Category: Fighting Games

Rejoice! The fine folks of SNK Playmore have announced that they will be leaving the pachislot business behind to redouble their efforts in the realm of game development.

According to Kotaku, the official press release cites “uncertainty” as their key impetus for ditching the gambling machines. While further details weren’t provided, this move is likely the first push towards the Marvel-like property expansion mentioned by the company’s new Chinese owners after its acquisition.

SNK Playmore is currently focused on releasing King of Fighters XIV, the long-awaited return of their storied fighting franchise, on PlayStation 4 sometime next year. What else this shift in policy holds for their other properties remains to be seen, so stay tuned for more details.

Source: SNK Playmore via Kotaku, tip courtesy of Turbanator

While not the most stacked tournament Capcom Pro Tour has seen, this year’s Canada Cup definitely had the most on the line. As one of the last few outright Capcom Cup qualifiers, players from across the world descended on Toronto, Ontario for one final shot at a spot in the grand finals in December.

As you would guess, this provided more than a few intense moments during the Ultra Street Fighter IV competition, and Capcom has compiled their five favorites into another recap video. Below, you’ll see a bit of nasty Elena play from Evil Geniuses’ Justin Wong, ridiculous comebacks by Tokido of Mad Catz and Razer’s Fuudo, and a whole lot more.

Full results for this and other games at Canada Cup can be found in our coverage hub.

Source: Capcom Fighters

Sega has just dropped a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming console version of Blade Arcus From Shining EX. This preview gives us our first look at Sonia Blanche, the Shining Resonance protagonist who is set to make her debut in this port.

Blade Arcus from Shining EX launches for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 on November 26. Sonia will be included free of charge in first-print copies of the game, but it’s likely that she will also show up as purchasable downloadable content.

Source: Sega via Gematsu

The latest public build of Street Fighter V was playable at Canada Cup 2015 this past weekend, allowing a number of top players to get their hands on the game, including recently announced returning character Dhalsim.

RAF was at the event and was able to capture some off-screen footage of these matches. One player that’s featured prominently is PG|Filipino Champ, who, despite focusing more on Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, is also known for having a deadly Dhalsim in Street Fighter IV.

In the two videos below, Filipino Champ goes up against another top player, Tampa Bison, who takes the latest version of his namesake dictator for a spin.

RAF was also able to play a set with Filipino Champ himself.

Speaking of Tampa Bison, the Florida native was also able to play against Capcom’s own Neidel “Haunts” Crisan, who took the chance to show off some of the things that newcomer Laura can do in a real match.

Of course, RAF wasn’t the only person recording footage at the event. Shoryuken forum regular MarLonLonMilk was also at the event and was able to get some footage of  Team Spooky’s Arturo “Sabin” Sanchez taking on Evil Geniuses’ Ricki Ortiz.

MarLonLonMilk also got to play against Ricki in a Chun-Li mirror.

And finally, Tampa Bison shows up once again to take on a couple of challengers.

Street Fighter V is scheduled to launch for PlayStation 4 and PC on February 16.

Sources: RAF, MarLonLonMilk

It feels just like yesterday that Evo 2015, and all the emotions that came with it, wrapped up in Las Vegas, Nevada. But like many things in life, the show must go on, and the organizers behind the largest fighting game tournament in the world are just about ready to announce their plans for next year’s event.

Today, it was revealed that Evo 2016 has been scheduled for July 15-17, once again bringing its unique brand of hype to Sin City.

Other pertinent information like location, tournament lineup, and more has yet to be released, but those of you planning to attend no matter what can start planning your trip now. See you all there!

Source: Evo

It feels just like yesterday that Evo 2015, and all the emotions that came with it, wrapped up in Las Vegas, Nevada. But like many things in life, the show must go on, and the organizers behind the largest fighting game tournament in the world are just about ready to announce their plans for next year’s event.

Today, it was revealed that Evo 2016 has been scheduled for July 15-17, once again bringing its unique brand of hype to Sin City.

Other pertinent information like location, tournament lineup, and more has yet to be released, but those of you planning to attend no matter what can start planning your trip now. See you all there!

Source: Evo

While mainly a pop culture convention, Youmacon has spent the last few years putting on excellent fighting game tournaments as well, and Youmacon 2015 is no different.

Over the next couple of days, the Detroit-based event will play host to competition in a wide variety of titles, including Ultra Street Fighter IV, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Mortal Kombat X, Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-, BlazBlue: Chronophantasma EXTEND, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and more.

If you weren’t able to make it out in person, Youmacon has gathered together a great group of streamers to make sure folks at home can keep up with the action. We’ve included all of their broadcasts below, and a full schedule can be found here.

BGCallisto

Watch live video from bgcallisto on www.twitch.tv

FunkyP

Watch live video from FunkyP on www.twitch.tv

C.O.R.N.

Watch live video from DatCORNBread on www.twitch.tv

Clash Tournaments

Watch live video from CLASHTournaments on www.twitch.tv

Nyanidesuka

Watch live video from Nyanidesuka on www.twitch.tv

Source: Youmacon Gaming

One of the oldest traditions in fighting games is the secret boss that provides an extra challenge to players should they meet certain requirements. Akuma in Super Street Fighter II Turbo, Reptile in Mortal Kombat, the list goes on.

Pokkén Tournament is no different now thanks to a recent update. Gameplay footage recently surfaced of a mysterious boss named Dark Mewtwo that, as the name would suggest, is a super powerful version of the already godlike Pokémon. While the exact steps players need to complete to get him to appear have yet to be nailed down, the video below highlights Mewtwo’s transformation and subsequent battle against Mega Gengar.

As this is a rather new discovery, we’re sure to learn more about Dark Mewtwo as the days go by. Stay tuned for further details.

Source: みけ via NeoGAF, Nintendo Everything, tip via NightmareSteam

One of the oldest traditions in fighting games is the secret boss that provides an extra challenge to players should they meet certain requirements. Akuma in Super Street Fighter II Turbo, Reptile in Mortal Kombat, the list goes on.

Pokkén Tournament is no different now thanks to a recent update. Gameplay footage recently surfaced of a mysterious boss named Dark Mewtwo that, as the name would suggest, is a super powerful version of the already godlike Pokémon. While the exact steps players need to complete to get him to appear have yet to be nailed down, the video below highlights Mewtwo’s transformation and subsequent battle against Mega Gengar.

As this is a rather new discovery, we’re sure to learn more about Dark Mewtwo as the days go by. Stay tuned for further details.

Source: みけ via NeoGAF, Nintendo Everything, tip via NightmareSteam

Just in time for Halloween, the folks behind the Mortal Kombat X mobile port today unleashed guest character Jason Voorhees. While he’s been playable in the main game for some time, those of you who are still getting mileage out of this slimmed down version can finally don the iconic hockey mask and get down to terrorizing the rest of the cast.

For a taste of what this movie monster brings to the table, check out the official announcement trailer below.

Source: Mortal Kombat Community