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November 25, 2017

How can tournaments improve the experience for low/mid-level players? Armada gives his thoughts

Making a tournament fun for players of all skill levels is becoming a vital talking point within the world of Super Smash Bros. Melee. For those who go 0-2 and find there is nothing else to do at an event besides playing friendlies and watching matches, there is very little incentive to come back next time round — especially when Melee has netplay and there is always a stream or other tournament to watch.

Having also noticed this trend and seeing the negative impact it could have on Melee, Armada has dedicated his latest vlog to advising TOs on what they can do to keep low/mid-level players engaged after they get knocked out. Amateur brackets are a start, but I think tournaments need to follow the lead of events like Combo Breaker and CEO, in offering side activities where attendees can just focus on having fun.

Source: Armada

November 25, 2017

Paradise Arcade Shop opens pre-orders for the Magenta joystick, intends to ship on January 15th

After Evo, we wrote a preview piece on the Magenta, Paradise Arcade Shop’s optical joystick. While their intent was to release in September, several issues along the supply chain caused them to push back the release until they were able to fix those issues.

At long last, the team has announced that pre-orders for what can be described as the Cadillac of arcade levers has opened. Going at the price tag of $99.99, the stick will come with all the bells and whistles described in our preview article alongside five replaceable springs of different weights so you can emulate whatever style stick you want.

Further, if you pre-order, you receive an entry into a raffle for a free prototype version of the Magenta–which functions just as the real thing but with a 3D printed casing for the board. There will be three raffles, and if you order now, you will receive entry in all three raffles. Ordering later will obviously only net you entries into the raffles still to be drawn.

Source: Paradise Arcade Shop

November 25, 2017

Mikado Arcade’s Super Street Fighter Carnival 2017 continues with 2vs2 World Heroes 2 tournament

“Super Street Fighter Carnival 2017” marches on! 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!

SSFC2017 started a little over a month ago with SNK and ADK’s World Heroes 2. Now in the last quarter of the tournament series, we return to WH2 with a 2 vs. 2 team format. That’s twice as many people that you’ll get to see employing old school footsies and ridiculous infinites.

World Heroes 2 is a popular series in Mikado’s SSFC2017 format, though its two most-played entries at the arcade — this and World Heroes 2 Perfect –– are quite different from each other. If you want to compare, SSFC2017 has had its own tournament for that, too, which you can check out here.

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

November 25, 2017

ARCADE RUMBLE FEST 2017 results

Fighters clashed in a variety of titles in Mexico City this past weekend.

November 18 and 19 saw fighting game fans in Mexico City come out to test their mettle against opponents in a variety of titles at ARCADE RUMBLE FEST 2017, which included an SNK-sponsored The King of Fighters XIV event.

Results

The King of Fighters XIV

1. ViolentKain
2. Jairo
3. AR|AJK Katcher
4. TLK Robert
5. Strike|Phoenix
5. Schmmo
7. AR|Kotir
7. G10/Aaron

The King of Fighters 2002 UM

1. Jairo
2. AR|Afa
3. AR|Chora
4. CS MAXIMOF
5. Schmmo
5. Mitch
7. AR|Hiryu
7. ViolentKain

Street Fighter V

1. CS MAXIMOF
2. Oblivion|Kratos
3. Oblivion|Choco
4. Jazdero
5. Strike|Phoenix
5. MJ Roger
7. TLK Robert
7. Lobo Licea

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

1. MJ Roger
2. Hydra Dizzy
3. Strike|Nanjiro

Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2

1. Kike
2. Haseo
3. Nagant
4. Rio
5. KyoKanon
5. Chrono
7. AR|Hiryu
7. Maki

Thanks to Wenzel for the tip!

Source: AR Fest 2017

November 25, 2017

Everyone gets a touch of death in this Hyper Street Fighter II “combo preservation” video

If you thought characters like Balrog and Abigail have high damage potentials in Street Fighter V, you haven’t seen anything yet. Back in the earlier days of fighting games, one hit could have done enough to kill at any given point.

In this combo video — the first of a series — celebrating the 30th anniversary of Street Fighter, SkillSmith shows off some of the most impressive combos in Hyper Street Fighter II. Showing off every selectable character within the game, literally every combo in the video results in a touch of death.

Source: SkillSmith Channel

November 25, 2017

Captain America & Chun-Li fight for justice in rooflemonger’s Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite video guides

Learn the basics of two classic Marvel vs. Capcom characters.

rooflemonger continues his work on Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite with a selection of new videos to help those aspiring to fight on the side of justice; check out these bread ‘n’ butter combos and tips and tricks for Avengers mainstay Captain America, and Interpol’s own Chun-Li:

Those should help you get started on adding these freedom fighters to your team.

Source: rooflemonger

November 25, 2017

Get your anime on: Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 and BlazBlue: Central Fiction on sale on Steam

Arc System Works has generally done a bang-up job of bringing their fighting games to the PC via Steam. Both the latest updates to their flagship fighters, Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 and BlazBlue: Central Fiction have been successfully brought over to Valve’s service.

For anyone who has yet to pick up either title, now may be a great time to do so. Both Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 and BlazBlue: Central Fiction are on sale on Steam, as part of their Autumn Sale (active now, until November 28).

Both bundles for Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 are discounted on Steam at 30% off. The base “Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- + REV 2 All-in-One” package is now only $31.49, down from $44.99. Meanwhile, the “REV 2 Deluxe All-in-One” now goes for only $41.99, down from $59.99. In addition to this, the base Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- is also on sale, at 50% off, however this does not include the REV 2 update.

Meanwhile, BlazBlue: Central Fiction is also on sale. Interested players can get the game for only $23.99, 40% off its $39.99 regular price.

Source: Steam

November 24, 2017

PlayStation Store Black Friday deals: Injustice 2, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, BlazBlue: Central Fiction, and more

Top up your digital fighting game collection with PSN’s Black Friday deals.

It’s a good day to be a fighting game fan — and a bit easier on the wallet thanks to Black Friday (or maybe not, depending on temptation…). The PlayStation Store naturally is blowing out digital games as well; their Black Friday sale runs from today until November 28. There are a lot of titles up to 60% off, and more than a few PlayStation 4 fighters have found their way into the mix.

BlazBlue: Central Fiction – $23.99 (was $59.99)
For Honor – $25.29 (was $59.99)
For Honor (Deluxe Edition) – $27.99 (was $69.99)
For Honor (Gold Edition) – $39.99 (was $99.99)
Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 (full game) – $15.99 (was $39.99)
Injustice 2 – $19.99 (was $49.99)
Mortal Kombat X – $7.99 (was $19.99)
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – $47.99 (was $59.99)
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite (Deluxe Edition) – $76.49 (was $89.99)
Tekken 7 (Deluxe Edition) – $50.99 (was $84.99)

Source: PlayStation Store

November 24, 2017

SSBM Tutorials discusses the strange quirks regarding different controller ports in Super Smash Bros. Melee

Have you ever stepped up to a tournament station thinking that the controller port that you plug into matters? If you have, you likely play Super Smash Bros. Melee — where being particular in the controller port you use is more than just superstition.

In this video, SSBM Tutorials explains the differences between GameCube controller ports; while controller port one will always get a grab or ledge grab in a tie, the other ports have advantages out of throws, where they can react faster.

Source: SSBM Tutorials

November 24, 2017

Superheroes clash! Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite and Injustice 2 for PlayStation 4 on sale at GameStop

With Black Friday upon us, many stores are offering discounts on a number of titles, including some fighting games. One such store is GameStop, who has a number of titles that are currently on sale, including this years big superhero fighting games — Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite and Injustice 2.

The physical, PlayStation 4 version of Capcom’s latest entry into their Marvel Versus series, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is currently on sale for only $39.99. This is represents a 33% discount over the original $59.99 price.

Meanwhile, for DC fans, NetherRealm Studios’ Injustice 2 for PlayStation 4 is also on sale for only $14.99. This is a massive 70% off its regular $49.99 retail price.

For any interested buyers, please note that these are for the physical disc versions of both games. As such, shipping and handling charges will still apply. GameStop’s Black Friday sale runs until November 26th.

Source: GameStop