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EG|Momochi, RZR|Xian, and MD|Luffy Face Off in Capcom Cup 2014’s Final Ultra Street Fighter IV Matches

While hype matches were distributed throughout the entirety of Capcom Cup 2014’s bracket, the most exciting Ultra Street Fighter IV bouts definitely came as the talent pool began to shrink.

After sending high-level competitors like MD|Luffy, Infiltration, DIG|Ryan Hart, and Bonchan home during his meteoric rise through the losers bracket, EG|Momochi would have a shot at RZR|Xian in grand finals. Proving yet again that his Ken is nothing to scoff at, the Japanese player would have a lot on his plate thanks to Xian’s recent proclivity for switching from his championship main Gen to newcomer Poison.

The folks over at Capcom Fighters recently finished uploading footage from this major tournament, so be sure to catch up on the finals below. The rest can be found in the official playlist, and full results are available in our coverage hub.

Source: Capcom Fighters

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East Coast? California? See Who Came Out on Top at Curleh Mustache Battle Royale 4

Apart from the usual competitions, Northeast Championships 15 also hosted the fourth installment of IFC Yipes’ Curleh Mustache Battle Royale invitational series. Unlike the regular editions, however, Battle Royale focuses on team competition, bringing together five-player teams based on region and letting them duke it out.

As with previous installments, the competition was fierce, with squads based out of New York, California, Philadelphia, and more determined to prove they were the best. If you missed out on catching the action live, Spooky recently uploaded an entire playlist of footage to help you catch up.

Who took first place in the end? You’re gonna have to watch the videos below (or head over to our coverage hub) to find out!

Source: Team Spooky

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Tecmo Koei Shares More Gameplay Footage of Dead or Alive 5 Last Round’s Raidou

Shortly after their official announcement that Dead or Alive antagonist Raidou was set to return in Dead or Alive 5 Last Round, Tecmo Koei released a trio of videos that provide a closer look at how he will play in the upcoming title.

While some of this gameplay is similar to the original reveal trailer, the matches expand what we’ve seen before with even more footage from his bouts against Hayabusa, Ayane, and Hayate.

How have Raidou’s cybernetic enhancements affected his fighting? Give the videos below some of your attention to find out.

Dead or Alive 5 Last Round will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 when it launches in North America on February 17 and Europe on February 20.

Source: Tecmo Koei via Siliconera

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Emerald Splash! Noriaki Kakyoin Confirmed for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven

jjba-eyesofheaven-scan-2-kakyoinAfter being officially announced in V-Jump, tag fighter JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven received a follow-up feature in another of Shuheisha’s Jump magazines. While still devoid of concrete gameplay information, it did confirm that Stardust Crusaders protagonist Noriaki Kakyoin will be appearing in upcoming title.

Unlike newcomers Diego Brando and Rudol Von Stroheim, Kakyoin has made appearances in the franchise’s two previous fighters, which may provide some hints as to how he will play in Eyes of Heaven. Backed up by Hierophant Green, this smooth operator typically has a variety of defensive and long-range attacks at his disposal, most notably the multi-hit Emerald Splash projectile.

Kakyoin grows a growing cast of returning characters that includes Jotaro Kujo, Josuke Higashikata (of Diamond is Unbreakable), and Caeser Zeppeli.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven is being developed by Bandai Namco Games, and will be playable at this weekend’s Jump Festa. The title will eventually arrive on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, though no release date has been announced at this point in time.

Source: Jump via kazu4281 and Gematsu

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Bandai Namco Games Considering PC Release for Tekken 7

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Earlier this year, rumors began to swirl about Tekken 7 heading to PC due to an appropriate listing discovered on Amazon UK. While it quickly disappeared from the online retailer, it was considered a sign that the port was at least in the realm of possibility.

During an interview with Korean website inven, Bandai Namco Games’ Katsuhiro Harada was asked to comment on this speculation. “We have not yet decided or confirmed platforms other than arcade since it is not done yet,” he answered. “We are considering a PC version for certain countries that prefer or need to play on PC.”

While he reiterated that a PC release is not confirmed, he did say further optimizations would need to be made to the title due to its use of Unreal Engine 4 so that a wide range of players could have an enjoyable experience.

Tekken 7 will launch in Japanese arcades in March.

Source: inven via Avoiding the Puddle

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Super Arcade Thursday Weekly feat. Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, and Killer Instinct Streaming Live

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The folks over at Super Arcade have just gone live with their Thursday night weekly. This is another installment of their brand new tournament series, marking yet another chapter in the venue’s history as they strike off on their own.

Similar to The Runback, tonight will see competition in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, and Killer Instinct, along with Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late and Persona 4 Arena Ultimax should there be enough interest.

The stream has been included below, but you can also visit Twitch if you prefer to chat with other viewers. Full brackets have been made available through Challonge.

Watch live video from SuperDojo on www.twitch.tv

Source: Super Dojo

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Tekken x Street Fighter Base System Development Complete

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With Street Fighter x Tekken long past launch and Bandai Namco Games preparing to release Tekken 7, details on the former’s complement have been incredibly scarce. After mentioning a change of thinking around the time Sony and Microsoft’s new consoles appeared on the scene, Katsuhiro Harada went on to say earlier this year that development on Tekken x Street Fighter was still ongoing.

The producer recently sat down with Korean website inven to discuss a fair amount of topics, and talk naturally turned towards his company’s longstanding work on the crossover title. “Tekken x Street Fighter’s base system is already finished,” Harada explained, “but we still have to finish Tekken 7 and its planned updates first.”

While it’s not much to go on, this is miles ahead of the details we are used to getting about this elusive fighter, which was first announced back in 2010.

With the release of Capcom’s Street Fighter V expected sometime in late 2015 or early 2016, Harada concluded that Bandai is currently planning a strategy to reveal Tekken x Street Fighter in a way that won’t conflict with other titles.

Source: inven, translations courtesy of Flying Wonkey

 

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Official Capcom Cup 2014 Footage Continues with Second-Round Matchups feat. RZR|Fuudo, Snake Eyez, MCZ|Daigo Umehara, and More

After taking the time to upload every first-round Capcom Cup 2014 match yesterday, the folks behind Capcom Fighters have pushed out a handful of follow-up footage that covers sets from both winners and losers brackets.

While the players have changed since the previous roundup, the pairings most certainly have, giving us a look at the dramatic matchups that sent high-level competitors like Snake Eyez, EG|Justin Wong, and MCZ|Daigo Umehara patcking. We’ve included a few of our favorites below, but be sure to visit the official playlist for more.

Full results from Capcom Cup 2014 can be found in our coverage hub.

Source: Capcom Fighters

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Marvel vs. Capcom Origins Leaving PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Later This Month

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Fans of classic fighters, be warned: Marvel vs. Capcom Origins will be leaving PlayStation Network and Xbox Live later this month.

Developed by Iron Galaxy Studios, Origins bundles Marvel Super Heroes and the original Marvel vs. Capcom in one online-enabled package. Its removal is the latest in a long string of delistings that saw Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and Marvel vs. Capcom 3 disappear from digital platforms around this time last year.

(Phew, that’s a lot of Marvels.)

Origins is scheduled to drop from PlayStation Network on December 23 and Xbox Live on December 31. Both services currently offer the title for $14.99.

Source: Capcom-Unity via NeoGAF, tip via NightmareSteam

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Steam Holiday Sale Providing Massive Discounts on Fighting Games

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Another holiday season means another extensive sale on Steam’s video game catalog and, thanks to the growing number of fighters available for PC, our community is definitely benefiting from the promotion.

From competitive mainstays like Ultra Street Fighter IV and Injustice: Gods Among Us to indie darlings Skullgirls Encore and Divekick Addition Edition, there’s something here for everyone in the scene to enjoy.

We’ve compiled a complete list of discounts that are currently available, as well as when you can expect them to disappear. Please keep in mind that Steam sales usually drop even lower than where they originally begin, so it may be in your best interest to wait a bit to see where they land later.

We will be sure to update this list as better deals and/or other titles become available; keep checking back!

Source: Steam