Category: Fighting Games

Controllers have been a fairly touchy subject for much of the community, whether Smash or FGC. In the FGC people are mainly concerned with interruption of matches on wireless controllers, or unfair controller-specific macros; the Smash community is sort of the inverse, where there are so few controller methods that the thought of having to ban a control method is rarely brought up. That is, before the Smash Box.

Smash Box is a new control method for Smash games that borrows heavily from the Hit Box philosophy, laying out the inputs in a keyboard style with only buttons. Your typical GameCube controller is subject to a lot of variance in successfully inputting certain movement techs in Super Smash Bros. Melee, such as dash backs and shield drops. Players have resorted to modifying their controllers to install better analog sticks or include shield drop notches, as well as taking out the springs in triggers to increase input success rates and these are allowed in tournaments, as long as there are no button macros. Like these controller mods, the Smash Box does make techniques like shield dropping much easier, but it requires relearning potentially years of muscle memory to perform these movements on this specialist controller.

However, the Smash Box does this by remapping the buttons used to play Melee, which is something the game doesn’t natively allow you to do, unlike most modern fighting games and even later Smash games. As a result, the Smash Box does represent a potential precedent which opens the door for hundreds of new controller modifications, where players are remapping their D-Pads or other buttons to do inputs which Melee and the standard controller doesn’t allow you to do normally.

The main trade-off for the Smash Box is that it is leagues more comfortable for your hands compared to a controller, and that it is the first controller designed specifically for high-level Smash. When pros like FOX|Mew2King and C9|Mango complain about severe hand and wrist pain from using a GameCube controller, the Smash Box does potentially stop future players from developing chronic hand problems. Moreover, when Smash 64 TOs are letting players compete using computer keyboards, PlayStation, HORI, and Xbox controllers alongside the traditional N64 pad, there is also a precedent for new controllers with different button layouts to be allowed at tournaments.

However, due to the “massive change in muscle memory required to use it,” the Genesis 4 TOs have provisionally banned the Smash Box. As such, lead consultant on the Smash Box and notable Falcon main Gravy has come to the controller’s aid to argue why it should be legal at Genesis 4. Give the video below a watch and make sure to sound off on your thoughts about the controller’s legality.

Source: Hitbox Gravy

We’ve had a fair few montages from other members of DMG Alliance, now it’s time for one from the head honcho himself. Ranked third on Michigan’s Smash 4 Power Ranking and regarded as one of the best Corrins in the USA, DMG|Ryuga has come out of the shadows to release his own combo video, centered around the draconic fighter from Fire Emblem Fates.

Corrin is a character that thrives on punishing air dodges with Dragon Fang Shot and forward-smash, as well as killing offstage with a perfectly spaced Impale, so expect plenty of poor souls flying across the stage to their grim fate in this montage. As with most videos that DMG puts out, there is a smooth future funk backing track and some flashy edits to make those combos look extra cool.

Source: DMG Alliance

Have you mastered most of your combos in Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-, but still feel lacking when you face against real opponents? Do you feel like their understanding of the core mechanics are better than yours?

Well, now’s your chance to level the playing field. Novriltataki has just uploaded Episode 20 of his Guilty Gear Crash Course guide. In this episode, they discuss Dead Angle Attacks, R.I.S.C., Guts, the corner, and burst overdrives. Surely with these finer nuances covered, your play will elevate rather quickly, right?

Source: novriltataki

Have you mastered most of your combos in Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-, but still feel lacking when you face against real opponents? Do you feel like their understanding of the core mechanics are better than yours?

Well, now’s your chance to level the playing field. Novriltataki has just uploaded Episode 20 of his Guilty Gear Crash Course guide. In this episode, they discuss Dead Angle Attacks, R.I.S.C., Guts, the corner, and burst overdrives. Surely with these finer nuances covered, your play will elevate rather quickly, right?

Source: novriltataki

Welcome to the Rollback: a frame-by-frame look back at our past week’s most notable news and our favorite SRK articles from November 25 to December 1, 2016!

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

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Unbroken: Are We Leaving Games Before We Fully Figure Out Their Balance?

Another in-depth exploration of what balance means in fighting games, and how the constant influx of new and different titles can interfere with really understanding how a game works. A direct follow-up to this article.

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Sitting Down with the Team Behind Upcoming Indie Fighter “Punch Planet”

I also have a soft-spot for indie games, and with future development, this one looks like it might be fun. The insight given here by the developers into their process and goals shows promise for Punch Planet.

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Razer Announces the Panthera: Their New Arcade Stick for the PlayStation 4

Finally, Razer officially gets in on the PlayStation 4 fightstick game. I’ve been waiting to see this one for a long time! Let’s hope it offers another solid option admidst the PS4 stick selection.

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Sam “Trilby” Foxall, Assistant Editor:

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SNK to Show Off Version 1.10 of The King of Fighters XIV at PlayStation Experience, Complete with New Visual Upgrades

SNK is setting the standard for fighting game developers at the moment, doing all in its power to address fan complaints and ensure The King of Fighters XIV’s survival. With version 1.10 hoping to brighten up KOFXIV’s visuals, I hope more players give it a chance.

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CEO Gaming Announces CEO Dreamland, a Dedicated Three Day Smash Event from April 14th-16th

Acting as the warm-up event for 2017’s summer of Smash, CEO Dreamland should be a paradise for lovers of brawlers and platform fighters alike. Smash will still have a presence at CEO 2017, but without doubles events to delay proceedings.

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New Holiday Costumes Are on the Way for Street Fighter V, Alongside Other New Content

As you are no doubt aware, the holiday season is now upon us. Capcom has chosen to celebrate the time of peace on Earth and goodwill to all men by having the SFV cast dress up as Santa for their seasons’ beatings. Let’s just hope Akuma doesn’t steal Christmas. [Editor’s note: if he shows up at PSX, he totally will.]

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Keegan “Interrobang!?” Spindler, Features Editor:

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Capcom Pro Tour Player Analysis: Will Problem X Cause Problems for the Competitors?

Just around the corner, Capcom Cup hype is sweeping the nation–or at least, my house. Ever since my interview with Problem X he’s held a special place in my heart, and a fantastic performance at Wednesday Night Fights has just made me even more excited to see how he does over the weekend.

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CKT|Fergus Offers an Extensive Primer for New Players Coming to Tekken 7

Tekken 7 is my most anticipated game of the next few months, and this is an absolutely fantastic primer to help those who are not already invested in the series get going. Plus, it’s always nice to see my character of choice is still decent.

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Is the Future of Super Smash Bros. Melee Playing with a Computer Mouse? Heeew Finds Out in This Netplay Montage

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that we’re a part of the FGC because fighting games are really fun. Heeew’s playful video is a great reminder of how great a time you can have, even when you’re not playing optimally. Even with a mouse, he’s still better at Melee than I am, though.

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Bonus Frame:
Marvel vs. Capcom 4: Rise of the Reveal Rumors

Are we being taken for a ride?! This rumor mill keeps on grindin’: even though this logo turned out to be fake, then fears arose there would be no X-Men in the game, then maybe there will be… the want for Marvel is strong, we’ll see very soon if Capcom delivers.

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Editor’s note: The views expressed in this article and the selected posts are solely those of the writers, and do not reflect Shoryuken.com as a whole.

After months and months of qualifiers around the globe, premier and ranking, online and offline, it’s finally here: Capcom Cup. The 2016 Capcom Pro Tour has been the proving ground for thousands of world warriors, producing 32 of the best Street Fighter players around. While most of the names are ones you’ve perhaps heard before, this will be the first year to feature Street Fighter V. The stakes are quite high, with a 350,000+ prize pool and, of course, the glory of being the Street Fighter World Champion on the line.

For the first time, Capcom Cup will be played over two days, and will consist of best of 5 matches for its entirety. The first day, which will include the Top 32 to Top 8 matches, will be happening at Esports Arena in Santa Ana, California. The following day, Top 8 will be happening at the familiar PlayStation Experience at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Friday, December 2 – Esports Arena – Santa Ana

Saturday, December 3 – PlayStation Experience – Anaheim

You certainly won’t want to miss a moment of Capcom Cup, so catch every second of the action at Capcom Fighters on Twitch and follow the brackets on Challonge. Capcom Cup 2016 will also be broadcast on ESPN2 on Sunday, December 4 at 8 PM Eastern, 5 PM Pacific.

Watch live video from CapcomFighters on www.twitch.tv

Results

Street Fighter V – Capcom Cup 2016

First Round

RZR|INFILTRATION vs. HuomaoTV|Humanbomb
RB|Luffy vs. Mago
MOV vs. F3|Brolynho
BST|Daigo Umehara vs. EG|K-Brad
Liquid|NuckleDu vs. WFX|XsK_Samurai
RZR|Xian vs. DNL|Chris Tatarian
QANBA.Douyu|Xiaohai vs. PXP|Problem X
EG|Momochi vs. MD|Mister Crimson
Tokido vs. GAM|DR Ray
GW|Eita vs. CYCLOPS|GO1
ZOWIE|GamerBee vs. EG|Ricki Ortiz
FOX|Julio Fuentes vs. YOUDEAL|Yukadon
EG|JWong vs. HORI|sako
YOUDEAL.MJS|Haitani vs. PG|Fchamp
RZR|Fuudo vs. Ryan Hart
BX3.TP-Link|Phenom vs. GGP|Kazunoko

Source: Capcom Pro Tour