Author: Ian "iantothemax" Walker

While we’ve known the identities of Street Fighter V’s post-launch characters for some time, executive producer Yoshinori Ono confirmed that Alex, Guile, Balrog, Ibuki, Juri, and Urien will be added to the game during his appearance at the PlayStation Experience keynote.

Those who prefer to purchase their content immediately instead of collecting in-game currency will be able to take advantage of a season pass that provides access to each of these characters as they launch.

Specifics are still forthcoming, so stay tuned.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know Capcom Cup is going down this weekend. But big events like this often come with a lot of pertinent information that may not spread as far as it needs to. To help folks catch as much competition as possible, we’ve decided to collate these details in one place. If you have any questions surrounding the big event, we hope this helps you sort things out.

What is Capcom Cup?

Capcom Cup’s roots first took hold back in 2012 with the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary tournament. By holding global qualifiers, Capcom was able to gather together some of the world’s best fighting game players to compete in Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition ver. 2012, Street Fighter x Tekken, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, and Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. While future events would be refined and eventually slimmed down to just Street Fighter IV, this anniversary tournament served as a strong foundation for Capcom’s future endeavors in the competitive scene.

Similar to past events, this year’s group of Capcom Cup participants have been pulled from across the world through a series of Ultra Street Fighter IV qualifiers. Some provided players a direct avenue to the main bracket by placing first while others only offered ranking points, but they all had one thing in common: hype. Competitors flew from tournament to tournament in an effort to secure their spot in the main event, the lure of monetary rewards and community-wide recognition urging them forward.

So who qualified?

It would probably be easier at this point to ask who didn’t qualify, to be honest. This year’s expansion to a thirty-two player bracket blew the playing field wide open, allowing a broader collection of competitors to participate and show what they have up their sleeves. The final lineup was still in flux right up to the last Capcom Pro Tour event at DreamHack Winter 2015, with only a few points separating the few remaining qualifiers.

What does the bracket look like?

Capcom provided an early preview of the official bracket earlier this week, and it’s a doozy. Some of the more interesting matchups include a meeting between Daigo Umehara and Dieminion, the latter of which currently holds a score of 3-1 over the Japanese legend; a European showdown featuring Luffy and Problem X, who have played a whopping sixteen matches in Ultra Street Fighter IV tournaments; and a Capcom Pro Tour Asia rematch between GamerBee and Gackt.

Also, be sure to check out the Capcom Cup prediction contest being ran by UltraChen TV, Mad Catz, and Maxoplata if you think your fantasy bracket is good enough to win. You could score some sweet prizes.

But what are they fighting for(rrrrr)?

Quite a bit, actually! While fighting game competition has mainly centered around proving you’re the best instead of earning money over the years, recent developments have seen skill translate directly to financial success on numerous occasions. And while we’re not exactly rolling around in eSports money, Capcom Cup is offering up a $250,000 prize pool this weekend.

As for how that will be divvied up, well, we got the scoop on that as well. First place will be rewarded a sizable $120,000, second place will earn $60,000, and third will get $25,000. The payouts get progressively lower down to the tied seventh place position, but their still nothing to scoff at!

How do I watch?

Capcom Cup spectators have two options available to them: in-person or online. If you plan to attend the event yourself, you’ll need to purchase some sort of PlayStation Experience pass. As the tournament is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, folks who want to watch Capcom Cup will have to purchase either two-day passes for $75 each or a Sunday-only ticket for $40. Both will allow you access to the main convention.

Those of you on the fence may want to look into the two-day entrance pass in order to catch the fighting games panel featuring Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono, Bandai Namco Entertainment’s Katsuhiro Harada, and Radiant Entertainment’s Seth Killian. It’s sure to be great!

Online viewing is a little easier. This year, Capcom Cup will feature two streams, and you can catch them both through the official broadcast hub. This will let you switch back and forth between the action on either stream or catch both at the same time, as well as enjoy commentary by folks like David “UltraDavid” Graham, James Chen, Victor “Spooky” Fontanez, Femi “F-Word” Adeboye, Logan-sama, and Skisonic.

When does all this go down?

As we mentioned before, the entirety of Capcom Cup is scheduled for Sunday, December 6. Competition is set to kick off at 10:30 AM PST and go until at least 9:30 PM, so set aside a good chunk of time if you want to see it all. A more detailed schedule including time zone conversions can be found below.

Anything else?

Not much! Capcom Cup is sure to be a crazy ride, and probably the last major spotlight Ultra Street Fighter IV will have before the arrival of Street Fighter V in February. This is the fighting game community at its best, so be sure to check it out, share with friends, and have a great time.

If we missed anything important, feel free to drop us a line in the comments and we’ll add it to our article as soon as possible.

Sources: Capcom Pro Tour, Capcom Cup, Capcom-Unity

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know Capcom Cup is going down this weekend. But big events like this often come with a lot of pertinent information that may not spread as far as it needs to. To help folks catch as much competition as possible, we’ve decided to collate these details in one place. If you have any questions surrounding the big event, we hope this helps you sort things out.

What is Capcom Cup?

Capcom Cup’s roots first took hold back in 2012 with the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary tournament. By holding global qualifiers, Capcom was able to gather together some of the world’s best fighting game players to compete in Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition ver. 2012, Street Fighter x Tekken, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, and Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. While future events would be refined and eventually slimmed down to just Street Fighter IV, this anniversary tournament served as a strong foundation for Capcom’s future endeavors in the competitive scene.

Similar to past events, this year’s group of Capcom Cup participants have been pulled from across the world through a series of Ultra Street Fighter IV qualifiers. Some provided players a direct avenue to the main bracket by placing first while others only offered ranking points, but they all had one thing in common: hype. Competitors flew from tournament to tournament in an effort to secure their spot in the main event, the lure of monetary rewards and community-wide recognition urging them forward.

So who qualified?

It would probably be easier at this point to ask who didn’t qualify, to be honest. This year’s expansion to a thirty-two player bracket blew the playing field wide open, allowing a broader collection of competitors to participate and show what they have up their sleeves. The final lineup was still in flux right up to the last Capcom Pro Tour event at DreamHack Winter 2015, with only a few points separating the few remaining qualifiers.

What does the bracket look like?

Capcom provided an early preview of the official bracket earlier this week, and it’s a doozy. Some of the more interesting matchups include a meeting between Daigo Umehara and Dieminion, the latter of which currently holds a score of 3-1 over the Japanese legend; a European showdown featuring Luffy and Problem X, who have played a whopping sixteen matches in Ultra Street Fighter IV tournaments; and a Capcom Pro Tour Asia rematch between GamerBee and Gackt.

Also, be sure to check out the Capcom Cup prediction contest being ran by UltraChen TV, Mad Catz, and Maxoplata if you think your fantasy bracket is good enough to win. You could score some sweet prizes.

But what are they fighting for(rrrrr)?

Quite a bit, actually! While fighting game competition has mainly centered around proving you’re the best instead of earning money over the years, recent developments have seen skill translate directly to financial success on numerous occasions. And while we’re not exactly rolling around in eSports money, Capcom Cup is offering up a $250,000 prize pool this weekend.

As for how that will be divvied up, well, we got the scoop on that as well. First place will be rewarded a sizable $120,000, second place will earn $60,000, and third will get $25,000. The payouts get progressively lower down to the tied seventh place position, but their still nothing to scoff at!

How do I watch?

Capcom Cup spectators have two options available to them: in-person or online. If you plan to attend the event yourself, you’ll need to purchase some sort of PlayStation Experience pass. As the tournament is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, folks who want to watch Capcom Cup will have to purchase either two-day passes for $75 each or a Sunday-only ticket for $40. Both will allow you access to the main convention.

Those of you on the fence may want to look into the two-day entrance pass in order to catch the fighting games panel featuring Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono, Bandai Namco Entertainment’s Katsuhiro Harada, and Radiant Entertainment’s Seth Killian. It’s sure to be great!

Online viewing is a little easier. This year, Capcom Cup will feature two streams, and you can catch them both through the official broadcast hub. This will let you switch back and forth between the action on either stream or catch both at the same time, as well as enjoy commentary by folks like David “UltraDavid” Graham, James Chen, Victor “Spooky” Fontanez, Femi “F-Word” Adeboye, Logan-sama, and Skisonic.

When does all this go down?

As we mentioned before, the entirety of Capcom Cup is scheduled for Sunday, December 6. Competition is set to kick off at 10:30 AM PST and go until at least 9:30 PM, so set aside a good chunk of time if you want to see it all. A more detailed schedule including time zone conversions can be found below.

Anything else?

Not much! Capcom Cup is sure to be a crazy ride, and probably the last major spotlight Ultra Street Fighter IV will have before the arrival of Street Fighter V in February. This is the fighting game community at its best, so be sure to check it out, share with friends, and have a great time.

If we missed anything important, feel free to drop us a line in the comments and we’ll add it to our article as soon as possible.

Sources: Capcom Pro Tour, Capcom Cup, Capcom-Unity

No matter the level of competition, the fighting game community loves to predict how tournaments will shake out. We bet on everything from first hits to match winners, and now, thanks to a collaboration between UltraChen TV, Mad Catz, and Maxoplata, you can put that knowledge to use this weekend during Capcom Cup and win some nice swag along the way.

Of course, it’s not going to be easy. A tournament like this is virtually impossible to predict correctly, so the top three participants will be awarded with a Mad Catz Chun-Li Tournament Edition 2 arcade stick, a TRITTON Pro+ headset, and a TRITTON Kunai headset, respectively.

All you have to do is visit Maxoplata, set up an account, and make your picks before 10 AM PST this Sunday, December 6. If your tournament data isn’t up to snuff, you can use Maxoplata’s extensive database or even our World Rankings for detailed information on each player’s competitive history.

Winners will be announced the following Tuesday during UltraChen TV’s regular weekly broadcast. Good luck!

Source: UltraChen TV

 

After a successful debut earlier this year, Red Bull Kumite is set to return in 2016, expanded to two days and featuring a brand new game: Street Fighter V.

The invitational, which previously saw competitors like Bonchan (now sponsored by Red Bull), RZR|Xian, Nemo, MCZ|Daigo Umehara, and MD|Luffy participate in a grueling sixteen-player bracket, is sure to provide some of the earliest high-level Street Fighter V play after the title launches in February.

Red Bull Kumite is scheduled for April 23-24. Additional details are still scarce, but it’s likely the organizers will stick with the invitational format in order to make sure the best of the best are on display. Look forward to more information as we near those dates.

Source: Red Bull

PlayStation Experience’s fighting game representation continues to grow with today’s announcement of a special panel dedicated to the competitive genre.

With appearances by Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono, Katsuhiro Harada of Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Radiant Entertainment’s Seth Killian, this roundtable discussion is sure to be an enlightening experience for veterans and casual players alike.

If you want to hear the latest regarding Street Fighter V, Tekken 7, and Rising Thunder’s on-going development as well as each panelists views on the future of fighting games in general, be sure to set aside time to visit Moscone West’s third floor on Saturday, December 5, at 7 PM PST.

Source: PlayStation Blog via NeoGAF