Dead or Alive 5 Last Round’s Fighters Become Superheroes in Latest Costume Pack

Team NINJA has yet another themed costume pack in store for Dead or Alive 5 Last Round fans. “Fighter Force” will see the cast suit up in outfits reminiscent of superheroes from American comic books and Japanese television shows.

To help set the mood, Team NINJA recently dropped a brand new trailer that plays out like a summer blockbuster. One interesting thing to note is how scenes from the game’s story mode are shown, but with the characters using the new costumes. Whether or not this means that this will be the first set of costumes that can be utilized in the story, however, is as of yet unknown.

Check out the trailer below and share your thoughts in the comments.

Dead or Alive 5 Last Round’s Fighter Force pack will be coming sometime this summer.

Source: Team NINJA

Beware the Old Lady in Mortal Kombat X’s New Stage Brutalities

Mortal Kombat X recently received a hefty new patch, and while it brought a variety of changes to the cast, two new additions not listed in the official notes are quite…unique.

This new content comes in the form of a pair of brutalities featuring none other than the interactable old lady (lovingly named Blanche by the community) in the Outworld Marketplace stage.

To see these new finishers, players will need to use at least two interactables in the stage during the match and then first, and then use Blanche to finish the opponent off. If performed successfully, she will cause the opposing player to explode when she crashes into them.

You can also give Blanche the satisfaction of actually putting up a fight herself by holding down as you defeat the opponent, which results in the brutality variation seen below.

Good on you, Blanche.

Sources: Test Your Might, MRxGMAN, Emanuel Gonzalez via Polygon

UltraChen TV Streaming Live – Street Fighter V, TORYUKEN 4, Combo Breaker, AnimEvo, and More

UltraChen TV is back with yet another broadcast of their Tuesday show. Tonight, UltraDavid and James Chen will be discussing a variety of topics, including today’s Street Fighter V M. Bison reveal trailer, results f

The stream will be live in this article, but you can also visit Twitch to join the chat.

Watch live video from ultrachentv on www.twitch.tv

Source: UltraChen TV, featured image courtesy of Kara “Karaface” Leung

Chaos Code Patch Pushed to Consoles in North America and Europe

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Remember Chaos Code? While it never quite took off in the west, developer FK Digital has continued to support their flagship fighter in Japan, resulting in a handful of patches and post-launch character additions.

Fortunately, they haven’t forgotten about their fans in North America and Europe. A brand new update was recently made available for the game on PlayStation 3, bringing with it a number of changes to the existing gameplay systems and cast.

While Chaos Code still lacks any form of netplay on consoles, this shows that FK Digital is still interested in working with the community outside of Japan. Let’s hope this is a sign of things to come.

For a full look at what this patch adjusted, check out the details below.

Chaos Code ver.1.01 Patch Notes

Hikaru

  • Damage decreased for all air moves
  • Blast Triple Kick – Attack speed increased for B and D versions
  • Thunderstrike Kick – EX version’s action for the last hit has been changed
  • Sky Break Thunderstrike Kick – Attack speed increased
  • Shadow Tornado Fang – C version’s action changed, A version has new followup inputs (A-D)
  • Quake Crushing Fist – A and C version damage differentiation, increased recovery on A version
  • Splitting Break Touch of Curse – After hit, opponent’s defense is reduced by 50% for 10 seconds

Celia

  • Missile Gauge mechanics adjusted, stocks automatically refill when missiles and bombs are used
  • Run – Movement speed increased
  • Far D – Hitstun decreased
  • Full recovery for the Missile Gauge when Exceed Chaos is activated
  • New Special Move – Prankish Bomb 22+K (EX)
  • Mischievous Missile – B and D version trajectories have been changed
  • EX Mischievous Missile – Can perform an extra jump or air dash after the input
  • Prankish Missile – Added EX version
  • Aerial Invitation – Added EX version, air normal and special moves possible after the input
  • Charming Splash – B and D version differentiation, changed the number of hits for the B version
  • Charming Splash – Added EX version
  • Welcome Boost – B version’s movement speed increased. expanded the hitbox for the D version
  • Dangerous Company – Opponent’s reaction when hit in the air has been changed
  • Prankish Whip – Input delay on C version decreased. Changed the opponent’s reaction on hit for 6P, and air reaction on hit for 4P
  • Angelic Wing – Added air version

Catherine

  • Standing A – Hitbox in the upper region expanded
  • Jump D – Startup decreased
  • Crouching D – Hitbox in the upper region reduced, attack duration shortened, opponent’s reaction when hit in the air has been changed
  • Mermaid Princess – Opponent’s reaction to the normal version on hit has been changed
  • I’ll serve you! – Opponent’s reaction to the B version on hit has been changed
  • I’ll serve you! – Added EX version
  • EX I’ll support you! – Adjusted the duration of the lower body invincibility frames
  • Little Devil’s Love Stamp – Added EX version, EX version can be canceled into normal version
  • Bell of Happiness – Goal In! – Changed the trajectory of the A version
  • Extra Ultimate Chaos Change – The Truth in the Mirror/Love is a Phantom
  • Love is a Phantom – B and D version bunshin delay differentiation, bunshin projectile support added
  • Meow Meow Miracle Dynamite – Startup decreased, upper/lower body invincibility for B/D versions

Cerberus

  • Bullet Gauge recovery time increased
  • Full recovery for the Bullet Gauge when Exceed Chaos is activated
  • Crouching C – Expanded hitbox upwards, shorter attack duration
  • Close D – Reduced to 1 hit, 2nd hit is now the new Command Attack, Axe Drop (6+D after cl.D)
  • Heavenly Shot – New directions added, opponent’s reaction on hit to followup shots has
    been changed
  • Easy Come, Easy Go – Hitbox in the upper region reduced
  • Slash Beat – A version’s recovery increased, upper body invincibility frames increased
  • Slash Beat – C version’s lower body invincibility frames decreased
  • Slash Beat – Added EX version, refills Bullet Gauge during recovery
  • Smashdown Arrow – B version action changed, opponent can successfully guard while crouching
  • Sweet Trap – Opponent’s reaction on hit has been changed
  • Easy Come, Easy Go – Hitbox in the upper region reduced
  • Dancing Storm – Air normal and special moves possible after Level 2. Extra jump or air dash possible after Level 1

Vein

  • Palm Strike – Startup increased
  • Far C – Action changed, former f.C is now the new Command Attack, Surface Slash (Far C+C)
  • New Command Attack 2, Surface Slash (6+C)
  • New Command Attack 3, Moon Light (Jump C+4C)
  • Demon-Slaughtering – Opponent’s reaction to the 2nd hit of the A version has been changed
  • EX Wickedness Lightning – Movement distance increased
  • Infernal-Devotion – A and C version attack differentiation, A version now explodes on hit
  • Guilty-Darkness – B and D version movement differentiation, B version is now stationary

Cthylla

  • Maximum health value increased
  • Standing B – Startup decreased, recovery decreased
  • Far C – Movement shortened
  • Far D – Recovery decreased
  • Far D (1st hit) – Active frames decreased, movement increased
  • Phantom of Yog-Sothoth – Opponent’s reaction to the A version when hit in the air has been changed, movement increased for the C version
  • The Hounds of Tindalos – Added EX version
  • The Ring of Papaloi – Opponent’s reaction during guard has been adjusted for the D version
  • Shadow of the Dagon – Chaos Shift now possible
  • Interstellar Flight Hastur – Increased the amount of movement for the followup
  • Tulzscha – D version’s recovery decreased
  • Incarnation of Darkness – Added air version, gauge consumption increased for A and B attacks, disabled for 5 seconds after gauge is depleted

MG Hikaru

  • Maximum health value decreased
  • Maximum stun value decreased
  • Run – Movement speed increased
  • Backward Jump – Distance decreased
  • Standing A – Startup increased
  • Standing B – Close B removed, replaced with Standing B
  • Jump C – Recovery decreased
  • Jump D – Recovery increased
  • Throw – Opponent’s reaction after a successful throw has been changed
  • Houzankou – Feint now possible for the C version by holding the button
  • Bright Star Triple Attack – Added EX version
  • Blue Sphere Break [Retsu] – Attack trajectory for the EX version has been adjusted
  • Fast Press Slap – C version damage increase when held at maximum, added EX version
  • God Speed Punch – Stance can be canceled by pressing B or D, damage increased when held

Kagari

  • Maximum stun value decreased
  • Far D – Can now be canceled into a special move or high jump
  • Air Throw – Air special moves can be performed after an air throw
  • Mugen – EX version added, changed the action of the D version
  • Mugen – Utsuroi – Can perform an extra jump or air dash during recovery of the D version
  • Mugen – Utsuroi – Added EX version, can perform an extra jump or air dash after input
  • Genjin – Added EX version, now adds poison on the last hit
  • Poison damage increases when opponent is hit with another poison attack during poison state (up to 3 levels)

Bravo

  • Run – Movement speed increased
  • High Jump – Distance increased
  • Jump B – Hitbox reduced in the lower region
  • Far C – 1st hit can now be canceled into a special move or high jump
  • Crouching C – Hitbox reduced
  • Welcome Spin – Lower body invincibility for the A version, upper body invincibility for the C version
  • EX Welcome Spin – Movement decreased
  • Tornado Sasuage – New charge command added ([4]6+P)
  • Invite Dining Table – Command changed to 214+P, added EX version
  • Sublimating Frying Pan – Added EX version
  • Passionate Thunderous Soup – Chaos Cancel now possible, distance increased for the EX version
  • Flying Wrapped Dumpling – Added air version
  • Explosive Soup Dumpling – Recovery decreased after hit, invincibility frames for D version on startup
  • Kneel! Three Sacred Treasures – B and D version differentiation, distance increased for the D version
  • Shock! Crisis in the Restaurant – Movement speed increased

Cait & Sith

  • Maximum stun value increased
  • Added Air Throw (Jump A+C), Sith is set in position for extra commands after a successful Air Throw
  • Spear Punch – Opponent’s reaction to the normal version on hit has been changed
  • Suicide Little Sister Attack – Added EX version
  • Suicide Little Sister Set – Added new input (22+BD)
  • Forgive Me, Little Sister Decoy Attack – A and C version reaction and damage differentiation, removed stun damage
    Suicide Little Sister Set – Opponent’s reaction to the 22+K followup on hit has been changed, recovery increased for Sith
  • EX Rising Dragon Attack – Opponent’s reaction on hit has been changed
  • Our Graceful Trick Through – Increased invincibility frames during startup
  • My Own-style Special Attack – Dynamic Megaton - Command input has been changed to 2363214+K
  • Great Overhead Nova – Opponent can now successfully guard the air version while crouching

Hermes

  • Jump A – Expanded the hitbox downward
  • Close D – Opponent’s reaction on hit has been changed
  • Guard Break Attack – Startup increased, range increased
  • Floating Desire – Opponent’s reaction on hit to an exploding lightning orb has been changed
  • Awakening of Gaia – B version’s duration increased. Timing can be altered for D version by holding the button
  • Awakening of Gaia – Added EX version, damage increased, opponent can successfully guard while standing
  • EX Singing Sensation – Hitbox increased
  • EX Floating Desire – B version’s lightning orbs are placed after activation
  • Bursting Desire – B version does not trigger lightning orbs
  • Scorching Pleasure – Number of hits decreased
  • Raging Blizzard – Startup increased, recovery decreased

Rui

  • Close B – Expanded the hitbox downward
  • Spin Knuckle – Movement increased for the normal version
  • Guard Break Attack – Range increased
  • Mega Swing Attack – Added EX version
  • Dodge and Bullet – Invincibility frames decreased
  • Dodge and Bullet – B version’s action and opponent’s reaction when hit in the air has been changed
  • Rainbow Drop Combination – Startup increased
  • Rising Orbit – Startup increased, changed the action of the B and D version
  • Counter Crush: Code C – Counter version’s damage increased
  • Guardless Disruption – D version’s distance increased
  • Guardless Explosion – Changed the timing for Chaos Shift

Celia II Kai

  • Jump A – Recovery increased, hitbox reduced
  • Standing B – Startup decreased, recovery increased
  • Far D – Increased to 2 hits, opponent’s reaction has changed
  • Jump D – Startup increased, active frames increased
  • Throw – Opponent is now further away after a successful throw
  • Deadly Spark – A version’s ground distance decreased, startup and movement speed increased for C version
  • EX Deadly Spark – Ground version’s invincibility frames and startup increased
  • Tragic Disparity – B and D version damage and opponent reaction differentiation, invincibility frames removed
  • Tragic Disparity – Added EX version
  • EX Hell’s Configuration – Removed upper body invincibility
  • Core of Death – Damage increased
  • Burning Gaze – Startup increased

Kudlak-SIN

  • Throw – Recovery increased, can now start a combo in the corner after a successful throw
  • Standing B – Recovery decreased
  • Crouching D – Recovery decreased
  • Bubble – Reduced the opponent’s trajectory after a successful hit, recovery increased, changed the positions for the A and C version
  • Bubble – Changed the opponent’s trajectory for the EX versions
  • Confession – Recovery decreased for Kudlak, duration of the projectile increased
  • Passion – Faster startup and recovery for the projectile after contact with the opponent, hitbox no longer active if projectile is attacked
  • EX Passion - Recovery increased for the projectile
  • Surrender – Depletes the opponent’s Chaos Gauge by a fixed amount
  • Passive – Removed the priority in startup
  • Atonement – A and C version distance differentiation, A version retains full invincibility
  • Atonement – Opponent’s reaction during guard has been changed

Source: Arc System Works via AnimEvo

Atlanta Kombat Arena feat. Mortal Kombat X, Killer Instinct, and More Streaming Live from Yomi Gaming

yomigaming-atlantakombatarena-flyerWith the release of Mortal Kombat X, the fighting game community is experiencing a rather large swell of activity as folks pick up the new game and rush to learn as much as they can before major tournaments. One of the best places to do so outside of smaller gatherings is most definitely regional weeklies, and Yomi Gaming in Atlanta, Georgia recently began providing a space for the local community to do their thing.

Dubbed Atlanta Kombat Arena, these events run tournaments for the latest NetherRealm Studios title alongside supporting games Killer Instinct, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, and Injustice: Gods Among Us. Though only in their second week, they’ve already seen an amazing contingency of high-level talent take part, including KiT|Forever King, RZR|Perfect Legend, HB|Tyrant, co-organizer Pig of the Hut, Michaelangelo, and many more.

And, as a special treat, tonight’s event will feature a special Jason Voorhees exhibition before the tournament begins, giving folks an opportunity to check out Mortal Kombat X’s newest character if they haven’t already.

If you’re interested in watching the action live, be sure to tune in below or head on over to Twitch to join the chat. Online brackets are being made available through Challonge if you like to follow along at home.

Watch live video from yomi_gaming on www.twitch.tv

Sources: Yomi Gaming, Test Your Might, special thanks to Haketh for bringing this to our attention.

Smash @ Xanadu feat. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Streaming Live

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The folks over at VG BootCamp 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, with tonight’s stream focusing entirely on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

As a neat twist, the event will also allow players to choose custom moves, so check it out to see what these techniques bring to the table. 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: VG BootCamp

Mortal Kombat X Brazil Costume Pack Announced, Kold War Skins Available Now

It’s a big day for Mortal Kombat X fans looking to deck their characters out in only the finest of digital duds before taking to Outworld to break some skulls. Destructoid reported earlier today that players can expect to see a Brazil-themed costume pack–yes, you read that correctly–hitting digital shelves at some point in the future. While we don’t have any exact details on the price point or release date, we do know that they look, well, just check them out for yourselves:

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But that isn’t the only costume-related news for the newest NetherRealm Studios offering. Chances are you’ve seen Scorpion’s Kold War skin at some point or another while facing off against foes in online battles–you may even have grabbed it for yourself as a GameStop exclusive when the title hit the shelves. But as of today, the Shirai Ryu’s kunai-toting ninja isn’t the only member of the cast with an outfit that would make Zangief proud, as Sub-Zero, Sonya and Kano join the party.

In spite of the delays that the most recent patch has seen with regard to coming to systems other than the PlayStation 4, you can currently pick up this downloadable content on your console (or PC) of choice for $3.99 by following the appropriate links below. Be sure to check out the release trailer for the skins as well.

Sources: Moral Kombat, Ed Boon via Destructoid

RChusan, Leslie, and ZeroKage Battle at Mortal Kombat X Asia Pacific Championship’s Singapore Qualifier

Last weekend saw the second leg of the Mortal Kombat X Asia Pacific Championship take place in Singapore. The tournament featured a good number of the country’s best players, who turned up for a chance to fly to the finals in Thailand this June.

Among those in attendance were South East Asia Majors 2013 Injustice: Gods Among Us champion RChusan, looking to make his mark again in yet another NetherRealm Studios game, as well as ZeroKage and Leslie, that latter of which took a break from beasting Ultra Street Fighter IV competitions with Sagat to test out Mortal Kombat X’s Kung Jin.

Sadly, the event wasn’t streamed, but the finals matches were recorded and can be viewed below courtesy of GameStart Asia.

If you’re interested in seeing more of what this region brings to the table in Mortal Kombat X, be sure to go back and watch replays from the Philippine qualifier as well.

Source: GameStart Asia via Beast of the East

AnimEvo 2015 Side Tournaments Announced for Under Night In-Birth, BlazBlue, Melty Blood, and More

animevo-2015-lineupWhile not every fighting game can find representation in the main Evolution lineup, dedicated competitors always manage to highlight their favorite games through intense side tournaments every year.

As part of last night’s installment of Super Desperation Radio, Daryl “DJ Cream” Bunao and Alan “St1ckbug” Bakes joined the broadcast to officially announce a handful of side tournaments they are dubbing AnimEvo 2015. This collective will include competition in a variety of titles, including Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late, BlazBlue: Chronophantasma EXTEND, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R, Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!, Mobile Suite Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost, Dengeki Bunko FIGHTING CLIMAX, Aquapazza, and Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code.

Now, before you get up in arms about your favorite fighter not making the cut, remember that this is basically a collection of separate side events, organized by individuals who decided to band together under a single name.

In addition to these singles brackets, AnimEvo will also feature team tournaments for Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- and BlazBlue: Chronophantasma EXTEND, both of which are being supported by the folks at Arc System Works and Aksys Games.

Further details concerning scheduling, entry fees, prizes, and more are still being hammered out, so be sure to follow AnimEvo on Twitter for up-to-date information.

Source: IPLAYWINNER

Online Registration Now Open for South East Asia Major 2015

This June, South East Asia Major returns as both a premier event on the Capcom Pro Tour and the conclusion of the region’s Beast of the East tourament circuit. And they’ll be doing so in their brand new host city of Bangkok, Thailand.

For those looking to attend South East Asia Major 2015, online registration for the event is now up on Beast of the East’s site.

Entry fees for Ultra Street Fighter IV, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-, BlazBlue: Chronophantasma, and Persona 4 Arena Ultimax will run competitors $10 USD apiece, while the Mortal Kombat X tournament will be free to enter. This is, of course, on top of the $30 USD venue fee.

South East Asia Major 2015 will take place June 19-21. In the meantime, feel free to visit the official website for more details and check out the great collection of event posters below.

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Source: Beast of the East