Author: Franz "d3v" Co

For those die hard Mortal Kombat fans for whom the regular retail versions of the game simply will not do, here’s some great news. In a recent press release, Warner Brothers Interactive has announced not one, not two, not three, but four different special editions for Mortal Kombat X.

The first of these is the Mortal Kombat X Kollector’s Edition for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Made in collaboration with toymaker Coarse, this set will come with a special Scorpion figurine in the manufacturer’s signature style. It will also include an in-game gold Scorpion skin, similar to that of the figure, and the Kombat Pack, which grants access to returning and guest characters. This package has an MSRP of $149.99.

They will also be providing a bundle exclusive to Europe, though it can also be imported through Amazon. This version will come with a Scorpion statue, unique packaging , a copy of the Mortal Kombat X: Blood Ties comic book, and the aforementioned gold Scorpion skin and character content. As with the previous edition, this one is available only for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. MSRP will be $179.99

For those who prefer to purchase their games digitally, the Mortal Kombat X Premium Edition package will retail for $89.99 and include the additional character pack. Unlike the previous two versions editions, however, this bundle will be available for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in addition to newer consoles.

Finally, the Mortal Kombat X Limited Edition is available for pre-order exclusively from GameStop. This package will include an exclusive, Cold War inspired Scorpion skin, designed in collaboration with the fans and artists over at the Mortal Kombat Kollective, as well as the downloadable character pack. Available only for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, MSRP is set at $94.99.

Mortal Kombat X will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC on April 14.

Source: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment via Test Your Might

Today, we sadly report that game developer turned machinima star Monty Oum has passed away at the young age of 33, according to Rooster Teeth.

While mostly known for his video work on titles such as Haloid, Dead Fantasy, and Red vs. Blue, Oum also contributed to game development, previously holding positions at Bandai Namco Games and the now-defunct Midway Games as a combat designer. He often stated that his long-term goal was to be able to make “the most awesome fighting game ever.”

Details state that Oum experienced an unexpected allergic reaction to a simple medical procedure, leaving him in a coma before he finally passed on at 4:34 PM on February 1.

Oum is survived by his wife Sheena, his father Mony, his brothers Woody, Sey, Chivy, and Neat, and his sisters Thea and Theary. For any fans looking to honor Oum in his passing, his former employers, co-workers, and friends at Rooster Teeth are asking fans to refrain from sending the usual flowers and gifts, and are instead asking them to do “something creative” and use their imaginations “to make the world a better place in any way that you can.”

Source: Rooster Teeth, thanks to King9999 for the tip.

EXAMU has revealed a handful of new playable and support characters for Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel. Among these new additions are a couple of characters who should be well known to anime fans.

Saber, from Type-Moon’s popular Fate series, will be joining the game as a playable character. Meanwhile, Nitroplus music festival mascot Super Sonico will be a support character.

These two were already mentioned in the initial announcement, but this is the first glimpse that we’re getting of them in their official roles.

In addition,  Ethica Kibanohara from Tokyo Necro has been announced as part of the main cast while Akane Tsunemori from the hit anime series Psycho-Pass will serve as an assist.

You can check out images of these characters in the gallery below.

For more on Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel, check out our previous coverage of the game including screenshots, location test footage, and other characters.

Source: Dengeki Online via Gematsu

Dream Cancel, one of the best online resources for the King of Fighters series, has for the past few months been working on a frame data guide for King of Fighters XIII. Now, they’re proud to announce that this handy tool is now complete.

While the guide, which you can access here, has been available for some time now, it used to have quite a bit of missing data. But, thanks to the help of TSS|Atma, fans now have an exhaustive resource to utilize in their training.

In addition to the frame data guide, Dream Cancel has also released a supplemental set of videos highlighting hitboxes for the entire cast that was made using Odabugs’ hitbox viewer.

Source: Dream Cancel

We already know that BlazBlue: Chronophantasma EXTEND, which brings with it the version 2.0 changes from the arcade version, will be coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PlayStation 3 this April. However, it seems that it will also launch on yet another platform, a portable one to boot.

In addition to the home console versions, BlazBlue: Chronophantasma EXTEND will also receive a release on PlayStation Vita. The handheld version will feature all the same content, including the  “Remix Heart Tour Version” story mode path that features Mai Natsume and Cajun Faycott from the BlazBlue manga, as well as all previous downloadable content.

BlazBlue: Chronophantasma EXTEND for PlayStation Vita will arrive on April 23, the same day as its counterparts on other platforms. As for North America and Europe, no word as of yet has been given regarding the release of any version of the game.

In the meantime, check out these screens of Mai and Cajun from the Remix Heart story mode.

Source: Famitsu via Gematsu

The upcoming PC version of Dead or Alive 5 Last Round is a boon to 3D fighting game fans on a platform traditionally devoid of them. That said, it seems that those who’re looking to get the game on Steam will have to wait a bit longer than expected.

Originally slated to arrive on the same day as the console versions of the game, Last Round for PC will now launch on March 30, a little more than month later. A statement made on Steam mentions that the delay has been applied to ensure “the best experience possible,” though no concrete information was provided past that. Netplay will be added within three months of this new release date.

To make up for the delay, Team NINJA will be giving away the Halloween 2013 costume pack, which is priced at $25 USD on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live, for free.

Dead or Alive 5 Last Round will be available for home consoles on February 17 in North America, February 19 in Europe, and February 20 in Japan.

Source: Steam via Free Step Dodge