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March 14, 2015

Salty! Weekly Skullgirls Encore Event Streaming Live from Ultimate Gaming Center

The folks over at UGC Live just went live with this week’s installment of Salty!, the weekly Skullgirls Encore event that serves as both a tournament and a way for Lab Zero Games to share updates on future content. Don’t miss out on the great competition and previews from Mike Zaimont if you’re a fan of this indie fighter.

You’ll find the stream below, but you can also head on over to Twitch if you prefer to chat. More information these events can be found on Skullheart should you want to check it out in person.

Watch live video from UGClive on www.twitch.tv

Source: UGC Live

March 13, 2015

Catch All the Latest Mortal Kombat X Story Details During NetherRealm Studios’ Live Broadcast

With promotion for Mortal Kombat X ramping up it’s April release, the developers at NetherRealm Studios have been showing us more and more of what the title will have in store for the community.

Today, they are going live with yet another Kombat Kast, and this time around they are prepared to highlight some of the story aspects that have been “twenty-five years in the making.” Though, with this being Friday the 13th and all (not to mention the eponymous horror franchise of the same name got its start twenty-five years ago), we may be in store for some early Jason Voorhees information.

To catch it all live, be sure to tune in below or head on over to Twitch.

Watch live video from NetherRealm on www.twitch.tv

Source: NetherRealm Studios

March 13, 2015

AVerMedia’s Bruce “GamerBee” Hsiang Begins New United States Tour

Since his emergence during Evo 2010’s Super Street Fighter IV tournament, AVerMedia’s Bruce “GamerBee” Hsiang has been a dominant force in the global fighting game scene. Hsiang, who performs at high levels with the fairly underutilized Adon, can be counted on to bring intensity to any competition he decides to enter.

Unfortunately, we haven’t seen much of Hsiang in the United States after last year’s Evolution, where he placed just outside of top eight after losses to Keita “Fuudo” Ai of Razer and HORI’s Sako Naoto, but that’s all about to change.

This weekend, the Taiwanese competitor will once again make a return to the United States, kicking off a tour whose itinerary sees him taking part in SXSW Gaming’s Fighters Invitational (streaming live now!), Final Round 18, and NorCal Regionals 2015. While the former is all about the cash and prestige, the two latter events give Hsiang the opportunity to qualify outright for Capcom Pro Tour 2015.

But he won’t just be bringing his incredible fighting game prowess with him. AVerMedia plans to run promotions for their Ultra Street Fighter IV Live Gamer Portable (check our review here) during Hsiang’s stateside visit, the first of which is scheduled to take place during Final Round. Stay tuned for more details.

With the tournament season at full steam, it’s great to see international talent once again making their way across the globe to compete against the United States’ cadre of high-level players. Let us know how you think Hsiang will fare in the comments.

(Special thanks to AVerMedia’s Kelvin Jeon for these details.)

March 13, 2015

Mortal Kombat X’s PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 Releases Delayed to Summer

The previous generation releases for Mortal Kombat X will be delayed to this summer, according to reports from VideoGamer.

While we received some exciting news regarding a playable Jason Voorhees earlier this morning, these unfortunate details regarding the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the upcoming title creates a weird inversion on the “every cloud has a silver lining” idiom.

NetherRealm Studios’ Ed Boon made sure to point out soon after Mortal Kombat X was revealed that his team is focusing solely on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One releases, and today’s statement mentions that development on older consoles is being handled by High Voltage Software. This studio was previously responsible for bringing Injustice: Gods Among Us to PC.

These details come shortly after the Amazon listing for these past platforms was updated with a June release date.

Mortal Kombat X will still release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on April 14.

Source: VideoGamer via GameSpot

March 13, 2015

Churning the Butter Spring Championships Week 2 feat. Ultra Street Fighter IV Streaming Live from San Francisco, California

Over the past few months, Northern California has been stepping their collective game up with regards to consistent events, and one of the big groups behind all this is competitive gaming organization ShowDown. Their weekly Churning the Butter tournament has only been running for a couple weeks, and yet they are garnering a player base on par with other local tournaments around the country. And, as we highlighted in videos from their second outing, some fantastic talent is showing up to throw down and improve their own game.

Tonight, they have once again taken over Folsom Street Foundry in San Francisco, California to put on an Ultra Street Fighter IV tournament for the regional players. If you’re interested in seeing what the NorCal cats have up their sleeves, be sure to check out the stream below and show your support. You can also head on over to Twitch if you prefer to chat.

Watch live video from showdowngg on www.twitch.tv

Want to check these tournaments out for yourself? Well, you’re in luck, because even if you missed out this week, Churning the Butter is held every Thursday at 8 PM PDT during ShowDown’s game night at Folsom Street Foundry.

Source: ShowDown

March 13, 2015

Johnny Cage Mixes Star Power and Fighting Prowess in Mortal Kombat X

While official confirmation that Johnny Cage will be playable in Mortal Kombat X arrived just this morning, we already have some great gameplay details regarding his variations courtesy of Polygon, who sat down with the game at Game Developers Conference 2015.

First up, A-List Johnny Cage is able to charge a variety of both normal and special moves, increasing their damage while at the same time lengthening their start-up.

The Fisticuffs fighting style, on the other hand, outfits Mr. Cage with a pair of brass knuckles. A power-up unique to this variation pushes the damage of certain attacks higher and grants access to different combo opportunities.

Finally, Stunt Double gives the veteran a spectral image that performs his signature attacks for him, perhaps similar to the way Kenshi handled in 2011’s Mortal Kombat, and limits him to one horizontal fireball instead of the arcing duo for which he’s come to be known.

But don’t worry, Johnny’s iconic slide and groin-punching attacks will be available across all three variations.

For a deeper look at how the story begins, be sure to give some love to Polygon’s original article.

Mortal Kombat X is scheduled to release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC on April 14.

Source: Polygon via Test Your Might

March 13, 2015

Mark Your Calendars: Nine States Tournament 2015, SXSW Gaming Fighters Invitational Taking Place This Weekend

With the competitive season now in full swing, multiple tournament weekends are starting to arrive and complicate already busy schedules. In order to help spectators at home get the most out of their viewing experiences over the next few days, we’ve decided to break down two upcoming events, along with streams and adjusted schedules for folks outside of the regional time zones.

Nine States Tournament 2015 – Fukuoka, Japan

Hosted by Fukuoka Gamers Club, this year’s installment of the Nine States Tournament has received some added spotlight thanks to its inclusion on the Capcom Pro Tour. As a ranking event, high placers will be rewarded with points towards their overall circuit position, giving them an early edge in the standings.

This has, as you would guess, brought a ton of Ultra Street Fighter IV talent out of the woodwork, including Infiltration, Poongko, BIGDANMUL, Pugera, NISHIKIN, Akimo, Amiyu, MIzoteru, Michael-tan, Dunhill, and Fukuoka Gamers Clubs’ own Pepeday.

While all of the main tournament action is scheduled for Sunday, the event will also be home to a special 5-on-5 team tournament the day before. The full schedule can be found below.

Event	JST (Local)	PDT	EDT	GMT
Teams	03/14, 11:45 AM	03/13, 07:45 PM	03/13, 10:45 PM	03/14, 02:45 AM
Singles	03/15, 10:45 AM	03/14, 06:45 PM	03/14, 09:45 PM	03/15, 01:45 AM

Folks watching at home should be sure to tune into Tough Cookie TV, as they will be the main and only broadcast for this event.

SXSW Gaming Fighters Invitational – Austin, Texas

Here in the states, however, the action is scheduled to begin a day earlier with SXSW Gaming’s Fighters Invitational. The first of its kind, this high-stakes competition will bring together sixteen of the world’s top Ultra Street Fighter IV players, all of whom will be vying for a portion of the $20,000 prize pool.

With such a refined group of players gathered from all across the globe, this event is sure to provide some ridiculously hype moments. You’ll find a full schedule below and, if that’s not deatiled enough, a down-to-the-match timeline can be found through the event’s official website.

Event	CDT (Local)	PDT	EDT	GMT
Group Round 1	03/13, 12:00 PM	03/13, 10:00 AM	03/13, 01:00 PM	03/13, 05:00 PM
Group Round 2	03/13, 02:15 PM	03/13, 12:15 PM	03/13, 03:15 PM	03/13, 07:15 PM
Group Round 3	03/13, 04:30 PM	03/13, 02:30 PM	03/13, 05:30 PM	03/13, 09:30 AM
Group Round 4	03/13, 06:45 PM	03/13, 04:45 PM	03/13, 07:45 PM	03/13, 11:45 PM
Group Round 4 (cont.)	03/14, 12:00 PM	03/14, 10:00 AM	03/14, 01:00 PM	03/14, 05:00 PM
Group Round 5	03/14, 02:15 PM	03/14, 12:15 PM	03/14, 03:15 PM	03/14, 07:15 PM
Group Round 6	03/14, 04:30 PM	03/14, 02:30 PM	03/14, 05:30 PM	03/14, 09:30 AM
Group Round 7	03/14, 06:45 PM	03/14, 04:45 PM	03/14, 07:45 PM	03/14, 11:45 PM
Top 8	03/15, 12:00 PM	03/15, 10:00 AM	03/15, 02:00 PM	03/15, 05:00 PM
Top 4	03/15, 02:35 PM	03/15, 12:35 PM	03/15, 03:35 PM	03/15, 07:35 PM
Finals	03/15, 03:35 PM	03/15, 01:35 PM	03/15, 04:35 PM	03/15, 08:35 PM

Spectating this tournament in person is completely free of charge if you register for a guest pass, and a stream will be provided through Twitch.

With these stacked tournaments on the horizon, how do you think they will play out? Let us know in the comments!

Sources: Fukuoka Gamers Club, Beast of the East, Capcom Pro Tour, SXSW Gaming

March 12, 2015

Mortal Kombat X Mobile Preview Provides Briefest Glimpse of Kenshi Gameplay

Thanks to a screenshot that might have been released earlier than intended, we know Kenshi will appear in Mortal Kombat X. Unfortunately, that’s about all we know, and there still hasn’t been confirmation that the swordsman will be playable outside of the mobile port.

Earlier today, DroidGamers shared a report from their visit to Game Developers Conference 2015, which included sit-down time with the Android version of this upcoming fighter. While their details provide a ton of insight into how the title will play, what really caught our eye was a highlight reel of gameplay footage, showing off characters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Kotal Kahn as they destroy each other on the handheld screen.

This video carries the briefest bit of Kenshi gameplay possible while still being noticeable among the guts and gore. Similar to the aforementioned screenshot, the Mortal Kombat veteran can be seen utilizing a variation dubbed Possessed. This fighting style seems to allow the blind combatant to transform into a hovering, scythe-wielding warrior (perhaps one of the many canonically contained within his sword), but little else is showcased before his opponent’s onslaught begins anew.

The segment in question begins at the 1:24 mark in the video below. Be warned, as this is still a Mortal Kombat game, there’s a copious amount of violence.

If you prefer an animated image to watch over and over again instead of continuously adjusting the video, we’ve put one of those together for you as well. Feel free to share!

Mortal Kombat X is scheduled to land on home consoles on April 14, with the mobile version arriving sometime that same month.

Source: DroidGamers

March 12, 2015

Capcom Showcases More of Europe’s Ultra Street Fighter IV Talent

As part of an ongoing partnership with Winner Stays On, Capcom UK has been inviting a number of prominent Ultra Street Fighter IV players from around Europe to participate in weekly exhibitions. The most recent of these sessions wrapped up yesterday, providing us with some great footage of players like Isam, Afii, Pro Fluke, Ryan Hart, F-Word, and more.

If you missed out on the live stream, feel free to catch up with the archived replays below and let us know which of this batch’s matchups are your favorite.

Source: Capcom Fighters

March 12, 2015

Learn to Put Robin’s Spells to Good Use in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

The folks over at Smash and Grab continue to push forward with their highly informative Super Smash Bros. for Wii U tutorials, today releasing a brand new video focused on Fire Emblem representative Robin.

A unique character even in the Smash franchise, this master tactician makes use of a handful of spells to dole out damage to opponents. Unlike other special attacks, however, these magic onslaughts have a limited number of uses, after which Robin needs to wait varying lengths of time for them to recharge.

With such an important gameplay element, Smash and Grab’s guide spends much of its time focusing on these spells. This should give you a good idea of when to use them, how to best utilize them in a match, and more in order to get the most bang for your buck. Check it out below and see what you can learn.

Source: Smash and Grab