Fighting Games – Page 1478

January 27, 2015

Bandai Namco’s Katsuhiro Harada Wants to Develop the Largest Fighting Game Crossover of All Time

Image via Edge

Throughout fighting game history, numerous developers have mixed together separate franchises in huge, fan-enticing crossovers. Marvel vs. Capcom, Capcom vs. SNK, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe…the list goes on and on. But what if someone were to step in and broker an insane mash-up of series from multiple studios as a call-back to the genre’s roots in the 80s and 90s?

If Bandai Namco Games’ Katsuhiro Harada has his way, this sort of fighter may actually see the light of day.

During his conversation with Polygon as part of their Life in Japan feature, the director described such a title when asked about what he has on his developer bucket list. Instead of grabbing two of Bandai’s own franchises and calling it a day, Harada wants to bring together old-school characters created by Capcom, Sega, Koei Tecmo, SNK, Warner Bros., and even Data East for a crossover of monumental proportions.

Ryu facing off against Ryu Hayabusa? Wolf Hawkfield grappling with Clark Still? The possibilities are endless.

Since many of the potential cast members would be too obscure for the general gaming community, the focus would obviously be on those players who have been enjoying fighters for much of their lives. “I’d want to have, ‘Not for casual users. Only for hardcore gamers,’” Harada said.

But there’s nothing new under the sun. Many of you may remember that King of Fighters started off as such a venture, bringing together characters from SNK properties like Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting, Ikari Warriors, and Psycho Soldier as a testament to the company’s many popular titles. That being said, Harada’s dream is a much different because of the work necessary to license characters from so many developers.

So, what do you think? Is this nothing but an overambitious developer’s pipe dream or could this mega-crossover one day grace our scene?

Source: Polygon

January 27, 2015

Witness Japan’s Canada Cup Masters Series Dominance All Over Again

Early this week, Canada Cup Gaming’s Lap Chi Duong held The Masters Series, an Ultra Street Fighter IV event that saw previous Canada Cup champions come together and duke it out in the new title in order to once and for all establish the best among them.

But it wasn’t all past winners; Duong invited Evo 2014 champion, Meltdown’s Luffy, to attend the event as well, and longtime competitor PR Balrog of Evil Geniuses also found his way into the proceedings by way of a last-chance qualifier. With these players joining folks like Mad Catz’ Daigo Umehara, Kazunoko, Xian of Razer, and more, there was an absolute saturation of exciting moments and hype matches.

That being said, if you weren’t willing to shell out a subscription fee, you missed out on most of the action. Fortunately, Capcom Fighters has stepped in with replays, allowing those who passed on the event the chance to finally see the matchups they missed over the weekend.

We’ve included a handful a few of the more prominent sets below, so be sure to check them out. More can be found here.

Source: Capcom Fighters

January 27, 2015

Frost, Reptile, Mileena, Reiko, and Jax Make Appearances in Mortal Kombat X Comic

As of yesterday, DC Comics’ Mortal Kombat X series has reached a fourth installment, providing a lead-up to the title’s release this April. While we won’t get too far into details in order to avoid spoiling developments so far, a sprawling piece of art featuring a number of notable characters popped up in issue three that may provide hints as to who will be returning in the upcoming game.

Some folks in the image to the right, such as Scorpion (seen in the top-left corner with comic debutant Takeda), Kano, and Kotal Kahn have already been revealed, there are quite a few faces Mortal Kombat fans will have no problem placing.

Starting out in the top middle, we see newcomer Cassie Cage participating in a cage match with Frost, a member of the Lin Kuei clan that possesses cryogenic powers similar to Sub-Zero. This storyline continued in issue four, which also introduced Jax’s daughter Jacqui, seen in the bottom right-hand corner sparring with her metal-armed father.

Moving right, there’s a section depicting Kotal Kahn and what appears to be the silhouette of Ferra and Torr in the distance. While their part in the story is still a little murky (like Jacqui, they only recently showed up in the comic), Mortal Kombat veteran Reptile can also be spotted in their midst.

Mileena may have been leaked by way of a promotional video currently playing in GameStop locations, and the comics may have just cemented her importance in the story and, therefore, the playable cast. She can be seen in the lower right corner with Reiko, a general in Shao Kahn’s army that first made an appearance in Mortal Kombat 4.

Mention has been made of Mileena in the most recent issue of the Mortal Kombat X comic as well, with Kotal Kahn asking Sonya Blade (now a colonel) for Earthrealm’s help in defeating her. During his visit, he is flanked by D’Vorah and a man by the name of Erron Black, who has yet to show up in any sort of media.

While none of this is concrete proof that these characters will be playable in Mortal Kombat X, it does shed some light on their effect on the overall narrative and give us something to think about in the meantime. Let us know who you think will show up in the comments below.

Mortal Kombat X will be available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC on April 14.

Source: DC Comics, special thanks to Haketh for his help in identifying characters.

January 26, 2015

FINAL SHOWDOWN Returns to Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- for Some Sol Badguy Combo Leftovers

Some time back, we posted a Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- combo video shared with us by FINAL SHOWDOWN, featuring combos for series protagonist Sol Badguy. Now, he’s returned with another great helping of his findings.

Most of the combos in the video below are things that didn’t make the cut for the first combo video. That said, that doesn’t make them any less impressive. Check it out and let us know what you think.

Source: Final Showdown

January 26, 2015

Pikachu Mishima, I Choose You! Bandai Namco Sneaks Tekken into Pokkén Tournament

A few days ago, we received our first preview of Pokkén Tournament’s gameplay courtesy of Bandai Namco Games’ Katsuhiro Harada and Masaaki Hoshino. During their appearance on Famitsu’s monthly broadcast, the two developers shared the game’s official reveal trailer and allowed the hosts of the show to duke it out live.

Part of the excitement came from the announcement of three new playable Pokémon. While legendary dog Suicune and Gardevoir were quite the shock, it was perennial mascot Pikachu that most certainly stole the spotlight, both because of its status in the franchise and the animations it exhibited.

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Look familiar? Tekken fans out there will recognize the uppercut demonstrated by Pikachu in the above image as an Electric Wind God Fist, a mainstay of the Mishima clan, but that’s not the only thing the cute mouse appears to have picked up from the series’ first family.

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Apart from Ash Ketchum’s companion in the anime series, Pikachu isn’t a species one would typically associate with high levels of badassery, but it seems like that’s all gonna change when Pokkén Tournament launches.

For more footage of the Pokemon in action, be sure to check out archives from Famitsu’s broadcast below.

Pokkén Tournament is expected to land in Japanese arcades sometime this year.

Source: Famitsu via pKjd

January 26, 2015

Get a First Look at the Hulking Golem Joining Killer Instinct After Omen

The folks at Microsoft Studios and Iron Galaxy Studios were quite busy over the weekend, first showing off upcoming Killer Instinct character Omen at Frosty Faustings VII and then releasing the newcomer’s trailer on the internet. Since we’ve seen quite a big of the Herald of Gargos over the past few weeks, much of the excitement came from the inevitable teaser attached to the end of its official reveal.

Much like previous character glimpses, there’s not a whole lot to pull from our first look at the new character. Codenamed Golem, the monstrous creature appears to pull a ton of inspiration from ancient Babylonian art. As for how the fighter will play, one can only assume their moveset will be full of hard-hitting moves and possibly grapples, but anything is possible with Iron Galaxy behind the wheel.

Omen will be available for owners of the Season 2 Ultra Edition on January 30, while Combo Breaker players will have to wait until February 5.

Source: GameSpot

January 26, 2015

Koei Tecmo Europe Previews Upcoming Dead or Alive 5 Last Round Release

Last Thursday, Koei Tecmo Europe held a special preview stream for Dead or Alive 5 Last Round. This broadcast showcased what the new update will bring to the table, including gameplay footage of newcomer Honoka as well as a few of the fan-designed costumes.

For those who missed out, a replay of the show has been uploaded for your viewing pleasure. Check it out below.

Dead or Alive 5 Last Round launches for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC on February 17 in North America, February 19 in Japan, and February 20 in Europe.

Source: Koei Tecmo Europe

January 26, 2015

Check Out What Skullgirls Players Can Look Forward to with Beowulf

Skullgirls Encore’s latest downloadable character, Beowulf, is slowly but surely nearing completion. To help give those who haven’t had a chance to try him out in the Endless Beta, mhardle has put together this new combo video to show what he is capable of.

Beowulf brings with him a couple of unique mechanics. First up is a his grab mode, which allows him to grab his opponent and set up one of many different grab finishers that can then lead into different combo extensions. The second is his ability to build crowd hype. By building up to three levels of excitement, Beowulf gains access to new options out of his existing moveset.

Source: mhardle

January 26, 2015

Desk Demonstrates the Power of Juri in Ultra Street Fighter IV’s Omega Mode

Combo video prodigy Desk has returned with a new combo video for Ultra Street Fighter IV. This time out, he focuses on Juri with a video that showcases just how crazy she can be in Omega Mode.

The video below showcases a plethora of combos. However, the highlights of this have to be a couple of long Feng Shui Engine combos, one of which reaches 50 hits, the other doing a massive 61 hits!

Source: Desk, thanks to IPT.Arc for the tip.

January 25, 2015

Tekken 7 Arcade Pre-Launch Scheduled for February 18

Tekken fans will be able to play the series’ upcoming seventh installment in less than a month, according to Fukushima’s Super Nova game center.

A recent tweet from the arcade states that they will be receiving Tekken 7 cabinets on February 18 and installing them that day so that folks can start playing immediately. This lines up with earlier statements from Bandai Namco Games’ Katsuhiro Harada, who mentioned a pre-launch version of the title would arrive in Japan in February before its official release in March.

In addition to characters like Saudi newcomer Shaheen and the controversial Lucky Chloe, Tekken 7 introduces a number of updated gameplay mechanics and visual upgrades that sets it apart from previous chapters.

With an Evo 2015 appearance slated for July, these next few months are sure to be a whirlwind of competition in the Tekken community as they vie for the big stage. Stay tuned for what’s sure to be a glut of Tekken 7 footage in the near future.

Source: Super Nova Fukushima via Avoiding the Puddle and NeoGAF