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January 20, 2016

Core-A Gaming Breaks Ultra Street Fighter IV One Last Time

In their latest episode of “Breaking Ultra Street Fighter IV,” Core-A Gaming’s explores the stranger side of Capcom’s flagship fighter.

With such a long life, players have had more than enough time to discover plenty of strange interactions within the game’s engine, but there’s still a good chance you’ve not encountered all five of the things presented in the footage. Below, Gerald talks about dying during a Red Focus, Akuma chipping out opponents with Demon Armageddon, general death animations, and more.

Sadly, this is to be the last episode of the series, but fans have a Street Fighter V-focused version of the show to look forward to after the game launches next month.

Source: Core-A Gaming

January 20, 2016

Check Out Street Fighter V’s Newest Alternate Costumes in Motion

Chances are you’ve had a chance to look over the stills of the recently discovered Street Fighter V alternates, but pictures can only show so much. To get a better look how these outfits look in the heat of battle, r/Kappasvoice put together a quick video showcasing each new wardrobe offering.

In the footage, you’ll get to see every currently-known alternate costume in motion, from battle-damaged Bison to officer Chun-Li and everything in between. You’ll likely notice the distinct lack of an alternate option for Nash, but we can hope footage of the Frankensteined fighter’s latest apparel will surface soon.

Which costume do you plan to wear into battle? Let us know in the comments.

Source: r/Kappasvoice, and thanks to a tipster who prefers to remain anonymous

January 20, 2016

Mortal Kombat X Balance Changes Possibly Found in Enhanced Online Beta

For those out of the loop, Mortal Kombat X is currently experiencing beta testing for its new rollback-based netcode. While fans have jumped online in droves to see the changes, they’ve also experienced adjustments to gameplay outside of netplay stability.

Players over at Test Your Might have found more than a few interesting changes to the game during the test, the biggest of which being that breakers now deplete the stamina bars of both players. Other details include a faster game timer and alterations to various portions of Scorpion’s repertoire.

For more on these possible changes, follow the link below.

Source: Test Your Might

January 20, 2016

Prima Games Announces Street Fighter V Strategy Guide

If you enjoy the finer things in the world of fighting games, you’ll be pleased to know Prima Games has announced a hardcover collector’s edition of their upcoming Street Fighter V strategy guide. The book contains over 400 pages of frame data, tactics and combos, as well as a 16-page segment dedicated to Street Fighter V art.

In addition to the guide itself, this collectible guide comes with a special edition art print for framing, or, you know, leaning against some stuff on a shelf.

Since the folks at Prima haven’t yet mastered some sort of futuristic ink they can remotely alter, the information in the collector’s edition of the guide will likely remain accurate for a (very) limited period. Luckily, those who pick up a copy will also receive the mobile-friendly eGuide for free. On top of being markedly easier to tote around to tournaments, Prima has confirmed that the information provided in the mobile version of the guide will be updated throughout the first year of the game’s life so you can keep your frame data knowledge crisp.

The collector’s edition guide is set to release on February 16, and will set you back $39.99. Players can pick up the eGuide by itself for $9.99.

Source: Prima Games via Capcom

January 20, 2016

Guilty Gear Xrd’s Kum Haehyun is an Old Man and a Young Girl at the Same Time

Arc System Works’ Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-, first released in arcades last August, is set to make the transition to console on May 26 in Japan, bringing with it some extra content. Kum Haehyun will join the cast as an all-new addition to the Guilty Gear series, and she’s more than meets the eye. Famitsu has some first details on this newcomer.

From Famitsu.com:

Kum Haehyun

Voice: Hideaki Tezuka

The head of the Kum family and descendant of “Tuners” who can control the flow of energy. Kum Haehyun is a female, unknown to all, and normally rides inside of the humanoid artificial body Jeonryeok Kum (“Full Power Kum”). Only the Kum family are able to manipulate the flow of energy, but their presence in the world is scarce.

Jeonryeok Kum takes the form of a long-bearded, elderly martial artist. Fitting with his appearance, he possesses a number of fierce martial art techniques.

When taking damage, the presence of a girl inside the body slips. Also notice the detailed graphics.

One of Kum’s Overdrive Attacks. This one is a powerful palm clap move.

When executing Kum’s Dust Attack, which on hit launches the opponent for a follow-up combo, a writing character appears on-screen. The attack’s range seems quite large?

The Latest Entry in the Popular Fighting Game Series

Guilty Gear was the first title in the popular fighting game series, released in 1998. In 2014, all was made new again with the release of Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-, taking things to the next level. Look forward to how the story unfolds in REVELATOR.

The Tutorial Mode has been powered up, making it even easier to play!

What shocking developments does the story hold!?

Source: Famitsu

January 20, 2016

Mortal Kombat X on PC Won’t Receive Kombat Pack 2 Content

NetherRealm Studios community specialist Tyler Lansdown has confirmed that Mortal Kombat X’s upcoming Kombat Pack 2 will not be heading to PC.

Suspicions were raised about the future of Mortal Komat X on PC when the ongoing netcode beta was limited to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and this seems to be the final nail in the coffin for a version that has been plagued with issues since launch.

This console restriction naturally applies to Mortal Kombat XL, the “game of the year” edition that collects all of the title’s downloadable content into one package, as well.

Rest in peace, Mortal Kombat X for PC. We hardly knew you.

Source: Test Your Might, tip via NightmareSteam

January 20, 2016

Hades Izanami Lays Waste to BlazBlue: Central Fiction in Early Gameplay Footage

Hades Izanami has tormented the BlazBlue universe for years, and now she’s set to join the playable cast in BlazBlue: Central Fiction. In the reveal trailer below, the vicious antagonist proves she’s a force to be dealt with as she tears into Ragna the Bloodedge, Jin Kisaragi, and other members of the cast.

While we are still working on gleaning information from Famitsu’s write-up, early details translated by greatfernman provide some insight into the footage shown above.

Izanami’s gameplay revolves around a unique float mechanic, which replaces her double jump and is described in similar terms to Zato-1’s flight in Guilty Gear Xrd, and mode shifting. Upon activating her “Yasakani no Magatama” unit, the newcomer gains a brand new collection of attacks but loses the ability to block.

Hades Izanami will become playable when BlazBlue: Central Fiction’s ‘Act2’ update arrives in arcades on January 28.

Source: Famitsu via Gematsu, tip via DeusXmachina

January 20, 2016

Mortal Kombat XL Trailer Offers Sneak Peek of Future Content

Earlier this morning, NetherRealm Studios announced a Game of the Year rerelease for Mortal Kombat X.

This edition, dubbed Mortal Kombat XL, comes bundled with all of the downloadable content released thus far as well as the upcoming Kombat Pack 2. Aside from the four new characters, this includes a host of brand new skins (including ninja versions of some of the characters) as well as the return of the classic Pit stage, complete with its stage fatality.

Mortal Kombat XL follows in the tradition set by previous NetherRealm titles like Mortal Kombat 9 and Injustice: Gods Among Us, both of which provided a complete experience while also signaling the end of such content. Its release is planned for March 1.

Source: Mortal Kombat Community, tips via IPT.Migosan, NightmareStream, DeusXmachina

January 20, 2016

Add More Mobility Options to Your Rivals of Aether Game with Cactuar Dashing

The Beefy Aether Doods recently released a new Rivals of Aether tutorial, this time teaching viewers how to perform and effectively use the Cactuar Dash.

Cactuar Dashing in Rivals of Aether works much like its counterpart in Super Smash Bros. Melee, and provides players with a way to move in a style similar to dash dancing but without range limitations. Like most higher level techniques in Rivals of Aether, this option doesn’t take hours of training mode to master, but will certainly prove useful under the right circumstances.

For more tips from the Beefy Aether Doods, be sure to check out their tutorials on reverse aerial rushing and ledge canceling.

Source: Beefy Aether Doods

January 20, 2016

Pick Up Discounted Killer Instinct Season 2 Content on Xbox Live

We’ve still got a couple of months before the next round of Killer Instinct content goes live. And even though we’re on the brink of a new season, there’s a good chance some folks out there have yet to pick up the second’s just yet.

If you count yourself among that crowd and have an active Xbox Live Gold account, this week’s Deals with Gold sales should help you set things right. As of this writing, both the Killer Instinct Season 2 Ultra Edition and the Combo Breaker add-on are on sale for half their regular price.

These discounts will be available until January 25, so don’t miss out. Combined with season one, which is currently free for Gold subscribers, you should be ready for season three when it lands on Xbox One and PC this March.

Source: Major Nelson