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The original Guilty Gear will be rocking out on PlayStation 4, PC, and Nintendo Switch

A new opportunity to experience a Guilty pleasure.

The latest stream from Arc System Works’ Japanese Twitch account revealed that the original Guilty Gear is coming to modern consoles. Guilty Gear was released in 1998 — celebrating its 20th anniversary today — on the original PlayStation, and set itself apart with its strong rock ‘n’ roll vibe. The game includes ten unique characters along with Baiken, a secret boss.

Arc System Works has not yet mentioned a release date for this gem, but you can catch about 20 minutes of gameplay below. You can definitely see how the spirit of the original has been well-preserved in its latest edition, Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2.

This announcement is definitely exciting, but don’t forget that Guilty Gear XX Accent Core +R is also coming to the Nintendo Switch. Hopefully, that title will find its way to PlayStation 4 somewhere down the road, too.

Watch ARC SYSTEM WORKS official live from ArcSystemWorks on www.twitch.tv

Sources: Gematsu; Arc System Works Twitch (JP)

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Datamining potentially leaks the entire cast of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

All the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t keep leaks from happening again (supposedly)

The remaining DLC characters for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle may have been discovered prematurely. Twitter user, Ehm dug around the beta version of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle on the Nintendo Switch and found names for character menu portraits among placeholder and test files.

Ehm also found a text file that lists the characters as well.

If this is accurate, that means the next unannounced DLC characters for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle are:

BlazBlue:

  • Izayoi
  • Nine the Phantom
  • Mai Natsume

Persona:

  • Akihiko Sanada
  • Labrys
  • Mitsuru Kirijo

Under Night:

  • Merkava
  • Mika
  • Yuzuriha

When asked whether the “not shown” line signified a completely new character to be added to the roster, Ehm was not fully convinced.

Furthermore, this data mining does line up with the previously released silhouettes.

The image above shows the nine additional characters, and it was made before the recent datamining from Ehm. It looks like the pieces are lining up, but still, we will await comment from Arc System Works to see if there is any validity to this apparent leak.

Source: Ehm; @Mickspad

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BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle roundup: A touch-of-death, Weiss combos, and Azrael tech

As the BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle beta has been available for over a day now, many players are busy discovering and posting tech on social media. SRK gathered a variety of clips that showcase powerful combos and useful tech for many situations. Thanks to everyone for sharing good tech with the community!

No better way to say hello than with this “Touch of Death” combo. It may be one of the first ones found. Note that it won’t kill higher-health characters.

Now, I already thought Azrael corner cross-up shenanigans are awful… but ASW decided to give him a partner.

Tager also greatly benefits from having a partner. While Gadget Finger restands were already plenty terrifying in regular BlazBlue games, now the partner can tag in for cross-ups and other mix-ups.

Going back to Azrael though, he certainly retains the spirit of his original appearance in the main BlazBlue games.

Here’s a stylish combo between newcomer Weiss and Persona mainstay Yukiko. Now that’s combining ice with fire effectively!

Here’s a Ruby combo. Note that it starts from an overhead!

BlazBlue’s Jin retained the vacuum properties of his standing B, allowing him to cross-up the opponent in the corner.

Here’s an advanced solo Ragna combo. Even without a partner, the combos in BBTAG can be pretty involving.

Es in action. That’s an air confirm leading to close to 10,000 damage.

If you want to play Weiss, here’s a quick combo tutorial for her.

Ruby and Weiss look amazing together in this stylish mid-screen combo. Arc System Works has done an amazing job conveying their abilities from the show.

Who knew Ragna and Hazama can make a good team? It sure is nice to not have a limit on chains.

The frog army is coming! King George is an EX move for Rachel, so with Resonance Blaze, she can throw out quite a few as her meter fills up automatically.

Don’t forget that the BBTAG beta is ongoing. Details have also been revealed about the Nintendo Switch BBTAG beta and the dates for the European version of the game.

Sources: @OmniSScythe; @ikamen99; @Hi_Im_Sunfish; @rairai7280; @kmpyj1; @DISA1126; @isukagg; @kuzumith; @yabujin53; @2C_Quiche; @ShowYouCanSYC; @KoTeRu_

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rooflemonger goes over system mechanics in BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

This in-depth look sheds light on what’s new with BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

Now that the beta has begun, many players have been busy practicing BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, which switches up the regular Arc System Works formula considerably.

Fighting game guide rooflemonger is tackling the newest ASW game with a walkthrough of the gameplay mechanics. It’s a fairly relaxed video, divided into a few sections — starting with a general overview of the game’s bars and buttons. At about 5:20, he ventures into the defensive mechanics, including the risky Dragon Punch. rooflemonger then discusses pushblock which operates à la Marvel vs. Capcom. After that, he delves into the tag system, covering how to effectively weave your partner into combos and neutrals. Finally, rooflemonger explains Resonance Blaze, BBTAG’s “X-Factor” mechanic.

All in all, the video is a nice look at what to expect from BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle and its gameplay mechanics. If you prefer a guide that displays inputs and is a little more concise, check out this JP BBTAG system primer instead.

Source: rooflemonger

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Shovel Knight swings into Blade Strangers as its next guest character

Blade Strangers is getting stranger by the second!

Nicalis, Inc. continues its surprise announcement spree for Blade Strangers by enriching its roster with the presence of none other than Shovel Knight, the star platformer from the game of the same name.

Shovel Knight boasts an impressive sprite size, particularly in contrast with Isaac from Binding of Isaac, another surprise character that was recently revealed. Shovel Knight certainly looks like a fighter to reckon with, even judging by his size and reach alone. Nicalis also recently announced the guest characters Gunvolt from Azure Striker Gunvolt, and Quote from Cave Story.

It won’t be long until Blade Strangers releases this summer on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Until then, check out the shovel-rous soldier for yourself below!

Source: Nicalis

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Soon Steam will let you stream your games to your Android or mobile device

We’re getting another step closer to being able to access our PC gaming library in any place — whether it’s our bathroom or our bedroom. Though it already has been possible with a Steam Link device, Valve announced today that soon they will unveil the Steam Link app for mobile devices. The app will let iOS and Android users direct access to their full Steam library without any other devices, for as long as they are on the same network.

Any other devices powered by the two major mobile technology providers, such as Android or Apple TVs, will also be able to take advantage of this. For now, we know that Valve will support the “Steam Controller, MFI controllers, and more across both platforms.” The rollout begins on May 21st for iOS and Android, though the Android release will be a beta, initially.

Provided that the connection is stable, this could be a turning point for the fighting game market, which has been increasingly present on the PC market. Dragon Ball FighterZ has been record-setting on Steam, and every major fighting game is either on that platform or heading to it, like BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle and SoulCalibur VI.

Source: PC Gamer

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The BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle beta is coming to all US Nintendo Switch users, European beta information announced

Big news about the BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle beta! Arc System Works has been quiet regarding the Nintendo Switch version, but the announcement is even better than expected. Also, our European anime fans finally find out some news regarding the pre-release access.

Whether you pre-ordered or not, anyone can download the Nintendo Switch demo of BBTAG. The demo works similarly to the PSN BBTAG beta, which contains 20 characters and a few select modes. It’s available from 10:00 PM PT on May 10th, and the demo will work past the beta period — but with only four characters. So the demo is free, but on the flipside, there’s no way to have an extended “fuller” beta with 20 characters until the game’s June 5th release. If you have questions about the beta, Arc System Works posted a new FAQ on their site.

Until now, we’ve only heard that Europe is getting BBTAG “sometime in the summer,” but publisher PQube announced via Twitter that the release is slated for June (unspecified day, but it’s at least the same month as the US version). Additionally, there be an offline demo for the European region starting from May 18th until release. Sadly, the European Nintendo Switch users are out of luck, as there is no demo for them at all.

Sources: Arc System Works; PQube

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The BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle beta is coming to all US Nintendo Switch users, European beta information announced

Big news about the BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle beta! Arc System Works has been quiet regarding the Nintendo Switch version, but the announcement is even better than expected. Also, our European anime fans finally find out some news regarding the pre-release access.

Whether you pre-ordered or not, anyone can download the Nintendo Switch demo of BBTAG. The demo works similarly to the PSN BBTAG beta, which contains 20 characters and a few select modes. It’s available from 10:00 PM PT on May 10th, and the demo will work past the beta period — but with only four characters. So the demo is free, but on the flipside, there’s no way to have an extended “fuller” beta with 20 characters until the game’s June 5th release. If you have questions about the beta, Arc System Works posted a new FAQ on their site.

Until now, we’ve only heard that Europe is getting BBTAG “sometime in the summer,” but publisher PQube announced via Twitter that the release is slated for June (unspecified day, but it’s at least the same month as the US version). Additionally, there be an offline demo for the European region starting from May 18th until release. Sadly, the European Nintendo Switch users are out of luck, as there is no demo for them at all.

Sources: Arc System Works; PQube

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Assessing the nerfs to Android 16, Vegeta, and Adult Gohan with Maximilian’s Dragon Ball FighterZ patch breakdown

The latest Dragon Ball FighterZ patch has been live for a bit, and among some new content and modes, it includes some balance changes. Though the changes aren’t huge, they do affect some of the most dominating characters in the game: Android 16, Vegeta, and Adult Gohan. Maximilian says in his breakdown video that the patch rather aims to adjust the meta, rather than be a big balance pass.

Maximilian starts out with the changes to Android 16, who no longer gets a full knockdown from the infamous command grab. While the opponent is still grounded, they are able to roll in either direction, which doesn’t allow the ‘droid to do a cross-up anymore. It’s a small but pretty significant change. Also, his heavy attack doesn’t go through projectiles anymore. Adult Gohan’s Machine Gun Kick doesn’t have as much frame advantage on block, which means it’s not as strong of a blockstring as it used to be. Vegeta (SSGSS) hasn’t received really big changes, but scaling on some attacks has been adjusted, and Bandai Namco applied many bug fixes.

Get yourself acquainted with the full DBFZ patch notes on SRK, and check out Maximilian’s thoughts below.

Source: Maximilian Dood

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Exceed Assault expands with online Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] and Persona 4 Arena Ultimax exhibitions

If you haven’t heard of Exceed Assault, you’ve been missing out on a series of excellent exhibitions. Up to this point, they have been centered around BlazBlue: Central Fiction, but that’s looking to change. Get ready for some focus on Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] as a new chapter of Exceed Assault unfolds.

On May 17th, LogicHole will showcase a special UNIST exhibition on Twitch. Each of the members listed in the poster will face each other in a FT5. The sets will be commentated by none other than HellaBrett and Tari, two very notable members of the UNIST community and knowledgeable players.

However, that’s not everything. For those who miss Persona 4 Arena, Exceed Assault will do an exhibition in Ultimax as well. That event will take place on May 24th on NYGamer’s Twitch channel.

In addition, the two admins of the BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Discord server, Chickzama and Bloo, will fight it out in each game in a FT5.

These community-based exhibitions are a great way to show support to these games, so make sure to spread the word and tune in during the broadcasts.

Source: @Chickzama