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Pick Up Some Diddy Kong Basics in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Even though Cloud Strife has drawn a good deal of attention away from the rest of the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U cast, we can’t forget the fighters who have been holding down the roster since the game released, even if, in some cases, we may have wanted to. Ironically enough, one of those fighters who may have resulted in selective memory loss is the topic of the most recent tech video from FyazkoSSB.

Diddy Kong’s had an interesting journey since the game’s launch, and even though he’s been a popular target for the nerf bat, he still sees decent representation in competition. If you’re looking to join Team Diddy, this video is a great place to pick up tactics like instant Popgun cancels, B-reverse options, how to make the most of those pesky banana peels, and lots more.

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‘Xrd Notes’ Discusses Venom’s Neutral Formations in Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-

Complicated character mechanics abound in Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-. Whether managing little Eddie as Zato-1, properly placing swords with Ramlethal, creating traps with Bedman, or employing any number of other unique tactics, picking up a character can be a daunting task.

With this in mind, and to help ease players into one of the more interesting zoning mechanics in fighting games, Novril and the Chemical Lovers team joined forces with Fino to bring viewers some insight into how Venom approaches the neutral game in the latest episode of Xrd Notes.

In a method similar to what you’ll find in the Guilty Gear Crash Course series, this video stresses the importance of keeping things as simple as possible when starting out. That doesn’t mean that they’ve skimped on information, however, as any discussion on Venom’s pool ball formations demands plenty exposition. You’ll learn the most useful ball formations, how and when to swing your cue at them, and plenty more.

If you’re an aspiring pool shark, you’ll not want to miss out on this information.

If you’re looking for more Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- tutorials, be sure to check out our beginner content roundup from last week.

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Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- PC Mods Add Classic Millia and Robo-Ky Skins

The PC community has no qualms with adding personal touches to their favorite games, and it seems that Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- has already inspired a handful of modders to do just that. Just one week after its release, enterprising creators have already started down the path to what could become a massive wardrobe overhaul across the entire cast.

Since these are (incredibly) early takes on what modding may eventually bring the game, don’t expect to see anything too mind-blowing. As shown in the gallery below, players can now access Millia’s classic colors (though she still sports her new hat), Robo-Ky (aesthetics only), and a strange Super Mario Bros.-inspired set of duds for May if they don’t mind snagging some third party files to do so.

That last one is a little confusing, but hey, to each their own.

Click to view slideshow.

If you’re interested in giving the costumes a shot yourself, you can pick up the necessary tools over at Nexus Mods.

Source: Nexus Mods via IPLAYWINNER, Baf0

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Master Falco’s Ledge Recovery Options in Super Smash Bros. Melee

It’s never too late to pick up a new fighting game, especially if it’s one as popular as Super Smash Bros. Melee. But getting into a game with such a high execution ceiling can be daunting. Luckily, SSBM Tutorials is providing up-and-coming Smashers with helpful hints on how to be the best Melee player possible.

In their latest tutorial, Kira arms viewers with the tools necessary to make a safe return from the ledge as Falco. The tutorial covers six common options and discusses how to perform each, while also offering insight into things that you should never do in the same situation.

Source: SSBM Tutorials, featured image courtesy of abfdghafdg

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Master Falco’s Ledge Recovery Options in Super Smash Bros. Melee

It’s never too late to pick up a new fighting game, especially if it’s one as popular as Super Smash Bros. Melee. But getting into a game with such a high execution ceiling can be daunting. Luckily, SSBM Tutorials is providing up-and-coming Smashers with helpful hints on how to be the best Melee player possible.

In their latest tutorial, Kira arms viewers with the tools necessary to make a safe return from the ledge as Falco. The tutorial covers six common options and discusses how to perform each, while also offering insight into things that you should never do in the same situation.

Source: SSBM Tutorials, featured image courtesy of abfdghafdg

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Anime Ascension Taps Level|Up Series for Official Broadcast

The folks at Level|Up Series announced yesterday that they will be the official stream provider for Aksys Games’ upcoming Anime Ascension tournament, a partnership that promises to make the event even more appealing than it already is.

The event, which is set to take place early next year, will provide pot bonuses totaling $5,000 across a lineup of favorites from the anime side of the fighting game community, including Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-, BlazBlue: Chronophantasma EXTEND, and Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late. It’s worth noting that those interested in checking out Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] will also be able to do so at the event.

Anime Ascension will be held at the University of California Irvine on February 28.

Source: Level|Up Series

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Nintendo Reveals Final Round of Super Smash Bros. Mii Fighter Outfits

Now that we’ve all had a chance to calm down from Nintendo’s latest Super Smash Bros. character reveals, we can take some time to check out the rest of the content that they announced alongside the upcoming cast members.

It’s hard to contend with actual new characters, but some popular faces will be making their way into the game in the form of Mii Fighter outfits. This list includes Super Mario RPG’s Geno, Final Fantasy’s Chocobo, Nazo no Murasme-jō’s Takamaru, Wario Ware Inc.’s Ashley, Gil from The Tower of Druaga, and Tails and Knuckles of Sonic the Hedgehog fame. Mii Fighters will also be able to suit up with some sweet Bionic Armor. It’s not from anything in particular, but who can say no to bionic armor?

While the Geno and Chocobo outfits are now available for purchase, the rest will be available sometime in February, most likely with the next two characters.

In-game cosmetic options aside, Nintendo also confirmed the development of a handful of upcoming Amiibos including a recolor of R.O.B. and original pieces for Roy and Ryu, all of which are coming on March 18, with Amiibos for the game’s final three characters planned for sometime later on.

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Marvel LIVE Now Streaming – Northeast Championships 16 Recap with Special Guest RayRay

The Marvelous Essentials team is back with another episode of their biweekly Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 round table discussion podcast. Tonight, the regular crew will be joined by Raynel “RayRay” Hidalgo.

Hot off of his win at Northeast Championships 2015, and with a Marvel resume miles long, the team will certainly have plenty to discuss with RayRay when it comes to his recent victory, as well as the Marvel scene at large. Get ready for an in-depth breakdown of all things NEC, and as always, be sure to have some questions ready for the end of the broadcast.

We’ve embedded the stream below for convenience, or you can head over to Twitch to join the chat.

Watch live video from TeamSp00ky on www.twitch.tv

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Marvelous Games Releasing Nitroplus Blasterz in Europe Early Next Year

While the exact date has yet to be revealed, Marvelous Games announced earlier today that European players can expect to see Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel in their region at some point early next year. It will be available for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

Those looking to secure a copy of the game now can head over to Marvelous Games’ site to pre-order either the standard version of the game, or the limited Lethal Blaze edition, which comes with some extra goodies.

You can check out the official release trailer below.

In addition to the trailer, Marvelous Games released a general overview for the title’s European localization, which you can find in the spoiler box below.

Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

Source: Marvelous Games via Gematsu

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Cloud Strife Makes His Way to Super Smash Bros. Later Today

After a month of letting Cloud Strife’s upcoming inclusion in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS weigh on the minds of players, Nintendo has finally announced a release date for the materia master. It’s today, actually. Of course, you do have to purchase him before you can start swinging yet another sword at your enemies, but we already knew that.

As with previous DLC for the current version of Smash, players can pick up the new character for each individual console (Wii U and 3DS) or as a double pack, which includes the content for both systems at a discount.

  • Cloud Strife (Wii U or 3DS) – $5.99
  • Cloud Strife (Wii U and 3DS) – $6.99

Source: Nintendo