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Jedah, Dormammu, Frank West, Ghost Rider, Ultron, and more featured in new Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite footage

We’re less than two weeks away from the dawn of a New Age of Heroes with the release of Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. As we’ve previously shared with you, Unequalled Media’s Tyrant and Maximilian were able to stop by the Capcom offices in the United Kingdom and Southern California to capture gameplay footage of the Gamescom build, featuring the entire 30-character roster. The build was also brought to last weekend’s Celtic Throwdown 2017, to give UK fans even more time with the unreleased title. In these matches we see the likes of Ghost Rider, Frank West, Dante, Nemesis, Firebrand, as well as newcomers like Mega Man X, Jedah Dohma, Ultron, and Gamora duking it out with various Infinity Stones. We also get to clearly hear more of the new character themes for these cast members, with classic theme remixes remaining for the Capcom side, while the Marvel cast boasts new themes with a more decidedly cinematic flair.

UM|Tyrant (Dante/Jedah) vs. Matt “The Street Writer” Edwards (Nemesis/Gamora)

UM|Tyrant (Arthur/Firebrand) vs. Matt “The Street Writer” Edwards (Ghost Rider/Jedah)

Method|Packz (Ultron/Dormammu) vs. UM|Tyrant (Dante/Frank West)

Finally, Maximilian brings us more footage of his battles with Capcom USA developers in SoCal, featuring characters like Jedah, Dormammu, Mega Man X, Strider Hiryu, Firebrand, Ghost Rider, Hawkeye, Morrigan, Arthur, Ryu, Iron Man and Captain America.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite will be released on September 19th in North America and Europe on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam PC, with a Japanese release following on September 21st.

Source: UM Tyrant; Maximilian Dood

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“Disable the download”: Fight of Gods offends Malaysian ministers

Fight of Gods recently updated with brand new characters — none other than Jesus and Buddha themselves. The divine brawler has been attracting some attention, whether it’s through a Jesus infinite combo or its controversial character depictions. Whether you approve of this gospel or brush it off as a quirky fighting game, the game has picked up some negative attention in Malaysia.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is going after the divine brawler, citing a violation of the Communications and Multimedia Act of 1998, Section 233, which penalizes knowingly “making, creating, or soliciting any comment, request, suggestion or other communication which is obscene, indecent, false, menacing or offensive in character with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass another person.”

“Malaysians respect all cultural and religious sensitivities, and the sale and distribution of the religiously insensitive and blasphemous games must be stopped immediately,” according to Salleh Said Keruak, Communications and Multimedia Minister.

In less complex lingo, they find Fight of Gods to be offensive, degrading to religious harmony, and threatening to racial unity, Malaysia Kini reports.

“It is in the public interest to ensure that immediate steps are taken so that such contents do not continue to harm others,” Keruak went on to say, stating that further action will be taken should the Taiwanese creators of Fight of Gods, Digital Crafter, not comply with the demand.

“Censorship!” you might cry? The very same act also states that “nothing in this Act shall be construed as permitting the censorship of the Internet.” The law gives Ministers power in determining what kind of content they deem offensive.

Sources: Malaysia Kini; United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

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Goku and Vegeta enter the World Tournament Arena with these Dragon Ball FighterZ character intro videos

With Bandai Namco Entertainment’s and Arc System Work’s Dragon Ball FighterZ set for a February 2018 release, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe looks to keep the hype train rolling by releasing brief character introduction videos on each and every member of the game’s roster — starting with the iconic pure-blooded Saiyan duo of Goku and Vegeta.

These brief character trailers serve to highlight each character’s Dragon Rush, as well as several of their super combos, intros and win poses; similar to the trailers released for Future Trunks, and Goku and Vegeta’s Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan forms. You can see both videos below.

Dragon Ball FighterZ will be released in February 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam PC, with both a standard and CollectorZ Edition. The closed beta test will run on September 16th and 17th, with sign-ups already open. A second — open — beta will be held closer to the game’s full release.

Source: Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe

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Dreamoliton Derby IV results

This past weekend saw the fourth installment of the Dreamoliton Derby event in Munich, Germany. Though Tekken 7 was the primary focus of competition, due to being a Master Event on the 2017 Tekken World Tour, the Street Fighter V tournament also featured some high stakes. Though not a part of the 2017 Capcom Pro Tour Season, the top two placers would qualify for a ZOWIE Fighter event set to be held later this year. The Champion of Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 would also receive free entry into Revolution 2017 in London, England, as part of the Road to Revolution. Tournaments were also held in Guilty Gear XX Accent Core +R, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Injustice 2 and more.

Results

Tekken 7

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1. Echo Fox|JDCR (Dragunov, Heihachi)
2. CrazySuperAkouma (Akuma)
3. Malekith (Asuka, Paul)
4. RTFM|Asim (Dragunov, Josie, Katarina)
5. mYi|KiraKira (Eliza)
5. Bati (King)
7. Arkham|Caiper (Feng)
7. LegendaryMihawk (Dragunov, Heihachi)
9. DG|KaneandTrench (Yoshimitsu)
9. DSM|Lucino (Devil Jin)
9. Ares (Josie)
9. VenomEnraged (Asuka)
13. Cyrox (Kazuya)
13. Sal-T (Claudio)
13. SpleenDK (Devil Jin)
13. CKT|AisuBimu (Lili)

Street Fighter V

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1. ExeGamer2910 (Juri) – Qualifies for ZOWIE Fighter
2. VDV|Amerramon (Guile, M. Bison) – Qualifies for ZOWIE Fighter
3. FM|Yosh (Akuma)
4. AngryMojoSan (Akuma)
5. VDV|Nozarex (Laura)
5. IG|Machomanmo (Vega)
7. LM|MonkeyFist (Karin, Nash)
7. FM|Highlander (Karin, Ed)

Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2

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1. VDV|KingRasta (Faust) – will receive free entry and trip to Revolution 2017
2. ATG Chipp)
3. ZW|Achorawl (Leo)
4. VDV|Owner (Potemkin)
5. ChiefOverJustice (Dizzy)
5. Kircheis (May)
7. AD|Lunatic (Kum)
7. VDV|AFK (Slayer)

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core +R

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1. President (Anji, Potemkin, Jam)
2. VDV|KingRasta (Kliff)
3. VDV|Owner (Order-Sol)
4. VDV|Tschukken (I-No)
5. Hlews (Faust)
5. GF|AnBi (Sol)
7. VDV|Rele (Millia, Jam)
7. Kampfkeks (Johnny)

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

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1. VDV|Chargi (Wolverine, Spencer, Sentinel)
2. Vlafaris (Felicia, Morrigan, Strider Hiryu)
3. VDV|KingRasta (Ghost Rider, Dr. Doom, Dormammu)
4. HealingCare (Trish, Wesker, Strider Hiryu)
5. SWB|PhoenixMan (Wesker, Spencer, Akuma)
5. ZW|Achorawl (Phoenix Wright, Amaterasu, C. Viper, C. Viper, Rocket Raccoon, Amaterasu)
7. VDV|Tschukkiwa (C. Viper, Dr. Doom, Dante)
7. Airdash (Captain America, Taskmaster, Wesker)

Injustice 2

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1. ZW|Achorawl (Green Arrow)
2. VDV|TheLeoHolic (Brainiac)
3. GF|AnBi (Black Adam)

Sources: Tekken; Geeky Goon Squad; Arcade Dreams Munich

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Beyond The Summit announce Smash Summit 5, running from November 2nd-5th

With an anime-esque reveal trailer, Beyond the Summit has announced the fifth iteration of its illustrious Super Smash Bros. Melee invitational. Running from November 2nd to 5th, Smash Summit 5 will see 16 players battling it out to stop Armada winning for the fifth time in a row.

Along with the eight invitees and the six fan-voted players, Beyond the Summit will invite two wildcards to this season’s event. The highest placing, non-invited player at either The Big House 7 or GT-X will be automatically invited to Smash Summit 5, skipping the stressed voting stage.

Seeing as he is on the cusp of a five-peat, Armada is naturally the first invitee for Smash Summit 5. Beyond the Summit will be announcing the remaining seven invitees over the next week or so, with the opt-in stage of player voting beginning on September 20th.

Source: Beyond the Summit

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Tokyo Tekken Masters results

The Tekken World Tour rolled on this past weekend, as many of the best players descended upon Tokyo, Japan for a Master Event with over 140 participants. With the likes of Echo Fox’s Saint, Yamasa’s Nobi, Yuu and Take, Knee, NOROMA, Chanel, Kkokkoma, KuroKuro, Pekos, PBE|AK, Cyclops Osaka’s Tanuka, LiliMan, and more in attendance, it was guaranteed to be a fierce battle to determine the King of Iron Fist.

Results

Tekken 7

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1. Echo Fox|Saint
2. Chanel (Alisa, Eliza, Akuma)
3. Qudans (Devil Jin)
4. LowHigh (Shaheen, Lars, Bryan)
5. Dimeback (Asuka)
5. NOROMA (JACK-7)
7. Yamasa|Take (Kazumi)
7. Recruit (Asuka)
9. AC|Kari (Yoshimitsu)
9. AO (Alisa, Shaheen)
9. Jeondding (Lucky Chloe)
9. Help Me (Miguel)
13. TarisuCutter (Kazumi)
13. Soyongdory (Devil Jin)
13. LiLiMan (Lili)
13. Masa (Leo)
17. Double (Law)
17. Tsubumi (Shaheen)
17. KIL (Xiaoyu)
17. PBE|AK (Shaheen, JACK-7)
17. Goukikaruman (Lili)
17. Bats (Hwoarang)
17. Yamasa|Nobi (Dragunov, Steve)
17. S.H.O.W. (Alisa)
25. TranceBoy (Akuma)
25. Okaty (Feng)
25. Im@s|Kittan (Asuka)
25. NishiShinjuku (Feng)
25. Shudy (Jin, Lee)
25. Yanpan (Devil Jin)
25. KuroKuro (Leo)
25. Oma-nmusume (Xiaoyu)

The next stop on the Tekken World Tour will be the Let’s Play Live Offline Qualifier, a Challenger event in Auckland, New Zealand this Saturday, September 9th.

Source: Tekken

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Rising Up: Menat Bread and Butter Combo Guide — Punishes, Confirm Combos, Juggles, & More

Menat, the Egyptian fortune teller and apprentice to series veteran Rose, has made her playable debut in Street Fighter V. Her gameplay style is fully unique, and is a long-awaited departure from the rushdown character archetypes that litter SFV. Because she’s so different from the rest of the cast, it’s taken me a while to compile her optimal combos. Here are your best bread and butter combos that I’ve found for every common scenario, so players can focus on developing her optimal strategies without worrying about combos. This video features anti-airs, punishes, confirms, counter-hit combos, crush counter combos, juggles, and more.

This is not the full Menat tutorial I’m working on, but rather simply a guide to her basic optimal combo routes. The combos are all my own labwork, alongside a few things I’ve observed from other players. Unlike most videos I’ve done, I’m absolutely certain many of the combos I show are not fully damage optimal, but because Menat’s combos are very easy to drop in a high stress environment, and because easier versions of her combos lose only a very small amount of damage compared to her optimal ones, the combos I show draw a balance between being very simple and consistent while being close to optimal. I wholeheartedly encourage anyone watching to point out other potential combo routes in the comments, for both me and the other players, so that I can amend it into the final video when it comes out.

Remember to subscribe to the Shoryuken channel, and keep an eye out for future videos!

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Select SNK fighters are on sale on Steam until September 10

Looking to pick up some new fighters for your collection on Steam, and running short on funds? SNK has you covered with this sale, going on until September 10th.

While the sale covers the majority of their library of games, this does include their fighting games, including their most recent release, The King of Fighters XIV for $34.99 and its DLC characters for $9.99. They also have older KOF titles in a triple pack: The King of Fighters XIII, The King of Fighters 2002 UM, and The King of Fighters ’98 UMFE, for $10.49. Also on sale are Last Blade 2 and Garou: Mark of the Wolves for $4.99 each.

Source: IPlayWinner

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Daigo Umehara will hold a three-man Super Street Fighter II Turbo showdown on his stream on Thursday

Hx.CYG BST|Daigo Umehara is considered a legend in many games, with Super Street Fighter II Turbo being one of them. While not much has been seen of Daigo playing the game in recent years, he seems to be back on the cabinets, showing what made him the legend he is today. He has already been confirmed to be playing the game at Canada Cup 2017 in October, and it looks like he is serious in training to take the crown from defending champion Mattsun.

On Thursday evening in Japan at 8:00 PM (7:00 AM ET in America), Umehara will be hosting a Super Turbo challenge on his Twitch stream. Taking part in the three-man battle royale will be Daigo alongside Kurahashi and Ogou — two of the best Guiles and Sagats in Japan, respectively. Who will come out on top? Make sure you tune in while you eat your breakfast Thursday morning!

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Cause trauma to your opponents in The King of Fighters XIV with these Sylvie combos

As one of the new characters in The King of Fighters series, Sylvie hasn’t seen much in the way of serious play over the year. Perhaps it’s her aesthetics, or perhaps it’s her gameplay itself. However, her damage potential is insane, and should not be ignored within the competitive landscape of The King of Fighters XIV.

This combo exhibition showcases what Sylvie can do at every level of meter, from 0 bars to 5 bars. She has lots of potential, getting her opponents down to nearly a magic pixel with full meter.

Source: playergodaines