Category: Fighting Games

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Chipp Zanuff Goes Ridiculous in Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-

Some time ago, FINAL SHOWDOWN showed us just how crazy Sol Badguy can get in Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-. Now, the veteran combo video maker turns his sights to everybody’s favorite ninja president, Chipp Zanuff.

The video showcases a collection of flashy and damaging, if not always practical, combos for Chipp. Some of the more impressive ones make full use of the tension bar for either multiple Roman Cancels, or extending the combos with super moves in ways that you wouldn’t think possible.

Source: FINAL SHOWDOWN

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Get Your Ninja On with These Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Yosuke Hanamura Combo Videos

Some fans of the game may have noticed that Persona 4 Arena Ultimax’s Yosuke Hanamura doesn’t get much attention in the west compared to the game’s other characters. To help address this, a number of players have started pumping out more combo videos for him to hopefully get people interested in picking him up.

Below, you’ll find a number of videos for the speedy fighter that showcase what he’s capable of in the relatively new title, from folks in the community such as GreekAngel5A, DaxManInEffect, Zerashi, Pssych, and Amuse. Check them out and let us know what you think.

Source: GreekAngel5A, DaxManInEffect, ThursdayDan, thanks to Pssych for the tip.

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Katsuhiro Harada Reveals Tekken 7’s Saudi Arabian Newcomer Shaheen

tekken7-shaheenEarlier this evening, Bandai Namco Games’ Katsuhiro Harada took to Twitter to reveal Shaheen, a brand new Tekken character who is set to make his debut in the series’ upcoming seventh installment.

While very little has been divulged about the character apart from his Saudi heritage, many of you should recognize the character from concept art Harada released earlier this year to gather feedback. The longtime director mentioned wanting to include a Middle Eastern character in the franchise for some time, but only recently felt he had a strong enough grasp on the culture thanks to multiple trips he took to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to visit their local fighting game communities.

Little appears to have been changed from that original design apart from a toning down of the weaponry adorning his belt, but Shaheen may have received other alterations between then and now that aren’t easily conveyed through artwork alone.

Shaheen will join fellow newcomers Katarina, Claudio, and Lucky Chloe when Tekken 7 launches in arcades early next year.

Source: Katsuhiro Harada via NeoGAF

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Play Time’s Over! Persona Sets Iori Loose in King of Fighters XIII

If you’re a fan of max damage King of Fighters XIII combos with insane corner carry potential, then you’ve likely seen a few of Persona’s videos in the past. If you’re new to the videos from this master of the combo, get ready for a treat worthy of sending out the old year. Their most recent upload focuses on Iori and showcases some incredibly stylish options.

Fans of Persona’s videos will also be pleased to discover that the combo master has plans to begin producing Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- footage in the new year. If they can break the King of Fighters XIII like this, I personally can’t wait to see what they do with the newest Arc System Works offering.

Source: Persona

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Kung Lao Playable in Mortal Kombat X

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The latest issue of Pelaaja has revealed that Kung Lao will be returning in Mortal Kombat X, complete with some spiffy new facial hair and an upgraded hat.

While these details were planned to come next month, the information dropped before the new year thanks to the Finnish publication. Far from a mere character reveal, they were also provided quite a glimpse at how the veteran will play in the upcoming title.

Director Ed Boon describes Kung Lao as one of the most diverse fighters in the cast, with three separate variations that change up the way he controls.

Tempest charges the combatant with even more spinning power as well as the ability to put his hat in orbit around his body like a sort of revolving shield. Buzzsaw, on the other hand, sharpens Kung Lao’s signature headwear and gives him greater control of its trajectory. Finally, the Hat Trick variation allows the returning combatant to call back his hat at any time, conjuring images of Soulcalibur V’s Viola and her orb shenanigans.

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Boon also took the time to discuss their plans for future updates. Much like Injustice: Gods Among Us, the developers will be able to patch Mortal Kombat X on a consistent basis, removing undesirables like infinites and bugs on the fly.

Further information on the game’s online components can be found over on Test Your Might.

Mortal Kombat X is scheduled to release for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC on April 14.

Source: Pelaaja via Test Your Might, Shacknews

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Marvelo Shows Off Some Team Synergy for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3’s Nova, Doctor Strange, and Strider

Today marks the last day of 2014, and what better way to send the year out than with some fancy Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 technology? Below, you’ll find a video from Marvelo showcasing the team synergy options available to Nova, Doctor Strange, and Strider that open up some interesting combo paths.

This video includes plenty of ways for Strange to get into position and unleash his devastating corner loops. The setups vary depending on character–and Marvelo stuck a handy guide in the video’s description to help with character specifics–but most involve various strings into Energy Javelins. The addition of Strider to the team helps make these options more viable as you’ll see in the footage.

Marvelo has also included some particularly nasty hard tag setups, so be sure to check them out.

Source: Marvelo

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Smash @ Xanadu feat. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Project M 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. Tonight’s stream will focus on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Project M.

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: VG BootCamp

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Michael Galardi Breaks Down How Sakura Should Battle Fei Long in Ultra Street Fighter IV

After spending a couple of weeks exploring different characters, Michael Galardi shifts the focus of the newest All Things episode back to Sakura, turning his attention toward her options against Fei Long in Ultra Street Fighter IV. As you might expect from a Sakura-centered video, you’ll learn plenty of loops that apply in the matchup as well as Otoshi setups for various situations and the best buttons for counter-poking.

As with previous All Things videos, the information is abundant, the editing is wonderful, and the entire clip clocks in at an amazingly brief two minutes and thirty seconds. If you’ve yet to check out one of Galardi’s videos and like your details to be as quick as it is informative, be sure to check out the clip below, as well as his past work.

Source: Michael Galardi

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Team NINJA Celebrates the Holidays with Year End Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate Offers

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To help its fans celebrate the holiday season, Team NINJA has announced some special year end offers for Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate and its free-to-play Core Fighters sibling.

First up, for those on the free-to-play version, Team NINJA has announced that ten characters will be freely unlocked until January 4. The full list includes Akira, Sarah, Brad Wong, Rig, Christie, Helena, Bass, Rig, Momiji, and Rachel.

In addition to the free characters, special discounts have been applied to certain costumes for both versions of the game, the full list of which you’ll find below. They will be available through January 12.

Source: Team NINJA via Free Step Dodge

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Hit the Mean Streets of Metro City with EG|Momochi’s Latest Ultra Street Fighter IV Lecture

Evil Geniuses’ Momochi has been cranking out tutorials centered around easing players into advanced Ultra Street Fighter IV play for a little while now. So far, the tutorials have covered plenty of useful topics, including high-level applications of various option selects surrounding throws and sweeps as well as other tactics that see wide application throughout the game’s cast of characters.

His most recent video takes things a step deeper and focuses instead on a single character: Cody. While a great deal of the information provided in his earlier tutorials applies, this closeup view of the bored brawler allows Momochi to explore his neutral game, combos, and a plethora of other useful tidbits. He also spends time speaking on the changes that Cody received in the Ultra update and how many of them can be applied.

Source: Momochi & ChocoBlanka TV