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May 5, 2018

Pop Culture Shock has a massive (and expensive) Shao Khan figure up for pre-order

Pop Culture Shock is now strange to big and expensive collectibles — last year, they shocked the world with their amazing Street Fighter V Chun-Li statue. Now the company is back with another monster of a figure, this time from Mortal Kombat: the emperor of Outworld himself, Shao Khan.

Standing (or more precisely sitting, as he is on his throne) at 35 inches tall, Pop Culture Shock’s Shao Khan statue is one of the biggest collectibles out there, and at $1,499 it’s also one of the most expensive. For the price, the 1:3 scale statue comes with mixed media for Shao Khan’s clothing, LED lighting, as well as swappable head and hand pieces, with the latter having the option of showing Shao Khan hold Onaga’s severed head.

Pre-orders for the statue are now open over on Pop Culture Shock’s site, with the figure expected to ship between June and August of 2019. Multiple payment plans are available for those who aren’t willing to drop the full amount of the statue, however those who do will be able to avail of a 15% discount.

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Source: Pop Culture Shock

May 5, 2018

Enjoy your first look at Labrys, Sho, Ultimax and Catherine DLC costumes for Persona’s dancing games

Its time for another showdown with Sho… on the dance floor!?

It appears that recently-announced Virtua Fighter costumes won’t be the only fighting game tie-ins coming to ATLUS’ Persona 3: Dancing Star Night and Persona 5: Dancing Moon Night. A recent Famitsu scan provides us with our first look at upcoming DLC characters Labrys and Sho Minazuki, as “Yasogami’s Steel Council President” and “The Rule-Smashing Pun Machine” trade in the battlefield for the dance floor, complete with Sho’s Ultimax stage recreated as a dance backdrop. Ayana Taketatsu and Kenichi Suzumura will both reprise their roles. The pair will be available in both P3D and P5D.

In addition, Mitsuru Kirijo, Aegis, Akihiko Sanada, Ken Amada, Junpei Iori, and Fuuka Yamagishi will be receiving their updated designs from Persona 4 Arena and Ultimax, as DLC costumes, with all playable characters, including Elzabeth, Labrys and Sho also receiving their “Player 2 Colors” as yet another alternative outfit to cut a rug in.

Finally, the cast of Persona 5: DSN will be getting DLC costumes from another ATLUS title and FGC favorite: Catherine. Ann Takamaki and Makoto Niijima take the outfits of Catherine and Katherine McBride, respectively, while protagonist Ren Amamiya portrays Vincent Brooks. The remaining Phantom Thieves cosplay as Vincent’s friends, with Ryuji Sakamoto taking the role of Orlando Haddick, Yusuke Kitagawa dressing like Jonny Ariga, Futaba Sakura donning the mechanic outfit of Tobias Nebbins, and Haru Okumura rocking Erica Anderson’s waitress uniform. Morgna gains a Sheep costume.

You can see the Famitsu scans and additional images below.

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Persona 4 Arena DLC costumes for the female characters in Persona 3: Dancing Moon Night. – https://t.co/TU5f5y5Udr pic.twitter.com/tvJjOeAwaO

— Persona Central (@Persona_Central) April 6, 2018

Persona 3: Dancing Moon Night and Persona 5: Dancing Star Night will both be released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in Japan on Thursday, May 24th. Details on DLC release dates and pricing, as well as localized releases have not yet been revealed.

Source: Persona Central (2); Persona_Central (Twitter) via Famitsu

May 4, 2018

Texas Showdown 2018 streaming live from Houston, Texas

This weekend in Houston is another edition of Texas Showdown, the state’s largest annual fighting game tournament. The event is part of the Capcom Pro Tour as a Ranking Event, as well as the Tekken World Tour as a Challenger Tournament. This year’s tournament offers a well-rounded line-up of current and classic titles. A playable version of the upcoming SoulCalibur VI will also be at the venue.

Tournament Games

Some of the best players from the US and beyond are registered to compete, including Justin Wong, NuckleDu, Snake Eyez, Ricki Ortiz, Punk, NYChrisG, Punk, K-Brad, MenaRD, Caba, and many more. For a full list of entrants check out Smash.gg.

A large number of streamers are coming together to bring you as much action from the event as possible. Thanks to Level|Up Series, Panda x Gaming, Texas Showdown, The Slurred Nerd, Poverty Maniacs, Joe Strikes and AtariFGC. Each stream is viewable below.

FrameWhisperer explains the absurd strength of Jack-7’s ff+1 in Tekken 7

“What would happen if you gave this move to Gigas?”

“I’m so sick of seeing the robot,” is a statement that has been said more then once by Tekken 7 audiences. It’s a little unfortunate, too, because “Big Body” style characters almost never make it to top tier status in the fighting game genre. Jack-7 isn’t even considered #1 by most top players, but still receives the brunt of spectator criticism (and, perhaps, reasonably so) from his frequency of use and incredibly simple play-style.

Sadly, tournament robots seem to only have a few subroutines, and in an age where the spectator is becoming the most powerful force in fighting game design, you could argue it’s time to consider tweaking Jack-7’s code. This is the underlying message, at least, of the latest FrameWhisperer breakdown of Jack-7’s ff+1 — an oppressive, long-range, damaging mid that goes a long way in determining his status as a safe tournament pick.

But how would you this move and keep Jack-7 strong? Do you nerf the push-out from it? Do you reduce its follow up damage? What would you strengthen in its place? Or, would you give Jack-Hammers to everyone? (Please don’t.)

That’s the tricky part of balance that FrameWhisperer wrestles with in the video above. Do you have your own ideas on how this robot should work, or is Jack-7 perfect as is?

Source: FrameWhisperer Tekken

May 4, 2018

Koihime Enbu’s latest arcade update, Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai, will be coming to PC & PlayStation 4 this summer

Announced yesterday during the conclusion of its tournament at Japanese major KSB 2018, Koihime Enbu‘s latest arcade update, Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai (恋姫演武～遼来来), will be coming to Steam and the PlayStation 4 console this summer.

Just announced @ KSB:

The console port for Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai will be released this summer!

Previously announced:

It will be on PC and PS4, as a separate game, not an update patch.

They released an estimate price which I can't find rn but it was definitely under 4000 yen.

— Brett @ #WhoIsNinjaelephant (@HellaBrett) May 4, 2018

While final dates and prices are not set in stone, (nor has this announcement made it onto the official Koihime site yet), the early estimate release of summer is good for news Koihime players, whom have been unable to try the new Arcade characters and balance changes for over a year. Less good news is the revelation that the game will be a separate title and not an update patch, but its low price point (4000 yen, the price it’s estimated to be under, is roughly $36) hopefully won’t break any anime banks.

SRK will be sure to update once more information becomes available on Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai.

Source: HellaBrett

May 4, 2018

Players in Japan get a chance to win an exclusive Street Fighter V-themed gear, arcade cabinet, and a free trip to Red Bull Kumite 2018

As you may know, Japan is getting a qualifying series for Red Bull Kumite 2018. As part of this, Red Bull has a couple of promotions in the country that allows players to win exclusive Red Bull Kumite-themed gear, as well as a chance to fly to Paris for Red Bull Kumite 2018.

The first of these is a raffle to win Street Fighter V-themed gear, including an exclusive Razer Panthera. To get a chance to win these, interested player must purchase a Red Bull at any AEON supermarket and then upload the receipt via Line. One lucky winner will be drawn each day from April 24, to May 14. Aside from said Panthera, other prizes in the raffle include Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition-themed skins for the PlayStation 4 and Dual Shock 4, as well as in-game Red Bull skins for Nash and Guile.

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In addition to these, Red Bull Japan is also giving away an exclusive Red Bull Kumite themed Vewlix arcade cabinet, alongside a free trip to Red Bull Kumite 2018 in Paris this November. From April 24 to May 7, Red Bull will be tweeting two questions from team Red Bull’s Masato “Bonchan” Takahashi. Those who reply to these tweets with the correct answers and appropriate hashtag will gain entry into the raffle.

Source: Red Bull Japan via Fubarduck

May 4, 2018

Ryu clashes with Violent Ken in ULTRA STREET FIGHTER II #1, available from UDON for Free Comic Book Day on May 5th!

UDON offers up another can’t-miss Free Comic Book Day exclusive!

Saturday, May 5th this weekend is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, and UDON Entertainment has a new story for Street Fighter fans to grab if they head out to their local comic shops tomorrow. Spinning out of the events of Street Fighter vs. Darkstalkers and taking some inspiration from Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers on the Nintendo Switch, UDON presents Ultra Street Fighter II #1! Their synopsis:

While Ryu has struggled for years to control the darkness within himself, his best friend Ken Masters has now succumbed to his own inner demons to become… VIOLENT KEN! Ryu, Sakura, Sean, and even Dan Hibiki must fight to prevent Ken from destroying himself and those he cares about most! … Featuring the creative team of Ken Siu-Chong (story) and Hanzo Steinbach (art) this is definitely a comic you do not want to miss!

Check out these preview pages!

This single issue is available — for free — at a comic retailer near you tomorrow, May 5th. Check out the FREE COMIC BOOK DAY website for more information.

Source: UDON Entertainment

May 4, 2018

The SRK Rollback: Best of April 27 to May 3, 2018

Welcome to the Rollback: a frame-by-frame look back at our past week’s most notable news — and our favorite SRK articles — from April 27 to May 3, 2018!

Zavian “mushin_Z” Sildra, Editor-in-Chief:

Frame 1:
Shoryuken interview: Meet the Combo Queens!

Expect to see more women tearing through the pools at FGC events in the future, as the Combo Queens are here to ensure they can find support in the scene to play the games they enjoy.

Frame 2:
GamerBee examines the multiple factors to consider in assessing a competitor’s true strength in Street Fighter V

Cygames Beast’s GamerBee offers a healthy serving of insight on what makes great players great, particularly in the era of Street Fighter V‘s simplified-yet-harsh game system.

Frame 3:
Taki confirmed for SoulCalibur VI through early character reveal trailer

SoulCalibur‘s buxom ninja was pretty much a lock to return for this prequel/reboot/wherever-it-fits installment in the series, and return she does, now sporting an updated look. Bandai Namco might have to work on their trailer-leaking problem, though.

Frame 4:
Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition — Basic Falke primer: General gameplan, combos, & more

DaFeetLee offers this extensive guide to help you achieve true “Harmony” with Season 3’s latest DLC fighter.

Frame 5:
Fans show their love for Rival Schools in this huge 20th Anniversary Art Tribute

This might help ease the wait for Capcom to actually dust off this beloved series. C’mon, already!

Crow_Spaceboy, Assistant Editor:

Frame 1:
Trailer for Punch Planet’s sentai space-cop “G-Agent” revealed, character playable now

Punch Planet continues to be one of the best indie fighters out their even in its beta form, and the addition of the incredible G-Agent hasn’t changed that.

Frame 2:
M. Bison gains demonic power in Street Fighter V with the Astaroth Crossover Costume, coming soon to Extra Battle mode

Top to bottom, this is just an incredible design. Nothing else to say.

Frame 3:
Six games in the AnimEVO lineup have been approved for side stage stream time at Evo 2018

I’m in this weird stage in my life where I care more about what’s at AnimEVO then Evo itself.

Frame 4:
desk breaks Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition in his latest combo video

If I ever tell you that I’m tired of seeing glitch videos, run: it’s an impostor, or alien hypnosis, or something.

Frame 5:
Maximilian discusses how YouTube’s content policies creates difficulty for Mortal Kombat content

YouTube can be awful, and this sort of crap has been going on for years. I think it’s time we just admit it’s not going to get better and move on to something else.

Catch up on what you may have missed in our prior SRK Rollback compilations.

May 4, 2018

Road to Revolution 2018 tournament circuit begins in Europe for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle and Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2

European warriors, it’s your time to prove your worth! Publisher PQube announced Road to Revolution 2018, a tournament circuit series that spans multiple countries. Contestants will fight it out in two Arc System Works titles: Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 and the upcoming BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle.

These are the four events that the circuit covers:

Viennality (Vienna, Austria)
VSFighting (Birmingham, England)
Dreamilition Derby V (Munich, Germany)
The Mix-Up (Lyon, France)

Each winner of those events will get a “special, exclusive prize”. PQube is partnering up with artist muchunow_custom to make swag for the champions. Additionally, they will receive free entry to the Revolution 2018 tournament, which is coming up in late September.

For specific addresses and dates on these events, there’s a handy infographic on the Road to Revolution website. Keep in mind that you need to be 18 and over years old to participate and that you need a passport to travel. The first event begins July 7th.

Source: [press release]; PQube website

May 4, 2018

AutoMattock evaluates Falke’s gameplan and viability in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition

One of the hardest-working voices in developing tech for each of the new Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition‘s DLC characters has consistently been AutoMattock. After his various tech bibles on Zeku and Kolin, its no surprise that he’s set his sights on the Guardian Hawk, Falke.

AutoMattock‘s latest video breaks down some of the common pitfalls you may run into when picking up Falke, and evaluates where he expects her tournament viability to end up in the long run. Check out the video above for a crash course in sniping fundamentals and footsies from one of the FGC’s most innovative players.

Source: AutoMattock

Its time for another showdown with Sho… on the dance floor!?

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“What would happen if you gave this move to Gigas?”

UDON offers up another can’t-miss Free Comic Book Day exclusive!