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Cutcc’s “QuickNotes” gives a crash course on Tekken 7’s Bryan Fury

If you have six minutes to spare, then you have time to get a quick understanding of Bryan’s toolset in Tekken 7. This is thanks to the efforts of Cutcc, a Tekken content creator who is working on the tutorial series “QuickNotes.”

These highly-condensed videos are an info-dump of punishment, pressure, combos, and even some match-up specific tools. Whether you’re trying out Bryan for the first time, or just need a quick reference to fight against him, this visual guide will help you out.

Source: cutcc

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Catch Bandai Namco’s Dragon Ball FighterZ Gamescom livestream VOD feat. Maximilian, Rhymestyle, & Woolie

With a new build of Dragon Ball FighterZ now being shown at Gamescom, Bandai Namco Games took some time out to host a livestream of the game. The stream features notable guests Maximilian Christiansen, noted Dragonball game video creator Rhymstyle, and Super Best Friends’ Woolie Madden.

For those who missed it, Bandai Namco Games has now shared the replay of the stream up on their YouTube channel.  The stream showcases the Gamescom build of the game, which puts a spotlight on the many changes that they’ve made since the previous build from E3. Of course, with all the guests, they naturally get into matches, taking the new characters out for a spin.

Dragon Ball FighterZ is set to release in February, 2018.

Source: Bandai Namco Games

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Tekken 7 sets an August 31st launch date for DLC Pack #1, adds Tekken Bowling and costumes

When the original reveal of Tekken 7‘s new Tekken Bowling mode occurred, the tentative date for its release was “sometime in August”. It’s a photo finish, but it looks like Bandai Namco will keep their promise.

DLC Pack #1 is set to launch on August 31st, adding Tekken Bowling and 5 new costume sets:

  • Blood Vengeance School Uniforms for Xiaoyu & Alisa
  • Traditional Japanese Fundoshi for male fighters
  • Swimsuits for female fighters
  • Vintage 1920’s bathing suits
  • Idol Master themed outfits for female fighters

Based on their previous announcements, the next two patches will be focused on new DLC charathers, with Geese Howard appearing before the year’s end.

Source: Tekken

 

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Get ready to join the 08 MS Team in Gundam Versus with this new trailer

Bandai Namco reveals more characters to appear in the upcoming Gundam Versus.

Fans of Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08 MS OVA take note: Commander Shiro Amada is waiting for your help on the battlefield in Gundam Versus:

Want some more metal-on-metal action? Bandai Namco has also uploaded the recently-recorded livestreams in which NorCal players took Gundam Versus for a spin; check it out for nearly an hour of gameplay footage.

Gundam Versus will be running an open beta in early September, so keep an eye out for that if you want to try out your mobile suit piloting skills a bit early. Gundam Versus will arrive on PlayStation 4 in the West on September 29, 2017.

Source: Bandai Namco Entertainment America

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The Tekken reddit community is compiling a list of Tekken 7 concerns for Bandai Namco to address

While the Tekken 7 release was much more well-received than Street Fighter V‘s, there were still issues found with the game that made it less enjoyable for a lot of players. Taking a page out of the Street Fighter community’s book, reddit users are currently compiling a list of issues that need to be addressed in order of urgency, as decided by the players, with plans to submit it to Bandai Namco.

This, much like the one compiled by /r/StreetFighter, is being compiled by the /r/Tekken community, and all data compiled will be used to judge the order of importance placed on the issues.

Source: /r/Tekken

 

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The Tekken reddit community is compiling a list of Tekken 7 concerns for Bandai Namco to address

While the Tekken 7 release was much more well-received than Street Fighter V‘s, there were still issues found with the game that made it less enjoyable for a lot of players. Taking a page out of the Street Fighter community’s book, reddit users are currently compiling a list of issues that need to be addressed in order of urgency, as decided by the players, with plans to submit it to Bandai Namco.

This, much like the one compiled by /r/StreetFighter, is being compiled by the /r/Tekken community, and all data compiled will be used to judge the order of importance placed on the issues.

Source: /r/Tekken

 

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Early BlazBlue: Central Fiction 2.0 tier list gives a new perspective on the competitive landscape

The 2.0 patch for BlazBlue: Central Fiction hasn’t been out for very long in arcades in Japan, and it is coming to consoles soon. But as we well know, tier lists are popular means of looking at the overall balance of the game. Though opinionated and usually lacking the nuance that certain match-ups and player skill carries, they’re nonetheless launching points for discussion.

Dora, the ever-popular Bang player from Japan who made it to top 8 at this year’s Evolution, has been active in producing more BlazBlue content. The other day, he got busy creating the latest tier list. The list only used two axes, higher up being top tier and characters below placed as low tier. Therefore, the order in which they are placed doesn’t signify much. Dora doesn’t specify whether there’s a “letter difference” between them, but here are the names typed out:

S: Es, Nine, Platinum, Litchi

A: Rachel, Arakune, Carl, Hakumen, Valkenhayn, Hazama, Kagura, Azrael, Hibiki, Makoto

B: Susano’o, Naoto, Lambda=11, Nu=13, Mu=12, Relius Clover, Tsubaki, Tager

C: Mai, Izanami, Kokonoe, Amane, Izayoi, Noel, Jin, Ragna

D: Celica, Bullet, Terumi, Bang, Taokaka

Jubei isn’t placed.

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Dora also stresses that the balance is closer before, so it’s necessarily true that characters like Jin, Izanami, etc. are “C tier.” He called the characters in that row “mid tier.” Overall, there isn’t as much of a difference in power as before.

Dora says that Es is extremely strong now, especially seeing Ronitta’s performance with her. Platinum also saw some recent usage from top players. Though he points out that Ragna is good against Es. Check out the full video below, where Dora starts to talk about his tier list at about 15:00 in.

Watch live video from dora_bang on www.twitch.tv

Source: Dora (Twitch)

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Early BlazBlue: Central Fiction 2.0 tier list gives a new perspective on the competitive landscape

The 2.0 patch for BlazBlue: Central Fiction hasn’t been out for very long in arcades in Japan, and it is coming to consoles soon. But as we well know, tier lists are popular means of looking at the overall balance of the game. Though opinionated and usually lacking the nuance that certain match-ups and player skill carries, they’re nonetheless launching points for discussion.

Dora, the ever-popular Bang player from Japan who made it to top 8 at this year’s Evolution, has been active in producing more BlazBlue content. The other day, he got busy creating the latest tier list. The list only used two axes, higher up being top tier and characters below placed as low tier. Therefore, the order in which they are placed doesn’t signify much. Dora doesn’t specify whether there’s a “letter difference” between them, but here are the names typed out:

S: Es, Nine, Platinum, Litchi

A: Rachel, Arakune, Carl, Hakumen, Valkenhayn, Hazama, Kagura, Azrael, Hibiki, Makoto

B: Susano’o, Naoto, Lambda=11, Nu=13, Mu=12, Relius Clover, Tsubaki, Tager

C: Mai, Izanami, Kokonoe, Amane, Izayoi, Noel, Jin, Ragna

D: Celica, Bullet, Terumi, Bang, Taokaka

Jubei isn’t placed.

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Dora also stresses that the balance is closer before, so it’s necessarily true that characters like Jin, Izanami, etc. are “C tier.” He called the characters in that row “mid tier.” Overall, there isn’t as much of a difference in power as before.

Dora says that Es is extremely strong now, especially seeing Ronitta’s performance with her. Platinum also saw some recent usage from top players. Though he points out that Ragna is good against Es. Check out the full video below, where Dora starts to talk about his tier list at about 15:00 in.

Watch live video from dora_bang on www.twitch.tv

Source: Dora (Twitch)

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Witness the first 24 Minutes of Absolver, courtesy of IGN

IGN has given us an an exclusive look at the first 24 minutes of Absolver, the indie hand-to-hand combat game set to release very soon. As Player 1 takes a scenic route through Absolver‘s archaic landscape, basic controls, mechanics and the origin story of the game are exhibited.

The early combat interactions demonstrate that there are not just different ways to attack, but a unique defense system is also in place — with the main character having the choice to block, dodge or, more stylishly, avoid enemy blows. A leveling system and a practice mode are also explored during a brief interaction with a friendly mask during the player’s first resting point. A save spot of sorts gives the player an option to spend XP on building their “move decks” or to hone their new skills in a training realm accessed through a “Meditation” mode.

These are just a few takeaways from the full 24-minute walkthrough, which leaves a great impression of the game’s graphics and playability. You can view the whole exhibition in the video below, and hang tight as the August 29th release date of Absolver is less than a week away.

Stay locked on to Shoryuken, as we’ll have more Absolver coverage coming as the game hits store shelves on the 29th!

Source: IGN

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Ralf makes the enemy ricochet off the walls in this combo video for The King of Fighters XIV

In the world of The King of Fighters, Ralf Jones has always been a force to be reckoned with — or wreckin’ with, more accurately. In contrast to his even-keeled partner Clark Still, Ralf has a fiery personality and an explosive arsenal of attacks to match. The new moves he’s acquired in The King of Fighters XIV make it his most fierce appearance yet, and in their latest video, Persona Entertainment shows off the hot-headed soldier’s new combo potential.

As demonstrated in the video, Ralf’s moves have a ridiculous amount of corner carry. While this can make it difficult for a Ralf main to keep an opponent in a decent range for basic strings, learning to master the space and stay in your opponent’s face can lead to a fatal juggling act that results in the enemy being helplessly thrown around the stage.

Check out this awesome combo video below, and if you enjoy it, check out Person Entertainment’s Maxima combo video as well.

Source: Persona Entertainment