Category: Fighting Games

Thanks to a screenshot that might have been released earlier than intended, we know Kenshi will appear in Mortal Kombat X. Unfortunately, that’s about all we know, and there still hasn’t been confirmation that the swordsman will be playable outside of the mobile port.

Earlier today, DroidGamers shared a report from their visit to Game Developers Conference 2015, which included sit-down time with the Android version of this upcoming fighter. While their details provide a ton of insight into how the title will play, what really caught our eye was a highlight reel of gameplay footage, showing off characters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Kotal Kahn as they destroy each other on the handheld screen.

This video carries the briefest bit of Kenshi gameplay possible while still being noticeable among the guts and gore. Similar to the aforementioned screenshot, the Mortal Kombat veteran can be seen utilizing a variation dubbed Possessed. This fighting style seems to allow the blind combatant to transform into a hovering, scythe-wielding warrior (perhaps one of the many canonically contained within his sword), but little else is showcased before his opponent’s onslaught begins anew.

The segment in question begins at the 1:24 mark in the video below. Be warned, as this is still a Mortal Kombat game, there’s a copious amount of violence.

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Mortal Kombat X is scheduled to land on home consoles on April 14, with the mobile version arriving sometime that same month.

Source: DroidGamers

Bandai Namco’s official Tekken Channel recently held a special “Just Before Launch” broadcast for Tekken 7. In it, series producer Katsuhiro Harada talked about some new features of the game, his inspiration for the game’s stages, and new character Lucky Chloe.

For those who missed it, check out the official replay below.

At around 3 minutes into the video, there’s a demonstration of the game’s new Super Slow Motion camera. This feature is triggered when both players are at low health and pull off moves at the same time.  According to Harada, this feature is supposed to give the game a more cinematic feel during these tense moments where players aren’t sure who’s attack will hit. Even if both attacks miss, it can be triggered again in the same way.

As for Lucky Chloe, Harada says his instructions to the team were to create a character type that hadn’t been seen in Tekken. Interestingly enough, he was initially apprehensive and wasn’t sure whether a character like Lucky Chloe would be okay until one of the designers pointed out that this was the type of character that he asked for.

After this, Harada is asked about where he gets his inspiration for the game’s stage. Most of them, he explains, come via fan requests from all over the world, and that he tends to look them up and do all kinds of research before turning them into stages.

Finally, at around the 11 minute mark, the video shows some gameplay and combos for various characters, including a set of mirror matches featuring Lucky Chloe.

Tekken 7 is currently under limited release in select Japanese arcades with a full release scheduled for March 18. It will be making its North American debut at Final Round 18, which is taking place March 20-22 at Atlanta, Georgia.

Source: Tekken Channel via Siliconera, Avoiding the Puddle

As part of an ongoing partnership with Winner Stays On, Capcom UK has been inviting a number of prominent Ultra Street Fighter IV players from around Europe to participate in weekly exhibitions. The most recent of these sessions wrapped up yesterday, providing us with some great footage of players like Isam, Afii, Pro Fluke, Ryan Hart, F-Word, and more.

If you missed out on the live stream, feel free to catch up with the archived replays below and let us know which of this batch’s matchups are your favorite.

Source: Capcom Fighters

The folks over at Smash and Grab continue to push forward with their highly informative Super Smash Bros. for Wii U tutorials, today releasing a brand new video focused on Fire Emblem representative Robin.

A unique character even in the Smash franchise, this master tactician makes use of a handful of spells to dole out damage to opponents. Unlike other special attacks, however, these magic onslaughts have a limited number of uses, after which Robin needs to wait varying lengths of time for them to recharge.

With such an important gameplay element, Smash and Grab’s guide spends much of its time focusing on these spells. This should give you a good idea of when to use them, how to best utilize them in a match, and more in order to get the most bang for your buck. Check it out below and see what you can learn.

Source: Smash and Grab

Level|Up Series returns to the world of tournaments tonight with another installment of Wednesday Night Fights Online Edition. 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 action.

A full look at the bracket can be found here.

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

Source: Level|Up 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 and Super Smash Bros. 64.

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

This week’s installment of Next Level Battle Circuit is now streaming live courtesy of Team Spooky. As always, the event is being broadcast from its namesake, Next Level Arcade, in New York City. Tonight, they’ll be running Ultra Street Fighter IV, 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