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June 10, 2015

Skullgirls 2nd Encore Pre-Orders 20% Off for PlayStation Plus Subscribers

Earlier today, the PlayStation Store was updated, and now includes a landing page for the upcoming release of Skullgirls 2nd Encore. Developed by Lab Zero Games for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, these ports will feature upgraded visuals, all of the currently available downloadable content, a fully-voiced story mode, and more.

If you happen to be a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you’ll be able to grab the PlayStation 4 version for just $19.99, a full 20% off the original $24.99 price point, and an exclusive theme for your home menu. All purchases of either release will also net you the game on the other platform thanks to their cross-buy relationship.

While the PlayStation Network page currently mentions a July 31 launch date for Skullgirls 2nd Encore, we’ve been informed that’s just a placeholder. It may even arrive before the provisional date, but that hinges on how quickly the title can move through certification. The handheld version will launch sometime after the title releases for home consoles.

Source: Skullgirls

June 10, 2015

Atlanta Kombat Arena feat. Mortal Kombat X, Killer Instinct, and More Streaming Live from Yomi Gaming

With the release of Mortal Kombat X, the fighting game community is experiencing a rather large swell of activity as folks pick up the new game and rush to learn as much as they can before major tournaments. One of the best places to do so outside of smaller gatherings is most definitely regional weeklies, and Yomi Gaming in Atlanta, Georgia recently began providing a space for the local community to do their thing.

Dubbed Atlanta Kombat Arena, these events run tournaments for the latest NetherRealm Studios title alongside supporting games Killer Instinct, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, and Injustice: Gods Among Us. Though only in their second week, they’ve already seen an amazing contingency of high-level talent take part, including KiT|Forever King, RZR|Perfect Legend, HB|Tyrant, co-organizer Pig of the Hut, Michaelangelo, and many more.

And, as a special treat, tonight’s event will feature a special Jason Voorhees exhibition before the tournament begins, giving folks an opportunity to check out Mortal Kombat X’s newest character if they haven’t already.

If you’re interested in watching the action live, be sure to tune in below or head on over to Twitch to join the chat. Online brackets are being made available through Challonge if you like to follow along at home.

Watch live video from yomi_gaming on www.twitch.tv

Sources: Yomi Gaming

June 10, 2015

Smash @ Xanadu feat. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Streaming Live

The folks over at VG BootCamp recently went live with another installment of Smash @ Xanadu from Xanadu Games in Baltimore, Maryland. These weekly broadcasts provide a great look at the region’s Smash community, with tonight’s stream focusing entirely on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

As a neat twist, the event will also allow players to choose custom moves, so check it out to see what these techniques bring to the table. The stream is live below, but you can also head on over to Twitch to join the chat.

Before the tournament starts, however, they will be sharing the second part of their top 100 Xanadu moments, so don’t miss out!

Watch live video from VGBootCamp on www.twitch.tv

Source: VG BootCamp

June 9, 2015

Atlus Drops $10,000 Bonus into Evo 2015’s Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Prize Pool

While already featuring one of the highest cumulative prize pools our community has ever seen, Evo 2015 continues to receive support from the developers behind its official lineup. Earlier this morning, Atlus announcd that they will be providing an additional $10,000 to the Persona 4 Arena Ultimax pot at the largest fighting game tournament in the world.

This news comes in addition to Capcom, Warner Bros., NetherRealm Studios, Microsoft Studios, and Iron Galaxy Studios providing $50,000 bonuses to their respective titles. That’s a ridiculous amount of cash for those of you keeping track at home.

Already a phenomenon within our scene, these added monetary bonuses are sure to make players compete that much harder for a chance to secure their spot in the upper echelons during finals day. Don’t miss out!

Evo 2015 is scheduled for July 17-19. More details can be found through its official website.

Source: Atlus

June 9, 2015

BROKENTIER’s Persia Analyzes NorCal Regionals 2015’s Intense Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Grand Finals

Over the past few years, BROKENTIER team manager Samantha “Persia” Hancock has become one of the best Marvel commentators on the scene today, providing expert analysis at prestigious events across the country, including the Evolution Championship Series. While her skills have previously been confined to the commentary desk, she recently began her foray into content creation with a look at NorCal 2015’s Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 grand finals between Evil Geniuses’ Justin Wong and Christopher “NYChrisG” Gonzalez of Tempo Storm.

This amazing match featured great play-by-play from Team Spooky’s Victor “Spooky” Fontanez and Kevin “KBeast” Baigan of Marvelous Customs as it was happening live, but Persia’s latest project dives into what she thought were the most important aspects of the match, the strategies both players employed, and more over the course of its fifteen-minute length. Give it a watch below and let us know what you think.

Source: Persia, special thanks to MarkMan for the tip.

June 9, 2015

Get Your Party On at the Official Pre-Evo 2015 Bash

While most folks will be partying for the entirety of Evo 2015 weekend (it is Las Vegas, after all), visitors who want to get a head start will definitely want to check out the official pre-party hosted by the tournament organizers, GameWorks and Gouki.com, on July 16.

Much like previous venues, GameWorks Las Vegas offers a variety of entertainment, including drinks, food, video games, bowling, and more. Additionally, casual stations will be provided for every Evo game, and an as of yet unannounced lineup of exhibitions are planned for the main stage.

Tickets for the event come in two flavors, one for 18+ and another for 21+. Both will run attendees $30 (until June 24 when the price raises), but the latter offers drink tickets alongside the four-hour open arcade pass, half-price bowling, and more.

More details and ticket purchasing is available through Eventbrite

Source: Eventbrite

June 8, 2015

Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm Heading to Steam on July 7

After a successful crowdfunding campaign and a series of unfortunate delays, Yatagrasu Attack on Cataclysm is set to make its Steam debut on July 7. Publisher Nyu-Media plans to make keys available to qualifying backers sometime before then.

An updated version of the popular indie fighter, Attack on Cataclysm features three new characters, updated gameplay mechanics and balance, reworked graphics, and more. These features come in addition to the unique live commentary system created by the developers, which now includes contributions from James Chen, David “UltraDavid” Graham, and Maximilian.

In an effort to get the product out to fans as soon as possible, Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm will launch without GGPO support and other “campaign perk-related elements.” They will be added in the weeks following the title’s launch.

Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm’s price point has been set at $14.99. Keep an eye on the title’s official Steam page for more updates.

Source: Yatagarasu via Fighting Games Online

June 6, 2015

Evo Finalist KhaosMuffins Illustrates Why You Should Play Skullgirls Encore

With indie fighter Skullgirls Encore starting to slow down on the update front, what with the myriad of additional characters and balance changes it has received over the past couple of years, there has never been a better time to jump into the title and find out what it has to offer. In an attempt to reel in folks who may have taken a look at the game previously and thought it wasn’t their bag, Evo finalist KhaosMuffins recently released a lengthy video showing that you might want to give it another try.

While not a tutorial by any means, KhaosMuffins’ breakdown highlights the major changes that have occurred since the title transitioned to Encore, explains the game’s undizzy mechanics and reset-heavy nature, goes over the pros and cons of the three team builds, and much, much more.

Skullgirls players are, by far, some of the most passionate fans in the overall fighting game community despite having a rather small scene. That being said, there’s a lot to love in Lab Zero’s flagship title, so be sure to give KhaosMuffins’ video a fair shake below and find out why the game is so beloved.

Source: KhaosMuffins

June 5, 2015

Evo 2015 Super Street Fighter II Turbo Side Tournaments Unveiled, Registration Now Live

Despite being over two decades old, it would be a rather glaring oversight and just plain weird if Super Street Fighter II Turbo wasn’t represented at Evolution in some fashion. That’s why it shouldn’t be that surprising that ST Revival has a side tournament in the works for this resilient classic.

Presented by eltrouble, Evo 2015’s Super Turbo event will include both singles and 2-on-2 competition. Online registration is now open and is scheduled to run through July 13, after which on-site registration and its added costs will be available for late additions. To secure your spot in this tournament, be sure to head on over to ST Revival and register as soon as possible.

These side tournaments are set for Friday, July 16, and Saturday, July 17, respectively, so adjust your schedule accordingly. Evo 2015 itself is scheduled for July 16-18.

Source: ST Revival

June 5, 2015

BlazBlue: Chronophantasma EXTEND Headed for North America on June 30

After an April release saw an updated version of BlazBlue: Chronophantasma land on home consoles in Japan, the folks at Arc System Works and Aksys Games are ready to bring the title stateside on June 30.

Developed for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PlayStation 3, BlazBlue: Chronophantasma EXTEND features the debut of two previously arcade-exclusive characters in Celica A. Mercury and Lambda-11 as well as an extended (heh) story mode featuring narrative arcs for Bullet, Kokonoe, Kagura, and the Remix Heart manga spin-off.

A handheld port for PlayStation Vita will be made available a little while later on July 28.

While fans of airdashers have typically had to wait patiently through lengthy localization processes to see their favorite fighters arrive in North America, BlazBlue: Chronophantasma EXTEND’s upcoming launch represents a mere two-month gap between releases. It’s not perfect, of course, but it’s definitely better.

Source: Aksys Games via Gematsu