The console release of this game is less than a month away, and the trailer shows off some of the new features coming with the update — such as the new modes, and gameplay of newcomers Enkido and Wagner, who were acknowledged in the console version’s opening movie.

Along with two new fighters and balance tweaks, this appendix to the UNIEL series will include both a Tutorial and Mission mode, similar to those included in other classic fighting games.

Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] debuts on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PS Vita on July 2oth in Japan, with a physical copy exclusively for PlayStation 4 and a corresponding digital copy for all other platforms. Check out the debut trailer below!

Source: Arc System Works via Gematsu

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Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition for iOS is coming early July, check out the new trailer

Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition, the improved version of the iOS port of Street Fighter IV, will be available in early July. As reported in our previous post, the update improves the game’s graphics, adds support for newer devices, and adds Dudley, Ibuki, and Poison to the playable roster. The registration list also mentioned in the report is still open for those who wish to be notified of the game’s exact release date.

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The trailer gives a quick look at the gameplay and showcases the updated graphics. You can check it out below!

Source: Pocket Gamer

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Fatal Fury 2 now available on Nintendo Switch, coming to PlayStation 4 soon

Fatal Fury 2 has just been released for the Nintendo Switch, and soon it will be available on the PlayStation 4, according to a report by Eurogamer. While there is yet to be an indication of the game’s release in the PlayStation Store, the title is already listed on Nintendo.com for $7.99 USD, joining Garou: Mark of the Wolves, The King of Fighters ’99, and several other retro fighters playable on Nintendo’s new console.

There are a host of NEO GEO ports on the Nintendo Switch already, and the platform is shaping up to be a great one for retro games in general. Fatal Fury 2 should appear in PSN soon, but you can currently buy the Nintendo Switch version here.

Source: Eurogamer