Author: Zavian "mushin_Z" Sildra

NuckleDu protected the USA with Guile’s Perfect Guard, and put all comers on the ropes with Mika’s Muscle Spirit.

Through a weekend of stunning upsets and amazing Street Fighter V play, Liquid’s Du “NuckleDu” Dang powered through the competition at full steam and claimed the top spot in Anaheim, and will be the first to have his name engraved on the brand new Capcom Cup, in addition to taking home the largest prize in fighting games to date: around a whopping $230,000 total.

His win ultimately came by defeating Evil Geniuses’ Ricky Ortiz–she rose back up from the Losers bracket to threaten him again with her spectacular Chun-Li, after he knocked her down initially in Winners Finals. Check out the full final standings for Capcom Cup 2016 here.

From all of us at Shoryuken: congratulations, NuckleDu! We knew you could du it!

Sources: Capcom Fighters (Twitch); The Esports Writer (Twitter)

The new age of heroes is upon us!

As promised at this morning’s reveal at the PlayStation Experience, we got our first glimpse at in-game footage of the upcoming Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite tonight after the Capcom Cup 2016 Grand Finals. In the gameplay trailer below, we get to see Capcom’s Ryu and Mega Man X face off against Iron Man and Captain Marvel on the Marvel side; in addition to many familiar moves and relatable fighter-swapping and air combo mechanics, we can see the game’s new style and aesthetics in motion–with a look more reminiscent of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom than its immediate Marvel predecessor.

The trailer also gives us a peek at the new Infinity Stone mechanics, in which Ryu utilizes the Power Stone to literally power up, and Captain Marvel calls upon the Time Stone for a substantial speed boost!

Source: Marvel Entertainment

What does this latest version of Akuma bring to the battlefield?

Despite the doubts cast since his initial Red Bull Battle Grounds tease, Akuma has at last been officially confirmed to be joining the Street Fighter V roster, kicking off Season 2’s DLC characters. From Capcom-Unity:

A staple of the Street Fighter series ever since his secret appearance in Super Street Fighter II Turbo, Akuma is a savage, but well-honed Ansatsuken master consumed by the Satsui no Hado. Akuma represents the danger Ryu faces if he is unable to control the Satsui no Hado within him, and while Akuma appears to have some set of morals, he believes the highest form of battle is that in which participants put their lives on the line.

How does Akuma feel about Ryu’s approach to overcoming the Satsui no Hado and what is his relationship to Necalli? Be sure to check out his character story to find out!

As a fighter, Akuma is renowned for devastating combos and oppressive pressure. Akuma is playable now at Capcom’s PlayStation Experience booth; for those unable to attend and try out this Ansatsuken master in person, here’s a peek at what the Raging Demon is capable of in Street Fighter V.

V-Skill: Rakan

Akuma strikes a defensive stance, and–similar to Ryu’s Mind’s Eye–can parry an incoming attack, able to follow-up with an upward kick or a long-reaching palm strike.

V-Trigger: Dohatsu Shoten

Akuma floods his body with ki to enter “Dohatsu Shoten” mode; in this mode, his Gohadokens are powered-up, now traveling full-screen (as they apparently do not normally, anymore) and he can unleash two in the air–even while jumping backwards. Also, connectiing a Goshoryuken attack allows a follow-up that brutally drives his unfortunate opponents into the ground.

Critical Art: Sekia Koretsuha

Akuma channels an incredible amount of ki into his palm and releases it into the ground, causing an eruption of destructive energy.

Critical Art: Shun Goku Satsu

The classic Raging Demon; only can be activated while in Dohatsu Shoten mode. He glides toward and grabs his victim, and unleashes a terrifying flurry of strikes in the blink of an eye.

Akuma is scheduled to be released for Street Fighter V on December 20, 2016, along with the Holiday Content and B-Boy Ryu/B-Girl Chun-Li costumes. Here’s a look at Akuma’s Story costume, premium Battle Costume and “Nostalgia” costume–which will all also be available when he releases on the 2oth:

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For those that want to be ready, the 2017 Character Pass also releases on December 20th. $29.99 / 29.99€ / £24.99 will get you access to Akuma–and five brand new fighters as they are revealed throughout 2017. As before, the pass includes premium Battle Costumes with colors 3-10 automatically unlocked, and default costume colors 3-10 unlocked for each respective character. 2017 Character Pass holders will also receive an exclusive PlayStation 4 theme, as a nice bonus for signing on for another year of Street Fighter V content.

Source: Capcom-Unity

Capcom Cup 2016 Day 1 was a fantastic display of intense Street Fighter V action–and shocking upsets and turnarounds, including both RZR|Infiltration and Tokido going 0-2! The top 8 that are going back into the fight tonight are not what many fans would have expected–all the more exciting.

If you haven’t already, you can learn more about these competitors and their chances in tonight’s finals through our Capcom Pro Tour Player Analysis series! Check out the features for tonight’s finalists below.

In Winners bracket:

Capcom Pro Tour Player Analysis: Can MOV Move His Way Through the Field?

Capcom Pro Tour Player Analysis: Can NuckleDu “Du” It in Anaheim?

Capcom Pro Tour Player Analysis: Will Ricki Ortiz Make Her Way to the Title?

Capcom Pro Tour Player Analysis: What Does Haitani Have in the Tank?

In Losers bracket:

Capcom Pro Tour Player Analysis: How is Fuudo Post-Evo?

Capcom Pro Tour Player Analysis: Will Yukadon Chop His Way Back to the Top?

Capcom Pro Tour Player Analysis: Will Kazunoko Repeat?

Capcom Pro Tour Player Analysis: Will Go1 Prove to Be #1?

Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite wasn’t the only announcement this morning at PlayStation Experience’s Showcase: Akuma has finally been properly confirmed to be the lead character of Street Fighter V’s Season 2 DLC. All fears can be put to rest! The Raging Demon is indeed coming to SFV. Or maybe we should now be more afraid–of the Satsui no Hado.

Akuma is playable at Capcom’s PSX booth today. We also got a glimpse at the other five mysterious newcomers on their way:

There’s likely more information coming tonight at the Capcom Cup finals–be ready!

Source: PlayStation (Twitch)

True believers, your faith has been rewarded!

At long last, after a week full of rumors and fakes, it has been revealed at the opening Showcase of PlayStation Experience 2016–viewable through PlayStation’s Twitch stream–that Marvel vs. Capcom 4 is indeed in development–as rebranded Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite! But it still has a ways to go, with a projected release sometime in 2017. Gameplay footage will be featured tonight, during Capcom Cup 2016’s finals.

Apparently running on Unreal Engine 4, the game will feature 2-versus-2 battles, and the Infinity Stones will play a key role in influencing how battles play out. It will include a “cinematic story experience,” as well as a variety of accessible single player modes, including an Arcade mode.

That’s not enough, Marvel fans? How about Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 returning to the PlayStation Store? It will apparently become available for download today.

When Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono showed up this morning sporting a “When’s Mahvel” T-shirt, it became clear something was up. Marvel vs. Capcom fans have a lot to look forward to; stay locked on to Shoryuken for more information on this long-awaited reveal as it surfaces.

Source: PlayStation (Twitch); PlayStation Blog