Persona continues their run of updated King of Fighters XIII combo videos today with another look at antagonist Saiki. But don’t let his fair looks fool you; this cast member can dole out some serious hurt in a matter of seconds.
As with past contributions, this demonstration runs through a number of Saiki combos that, while impractical at times, show just how flashy he can get. Expect a number of impressive juggles and combo extenders, now in glorious 60 frames-per-second
A full transcript of the combos shown here can be found in the video description.
Indie fighter Divekick received its final patch today, which adds The Fencer of Nidhogg fame to the game’s playable cast. This content comes as free downloadable content to all previous owners of the title and will be rolling out across all platforms as the day progresses.
The Fencer wouldn’t be a fencer without his foil, so the folks at Iron Galaxy Studios have allowed him to use it in regulation Divekick matches. The catch is that the blade starts in the middle of the stage in a fashion identical to that of Cody’s knife in Street Fighter. Once The Fencer equips himself using his ground or air tumble, he can choose to launch the sword at opponents just like in Nidhogg. The blade covers a massive amount of screen space, but it stays where it lands through round transitions, so he has to make it count.
In the event of a mirror match, either player can use either sword, which will turn the tide of battle in the favor of whichever blocky fighter picks it up. If you somehow manage to defeat your sword-wielding opponent, the blade will transfer over to you.
And finally, once The Fencer hits Kickfactor, the “Go” indicator from Nidhogg appears on the screen, and he can secure victory by exiting the stage.
For a full breakdown of The Fencer by the folks who designed him, as well as proof of how he performs in actual matches, be sure to check out the archive of Iron Galaxy’s stream from earlier today as well as the trailer we’ve included below.
This update comes alongside a permanent price reduction to $4.99, so if you’ve not yet picked up the world’s best two-button fighter, now is a great time to do it.
So far, Cultivation: House of Snake Eyez has done an excellent job chronicling the journey of Red Bull’s Darryl Lewis as he trains for various fighting game events leading up to Capcom Cup. Now, the documentary series sees the American player travel outside the country to train in Japan.
With an appearance at Tokyo Game Show’s high-level Ultra Street Fighter IV tournament ahead of him, Lewis steps outside of his comfort zone in a variety of ways. Gone is the urban sprawl of Southern California, replaced by the rural beauty of Japan’s various temples. And even when he enters the Tokyo metropolis, he’s greeted by smoke-filled game centers filled with arcade sticks instead of the gamepads he’s used to competing with.
Will all of this pay off at Tokyo Game Show? Tune in next week (or visit our coverage hub) to find out.
We’re now one day and, thanks to David “UltraDavid” Graham and James Chen of UltraChen TV, two player breakdowns closer to the Capcom Cup finals. Today, James and David get started with a discussion on Ryota “Kazunoko” Inoue, a player who has become the face of Yun in Ultra Street Fighter IV.
For analysis, the two talk about Kazunoko’s grand finals match at Community Effort Orlando 2015 against Winterfox’s Gustavo “801 Strider” Romero, which, as has been a trend in this series, is the set that wound up landing Kazunoko in the Capcom Cup finals. As you’ll see below, this match has Kazunoko using his own reputation (and perhaps the reputation of his character) to force Gustavo into unfavorable situations time and again.
Up next, UltraChen discuss Keoma, Brazil’s hometown hero who will be bringing his unique style of Abel play up against the best in the world.
The video delves into an interesting idea of how the internet has (potentially) negatively impacted the way that we play fighting games. Sure, it’s great that we can hit up YouTube, Twitch, and forums to pick up tips on anything from combos to spacing options, but the downside of this is that some players may feel that the way those they look up to play is the only way to play, which can stifle personal styles.
Keoma goes against that, as you’ll see in his match against BrawL|Haitani at the Capcom Pro Tour Brazil tournament. Armor cancels, abundant standing shorts, red focus combos directly following a roll mixup, EX Change of Direction anti-airs into Ultra; Keoma seems to have every one of Abel’s tools perfected, and doesn’t limit himself to one particular style.
Do Kazunoko and Keoma have what it takes to walk away victorious? Let us know what you think in the comments. And be sure to check back often, as there are still plenty of players to cover before the event kicks off.
In a little over a week, players attending Sony’s PlayStation Experience will be able to get their hands on King of Fighters XIV. This latest installment of SNK Playmore’s lauded franchise marks the first time a mainline sequel has made the move to 3D graphics.
To get people hype for the game’s first playable appearance, the developers dropped a new trailer that, in addition to showing off some updated gameplay, confirms the return of Andy Bogard.
According to the leaked character list, Andy will likely be teaming up with brother Terry Bogard and Joe Higsashi, neither of which have yet to make appearances of their own. We’re sure to find out more when PlayStation Experience opens on December 5.
Source: SNK Playmore, thanks to Romance for the tip.
It’s no secret that this year’s Capcom Cup is going to be special. From the expansion of the finals bracket to the massive amount of money coming the champion’s way, Ultra Street Fighter IV may experience the greatest swan song the genre has ever seen.
Apart from that, however, what really makes this event one for the records books is the immense talent that’s already been gathered together to compete. A year of tournaments has seen fifteen competitors secure spots in the sixteen-player bracket, either through outright qualifiers or the accumulation of ranking points, and the near-final list is truly a sight to behold.
While obviously skewed towards its almost overwhelming Japanese presence, Capcom Cup will also see players from the United States, South Korea, Taiwan, France, Brazil, and more step onto the stage to represent their home countries. And discounting RZR|Infiltration’s mastery of a good portion of the cast, thirty separate characters have chances of making appearances over the course of the tournament.
Speaking of Infiltration, another interesting fact jumped out to us that’s likely been talked to death, and that’s the fact that every Evo champion since Street Fighter IV debuted in 2009 will be present at this event. Mad Catz’ Daigo Umehara is the only player so far to win two, but that doesn’t mean the Razer trio of Fuudo, Infiltration, and Xian, MeltDown’s Luffy, or Evil Geniuses’ Momochi (who won Capcom Cup last year) don’t have what it takes to take home the gold.
All in all, Capcom Cup is going to be an incredible event for Street Fighter fans and the community in general. For a quick rundown of each player’s background, be sure to check out Capcom’s official list here before the event takes place on December 6.
For European fighting game fans debating whether or not to pick up Street Fighter V on launch day, this may help you make your decision.
Capcom UK just announced that a limited day one edition of Street Fighter V for PlayStation 4 will be available from retailers across Europe. The bundle includes all of the game’s content, packaged in a special Ryu-themed steel box which showcases the iconic China stage.
Stocking and pricing details for this release have yet to be revealed, but Capcom has mentioned they will announce them through community channels in the coming weeks.
For European fighting game fans debating whether or not to pick up Street Fighter V on launch day, this may help you make your decision.
Capcom UK just announced that a limited day one edition of Street Fighter V for PlayStation 4 will be available from retailers across Europe. The bundle includes all of the game’s content, packaged in a special Ryu-themed steel box which showcases the iconic China stage.
Stocking and pricing details for this release have yet to be revealed, but Capcom has mentioned they will announce them through community channels in the coming weeks.
When it comes to Street Fighter V’s cast, nobody stands anywhere close to R. Mika in terms of flair and originality. Although she is making a return from a previous appearance, enough has been added to her arsenal that folks looking to compete in the upcoming game will want to absorb any information they can beforehand.
If you count yourself in that group, TeaMandem is here to help. Following their excellent combo primers for Charlie Nash and Cammy, they released a similar rundown for R. Mika earlier today. In the video below, you’ll learn all the combos and resets, from basic to advanced, that you’ll need to know to excel with this wrestling champion.
Fans of fighting game music should be happy to hear that Brave Wave’s “Street Fighter II The Definitive Soundtrack” is now up for purchase online. This extensive project focused on remastering the iconic sounds of Capcom’s legendary fighter with help from original composer Yoko Shimomura.
The final release collects over 100 individual tracks, and is available in both physical and digital bundles. As of this writing, the vinyl collection is sold out, but project director Mohammed Taher has relayed to us that they plan to release a second pressing sometime next year. “This is not meant to be a collector’s item. Rather, we want all the Street Fighter fans to be able to buy it,” he explained. “We will keep making new pressings are long as there’s demand for it.”
Those of you not concerned with the vinyl release can pick up this soundtrack either in a three-disc CD bundle or as a digital album, both of which are available through Bandcamp. We’ve included a few previews below, so check it out and see if this is something you would be interested in.
