Category: Fighting Games

A couple months back, SPLITFRAME announced a limited edition Ryu themed version of the FS Transporter arcade stick bag. Now, they’re following that up with another limited edition bag, this time based on their larger FS Transporter XL.

Conceived as an “evil” counterpart to the “good” that is their previous item, SPLITFRAME’s Street Fighter Shadaloo Psycho FS Transporter XL arcade stick bag features custom embroidered Shadaloo markings both outside and inside. Similar to the original model, this new bag can hold larger premium arcade sticks, including HORI’s Real Arcade PRO VLX and larger, custom builds like those based on the Jasen’s Customs Panzer Fight Stick 2.0.

This limited edition Street Fighter Shadaloo Psycho FS Transporter XL will retail for $119.98, but those who pre-order can do so at a reduced price of $104.98. Shipping is expected to commence on June 1.

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Cyber Jacqui Briggs and Undercover Cassie Cage recently made their way onto both the console and mobile versions of Mortal Kombat X. The good news is that these skins are free, but, just like Farmer Jax and Ninja Mime Johnny Cage before them, earning these new skins requires the use of the Mortal Kombat X mobile app.

The folks at NetherRealm Studios recently revealed the methods for unlocking the skins on each platform. To unlock the mobile versions of the skins, players must perform three of the game’s newest stage fatalities with Cassie Cage against Jacqui Briggs; to unlock the console version, players must fire up the mobile version of Mortal Kombat X and complete three MP ladders with any Cassie Cage or Jacqui Briggs on their team.

This may not be a popular means for costume acquisition, but it sure beats Street Fighter V’s survival mode. Maybe.

Source: NetherRealm Studios

Every year, the fine folks at NYU Game Center host Spring Fighter, a tournament that pays homage to the rich fighting game history of the New York City area. In addition to providing some of the best competition around, Spring Fighter also regularly features high-profile interviews conducted by fighting game legend Seth Killian.

This year, attendees will be able to take part in tournaments for Street Fighter V, Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-, and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Perhaps more exciting, however, is the interview portion of the event, which will see Evil Geniuses’ Ricki Ortiz join Killian to discuss her storied career in the community.

What’s more, the Street Fighter V champion will receive a roundtrip flight to Evo 2016 for their efforts. Not too shabby!

Spring Fighter 2016 is scheduled for April 2 at the Metrotech Center in Brooklyn. More information and registration details can be found by following the link below.

Source: NYU Game Center

It hasn’t even been a week since Pokkén Tournament landed on store shelves worldwide, but the fighting game community is nothing if not dedicated. In these past few days, players have come together to create some incredible videos, mostly based around combos but also focusing on online replays, setups, and more. Without further ado, let’s get right into it.

First up, frequent content producer Hurtbox TV put out a handful of combo videos focused on Pokémon like Gardevoir, Lucario, and Shadow Mewtwo. As we’re still early in the game’s life, don’t expect anything too broken apart from the usual craziness these combo masters always put into their videos.

Speaking of Lucario, LordWilliam1234 also jumped in the lab with this fighter, highlighting a number of Duel Phase combos that do a great job of carrying opponents from corner to corner.

Lucario is popular! This next video focuses on a guard break setup the Pokémon is capable of after activating its Synergy Burst. TheBlackHylian has a much longer guide for Lucario coming in the near future, so stay tuned for that.

We wind down the combo videos today with a look Pokkén Tournament’s resident bruiser, Machamp. Though slow, this four-armed pocket monster packs quite a punch, as demonstrated by owkenny.

And finally, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U master TSM|ZeRo has uploaded a trio of videos showcasing his online matches against ShadyPenguinn, shofu, and Nairo.

Did we miss anything important? Feel free to let us know in the comments or use our dedicated tip line to send us your favorite videos.

Sources: Hurtbox TV, LordWilliam1234, TheBlackHylian, owkenny, ZeRo

The folks over at VGBootCamp recently went live with another installment of Smash @ Xanadu from Xanadu Games in Baltimore, Maryland. These weekly broadcasts provide a great look at the region’s Smash community, with tonight’s stream focusing entirely on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

The stream is live below, but you can also head on over to Twitch to join the chat.

Watch live video from VGBootCamp on www.twitch.tv

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