Category: Fighting Games

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Check Out Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel at SoCal Regionals 2015: Prelude II This Weekend

In addition to featuring an already respectable lineup of popular fighting titles–including everything from Ultra Street Fighter IV to Dengeki Bunko FIGHTING CLIMAX–SoCal Regionals tournament organizers announced yesterday that a playable version of Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel will be available at this weekend’s Prelude II event.

Players will not only be able to get in some casual matches, but they’ll also be able to compete for prizes in free-to-enter tournaments hosted at the Marvelous and XSEED Games booth. If you’re interested in giving the game a shot, be sure to mark your calendars for the SCR 2015: Prelude II event, which will be held in Anaheim, California on August 29.

Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel is set to hit PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 systems in Japan on December 10 and will be working its way westward later in the winter season.

Source: Level|Up Series

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R. Mika Suplexes Her Way into Street Fighter V

After teasing a reveal for the past week, it seems like Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono finally got his wish: R. Mika will be playable in Street Fighter V.

With only one previous appearance courtesy of Street Fighter Alpha 3, R. Mika’s playstyle is still very much open to interpretation, and the developers have added numerous tools to her repertoire in Street Fighter V to set her apart from her debut.

The wrestler’s V-Skill, for instance, let’s her add a little more hype to the match by delivering a blistering promo. The longer the buttons are held down, the stronger she becomes, and a single layer of armor gives her a chance to build up some serious damage.

Activating V-Trigger, on the other hand, allows R. Mika to call on tag-team partner Nadeshiko. Depending on the direction held, Nadeshiko assists with one of three different attacks, setting up “sneaky attacks and punishing command grab mix-ups” that R. Mika can capitalize on.

Be sure to check out the trailer below for a closer look at what R. Mika brings to the table.

Street Fighter V is scheduled to launch sometime in March 2016. R. Mika will be playable at the upcoming PAX Prime convention in Seattle, so stay tuned for more details and gameplay footage.

Source: Capcom-Unity

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A.B.A? Zappa? Fanny?! Arc System Works Reveals Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- Character Vote Ballot

In addition to introducing Johnny and newcomer Jack-O, Arc System Works is allowing fans to vote on which classic characters they would like to see appear in Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-. Though its restricted to those who actually have a chance to play the updated title (i.e. folks in Japan), the mere fact the developers are taking in such feedback is an exciting proposition for the community as a whole.

According to new details, this fan vote will not include every character in the Guilty Gear universe, instead providing a varied ballot of cast members from numerous games in the series. These sixteen fighters (and the titles they debuted in) are as follows:

  • A.B.A (Guilty Gear XX Isuka)
  • Izuna (Guilty Gear 2: Overture)
  • Valentine (Guilty Gear 2: Overture)
  • Kliff Undersn (Guilty Gear)
  • Zappa (Guilty Gear XX)
  • Justice (Guilty Gear)
  • Holy Order Sol (Guilty Gear XX Slash)
  • Dizzy (Guilty Gear X)
  • Testament (Guilty Gear)
  • Dr. Paradigm (Guilty Gear 2: Overture)
  • Baiken (Guilty Gear)
  • Fanny (Guilty Gear Petit)
  • Bridget (Guilty Gear XX)
  • Anji Mito (Guilty Gear X)
  • Raven (Guilty Gear 2: Overture)
  • Robo-Ky (Guilty Gear XX #Reload)

Voting will begin sometime in late September, so stay tuned for more details.

Source: Arc System Works

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EMP|Hiro and A K A III N U Throw Down in This Exciting Ultra Street Fighter IV Exhibition

Typically, we feature videos from Olympic Gaming dedicated to a single player’s prowess in Ultra Street Fighter IV, but they also produce videos of high-level sets between prominent competitors.

Below, you’ll find one such set between EMP|Hiro’s M. Bison and A K A III N U’s Guile. There’s no question that this matchup favors Guile, but fights where one side has a distinct upper hand are often the most exciting to watch; this footage is no exception.

Whether you’re a Bison player looking to pick up some tips on how to topple Guile, or if you just like seeing high-level players slug it out, you won’t want to miss this set.

Source: Olympic Gaming

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Wednesday Night Fights Online Edition 3.4 feat. Ultra Street Fighter IV, Mortal Kombat X, and Killer Instinct Streaming Live

Level|Up Series returns tonight with the fourth installment of Wednesday Night Fights Online Edition’s third season. Moving from the world of offline competition to netplay is sure to provide a look at players who don’t often get enough attention, so tune in below for some great Ultra Street Fighter IV, Mortal Kombat X, and Killer Instinct action.

Watch live video from Level|Up Live on www.twitch.tv

Source: Level|Up Live

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Smash @ Xanadu feat. Super Smash Bros. Melee Streaming Live

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, and tonight’s installment will feature competition in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

If you’re interested in some Smash Bros. action, be sure to tune in. 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

Source: VGBootCamp

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Next Level Battle Circuit #135 feat. Ultra Street Fighter IV, Mortal Kombat X, and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Streaming Live

This week’s installment of Next Level Battle Circuit is now streaming live courtesy of Team Spooky. As usual, the event is being broadcast from its namesake, Next Level Arcade, in New York City. Tonight, they’ll be running Ultra Street Fighter IV, Mortal Kombat X, and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, featuring some of the best players on the east coast.

If you would like to check out these weekly tournaments, be sure to head on over to Next Level Arcade and take part every Wednesday. The address has been included below.

4013 8th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232

The stream is currently live below, but you can also visit Twitch to join the chat. Full brackets will be made available through Challonge.

Watch live video from TeamSp00ky on www.twitch.tv

Sources: Team Spooky

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Learn the Art of Edgeguarding in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

The folks at Rush Hour Smash recently released the fifth video in their Smash Theory series. This newest addition to their tutorial lineup covers everything Super Smash Bros. for Wii U players should be considering when they find themselves in an edgeguarding situation.

The tutorial stresses the importance of keeping in mind the resources that opponents have at their disposal in order to return safely to the stage–things like jumps, counters, air dodges, and attacks that can challenge attempts at edgeguarding. Any player new to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U should be sure to give this video a view.

If you missed the previous Smash Theory videos covering the neutral game, zoning, reads, and doubles strategies, you can check them out by following their respective links.

Source: Rush Hour Smash via Smash Boards

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Burnout Fighter Breaks Down Minor M. Bison Changes, Discusses Vega in Street Fighter V

Recently, Burnout Fighter brought us the first video in a series dedicated to picking apart the subtle changes to character moves in the newest version of Street Fighter V. He began the series, appropriately, with the wandering warrior himself, and continues today with a look at M. Bison.

Like Ryu, the Shadaloo leader did see some (very) minor changes to the moves that he brings to the fight. It seems that his Psycho Inferno–previously a down-to-up charge input–has changed to a quarter circle back input. Additionally, the dictator’s standing fierce now offers a crush counter.

In the second segment of the video, Burnout Fighter is joined by Kyle the Guile, a Vega player from his local scene, who discusses his opinions on the Spanish ninja’s newest iteration. If you’re interested in taking a closer look at this addition to the roster, be sure to check out the full video below.

Source: Burnout Fighter

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Mortal Kombat X’s Quan Chi Gains Ridiculous Chip Damage with Double Spell Glitch

Mortal Kombat X is a game that’s been patched quite a bit over its lifespan, for better or worse, but a recent discovery makes a good case for these frequent updates.

During a recent broadcast, brothers Ketchup and Mustard, with the help of their viewers, uncovered a pretty devastating technique for Quan Chi that allows him to place two spells in his Sorcerer variation. Normally, the necromancer has to make do with one, but this glitch opens up some nasty possibilities like double chip damage (leading to a rather easy 100% combo), double armor, and more.

What happens is that players are capable of tricking the game into thinking there are two separate spell timers by using a specific setup to get the ball rolling. After that, pretty much anything goes, as Ketchup aptly describes in the video below.

While it does take a bit of time and planning, both players believe there are viable strategies to utilize this glitch properly. To prove this, they also released a highlight reel of the ways they were able to pull it off in online matches.

Source: Ketchup, tip via NightmareSteam