Category: Fighting Games

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PC Street Fighter titles and Street Fighter V Season One Pass now on sale at Steam

Street Fighter V and several other Capcom fighters are currently on sale once again as a part of the Capcom Publisher’s Weekend event on Steam. The full game is available at a 50% discount ($19.99) along with the season one DLC character pass containing Alex, Guile, Ibuki, Balrog, Urien, and Juri ($9.99). While the game’s Battle Costume Pack 1 is on sale for $17.99 on PSN this week, the costume DLC has yet to go on sale for PC players.

Ultra Street Fighter IV ($7.49) , Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 ($14.99) and Street Fighter X Tekken ($5.99) and related DLC are on sale this weekend as well. The deals will be available until Monday, Aug. 21, and also include some of Capcom’s other popular franchises like Devil May Cry and Dead Rising.

Source: Steam

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Dragon Ball FighterZ to have over ten stages & character-specific voice lines, according to translated developer interview

A translation of a Famitsu interview with Arc System Works developers Tomoko Hiroki and Junya Motomura has revealed some new details regarding Dragon Ball FighterZ. Apparently, there are plans to make at least ten stages, and certain character interactions will trigger unique voice lines within a team or with an opponent.

In addition to sharing these details, the developers explained how Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Budoten for 3DS served as sort of a test run for Dragon Ball FighterZ, as the team felt eager to create a fully fleshed-out fighting game following Budoten’s completion.

You can read their full thoughts as well as answers to more questions in the translated full interview here. Also, check out Tomoko Hiroki and Junya Motomura’s interview with French fighting gamer Kayane.

Source: Famitsu via ShonenGamez

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The SRK Rollback: Best of August 11-17, 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 August 11 to August 17, 2017!

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

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sfv_chun-li_battle_costume_ill_show_youShoryuken interview: BrolyLegs talks about Evo, training, and AbleGamers

Brolylegs’ skill and competitive drive are inspiring to all fighting game players, regardless of whatever physical limitations they may or may not have. I’m a fan particularly because of his Chun-Li character specialization!

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nidhogg 2 logoShoryuken review: Nidhogg II is a bizarre, hilarious, and fun indie fighter

The sequel I didn’t know I was waiting for turned out to fully deliver on challenge and fun — and I can even get behind the somewhat divisive new art style.

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urien_sfv_750Shoryuken interview: LI Joe talks East Coast Throwdown, Evo 2016, and ELEAGUE

LI Joe’s dedication to the FGC is enough to get anyone fired up and ready to get more involved in their local community. The fight is only part of the whole picture.

Sam “Trilby” Foxall, Assistant Editor:

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For Honor NobushiFor Honor player wins a $10,000 tournament using an infamous in-game exploit

Take heed of Ubisoft’s mistake, fellow fighting game developers. A recent For Honor tournament was won by a player ruthlessly using an infamous glitch which had not been banned or patched out ahead of the event. There is no honor when money’s on the line.

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Injustice 2 Pack ShotNew Injustice 2 characters to be announced alongside Steve Aoki & Don Diablo charity match at Gamescom 2017

Gamescom’s going to be a jam-packed event for fighting game fans, as NetherRealm Studios are planning to reveal the characters coming in Fighter Pack 2 during a special charity match between Steve Aoki and Don Diablo. Fingers crossed for Spawn!

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Super Saiyan Blue Goku DBFZSSB Goku, SSB Vegeta, Android 18, and Android 16 are coming to Dragon Ball FighterZ

In an info blowout from the latest issues of V-Jump and Weekly Jump magazine, it has been revealed that Androids 16 and 18 are coming to Dragon Ball FighterZ, along with Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Vegeta. We even got news on DBFZ’s “what if” style Story Mode.

Keegan “Interrobang!?” Spindler, Features Editor:

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Verloren Tampa BisonShoryuken interview: Verloren talks Evo 2017 and his meteoric rise

Verloren has exploded out of nowhere to fantastic results, and we here at SRK love rooting for surprise winners. Missing Person caught up with the man himself to pick his brain.

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Super Smash Con 2016Here’s everything you missed from Super Smash Con 2017

Super Smash Con has grown into a cornerstone of the Smash calendar, and is quickly threatening to become the biggest all around Smash event of the year. Smash Masters is a special favorite, and well worth a watch, even if you’re not interested in all the other great events, which Trilby has round up for us.

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HORI RAP N top panel cropShoryuken review: HORI Real Arcade Pro.N Hayabusa arcade stick for PlayStation 3 & 4

Talk about a looker! This is one of the most attractive sticks I’ve ever seen, and EiC Mushin_z waxes lyrical about the pros and cons in his excellent review.

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SFV Karin 30th costume cropCapcom reveals Street Fighter V “30th Anniversary” premium outfits for Karin, Ibuki, Guile, and M. Bison

Capcom continues the SFV tradition of adding new outfits rather than addressing any of the requested changes the FGC is clamoring for… at least they’re pretty cool outfits. But surely more cast members than these four warrant 30th anniversary treatment?

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Dissidia Final Fantasy NT releases January 30th for PlayStation 4 — here are the pre-order details

January 30th 2018 will be the day Dissidia Final Fantasy NT launches on PlayStation 4. In addition to a standard release, the game will come in a Steelbook edition, a digital deluxe edition, and an Ultimate Collector’s edition. Each release will have its unique perks, and the details of each edition are as follows:

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The Ultimate Collector’s edition is exclusive to the Square Enix online store. It is priced at $189.99 and comes with the following bonuses:

  • Collector’s Box featuring legendary FINAL FANTASY characters
  • 8.25 inch Warrior of Light bust
  • Hardcover 80-page artbook including sketches and artwork from DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT
  • Official soundtrack with 15 tracks selected from the DISSIDIA series and newly recorded music
  • DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT PlayStation 4 game disc
  • Exclusive Ultimate Collector’s Steelbook
  • Season Pass (Digital Content)
  • 6 additional playable characters (includes standard costume and weapon)
  • Color variation of the costumes for the 6 characters mentioned above (2 each)
  • Additional weapons for the 6 characters mentioned above (2 each)

For the Steelbook edition, participating retailers will be issuing one of three limited Steelbook designs to those who pre-order. Each Steelbook costs $59.99, and the three design variations are pictured below.

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As for the digital version, a five-song mini soundtrack and a “Nameless Warrior” skin for the Warrior of Light are both included as pre-order bonuses. The digital deluxe version, priced at $84.99, comes with the same add-ons as well as a season pass for the game.

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It appears that Square Enix isn’t messing around with the revival of their unique fighting game franchise. If you’d like to sign up for the closed beta for Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, you can still do so by clicking here.

Source: Twinfinite

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Pokkén Tournament’s PWC Last Chance Qualifier streams today at 10:00 AM PDT [UPDATED]

This Saturday, the last Pokkén World Championship for the Wii U version of Pokkén Tournament will go live. Throughout the year players have been competing and earning spots for this event through major tournaments in North America, Europe, and Japan:

North America Qualifiers
  • Suicune Master – Lucario
  • Thulius – Mewtwo
  • Rasenryu – Gardevoir
  • SlippingBug – Pikachu Libre
European Union Qualifiers
  • Fabilous – Suicune, Mewtwo, Pikachu Libre
  • Xabsoluted – Lucario
  • Elm – Suicune
  • Goreson – Machamp
Japan Qualifiers
  • APOLLO – Gengar
  • Messa – Charizard
  • Mikukey – Chandelure
  • Itou – Gardevoir

But with four qualifiers from each region, that means only 12 players have earned the right to compete. Who will be the last four to complete the 16-man tournament bracket? That’s where today’s event, the Pokkén Tournament Last Chance Qualifier, comes in.

Watch live video from PokkenTournament on www.twitch.tv

UPDATE: The bracket can be viewed on Challonge.

For those that want to follow updates for Pokkén Worlds closely, you are advised to check out the twitter of one Alex Jebailey, whom is overseeing the LCQ and the Worlds Finals.

The Pokkén Tournament Last Chance Qualifier streams today at 10:00 AM PDT as part of the Pokémon World Championships. For more info on the Worlds stream schedule this weekend, check out the official worlds tournament site.

Source: Pokkén Tournament

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Take Tekken on the road with Tekken Mobile

Announced ahead of Gamescom next week, Bandai Namco have revealed a portable spin-off of the Tekken series. Styled after other mobile fighting games like Injustice 2 and Mortal Kombat X, Tekken Mobile has players assembling teams of famous series faces to battle against both AI and human opponents.

Similar to other mobile fighters, Tekken Mobile mixes gacha game, RPG and fighter mechanics, with players leveling up and customizing characters as they strive to make the ultimate fighting team. During the game’s Story Mode, you’ll build up your collection of fighters, while battling bosses and grappling with special fight conditions. You can then take the resources gathered from Story Mode and take it into Tekken Mobile’s online Dojo Challenge, where you can battle against friends and random opponents to climb up the Ranked ladder. There will also be special live events, where players can unlock special characters and complete themed missions.

Tekken Mobile Fight

To mirror Tekken’s freeform combo system, Tekken Mobile uses a mechanic called “Waza Cards”. These decks of ability cards mirror specials found in Tekken, complete with moves which break guards, launch the opponent or armor through enemy attacks. Players can collect more Waza Cards through play, to then craft their own custom combos. There is even the ability to save match replays to show off your super-sick Waza combos.

With it being part gacha game, there are microtransactions in Tekken Mobile. You can pay cash to get more of the game’s premium currency – which can buy you health packs, Waza Cards and character upgrades – or to get additional lootboxes. These lootboxes can contain new fighters, upgrade materials and health packs which can keep you fighting for longer. You can unlock lootboxes and premium currency through normal play, but you can speed your progress by spending some of your real-life Fight Money.

There is no set release date for Tekken Mobile but it will be free to play on both iOS and Android devices when it launches. Expect more news on this handheld fighter during Gamescom.

Source: Bandai Namco Europe

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Urien becomes even more deadly with this new V-Skill setup in Street Fighter V

Urien has always been dangerous, with his V-Skill granting him a hit of armor on his charged special moves. This new setup for his V-Skill may make him even more so.

The setup is shown being performed off of a juggle from his V-Trigger, and him activating his V-Skill then immediately doing a charge move — namely his Dangerous Headbutt or Chariot Tackle. The results are obvious, as various wake-up options are absorbed and punished by Urien quite easily. Even Karin’s super falls victim to the setup, as while she does land a hit, she is ultimately tagged by the leftover Aegis Reflector on the screen and her CA is cut short.

Source: Aeon Aeon

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Beefy Smash Doods analyze what Super Smash Bros. for Wii U characters are best at saving their doubles allies

Getting hit at a high enough percentage is not enough to mean you’ll die in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Not in doubles play, at least! In this 2 vs. 2 mode, your teammate can position themselves in a way to save you from certain death, provided they are sharp and know their character’s options.

While Beefy Smash Doods‘s latest video can’t give you a good teammate, it does give a thorough analysis of Smash 4 characters to determine which ones are best at saving their teammates from losing a stock. Command grabs and multi-hitting moves reign supreme on this list, thanks to their ability to stop momentum. Check out the video to see not only what characters made the list, but a thorough examination of their strengths and weaknesses in saving.

Source: Beefy Smash Doods

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Don’t let the ride ever stop with this Abigail wakeup guide for Street Fighter V

Early Abigail dominance has proven to be representative of one of Street Fighter V‘s most controversial characters. Namely: insane comeback potential. This character, despite some weaknesses, has pulled off some of the most jaw-dropping comebacks at SFV’s high levels of play — and very early in his lifespan.

rooflemonger‘s latest video breaks down why that’s possible. This high-damage, high-health monster can cut down a lot of wake-up options efficiently, giving him a terrifying, momentum based wake-up game.

Source: rooflemonger

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Catch all the action from Super Street Fighter II Turbo at Summer Jam XI

Philadelphia played home to some of the East Coast’s best Super Street Fighter II Turbo players over the weekend, and Summer Jam XI had a lot of amazing play on display. If you missed Marsgatti and his ascent to the top of the heap at the event, you owe it to yourself to catch the replay of the tournament. The event featured great players such as Atari, Unessential, Psychochronic, Krost, Nothingness, and Ryry all vying for the top prize.

Source: Atari FGC