Author: Lance "Tarnot" Hood

The Marvelous Essentials team is back with another episode of their biweekly Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 round table discussion podcast. In addition to the regular roster, tonight the crew will be joined by Punisher.

The show is set to open with a spotlight feature for Punisher, after which everyone will discuss the upcoming Northeast Championships tournament. Additionally, the team plans to talk about how to navigate a character crisis before moving on to their Q&A session.

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

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Near the end of last month, the folks at Iron Galaxy Studios announced that they still had plans to add Jago’s possessed form to the playable Killer Instinct roster before the turn of the new year. Earlier today, they decided to show the fruits of their labor and confirm that, yes, the edgier version of the game’s protagonist is still on schedule for release this month.

Those looking to get their hands on the new character will be able to do so through purchase from December 18 until January 15; however, if you already snagged the swordsman through the Community Fund Bundle or the Xbox Live Day One Gold promotion, you’ll be able to slice up opponents on December 4.

Once the purchase window closes, Iron Galaxy states “there’s no promise that he will be available again,” so if you’re looking to own a complete roster of characters, don’t forget to grab him while you can. Pricing details are still forthcoming.

To see Shadow Jago in action, check out the trailer below.

For a full breakdown of what you can expect from this new combatant, you can head over to our previous coverage.

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Anyone who has played a fighting game knows that there are periods in which the amount of inputs being sent from the player to the game climb to incredible levels. In some titles, this number is more pronounced than others; typically speaking, the faster the game, the more inputs required to succeed.

With this in mind, it only makes sense that a game as quick as Super Smash Bros. Melee would see top players pumping out hundreds of inputs per minute. In a recent video, the Beefy Smash Doods team analyzed footage of Tempo Storm’s Westballz throwing down in some high-stakes matches to see just how fast his fingers go when controlling Falco.

While their final numbers likely run quite close to being spot-on, Melee does occasionally involve some hidden inputs which would be impossible to count solely from in-game footage. That said, Westballz is still alarmingly fast.

The team produced a similar video for Alliance’s Armada back in August, so be sure to check that out as well.

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Wario’s waft packs more kill power than most moves in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, but actually landing it can prove difficult without the proper setup. In his newest video, My Smash Corner provides a handful of ways to line up opponents for a devastating finish.

In addition to setups, My Smash Corner offers some general information regarding the move, including how long it takes for Wario to build wafts to both full and half power as well as what can speed up this process. If you often find yourself facing off against this bike riding bastion of flatulence, or if you play him yourself, be sure to check out the video below.

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Olympic Gaming is back with another collection of Ultra Street Fighter IV footage. This week’s video finds K Tousen’s Vega facing off against hordes of top online competition.

Prepare to witness wall dive mixups that will either put a smile on your face or leave you huddled in the corner with eyes covered, fighting off painful memories of Super Street Fighter II Turbo. But there’s more to this take on the masked man than mixups, as K Tousen demonstrates impressive evasive ability and excellent claw usage, too.

As always, you can learn more about the featured player in the brief interview included in the video’s description.

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If you’ve had it with helping the Mushroom Kingdom’s citezens stay healthy, then shine up your shoes, grab a few bottles of fist-sized pills, and check out this Super Smash Bros. for Wii U tutorial from Team Edmonton Gamers.

In the video, you’ll learn to reliably land sweet spot hits with Dr. Mario’s forward air, how to use his up special to create stage spikes at ranges where teching is impossible, ways to utilize his tornado special to aid in recovery, and everything else you’ll need to know to be the best doctor possible.

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When watching high-level competition in Ultra Street Fighter IV, it’s easy to pick out the best plays as they unfold on the screen, but unless we slow things, there’s a good chance that the finer details may slip by unnoticed. This is especially true following moments of increased excitement that tend to happen when one player makes (or fails to make) a hard read on their opponent.

Luckily, Jay Rego has been taking the time to slow down high-stakes matches so viewers can watch each decision some of the world’s best players make as they make them. His latest breakdowns cover the first two games of the Canada Cup 2015 grand finals between Mad Catz’ Tokido and Fuudo of Razer.

For more videos of this nature, be sure to take a look at Rego’s breakdown of the Stunfest 2015 grand finals as well.

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There’s no denying Sheik’s power in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, but even the (arguably) strongest character in the game isn’t without her shortcomings. Her biggest–and perhaps only–weaknesses include a general lack of reliable combo options above 100% or so, and difficulty finishing her plate. Once opponents make their way north of that figure, there’s a marked increase in the scramble-style of play that Sheiks often exhibit, a stark contrast to the perfectly-machined portion that usually takes place at the beginning of a stock.

This newest video from Deku Tree explores a way around both of these weaknesses by breaking down some information discovered and compiled by Tristan_win and Absol 359 earlier this year. In the video, Sheik players will learn to use a weak neutral air to set up a combo into her bouncing fish.

It’s important to note that this works for a fairly large range of percents and against a vast number of characters, though once outside of its sweet spot percentage range, it isn’t a true combo. However, having this option in your back pocket may be the best way to close out a set against an unsuspecting opponent.

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Dash item tossing and canceled item tossing work for many characters in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, offering massive ground coverage in the blink of an eye. This sort of technology is good to learn, but only sees play in competitive settings when characters who can create items are involved in the match. Peach has her turnips (as well as the rare bombs and Mr. Saturns), Diddy has his banana peel, Mega Man has his metal blade, and Pac-Man has…well, Pac-Man packs a copious amount of chuckable goodies. It’s sort of his thing.

Since each of these items act differently once the Namco rep sends them spiraling skyward, PEPESPAIN’s latest video will help aspiring key flingers make the most of every object.

On top of gaining some interesting stage presence while sliding around, Pac-Man can dole out massive damage and secure ridiculous kills by utilizing this technique. There are also plenty of setups to trap opponents, so check out the guide and see if you can pick up a thing or two.

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