Category: Fighting Games

Have standard Cody combos in Ultra Street Fighter IV got you down? Has controlling the middle of the screen for knife advantage become a chore? Do you desire a vastly expanded list of bread and butters from which to draw once the fists start flying?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, the brand new video from freeno0b we’ve included below may be just the cure for what ails you. These character-specific Cody strings are sure to bring an added level of hype to any match involving the perpetually bored vigilante.

And as an added bonus, here’s another video from freeno0b that demonstrates a couple of different ways that Cody can dizzy Oni. While these combos burn plenty of meter and each involve a single reset to guarantee that Oni actually ends up seeing stars, they’re great tools for Cody players keep in mind for when the momentum of a match swings heavily in their favor.

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Earlier this week, Past to Present Online released some very interesting footage of a Killer Instinct prototype that was developed on Xbox 360. While similar to the game that eventually released for Xbox One, it had an obvious downgrade in aesthetics and shared a look at some early models for characters like Thunder, Jago, and Sabrewulf.

Past to Present’s Andrew Borman contacted us recently with a video depicting a build that was even further along than the last one, supposedly from August 2013. One of the most noticeable differences, besides the fact Thunder is no longer a blank slate, is the inclusion of Xbox One related terms.

Additionally, this prototype features in-progress looks at both Sadira and Glacius; the former’s model is just a couple of steps up from the amorphous mannequin we’ve seen in the past (and vaguely reminds me of Virtua Fighter’s Dural), while the latter features a rather creepy stretching of Jago’s textures over its alien body.

In any case, it would appear this build sits in a rather weird space between the work Double Helix Games and Microsoft Studios put into the Xbox 360 version and the transition it made to Xbox One. Check it out below and let us know what you think.

Source: Past to Present Online

A former Mario villain turned hero of his own series, Donkey Kong is yet another truly iconic Nintendo character that has been a part of Super Smash Bros. since the very first game. For those who want to rock with the Kong in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS, the folks over at VG BootCamp have focused on what the great ape is capable of in their second combo showcase.

Take note that not all of the combos shown here are guaranteed, as some can be escaped from in a number of ways. That said, VGBC has stated that the purpose of this is more to show what’s possible with Donkey Kong in hopes of inspiring players to develop their own stuff.

If you missed VG BootCamp’s video for Dr. Mario, be sure to check it out here.

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Tonight, Super Arcade begins their brand new weekly tournament series to take over where Level|Up Series’ Wednesday Night Fights left off, continuing their tradition of providing the Southern California area a competitive hub to congregate in. The event (which is without a name as of this writing) will feature brackets for Ultra Street Fighter IV and Tekken Tag Tournament 2.

If you’re interested in watching, be sure to tune in live below or head on over to Twitch to join the chat. Brackets for all the games have been made available through Challonge.

Watch live video from SuperDojo on www.twitch.tv

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UltraChen TV is back with yet another broadcast, and a whole new slate of topics to discuss. Tonight, UltraDavid and James Chen will be discussing Canada Cup 2014, recent events in Southern California, upcoming tournaments, and more.

If you’re interested in this topic, be sure to tune in and check the show out. 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

Chris Redfield’s damage output is nothing to laugh at in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. He totes around enough weapons to outfit an army and once that first hit connects, there’s a good chance that he’ll be able to stylishly dispatch any opponent and build a healthy amount of meter in the process. But what happens when he expands that collection of explosives and gadgets just a little bit more?

In the video below, Dragon Ranshiin teams Chris up with Doctor Doom and Spencer to equip the boulder puncher with the tools he needs to easily put down some of the biggest bodied fighters in the cast without issue. The footage also includes options for Spencer setups into hard tags, raw tag hits that connect and convert to huge damage, and a whole lot more for your viewing pleasure.

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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, 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: VG Bootcamp