Dragon Ball FighterZ glitch can make Tien’s opponents turn invisible

Glitches are a fact of life in fighting games, throughout the years a glitches in a number of games have become part of the that game’s competitive meta-game and even been adapted into actual features. However, there are some glitches that don’t go down that route, being detrimental to the game. This latest glitch in Dragon Ball FighterZ seems to fall into the latter.

In a new video, RZampa demonstrates how Tien (a.k.a. Tenshinhan) can perform his level 3 super in such a way that his opponent becomes invisible afterwards. Now, the setup itself is pretty situational — Tien’s opponent must be performing a special move while Android 21’s assist is active when the level 3 connects. Performed correctly, the opposing character will now be rendered invisible.

While the set up for the glitch is quite specific, it’s still possible to trigger it mid-match. In fact, RZampa has shared a replay video where it did happen.

It’s likely that Arc System Works will be patching this out in a future update. In the meantime, players should be careful with that level 3 when playing Tien, in a match where Android 21 is involved.

Source: RZampa

NetherRealm Studios debuts Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles gameplay trailer ahead of Watchtower stream

NetherRealm Studios has released the first gameplay trailer for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Injustice 2 featuring Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello fighting side-by-side at full force.

As promised, the Turtles fight as a team: each ninja has their own unique attacks and specials, and can call on their brothers for support. Each team member has their own dialogue as well, and there’s certainly no shortage of snark. It’s not immediately clear how TMNT team members tag in based on the trailer, but at least one of the Turtle’s team attacks has a meter burn variation.

The NRS development team will offer a full walkthrough of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles during a special Watchtower stream later today at 4:00 PM ET (1:00 PM PT), so be sure to tune in for the full details on the comic book crime-fighting team. The team is the final character in Injustice 2‘s Fighter Pack 3 (along with Enchantress and the Atom) and will be available later this month.

Source: NetherRealm

Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2’s “Re-Evolve” patch is coming to console and PC versions in March

It’s a pretty good time to be an Arc System Works fan, particularly if you care about Evolution 2018’s lineup of main stage games. Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 enthusiasts will not only have their game as part of the main event, but it will also have a spot in the arena on Sunday. Furthermore, series creator and director Daisuke Ishiwatari announced during the Evolution 2018 stream that REV 2 will get its next patch sometime in March.

Teasing a game balance-focused patch, a short clip was showcased some of the upcoming changes, teasing new possibilities for the cast. Partially captured in the GIF below, there isn’t much concrete information regarding the update — except from a REV 2 arcade loketest. While the community helped translate the official Japanese patch note document, we can’t be sure if the listed changes will go into effect until the patch launches sometime in March. Ishiwatari stated that the patch is expected to roll out simultaneously globally.

What we do know, however, is that the patch — titled 2.10 — will launch in Japanese arcades on February 14th (effectively February 13th in some parts of the world). This will be a great opportunity to check out players in Japan adjusting to the rebalancing.

In other Arc System Works news, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will release Blake Belladonna and Yang Xiao Long as free DLC characters, and their title is part of the Evolution 2018 lineup, too.

Source: Arc System Works

Catch some of the first amazing comebacks of Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition

With the new update to Street Fighter V, one thing remains the same: there’s still amazing comeback potential to be had in the game’s system. This is something Xuses knows well, as he has previously compiled some of the most interesting comebacks in the game’s history.

This is another such video, showcasing some of the interesting changes in Season 3. This also features comebacks from Brian_F, Alex Myers, 801 Strider, Pauloweb, and Gunfight, and also features one video of Momochi’s Kolin getting dismantled in a comeback against him.

Source: XusesGB

Blake Belladonna and Yang Xiao Long from RWBY will be available as free DLC in BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

If you were watching the Evolution 2018 lineup reveal, you’ve heard some exciting news; the upcoming BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is one of the eight main stage games! As Mr. Wizard showcased each of the games, Arc System Works showed the BBxTAG game trailer that we’ve already seen. However, there were some surprises toward the end; while we already knew Blake Belladonna is coming to the game as a DLC character, it turns out she will be free of charge!

RWBY fans have had their eyes peeled for the last member of the squad: Yang Xiao Long, Ruby’s sister. We surmised that she will be a DLC character, but Arc System Works revealed that she will be free as well. During the announcement, game producer Toshimichi Mori urged fans to support the title and pre-order the game.

It’s unclear whether this was planned all along, or if it’s a reaction to some of the backlash after the Blake and DLC roster announcement, which revealed 20 core characters and 20 additional, downloadable members.

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will launch on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam platforms on May 29th in Japan, and June 5th in North America.

Source: Arc System Works

Japan’s best in Capcom vs. SNK 2 warm up at GameSpot Versus before Evo Japan

At Evo Japan, BAS held one of the largest Capcom vs. SNK 2 events in recent memory, with over 70 entrants in attendance. But before the fireworks ignited and people lived and let die, Japan’s players congregated at GameSpot Versus for a last-minute tune-up event.

As a monthly tournament, GameSpot Versus always brings out top CvS2 players, but this January was particularly impressive. Thankfully Silentscope uploaded the event prior to the loss of footage on Twitch, so that we can see the event before the big event.

Source: silentscope88

Here are the main stage games for Evolution Championship Series 2018!

The lineup for 2018’s biggest fighting game event has been revealed!

It’s official: as revealed on tonight’s Evo 2018 announcement show (streamed live on Red Bull Esports’ Twitch channel), we now know the eight titles — not only seven, as initially teased — that will grace the main stage in Las Vegas this year! They are:

  • Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition
  • Tekken 7
  • Injustice 2
  • Dragon Ball FighterZ
  • Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2
  • BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
  • Super Smash Bros. Melee
  • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

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The games that will be featured in the Arena finals on Sunday are (order undecided):

  • Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition
  • Tekken 7
  • Dragon Ball FighterZ
  • Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2
  • Super Smash Bros. Melee

A big year for Arc System Works, as Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 returns alongside newcomers Dragon Ball FighterZ and BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle! But the absence of Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is a sure disappointment to the Marvel Vs. scene, unfortunately. Stay tuned for updates on side events!

Registration is expected to open in about a week. Keep your eyes on the Evo website, Twitter, and Shoryuken.com for updates! The Evo 2018 World Finals will take place at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 3-5, 2018.

Sources: Evo; Evo (stream)

Light up opponents with Lil Majin’s Burning Knuckle traps for Tekken 7’s King

When hunting for new, high-damage combos in Tekken 7, you should keep in mind that juggles are not the only combo-able state your opponent can be put in. Knowledge like this is That’s what led to Lil’ Majin‘s discovery that King’s OTG hitting Burning Knuckle is technically guaranteed with the correct setup.

It’s practical too — even if the opponent willingly stays on the ground to take less damage from the Burning Knuckle, the ensuing combo does more damage then any of King’s typical juggle options in these situations. On top of that, the unblockable cannot be escaped, and it can’t be countered by characters with reversal moves.

Source: lilmajin

Punish errant airdodges with the Beefy Smash Doods’ guide to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U frame traps

One thing that makes the Super Smash Bros. series different to traditional fighters is the airdodge. Even if you get hit by a move, you have the opportunity to throw out an airdodge and avoid your opponent’s next attack. It’s not always beneficial to airdodge, as players can exploit its recovery frames for an even harder punish — similar to frame trapping your opponent in a traditional fighter.

In their latest Smash 4 guide, the Beefy Smash Doods run through the finer points of frame-trapping, even showing how a frame trap can actually be better than using a true combo follow-up. By delaying a part of a true combo, you can even condition someone into airdodging, putting them right where you want them for a KO. So be careful with your airdodges! It may be just what your opponent is waiting for.

Source: Beefy Smash Doods

Versus 2018 results

This past weekend, a truly Marvelous event took place — as Columbus, Ohio and the Airdash Club hosted its Marvel vs. Capcom-only event Versus 2018, featuring top-level competition and exhibitions in the three latest titles in the series: Marvel vs. Capcom 2, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and of course, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite.

Results

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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

1. NB|ADC *Dual Kevin (Hawkeye/Dante – Space)
2. Alienware|Nemo (Nova/Gamora – Reality)
3. Abbock (Haggar/Dante – Soul)
4. Misfits|Angelic (Dormammu/Venom – Power)
5. PG|Punk (Ultron/Dante – Space)
5. Echo Fox|Justin Wong (Nova/Ultron – Reality)
7. NB|Airborne (Spider-Man/Venom – Soul)
7. LGOD|KP (Thanos/Venom – Power)

FT10 Exhibition

Alienware|Nemo (Nova/Gamora – Reality) defeated KaneBlueRiver (Haggar/Thanos – Reality, Haggar/Thanos – Soul) 10-3

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Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

1. Echo Fox|Justin Wong (Wolverine/Storm/Akuma)
2. Misfits|Angelic (Wolverine/Shuma-Gorath/Dormammu)
3. Ghost|K-Brad (Trish/Dante/Vergil)
4. TAR|ImmaAriesBaby (Taskmaster/Sentinel/Doctor Doom)
5. Baker
5. Double A (Hulk/Nemesis T-Type/Taskmaster)
7. NB|ADC *Dual Kevin (Deadpool/Hawkeye/Dante)
7. NB|ADC *Staticalpha (Crimson Viper/Doctor Doom/Strider Hiryu)

FT10 Exhibition

Ghost|K-Brad (Trish/Dante/Vergil) defeated NB|ADC *Dual Kevin (Deadpool/Hawkeye/Dante) 10-6

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Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes

1. AD|EMP Sanford Kelly (Cable/Sentinel/Captain Commando)
2. Echo Fox|Justin Wong (Storm/Sentinel/Cyclops)
3. DaveTheMagician (Storm/Captain Commando/Sentinel)
4. DUB-C
5. Timeless41
5. Brian H.
7. compy
7. Ironzhangief

FT10 Exhibiition

AD|EMP Sanford Kelly (Cable/Sentinel/Captain Commando) defeated Echo Fox|Justin Wong (Storm/Sentinel/Cyclops) 10-9

Sources: Team Spooky; NYCFurby