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Battle for the Stones Finals streaming live from Anaheim, California

This weekend Capcom brings to you Battle for the Stones, a special Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite event where the rules are meant to be broken. Sixteen players will make up the bracket: the seven Marvel vs. Capcom 3 champions Viscant, Filipino Champ, Flocker, Justin Wong, Kane Blueriver, Chris G, and RyanLV; the six Infinite Stone Tournament qualifiers Sacktap (Space), Richard Nguyen (Soul), Kazunoko (Time), Cloud805 (Power), Teemo (Mind) and Brian Kasugano (Reality); and three online qualifier winners Alioune, Moise and Stealth.

The twist of the Battle for the Stones are the Infinity Stones; which grant the wielders the ability to bend tournament rules into their favor. Losing a match while holding a stone will pass it to the winner. The Infinity Stones can only be used one time per stone bear, and a player cannot use two stones within a single set.

  • Space Stone – Allows the Stone Bearer to swap their position in the bracket, and face a different opponent! The position must be in an equal place in the tournament.
  • Soul Stone – Allows the Stone Bearer to erase one of their losses in a 3 out of 5 set.
  • Time Stone – Allows the Stone Bearer to cease the flow of time, enabling them to negate the use of an opponent’s Stone Bearer power any time during the tournament for one match!
  • Power Stone – Allows for the Stone Bearer to land the first hit in a match, giving them a guaranteed life advantage over their opponent by executing the first combo of a match.
  • Mind Stone – Allows the Stone Bearer to control their opponent’s mind by choosing both of their characters and Infinity Stone.
  • Reality Stone – Grants the Stone Bearer the ability to alter reality by swapping three button functions in their opponent’s control configuration.

Who will claim the six stones and the Infinity Gauntlet trophy? Watch the battle go down on the Battle for the Stone channel on Twitch and follow the brackets live on Smash.gg.

Watch live video from BattlefortheStones on www.twitch.tv

Results

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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

First Round

Sacktap (Reality-Nemesis/Haggar) vs. Viscant (Space-, Reality-Haggar/Nova) – 3-2 Sacktap retains the Space
Moise (Reality-Nova/Ghost Rider) vs. Stealth (Soul-Zero/Dante) – 0-3
Teemo (Space-Dormammu/Nova) vs. EG|NYChrisG (Space-Morrigan/Monster Hunter) – 2-3
FORT|Cloud805 (Soul-Zero/Dante) vs. Kane Blueriver (Soul-Haggar/Dante) – 3-0
GGP|Kazunoko (Reality-Dormammu/Ultron) vs. RyanLV (Reality-Morrigan/Chun-Li)
FOX|JWong vs. Brian Kasugano
Splyce|Fchamp vs. Alioune
Flocker vs. RISE|Richard Nguyen

Source: Battle for the Stones

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Capcom Cup 2017 streaming live from Anaheim, California

The 2017 Capcom Pro Tour comes to its conclusion this weekend with Capcom Cup! 32 of the best Street Fighter V players in the world will clash for the crown and a piece of a prize pool exceeding $370,000. With the reigning Capcom Cup champion NuckleDu not participating, who will step up to claim the throne?

Capcom Cup 2017 Participants

This year’s Capcom Cup has been extended to three days of competition. The first two will take at the Hilton Anaheim Hotel, with the final day going down at PlayStation Experience at the Anaheim Convention Center. 31 of the participants have already been determined over the course of the year. The much-coveted final spot in the bracket will be decided by the Last Chance Qualifier on Friday. The player list for the qualifier is absolutely stacked with quality players hoping to seize the final opportunity to make it to the finals. Play continues with the Capcom Cup Top 32 to 8 on Saturday, and finally concludes with the Top 8 Sunday.

To catch the dramatic conclusion of the 2017 Capcom Pro Tour season, tune into Capcom Fighters on Twitch.

Watch live video from CapcomFighters on www.twitch.tv

Schedule

 

Event PDT (Local) EDT GMT
Last Chance Qualifier (Fri) 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 PM
Top 32-8 (Sat) 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 PM
Top 8 (Sun) 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 10:00 PM

Brackets

Capcom Cup 2017 bracket 1 (upper half)

Capcom Cup 2017 bracket 1 (bottom half)

For live brackets, check out Smash.gg.

Sources: Capcom Pro Tour

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Umineko: Golden Fantasia is on Steam for the first time — and in English

Golden Fantasia fans can finally rejoice, as the Japanese fighting game based off a light novel series is making its way to the international market. While there were previous entries in the series, Umineko: Golden Fantasia is the first title that’s on Steam — in English — and with improved, rollback-based network gameplay.

Umineko: Golden Fantasia is anime tag fighting game with a Victorian aesthetic. The tag gameplay is a bit more interlinked than in other games; the two chosen fighters share their healthbar, but there’s still recoverable “red health.” The SP Gauge is used for a variety of tagging moves, which have specific, strategic purposes, either aiding in defense or offense. The main mechanic is called Metaworld, which is an Overdrive of sorts; a boosted state unique to each character. However, this state can’t be shared by the opponent, and what’s more, they can start an “Argument” to stop the Metaworld and incur their own — this can go back and forth until players run out of SP.

This release includes the Cross expansion from the Japanese version and a translated Story Mode.

Check out Umineko: Golden Fantasia on Steam, launching today, December 8th. For a limited time, there’s a 20% launch discount, putting the price at $19.99.

If you’re out and about in the fighting game scene, you probably have heard of Discord; here’s the link to the Umineko Discord.

Sources: MangaGamer; Steam

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The SRK Rollback: Best of December 1-7, 2017

Welcome to the Rollback: a frame-by-frame look back at our past week’s most notable news — and our favorite SRK articles — from December 1 to December 7, 2017!

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

Frame 1:
SFV Arcade EditionHighlights and discussion on Capcom-Unity’s Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Arcade Mode stream

Capcom gave us a bit of a closer look at SFV’s upcoming Arcade Mode, and we got a bit of a glimpse at some new V-Triggers, too. The mode looks fairly promising — but still lacking in the incomplete build, naturally.

Frame 2:
howard estateWelcome to the Howard Estate. Now die! Tekken 7 DLC2 stage-specific combo roundup

Not only one of the most gorgeous arenas in Tekken 7, this stage has the potential to be a real killer — appropriate, for its murderous resident.

Frame 3:
street fighter ii SF2 original art 750x400Don’t miss today’s “Diggin’ in the Carts” on Red Bull Radio, featuring Street Fighter II composer Yoko Shimomura

As a chance to peek behind the creative process involved in this iconic score, this Red Bull Radio program is a must-listen.

Sam “Trilby” Foxall, Assistant Editor:

Frame 1:
Santa Fight of GodsHo ho ho! Santa Claus is coming to knock seven bells out of the Fight of Gods roster

Seasons beatings everyone! That jolly bowl of jelly Santa Claus joins the likes of Jesus, Moses, and Odin as part of Fight of Gods‘ festive update.

Frame 2:
sfvae v-trigger ii chun-liCapcom reveals names and details for all the new V-Triggers coming to Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition

Before PSX attendees get their hands on Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, Capcom have revealed all the new V-Triggers coming in this mammoth update. Time to get theory-crafting.

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FEXL SkullomaniaPrepare for the Fighting EX Layer beta with these character movelists and Gougi system breakdown

With all the hype surrounding Capcom Cup and SoulCalibur VI’s announcement, don’t forget that the Fighting EX Layer beta is this weekend. This Gougi system primer should help you get started.

Keegan “Interrobang!?” Spindler, Features Editor:

Frame 1:
soulcalibur6trailerSoulCalibur VI is officially announced at The Game Awards

Everyone’s start in fighting games is different. For me, SoulCalibur was a big part of it. The news that there is a new title couldn’t make me happier. I can’t wait to dive back into a tale of swords and souls, eternally retold!

Frame 2:
numskull street fighter jumper 2017Numskull Design’s officially-licensed Street Fighter Christmas jumpers are back to help warm you for another winter

As the proud owner of one of these Christmas jumpers, I can say quite honestly that they’re a real winter warmer. In fact, I’m looking at picking up another one…

Frame 3:
BalrogCapcom Cup 2017 Player Analysis: Smug prepares to duff up the competition

I guess I’ll go ahead and make it official then: my left-field pick to take it all this weekend is none other than Smug. It’s time for the mayor of Duff City to ascend.

Extra Frame:
capcom cup 750x400Here are all the details you need to know for this weekend’s Capcom Cup 2017

The Last Chance Qualifier kicks off today! Don’t miss the culmination of the 2017 Capcom Pro Tour season, and the crowning of a new Street Fighter V champion!

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Twitch announces Tekken and Pokkén Tournament DX emotes for Prime members & in-game Pokkén avatar items

Twitch has just announced that, to celebrate the expansion of its Twitch Prime service to Japan, Prime members will have access to Tekken and Pokkén Tournament DX chat emotes until January 7th, 2018.

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The Heihachi emote is perfect for any and all missed EWGFs.

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It’s a little surprising that the same artist for the Tekken emotes didn’t try their hand at Pokkén’s popular characters. Still, Trollagunk’s there.

On top of this, all players of Pokkén Tournament DX can redeem a slew of avatar customization items with the following codes:

· In-game Avatar Holiday Ornament Item
Redeem using code QRRZ7LBS4TDV in-game

· In-game Avatar Male Cat Whiskers Item with 7 color variations
Redeem using code LT48EFNGRBRZ in-game

· In-game Avatar Female Cat Whiskers Items with 7 color variations
Redeem using code L9VPUW8QN9TB in-game

· In-game Avatar Holiday Title Item
Redeem using code 5W6LEN4TNVF5 in-game

Source: Twitch

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Brawlout blasts on to Nintendo Switch on December 19th, along with guest brawler Juan from “Guacamelee!”

Angry Mob Games is bringing their platform fighter to Nintendo’s console very soon.

Another platform fighter is about to enter the console arena — and bring Nintendo’s Switch into the fray in a big way. Brawlout from Angry Mob Studios will be arriving on the Nintendo eShop on December 19, 2017. And a new guest fighter is joining the brawl: Juan from Drinkbox Studios’ Guacamelee!

Introducing Juan, from the popular action-platformer Guacamelee! by Drinkbox Studios. The legendary luchador, Juan Aguacate, joins the Brawl complete with his moveset from Guacamelee! Rooster Uppercut your foes into the air, bring them back down to earth with his Frog Slam and crack some heads with his multi-functional Grapple. He can even turn into a chicken and send his enemies soaring!

Brawlout on Switch will feature all game modes and characters, including the previously-revealed Hyper Light Drifter. Online multiplayer and offline versus will be available, and you will have multiple control options to choose from, between the various configurations/controllers supported by the Switch. Check out the release trailer below!

Brawlout features:

  • Choose from six original characters, each with their own fighting style — and their Variants to make a grand total of 16 original fighters.

  • Try your hand at the new additions of Juan from Guacamelee! and the Hyper Light Drifter from the indie hit of the same name, bringing the total cast to 18 fighters with more incoming.

  • Host up to 4 players in online and local battles. Choose from a number of battle modes including timed, stock or team matches.

  • AI opponents are also available if you want to practice your team combos with a friend, or if you need to fill out a free for all.

  • Train with Advanced Tutorials or go in for yourself in challenging Arcade Towers.

  • Fuel your Rage Meter to power up for hard-hitting special attacks, and tap into Rage Mode to swing the match in your favor.

  • No blocking required – Action is kept fast and fluid with wavedashing, teching, air dodging and other advanced maneuvers.

  • New features being added all the time!

Pre-orders for the United States, Canada, and Mexico should be open on December 12th, via the Nintendo eShop.

Brawlout is available now on Steam, and versions for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are planned for 2018. And check out our interview with the CEO of Angry Mob Games, Bogdan Iliesiu!

Sources: press release; Angry Mob Games

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SoulCalibur VI features a new “Reversal Edge” mechanic

I’m sure everyone’s soul is still burning after last night’s SoulCalibur VI‘s reveal at the Game Awards. Now that the dust has settled, Bandai Namco have let slip some additional details on their fabled weapon fighter.

If you watched the trailer carefully, you’ll notice there were points where Sophitia’s and Mitsurugi’s weapons were wreathed in red lightning, which allowed them to perform Guard Impact-esque parries and then a powerful counter-attack. This is the new Reversal Edge mechanic which — according to Bandai Namco — allows players to “defend against the opponent’s attack and directly counter with a powerful strike highlighted through a dynamic camera.”

This can be seen in the trailer when Mitsurugi parries an attack by Sophitia, and then unleashes a powered-up two-handed slash in response. The SoulCalibur team have clearly been inspired by Tekken 7’s slow-mo moments, and are putting their own take on it with the Reversal Edge system.

Sophitia is able to parry multiple attacks from Mitsurugi before performing the Reversal Edge counter-strike — suggesting that Reversal Edge is tied to a meter that will allow you to enter this defensive state for a certain amount of time. It’s unknown as this time if the Reversal Edge state has characters auto-parrying oncoming attacks, and whether you can exit out of this state without performing the counter-attack.

We’ve also got confirmation that SoulCalibur VI is acting as a soft reboot of the series, with the game “revisit[ing] events from the original Soul Calibur to uncover hidden secrets.” Seeing as Sophitia was dead in SoulCalibur V and the trailer showed off a young looking Mitsurugi, it makes sense that SCVI would be a prequel of some sort. More characters are set to be announced in the coming months, with the roster being comprised of “fan-favorites and some fierce newcomers.”

Sources: PlayStation; Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe

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Boost your Fight Money on PlayStation 4 by tuning into Capcom Cup this weekend

At a loss for Fight Money on your Street Fighter V account, and need a bit of a boost to buy that stage you’ve been coveting? Capcom Cup just might have you covered!

By tuning in to Capcom Cup by watching on the Capcom Pro Tour’s streaming portal and logging in to your PSN account through there, you will earn Fight Money not only by watching, but by interacting with polls and trivia questions, as well as sharing the page through social media. Unfortunately for Steam players, this is a PlayStation exclusive.

Here are all the details you need to know for this weekend’s Capcom Cup 2017.

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Source: Maestro

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Capcom Cup 2017 Player Analysis: Who has the best shot of winning the Last Chance Qualifier?

This season of the Capcom Pro Tour was a virtual dogfight. With many new players making the cut into Capcom Cup this season, several heavy-hitters were left on the outside looking in. Further, some solid newer players just barely missed the cut as well.

Thankfully, most of them are taking their one shot at redemption in one of the most deadly pools this year: the Capcom Cup 2017 Last Chance Qualifier. While it is very hard to predict who will actually take the whole thing, this season has offered some people and stories that could seriously make Capcom Cup even more exciting. Let’s take a look at a few of my personal picks for making it out.

Grapht|Seon-woo “Infiltration” Lee (South Korea)

juri-legacy-costumeI know there’s going to be detractors on this one, but hear me out. Yes, he tanked hard after Evo 2016. Outside of a few Ranking events, he has had a relatively quiet 2017. He has had far more pressing issues in his life outside of the game, and even lost his Razer sponsorship.

But in the last month or two, we’ve seen more focus from Infiltration than before. He’s not used to being well beyond the cusp — he hasn’t been an afterthought in brackets since 2011 before he became an Evo champion. This, for him, is his chance for redemption. He’s been in Japan training specifically for winning this. He’s been practicing at home. I find it hard to believe that a fully-focused Infiltration can’t do this.

Qanba X Douyu|Zhuo-jun “Xiao Hai” Zeng (China)

cammy-critical-artMy pick for top 3 last year fizzled out to back-to-back R. Mikas last year. Xiao Hai also had a disappointing 2017 in the game, and finished several spots off the cut this year.

However, we have seen glimpses of brilliance from him. He was able to defeat Tokido — fresh off the Evo championship — in August, in China. What tends to hinder him is study time — he focused a lot of time into KOFXIV in order to represent his country at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Turkmenistan, only to have a visa snafu leave him grounded in Beijing. He also suffers from a stagnant scene with bad online for Street Fighter V in his homeland.

He — like Infiltration — recently traveled to Japan to practice for the game. He has also hinted at using a pocket Rashid for some of his nagging match-ups. It is not outside the realm of possibility that Xiao Hai will show up sharp and find himself in Capcom Cup again.

Alienware|Naoki “Nemo” Nemoto (Japan)

sfv_urien_fist_bumpWe’ve talked about Dogura’s amazing Urien, but this guy is the original of the character. Most of the tech being used now stems from him, and he is still dangerous. He left a trail of tears in North America, falling primarily to players already qualified for Capcom Cup. But in this field, it’s really easy to pick him as a pick, as people still struggle with the creative play Urien players exude.

Grapht|Joe “MOV” Egami (Japan)

SFVChun-LiIt is shocking for me to see MOV on the outside looking in. Twice making Evo top 8 with Chun-Li in both good and bad years for the character, he has shown that he has the passion to take this character to higher echelons. He has struggled to put a win on the map this year. He further was unable to pick up enough points in key events. But he has a good chance to make it in, if the bracket falls his way.

Brian “Brian_F” Foster (USA)

sfv balrogHe has definitely been the second-best Balrog in the US right now, and quite possibly the world. He really started turning heads at Combo Breaker and hasn’t looked back. He fell slightly short at Red Bull Battle Grounds of capturing a slot, and this sort of thing sticks in your head until you rectify it. He’s got the character to make it work, and could possibly do so.

Broken Alliance|Marcus “The Cool Kid93” Redmond (USA)

Abigail Street Fighter VThis isn’t a joke, and neither is his Abigail. You saw mounds of players struggle with Abigail over the course of the season, and the character has a large swath of winnable match-ups due to his damage output, short V-Meter, and long health bar. While alucarD may have struck first blood with him, The Cool Kid has been the one to really show the character’s best attributes since.

He has momentum on his side as well after winning the Red Bull Battle Grounds LCQ, and a solid secondary in Rashid. He also has the power of diversion with his hype woman behind him, which can actually throw you off your game, if you allow her to! I don’t know if he’d be able to win the runback against Punk on the next day, but he’s at least a reasonable guess on making it out.

Check out our prior articles in the Capcom Cup 2017 Player Analysis series!

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Mikado Arcade’s Super Street Fighter Carnival 2017 continues with “Vampire Hunter -Darkstalkers’ Revenge-“

“Super Street Fighter Carnival 2017” is back after a brief foray into the world of Flying Discs. SSFC2017 is the currently-ongoing Japanese tournament series at Mikado Arcade for a wide variety of classic (and sometimes, obscure) arcade titles. If you missed the first few tournaments from SSFC2017, there’s a lot to catch up on!

Today, Mikado takes us to the second game in Capcom’s classic horror fighter series, Vampire Hunter -Darkstalkers’ Revenge- (known by the title Night Warriors: Dark Stalkers’ Revenge in the US).

This post may seem somewhat familiar to you: Mikado Arcade just recently ran its “Vampire Hunter Championship 2017” event concurrently alongside SSFC2017. If the three hours of footage from the Championship tournament isn’t enough for you, then the focused footsies of today’s event should help out!

Enjoying SSFC2017? You can follow the action by subscribing to Mikado’s official YouTube channel, or you can even try to catch Mikado Arcade when they livestream!

Source: Mikado