Ian “iantothemax” Walker – Page 152

March 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.

If you’re interested in some Smash Bros. action, be sure to tune in. The stream is live below, but you can also head on over to Twitch to join the chat.

Watch live video from VGBootCamp on www.twitch.tv

Source: VG BootCamp

March 10, 2015

Street Fighter Battle Combination Brings Card Combat to Android Later This Month

It seems like every major fighting game franchise needs a mobile card game these days, and Capcom’s leading series is no exception. Street Fighter Battle Combination, which was first revealed back in 2013 before being subjected to a lengthy beta testing process, appears to be finally ready for public consumption with an interesting twist not seen in early announcements.

According to Siliconera, this Android title will feature multiple variations of the same character, for example bringing together Ryu’s Street Fighter IV and Street Fighter III incarnations. Though, because the trailer doesn’t seem to feature much of this generation-hopping cast, it remains to be seen how much this will affect the overall gameplay.

Street Fighter Battle Combination will be available for Android on March 30, with a summer launch planned for iOS devices.

Source: Capcom Online Games via Siliconera

March 10, 2015

Custom Move Showcase Looks Ahead to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U’s Possible Future

While there’s certainly a lot to enjoy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, custom moves give it quite a bit of legroom outside the basic gameplay mechanics. These optional special attacks tweak the toolsets afforded to each character, allowing players more freedom in the way they choose to approach their mains.

So far, a definitive customs ruleset has yet to be adopted by the wider community, but Evo 2015’s tentative acceptance of these alternate moves looks to be the perfect discussion-stirring catalyst. Fortunately, there are some dedicated players out there capable of providing a sort of time machine for us to peer into the future and see what these attacks bring to the table, combo-wise.

One such person is TheRealCartererer, who recently released a brand new video highlighting the strings custom moves make possible for Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Link, Ganondorf, Falco, Jigglypuff, Mega Man, and a host of other cast members.

And even if you aren’t interested in this mechanic, you at least get to see Diddy Kong get beat up for ten minutes. That’s a win-win in my book!

Source: TheRealCartererer via D1

March 10, 2015

Download BradyGames’ Ultra Street Fighter IV Bible for Free

Back when Ultra Street Fighter IV first launched, BradyGames released a rather comprehensive guide that included data on frame data, hitboxes, and more for the entire cast. Now, Prima Games is offering a digital download of this resource on their website, completely free of charge.

While much of the information is out of date due to a few post-release patches, this “bible” still serves as a great foundation for expanding your knowledge of the gameplay mechanics and character basics.

For a full look at what’s changed in Ultra Street Fighter IV since this guide was released, check out our previous report on the subject.

Source: Prima Games via r/StreetFighter

March 10, 2015

Latest Dead or Alive 5 Last Round Content Turns More Cast Members Into Ninjas

Are you a Dead or Alive fan who thinks the series could use more ninjas? Well, in you’re in luck, as a new batch of downloadable content set for release today will allow you to turn a handful of cast members into elusive warriors, at least aesthetically.

Dead or Alive 5 Last Round’s ninja costume pack (the second of its kind) bundles together alternate looks for Leifang, Helena, Momiji, Phase 4, Nyotengu, Jann Lee, Jacky, Bayman, Raidou, and Zack, which can be purchased separately for $1.99 USD apiece or altogether in one $14.99 USD package.

You’ll find a quick demonstration of these costumes in motion below.

Source: Dead or Alive via Siliconera

March 10, 2015

Ultra Street Fighter IV Comes Up Big, Guilty Gear Narrowly Trails Marvel in Early Final Round 18 Registration Numbers

Ahead of this weekend’s event, the organizers behind Final Round 18 have released some early registration numbers for the various fighters that make up its official lineup.

While Ultra Street Fighter IV obviously tops the list due to Final Round’s status as a Capcom Pro Tour premier event, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- round out the top three, only separated from each other by a couple of players.

After that, Tekken Tag Tournament 2 comes in at a respectable fourth thanks to the south’s continued support of the Bandai Namco franchise, and the hype behind Super Smash Bros. for Wii U gives it a spot in the five most populated titles.

Unfortunately, it’s not all good news. Injustice: Gods Among Us continues to see flagging competitive numbers, joined by King of Fighters XIII as the two games with the lowest numbers.

All this said, Final Round 18 allows players to register at the door, so it’s possible we’ll see some shifts in these statistics come Friday.

Final Round 18 is scheduled for March 20-22 in Atlanta, Georgia. More details are available through the official website.

Source: Final Round

March 10, 2015

Why Doesn’t Street Fighter’s Guile Have Eyebrows?

Okay, I apologize if the following paragraphs are a little incoherent, because I’m kinda losing it over here.

Street Fighter has been around since 1987. Guile was introduced sometime in 1991. My love affair with the franchise began in…oh, let’s say 2000, just to be safe. That means, for all you math whizzes out there, that I’ve been exposed to the muscled American fighter for about fourteen years and change.

And, in all that time, I never noticed dude is completely missing eyebrows.

The video above, the latest in an Animation Domination series that puts lyrics to musical numbers, has completely opened my eyes. I feel like my whole life has been a farce.

Seriously, check out every piece of official Street Fighter art. I’ll wait. You’ll find Guile’s iconic hair-do, his chiseled jawline, maybe even an American flag tattoo–but no eyebrows.

Like, what purpose could that even serve? Feel free to discuss this in the comments, I need to go lie down.

Source: Animation Domination via NeoGAF

March 10, 2015

UltraChen TV’s First Attack Streaming Live – More Useful Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- Execution Tips

During the first Monday night broadcast in some time, UltraChen TV’s James Chen will be sharing some more useful execution tips for Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-. As this will be geared mostly towards new players, experienced competitors are likely to find much of this stuff too basic, but it should definitely help those first-timers working their way through their first Guilty Gear title.

If you’re interested in this segment, be sure to tune in. The stream will be live below, but you can also head over to Twitch to join the chat.

Watch live video from UltraChenTV on www.twitch.tv

Source: UltraChen TV

March 9, 2015

Team SoloMid Signs William “Leffen” Hjelte

Earlier today, Team SoloMid announced their signing of William “Leffen” Hjelte, an elite Super Smash Bros. Melee player from Sweden.

Relatively new to the Smash scene, Hjelte has made quite a name for himself in just a few years, rising to such high levels of competition that many see him as a contender for god status alongside figures like Cloud9’s Joseph “Mango” Marquez and Kevin “PPMD” Nanney of Evil Geniuses, both of whom have fallen to the rising star in tournament play.

Team SoloMid, on the other hand, has been a fixture of competitive League of Legends play for some time, and is currently considered one of the strongest teams in North America, if not the world. Though their name belies the fact they also field rosters for Hearthstone and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, this is their first foray into the fighting game community.

That being said, Hjelte certainly fits in with the strong, confident personalities SoloMid has become synonymous with, an attitude most recently demonstrated at Apex 2015 during a dominating exhibition match against Smash veteran Kashan “Chillindude” Khan of Team Liquid.

According to team founder Andy “Reginald” Dinh, this signing was stirred by Hjelte’s overall placing at the aforementioned Apex event, which saw him take home third behind Nanney and Alliance’s Adam “Armada” Lindgren, a fellow Swede.

“I feel like I’ve only been a step away from being the best for a while now,” Hjelte explained in his official statement. “With Team SoloMid’s support, I’m confident that I’ll be able to take that step and then some!”

Source: Team SoloMid

March 7, 2015

Team St1ckbug feat. Persona, BlazBlue, and Guilty Gear Streaming Live from Next Level Arcade

The folks over at Team St1ckbug return this weekend with a brand new tournament for the local New York City community. Today’s event will feature competition in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-, BlazBlue: Chronophantasma, and Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R, featuring some of the best players the region has to offer.

If you’re interested in checking out this event but can’t make it in person, Team Spooky’s Arturo Sanchez has got you covered with a live broadcast. You can tune in live below or over on Twitch if you prefer to chat. Full brackets have also been provided by Challonge to help folks at home follow along.

Watch live video from nycfurby on www.twitch.tv

Sources: Dustloop, Arturo Sanchez