Hidden changes in version 3.051? Akuma has a new weakness to watch for after the Street Fighter V update

Take note, those who walk the Demon’s Path.

Even though Capcom provided patch notes for the version 3.051 update that arrived on Monday — bringing us Cody, alongside a slew of other content — it appears they once again have neglected to mention a change that is, in actuality, quite significant to Akuma players. It seems the frame data on his powerful standing medium kick has been altered, allowing for punishes when blocked that weren’t possible before.

FChamp shared some examples on Twitter of how deadly the change of -4 frames on block — from the prior -2 — can be…

 

This is hardly the limit of the punish opportunities depending on the opponent, so Akuma mains will want to be more cautious how they apply their pressure with that knee.

Source: FChamp (Twitter)

HORI SoulCalibur VI RAP.N for PlayStation 4 & Xbox One officially revealed, now available for pre-order from GameStop

Step on to the Stage of History with a new weapon in hand.

We first caught a glimpse of this in images that surfaced showing an in-development RAP prototype at E3 2018; HORI has two new SoulCalibur VI RAP.N fight sticks, so you can cut down your foes while enjoying some fantastic SoulCalibur panel art at the same time!

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From the press release:

The Real Arcade Pro SOULCALIBUR VI Edition is a tournament-grade fighting stick for and that brings the arcade experience home. Featuring HORI original HAYABUSA joystick and matte HAYABUSA buttons specifically designed from the ground up to reduce input time, increase accuracy, and extend durability.

This is the new Real Arcade Pro, featuring a sleek, low-profile chassis and the popular NOIR button for maximum comfort. Additional features include assignable buttons, Turbo settings, Touch Pad, stick control input options, headset jack, PlayStation 3 and PC compatibility (via XInput) and more. Settle for nothing less than the Real Arcade Pro! Officially Licensed by Sony and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment.

These sticks look sure-to-please SoulCalibur fans, and the semi-transparent cases are an interesting switch. They are already available to pre-order in the USA through GameStop (click here for the PlayStation 4 version, and here for Xbox One), with an expected release date of October 19th.

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If you’re a fan of Qanba, they also have revealed their own SoulCalibur VI-branded Obsidian fight stick.

Source: HORI USA [press release]

Update for Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection coming June 28, details revealed

Improvements incoming!

Capcom promised us “improvements” to the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection — and today, they have revealed both when we’ll be seeing a patch and what it will address (at least on every platform but the Switch).

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam users can expect an update tomorrow, June 28, around 10:00 AM PT. A patch is still on the way for the Switch version as well, but is taking longer to prepare and still doesn’t have a set launch date.

So, what’s in the patch? There were a number of things fans wanted fixes for, and it looks like at least some will be fixed up. Here’s the list from Capcom-Unity:

PlayStation 4:

  • A matchmaking filter has been added. Users will now be able to select the minimum connection strength for opponents to match up with online
  • Lobby issues have been improved
  • Akuma is no longer playable in Ranked Mode for Super Street Fighter II Turbo
  • Street Fighter III: New Generation and Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact – Giant Attack now output sound in stereo
  • Various localization improvements

Xbox One:

  • Akuma is no longer playable in Ranked Mode for Super Street Fighter II Turbo
  • Street Fighter III: New Generation and Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact – Giant Attack now output sound in stereo
  • Various localization improvements
  • Note: The Xbox One version of Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection currently uses Microsoft’s system for optimizing matchmaking for users with strong signals. Therefore, a matchmaking filter was not implemented

Steam:

  • A matchmaking filter has been added. Users will now be able to select the minimum connection strength for opponents to match up with online
  • A fix for direct input controllers where some users were unable to use diagonal movements
  • Akuma is no longer playable in Ranked Mode for Super Street Fighter II Turbo
  • Street Fighter III: New Generation and Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact – Giant Attack now output sound in stereo
  • A matchmaking filter has been added. Users will now be able to select the minimum connection strength for opponents to match up with online

I’m not sure what “various localization improvements” means, but overall this looks to cover most of the complaints so far — outside of adding additional versions/upgrades of the games (which some players are still hoping for). Look for the update tomorrow morning!

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Source: Capcom-Unity

New bug fixes and other changes added along with Cody today in Street Fighter V’s version 3.051 update

Some old bugs squashed, along with the new content.

Street Fighter V servers are back up and today’s new content is available for players to try; this includes Cody, the new Fighting Chance “lootbox” feature, a revamped Survival Mode, the Ring of Power stage, and a selection of new costumes. Capcom also has shown again they love to sneak in bug fixes (and balance changes) along with these updates, and today is no exception. read the full patch notes from CFN below.


The following new content/DLC is now available.

● The mini-game “Fighting Chance” has been added to the Shop.
— Get your fortune read to receive various lucky items.
Note: Requires FM

● Survival Mode Redesign
— “Random” can be selected from “Enemy Order,” in which the DLC characters will also appear.
— Battle Items obtained from Fighting Chance can be used.
— The V-Gauge will transfer over between stages.
— Added the ability to quit Survival Mode while saving your current progress.
— Can continue by using FM (start with all gauges maxed out).
— Obtain Battle Items upon clearing Survival Mode.

● Character
— Cody

● Additional Content
— Additional Costume (“Story”): Cody
— Additional Costume (“Battle Outfit 1”): Cody
— Additional Costume (“Nostalgia”): Cody
— Additional Costume (“Dante”): Ken
— Additional Costume (“Nero”): Ed
— Additional Costume (“Cannon Spike”): Cammy (can also be obtained in Fighting Chance)
— Additional Stage: Ring of Power
Note: Those who purchased the Capcom Pro Tour: 2018 Premier Pass will be able to select 
this content after the update has completed.

Additional notes

[Menat]
When canceling into her CA The Nefertem from Soul Sphere from a normal move cancel, as the command for The Nefertem must be completed immediately after Soul Sphere hits, the cancel timing was quite difficult.
⇒Changed so that the command can be input in advance while she is in possession of the crystal ball, making it easier to perform the CA under the corresponding conditions.

After performing Soul Sphere – Ankh, when performing her V-Skill Soul Reflect from a normal move cancel to match the timing of the returning crystal ball, the V-Skill would not come out.
⇒Changed so that the command can be input in advance while she is in possession of the crystal ball, making it easier to perform her V-Skill under the corresponding conditions.

[Falke]
When canceling into Windstoss immediately after the startup of Luftjagd, there was a phenomenon where Falke would remain in the air. 
⇒Fixed so that the startup of Luftjagd cannot be canceled into Windstoss. 

[R. Mika]
For Steel Chair and Fightin’ Dirty, Nadeshiko’s collision boxes were reduced, so there was a phenomenon where an opponent who took blowback damage would pass through her in the upwards direction.
⇒Fixed to expand Nadeshiko’s collision boxes during Steel Chair and Fightin’ Dirty.

[Akuma]
L Gohadoken had a different hurtbox timing than that of the other strengths. 
⇒Fixed to unify the hurtbox of L Gohadoken with that of the M and H versions.

[Ryu]
When in V-Trigger I Denjin Renki, if Ryu did his Shoryuken as the V-Timer ran out, he was not able to cancel into his CA Shinku Hadoken.
⇒Fixed so that Ryu can cancel from Shoryuken into CA Shinku Hadoken even if the V-Timer runs out during the process.

[Kolin]
Could not cancel the last hit of Frost Spike into her V-Trigger I Diamond Dust. 
⇒Fixed so that Kolin can cancel the last hit of Frost Spike into her V-Trigger I Diamond Dust.

[Laura]
When Thunder Clap hits at the same time as M or EX Bolt Charge and stuns the opponent, if she performs Split River or Rodeo Break, a phenomenon occurred where the animation will play but the opponent will not take damage.
⇒Fixed so that if the opponent goes into stun when M or EX Bolt Charge hits, Laura will not be able to perform Split River or Rodeo Break.


Source: CFN

Reminder: Street Fighter V servers down today to add Cody, the Ring of Power, Fighting Chance, and changes to Survival Mode

Lots of stuff arrives in Street Fighter V today, but the new Mayor taking office is the most-anticipated.

Street Fighter V players have a lot to look forward to tonight, as lots of promised content and a few surprises are inbound in today’s update. First and foremost, Cody — the long-awaited new Mayor of Metro City and the fourth Season 3 DLC fighter — arrives today.

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But Capcom is rolling out some other new content alongside: the 2018 Capcom Pro Tour stage “Ring of Power” will finally become available today…

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… And we can look forward to some positive changes to Survival Mode, as well as the addition of the lootbox-ish new “Fighting Chance” feature.

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Of course, online functions will be down for the usual server maintenance first. Servers will be offline starting at 11:00 AM PT; look for all these things once online is back up after 5:00 PM PT.

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ELEAGUE 2018 Street Fighter V Invitational (Group D) streaming live

Don’t miss the action-packed fights between these Street Fighter V greats!

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The fight resumes at ELEAGUE today in their Street Fighter V Invitational for 2018! Group D will now clash, featuring some of the hardest-hitters of the entire Invitational as they strive for dominance in a series of round-robin matches — and to ultimately survive an elimination bracket to move forward into the 2 remaining spots in the top 8 for Playoffs. The last Group of competitors are:

  • FUDOH|Fujimura [formerly Yukadon]
  • FUDOH|Haitani
  • PG|Infiltration
  • Hx.Twitch.CYG BST|Daigo Umehara
  • Filipino Champ
  • iDom

The action starts at 3:00 PM ET — 12:00 PM PT — on ELEAGUE’s Twitch channel. (In the event of streaming trouble, check their YouTube channel as well.)

Watch live video from ELEAGUE TV on www.twitch.tv

If you missed them, you can also check out the Group A results and highlights, Group B results, and Group C results and highlights.

Source: ELEAGUE (Twitch)

Arcade Shock launching new Colors Customization arcade stick ordering service on June 25

Get a fight stick exactly the way you want it, shipped already customized and ready for play!

Arcade Shock — perennial FGC controller and parts supplier — recently announced their plans to kick off a new ordering system dubbed “Colors Customization” in which you can order a fight stick already personalized with your choices of parts and graphics, and it will be assembled and delivered ready to use. They are nearly ready to start the system up — and it will launch at 11:00 AM PT on June 25!

Customers will be able to use the online system to build a stick on-the-fly, integrating parts, internal PCB upgrade (EZ mod kit) if desired, and artwork — all automated online 24/7, allowing you to put together and preview a custom stick at your leisure, anywhere, anytime. With the new software, you’ll be able to see what you’ll get before you check out. The prices will include labor — and will be very reasonable for complete customization services.

Or: aren’t ready to buy a fully customized arcade stick, but just want parts? With this sytem, you can preview how certain pushbuttons or balltop colors look on a controller, so there’s no guess work if you want to change things up on your own stick. The software can also act as a guide though for those who just want parts. (Customers will have to exit the system and order the parts separately, however, as the customizer software is still geared towards building a complete fight stick.)

Head over to Arcade Shock to try it for yourself when it goes live on Monday!

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Source: Arcade Shock

The SRK Rollback: Best of June 15-21, 2018

Welcome to the Rollback: a frame-by-frame look back at our past week’s most notable news — and our favorite SRK articles — from June 15 to June 21, 2018!


Zavian “mushin_Z” Sildra, Editor-in-Chief:

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Shoryuken at E3 2018: Interview with SoulCalibur VI producer Motohiro Okubo

Our Associate Editor sat down with the SoulCalibur VI head hanchō at E3 2018 to talk about what to expect from the latest iteration of the weapons-based fighter.

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Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike tutorial — Ryu bread-and-butter combo guide & general notes

Bafael starts to look at the nitty-gitty of 3rd Strike, starting with the foundation of Street Fighter gameplay design himself, the wandering warrior Ryu.

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Core-A-Gaming-Nerfs-&-BuffsCore-A-Gaming looks at how UYU’s NL and Oil King are dealing with buffs and nerfs in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition

A hot topic in our age of constant patching, here’s how two pros look at Capcom’s insistence to meddle with their mains.

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Survival Mode improvements are coming to Street Fighter V, alongside a new feature: Menat’s “Fighting Chance”

Survival Mode was long, long overdue for some changes (pretty much any changes), and while Fighting Chance is basically a lootbox system, it seems harmless enough — maybe even a little amusing.

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A new Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition tribute t-shirt is available to Evo 2018 attendees on smash.gg

This fantastic tribute art speaks for itself. I want this as a poster, not a t-shirt!


Crow_Spaceboy, Assistant Editor:

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Street Fighter pros challenged to exhibition match in Power Rangers: Legacy Wars at Mobile Masters tournament

I hate that the Power Rangers mobile fighter is closer to Yomi (the card game) than Fantasy Strike (the fighting game based on Yomi) is. Also I really just want to see how Justin Wong does.

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Shoryuken at E3 2018: Giving the SCUF Vantage PlayStation 4 controller a fighting chance

Truth be told, I wasn’t on-board with this thing until reading Austyn’s hands-on experience. If you’re on the fence, check it out.

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Playable Terry Bogard and Mui Mui revealed in SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy’s trophy list

How did SNK know my favorite heroine was Terry Bogard?

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Legendary Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S player Koushun will be competing in Canada Cup 2018’s tournament

With the way fighting games have been going lately, it wouldn’t surprise me at this point if all the attention Sailor Moon S has been getting led to a new ArcSys fighter.

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ARIKA releases PlayStation 4 vs. PlayStation 4 Pro “output comparison” video — just to reveal Vulcano Rosso

It’s almost time, my dudes. June 28th.


Catch up on what you may have missed in our prior SRK Rollback compilations.

CEO 2018 is the first stop on the Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour; Additional tournament plans & locations revealed

Who will prove to be the strongest fighter in any universe?

Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour 2018-2019 Logo Featured Image

We already knew Bandai Namco was kicking off a new Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour circuit at CEO 2018 that would see competition in DBFZ at various locations over 2018 and 2019; along with a new trailer, new details have arrived about this new tournament series!

Watch Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour Launch Trailer from dragonballfighterz on www.twitch.tv

From the press release:

The tournament was created in partnership with Twitch which is the exclusive livestreaming service for DRAGON BALL FighterZ World Tour and the managing partner for league operations, circuit events, and content on a global scale.

The inaugural stop for the DRAGON BALL FighterZ World Tour will begin at the CEO Fighting Game Championships taking place from June 29th to July 1st in Daytona Beach, Florida. Living up to its billing as a worldwide tournament, the DRAGON BALL FighterZ World Tour will feature “Saga Event” stops, including: Ultimate Fighting Arena (France), Thunderstruck (Mexico), Southeast Asia Major (Singapore), VS Fighting (United Kingdom), and CEO Fighting Game Championships (USA). Fans can catch all the action live on the World Tour’s official Twitch channel: twitch.tv/dragonballfighterz. For more information on the entire DRAGON BALL FighterZ World Tour, please visit the tour’s official website at: http://dbfzworldtour.com

“DRAGON BALL FighterZ is a massive international success and fans around the world have been clamoring for an official tournament series built around the game,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “With the DRAGON BALL FighterZ World Tour, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment and Twitch are doubling down to create an epic worldwide tournament series of Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan proportions. We can’t wait to see the epic battles that will surely emerge from our highly skilled DRAGON BALL FighterZ global player pool.”

DRAGON BALL FighterZ World Tour tournaments will be held throughout 2018 in the countries listed above. The tournaments will culminate at a DRAGON BALL FighterZ World Tour Finals event to be held in January 2019. More details about the finals event will emerge later.

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Source: Bandai Namco [press release]

A new Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition tribute t-shirt is available to Evo 2018 attendees on smash.gg

Blanka-Chan battles Chun-Li and Hot Ryu in this new spin on an iconic image.

Attending Evo 2018? You can now purchase an exclusive Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition t-shirt with art by Dave Wilkins that calls back to the original Street Fighter II: The World Warrior box art for the SNES, but updated with Street Fighter V costumes:

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The shirt is available on the Evo 2018 registration page on smash.gg (look for the “Merchandise” tab, once you’ve signed up). Proceeds from the shirt — which costs $10 to pre-order, for pickup at the Evo venue — will go to buff the prize pool for SFV at Evo 2018. Michael Martin elaborates on Capcom-Unity:

100% of the revenue generated from the shirt will go to boost the prize pool for Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition at Evo 2018. The expanded prize pool will be distributed towards the lower end of the brackets – from 9th place to 32nd place – meaning more people will be rewarded!

Furthermore, once we reach 1,000 shirts sold ($10,000 additional prize pool), then Capcom will provide a free shirt to every entrant in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition. It will take the full effort of the community to reach this goal and make the shirt available to Evo Street Fighter competitors.

These shirts can then be picked up on-site at EVO 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. You must show up for your pools to receive this shirt. Please note, registrants who purchased a shirt and contributed to the 1,000 shirt goal will not receive a second shirt.

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Interested registrants and Street Fighter fans, go check it out on smash.gg! The shirt is available starting today (June 20) until registration for Evo 2018 closes on July 20th.

Evo 2018 hits the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 3-5.

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Source: Capcom-Unity