Category: Fighting Games

Well, it seems like the cat is out of the bag. The strange themes discovered in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS, which hinted at appearances by Street Fighter protagonist Ryu and Fire Emblem’s Roy, can now be confirmed as legitimate playable character leaks thanks to two videos that recently appeared online.

Apparently, the next Super Smash Bros. patch rolled out to players in Japan earlier than intended, giving dataminers access to a bunch of surprise content. In addition to the aforementioned characters, a brand new Splatoon trophy, stages for the newcomers, and music from Rhythm Heaven are also included in the update.

At this point in time, it’s difficult to pin down when Ryu and Roy will officially launch, but their inclusion in the Lucas patch makes it seem as if they will be available when he’s released on June 14, or at least around the same time. Nintendo plans to hold a special Direct broadcast this weekend dedicated entirely to Smash, so it’s likely we’ll learn more details in just a couple of days.

For now, feel free to check out their victory videos below and let us know what you think.

Source: r/SmashBros via NeoGAF, videos courtesy of arions, tips via BM_Eco and Izzy

It’s that time of year again when the the temperatures are hot and the video game sales are even hotter thanks to Steam’s annual summer sale. We’ve already reported on the big discounts that are available for the King of Fighters series on the platform, and now those who prefer their fighting games in 3D have something to take advantage of as well.

Dead or Alive 5 Last Round is currently on sale at a 40% discount, which means that the game is now available for only $23.99 instead of $39.99. Additionally, both the Fun Theme and Halloween Debut costume sets are subject to a 50% discount..

For anyone interested in picking the game up, this sale ends on June 22. Keep in mind that Steam titles typically go through several phases of sales, meaning Dead or Alive may become even cheaper as the promotion continues. We’ll be sure to keep you informed if that happens.

Source: Steam via Free Step Dodge

This weekend, two very different events will be taking place in two very different parts of the world. DreamHack is set to once again bring high-profile competitive gaming to Sweden with DreamHack Summer 2015, and the East Coast Throwdown team will be returning to New Jersey with a brand new game as their headliner.

With such drastic time zones in play, we figured it would be helpful to gather all the information we could find and compile it for our readers, so keep reading for all the details you’ll need to know if you plan on spectating these events.

DreamHack Summer 2015

Though mostly looked up on as a major “eSports” event rather than a fighting game tournament, DreamHack has regularly drawn some of the greatest competitors in our community, and they’re looking to repeat past successes by expanding their reach at this year’s summer event.

In addition to Ultra Street Fighter IV, the organizers will also be providing a bracket for newcomer Mortal Kombat X, complete with its very own 50,000 SEK (~$6100 USD) prize pool.

Expect a large majority of European Street Fighter talent to descend upon Jönköping, Sweden, both because of their proximity to the event and the added benefit of being on the Capcom Pro Tour. Be sure to keep an eye out for their Mortal Kombat players too as they close out the Mortal Kombat Cup, as it’s sure to be a fierce battle for the cash between players who may not get as much spotlight as their North American counterparts.

Streams will be provided by Capcom Fighters and DreamHack Fighters, rough schedules have been included below.

Saturday, June 13

Event	CEST (Local)	PDT	EDT	GMT
USFIV Group Stage	12:00 PM	3:00 AM	6:00 AM	10:00 AM
USFIV Top 32	6:00 PM	9:00 AM	12:00 PM	4:00 PM
USFIV Top 4	11:30 PM	2:30 PM	5:30 AM	9:30 PM

Sunday, June 14

Event	CEST (Local)	PDT	EDT	GMT
MKX Swiss Rounds	11:00 AM	2:00 AM	5:00 AM	9:00 AM
MKX Top 16	6:00 PM	9:00 AM	12:00 PM	4:00 PM
MKX Grand Finals	10:00 PM	1:00 PM	4:00 AM	8:00 PM

East Coast Throwdown

While fighting game action is going down across the Atlantic, the folks behind East Coast Throwdown will be hosting yet another event in New Jersey. This time around, however, they will be giving respect to tournament mainstay Mortal Kombat by making Mortal Kombat X the closer instead of Ultra Street Fighter IV.

Some of the notable players scheduled to attend include YOMI|ForeverKing Jr., CTRL|Flux, cR|Sonic Fox, YOMI|Michaelangelo, YOMI|MIT, BIFU|Spab Rog, YOMI|REO, Danke, YOMI|DJT, YOMI|ForeverKing, RPD.MCZ|Alex Smith, TA|Moons, BIFU.EIF|Coach Steve, GG|Sherryjenix, BE|Kane Blueriver, CTRL|RayRay, EG|K-Brad, PIE|Smug, TA|Marvisto, Zidane, Eshi, TS|Lord Knight, Lich, TSB|Mynus, and more.

Live broadcasts will be provided by Team Spooky’s Arturo Sanchez and Deadly Bison Entertainment. Tentative schedules follow below.

Saturday, June 13

Event	EDT (Local)	PDT	GMT
UMvC3 Pools	12:00 PM	9:00 AM	4:00 PM
MKX Pools	12:00 PM	9:00 AM	4:00 PM
GGXrd Pools	12:00 PM	9:00 AM	4:00 PM
SSBM Pools	12:00 PM	9:00 AM	4:00 PM
Soulcalibur V	12:00 PM	9:00 AM	4:00 PM
Killer Instinct	12:00 PM	9:00 AM	4:00 PM
DOA5LR	2:00 PM	11:00 AM	6:00 PM
UMvC3 Quarterfinals and Semifinals	4:00 PM	1:00 PM	8:00 PM
SSB4 Pools	4:00 PM	1:00 PM	8:00 PM
P4U2	4:00 PM	1:00 PM	8:00 PM
TTT2	4:00 PM	1:00 PM	8:00 PM
USFIV Pools	6:00 PM	3:00 PM	10:00 PM
KOFXIII	6:00 PM	3:00 PM	10:00 PM
BBCPEX	6:00 PM	3:00 PM	10:00 PM
UNIEL	8:00 PM	5:00 PM	12:00 AM
Injustice	8:00 PM	5:00 PM	12:00 AM

Sunday, June 14

Event	EDT (Local)	PDT	GMT
P4U2	10:00 AM	7:00 AM	2:00 PM
SSB4	12:00 PM	9:00 AM	4:00 PM
DOA5LR	2:00 PM	11:00 AM	6:00 PM
GGXrd	4:00 PM	1:00 PM	8:00 PM
UMvC3	6:00 PM	3:00 PM	10:00 PM
USFIV	8:00 PM	5:00 PM	12:00 AM
MKX	10:00 PM	7:00 PM	2:00 AM

So there you have it! Feel free to let us know which tournaments you’ll be tuning into and what most excites you about this upcoming weekend of competition.

Sources: DreamHack, East Coast Throwdown

After a small tease on social media last night, XSEED has announced today they will be bringing the console version of EXAMU’s Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel to North America this year. The game was announced to have a Japanese release a short time ago that was also slated for winter, so XSEED picking this up for such a close North American release comes as a pretty pleasant surprise.

The console version is said to have new and exciting guest characters; we assume this is in reference to Senran Kagura’s Homura, who was just recently announced, and popular Nitroplus mascot Super Sonico in her debut as a playable character, though there may be more unannounced.

Nitroplus Blasterz has been out in Japanese arcades for a brief amount of time, which means the better players have gotten a grip on the game and footage of higher-level play is floating around online. It features a good amount of call backs and fanservice for players that are familiar with the branded characters, then attempts to layer on a multitude of popular mechanics from the current generation of fighting games.

The spectacle aspect is certainly on full display in this one, so anybody interested by that should check out Nitroplus Blasterz as we near its winter release.

Source: Gematsu