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Get to know Android 21’s moves in this new Dragon Ball FighterZ video from Game Informer

Android 21 is a big unknown when it comes to Dragon Ball FighterZ’s cast. While the rest of the characters are all familiar faces from the original manga and anime, Android 21 was created solely for the game. Meanwhile, what we do know of her — specifically her ability to steal moves — only serves to drive players’ curiosity.

For those looking to gain an understanding of Android 21’s moveset and gameplay, Game Informer has a new video dedicated to just that. The video in particular takes time to go over her move-stealing. This includes the fact that she can actually store up to four stolen moves, while also showing how each of the slots are filled.

Additionally, they also demonstrate what happens when she steals a move from herself during a mirror match!

Dragon Ball FighterZ hits PlayStation 4, XBox One, and PC this Friday, January 26 in the West, with Japan getting the game a week later on February 1.

Source: Game Informer

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Dissidia Final Fantasy NT producers talk DLC releases, connections to the PSP games, and more

As some of you may be aware, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is already available in Japan. In line with the game’s release, Famitsu recently published an interview with some of the people behind the game in a recent issue.

Interviewed were producer Ichiro Hazama and director Takeo Kujiraoka; as part of the interview, they talked about the game’s connection to the PSP games, as well as how it appeals to veterans of those. Specifically, they mention how a certain plot point from those prior games remained unresolved. Dissidia Final Fantasy NT now resolves this point.

Another thing they discussed was the release schedule for the game’s DLC characters — specifically, they stated that they will not be adding the DLC characters soon after release. Rather, they want to wait, both for the Western release (on January 30), as well as for things to “settle down” a bit after both launches.

Of course, this is just part of what they talk about, they also discuss things such as their favorite story moments, and more.

For those interested, Siliconera has translated a few highlights from the interview.

Source: Famitsu via Siliconera

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Sate your hunger with Android 21’s official Dragon Ball FighterZ character trailer

As you may know, Dragon Ball FighterZ‘s final playable character (at launch) is Android 21. While we’ve known about her for awhile, her status as a playable character (as well as her Majin-powered i- fight form) were only recently revealed.

Now, Bandai Namco Games has finally released her official character trailer. The video below shows off some of her moves, including her super moves. Oddly enough, while she does do her Tasting Cut move, we don’t see her perform any “stolen” moves with it.

Dragon Ball FighterZ arrives on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in the West on January 26, followed by Japan on February 1.

Source: Bandai Namco Games

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Heihachi joins PlayStation and ThinkGeek’s new Totaku toy line

Sony, in collaboration with GameStop’s ThinkGeek, has announced a new line of figures named Totaku. The line features statues of various iconic PlayStation characters, one of which is none other than Tekken‘s Heihachi Mishima.

The Heihachi Totaku figure stands at about 10cm tall on a fixed non-articulated base. The figure, as with all Totaku figures, features no articulation, being purely a statue. For those wondering, the figures do not come with near field communications to talk to the PlayStation 4, unlike Nintendo’s amiibo line.

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Other figures in the Totaku collection include Kratos from God of War, Crash Bandicoot, Sackboy from LittleBigPlanet,  Parappa the Rapper, the Hunter from Bloodborne, and the Feisar FX350 ship from Wipeout.

The Heihachi Mishima Totaku figure will be available March 23, 2018. Interested folks can already pre-order the figure for $9.99 at GameStop.

Source: GameStop

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ARMS, Injustice 2, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, Nidhogg 2, & Tekken 7 nominated for D.I.C.E. awards

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences has just released their list of nominees for this year’s 21st D.I.C.E. Awards. One of the categories in the D.I.C.E. Awards is for “Fighting Game of the Year,” which is awarded to the fighting game that the academy believes is the best one released this year, naturally.

The nominees cover most of this years big releases as well as a couple of innovative releases, including one indie fighter. Without further ado, here are the nominees for Fighting Game of the Year:

  • ARMS
  • Injustice 2
  • Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
  • Nidhogg 2
  • Tekken 7

In addition to these, Injustice 2 has also received a nomination for Best Sound Design.

The 21st D.I.C.E. Awards will be presented at the D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony on Thursday, February 22 in Las Vegas as part of the 2018 D.I.C.E (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit.

Source: AIAS

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The community came together to make a launch trailer for Rising Thunder: Community Edition

As some of you may know, Radiant Entertainment has just released Rising Thunder: Community Edition. The game is the final build that Radiant had reached before they canceled the project as part of their acquisition by Riot Games.

That said, a launch these days just doesn’t feel right unless it comes with a trailer. To remedy this, members of the game’s community came together to put out their own launch trailer for the game — very apt, considering the game’s subtitle!

While the trailer below is made by the community, the quality is such that it looks like an official video. It’s a true labor of love, and a reflection on the passion these players have for the game.

Rising Thunder: Community Edition is now available to download for free for PC.

Source: Rising Thunder Community

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South East Asia Major 2018 announced

Before Evo Japan was a thing, the largest major fighting game tournament in the Asia region was South East Asia Major. Now, the storied event returns once more this coming October. SEAM 2018 will once again take place as part of Gamestart Asia at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The event will run from October 13 to October 14 later this year.

This year’s event will see a number of fighting game tournaments being run; these games are Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, Tekken 7, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2, BlazBlue: Central Fiction, and also Windjammers.

For those interested in attending SEAM 2018, registration for the event is already open over at the official site.

Of course, this isn’t the only SEAM event this year. BEast of the East has also announced that SEAM will be visiting the Philippines sometime this year as well.

Source: BEast of the East (Facebook)

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The Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite tournament at Frosty Faustings X will not use the recent patch

As previously reported, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite got a patch that addressed the backturn unblockables, alongside making some minor balance tweaks. The timing of the patch’s release, however, may be a bit too close for at least one tournament.

The official Frosty Faustings Twitter has announced that the new patch will not be used at the Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite tournament at Frosty Faustings X.

Given the short amount of time between the patch and the game, it’s understandable that Frosty Faustings X would stick to the old version. Balance changes, no matter how small, are always bound to change the way the game is played on some level. This is in addition to the fact that trying to patch all the console setups to be used for a tournament, this close to the actual tournament date, can be a logistical nightmare.

Source: Frosty Faustings

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Fighting EX Layer will be playable at Evo Japan, with Doctrine Dark

One of the games that many players are waiting for with bated breath is ARIKA’s Fighting EX Layer. This revival of ARIKA’s past fighting games is something many fans have wanted, especially since it brings back some of the roster from Street Fighter EX.

For those looking to get a chance to play the game, ARIKA has announced that they will be bringing the game to Evo Japan. Fighting EX Layer will not only be playable at Evo Japan, but the build that ARIKA is bringing will feature fan-favorite Doctrine Dark.

The mentally-unstable mercenary is coming to Evo Japan, garrote and explosives in tow. He will be joined the original six characters from the beta last December: Kairi, Allen, Shirase, Garuda, Darun, and Skullomania.

Evo Japan takes place in Tokyo, on January 26 to 28.

Source: ARIKA (Facebook)

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All Might confirmed for My Hero Academia: One’s Justice

The latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump has just revealed the fourth playable character for My Hero Academia: One’s Justice. Toshinori Yagi, a.k.a. the hero All Might, will be joining Izuku Midoriya, Tomura Shigaraki, and Katsuki Bakugo.

The deuteragonist of My Hero Academia, All Might is the number 1 ranked hero who bears the title of the world’s “Symbol of Peace.” He’s also the eighth holder of the “One For All” Quirk, that he has since passed on to Izuku Midoriya who he is grooming to be his successor.

With this “One For All” Quirk, All Might can use standard attacks that knock his opponents back, and all of his moves are “ultimate class.”

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My Hero Academia: One’s Justice is set to release on PlayStation 4, Switch, PC, and Xbox One in the West sometime later this year.

Source: Gematsu