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The SRK Rollback: Week of September 23-29, 2016

Welcome to the Rollback: a frame-by-frame look back at our past week’s most notable news and our favorite SRK articles from September 23 to September 29, 2016!

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

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t7My Hands-On Experience with Tekken 7 at Wizard World Austin

I’ve been looking forward to Tekken 7’s impending console drop for a long time; Crow_Spaceboy’s report on the game from Wizard World helps continue to stoke the hype-fire.

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urien_sfv_750Kneel When in His Presence! desk Explores Street Fighter V’s Urien

Urien seems well suited to desk, with the juggling and reflecting shenanigans his V-trigger can set up.  I always get a kick out of desk’s videos, and what he’s been up to with Urien is as fun as ever.

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Rashid SFVThe Spirit of the Turbulent Wind Captured in This Acoustic Cover of Rashid’s Street Fighter V Theme

I’m a sucker for great video game tunes–Rashid’s theme is possibly the catchiest addition to Street Fighter V’s soundtrack, and this cover does it right by mixing it up, while retaining the spirit of the music and the character. Bravo!

Sam “Trilby” Foxall, Assistant Editor:

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mkx_alien_750x400New Mortal Kombat X Balance Patch Coming on October 4th to Coincide with PC Release of Mortal Kombat XL

Alien’s reign of terror will soon be over, if Ed Boon’s Twitter hints are anything to go by. With PC players finally getting Kombat Pack 2 next week, let’s hope this balance patch acts as a proper welcome for them.

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kof-srkSamurai Shodown, Fatal Fury, & King of Fighters ’94 Coming to PS4 Arcade Archives

With SNK returning to prominence with the release of KOF XIV, much of their back catalog is returning to current gen systems. Hopefully their worldwide release won’t be too far after the initial Japanese launch.

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rivals-championship-seriesFight for the Crown as the Rivals of Aether Championship Series Begins on October 1st

While Smashers eagerly wait for an official Smash circuit, Rivals of Aether have stepped up to the platform with their own championship series. The first event is this Saturday so get signed up now if you wish to compete!

Keegan “Interrobang!?” Spindler, Features Editor:

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egx_2016_logo_cropWatch the European Scene Step Up Their Street Fighter V Game with These EGX 2016 CPT Replays and Top Five Moments

A bit of nationalism here–as a Brit, I can’t help but feel proud of how great an event EGX 2016 turned out to be. I’ve also been beaten by Ryan Hart a few times, so I can feel for the poor guys and girls that he left in his wake on his way to a second place finish.

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wombo-comboLast Stock Legends Recount the History of the Wombo Combo in Their Latest Documentary Episode

Most of the Smash community have seen that Wombo Combo video. Hell, most of them could probably recite it word for word. It’s one of the most well-loved Smash moments in history, and it’s fascinating to see what went down behind the scenes. Last Stock Legends deliver top notch quality and some great insight into the moment, producing a mini-doc that is well worth a watch.

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panzer_fight_stick_3Pre-Orders for the Panzer Fight Stick 3 Now Open

I hate to be predictable, but how could I look past the Panzer 3? Jasen’s Customs have a well-deserved reputation for quality, and the Panzer series are sticks worthy of their namesake. It’s exciting to see that his next additions to the line are almost ready, and I’m well prepared to stare enviously when the photos start rolling in.

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.

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Street Fighter V’s Latest Update Fixes Survival Mode Bug

As we reported previously, the September 22 update evidently introduced a bug to Survival Mode that prevented players from receiving earned rewards upon completion. Last night, Capcom rolled out a patch to both platforms to address this.

The patch apparently also addresses an issue of cross-play compatibility that arose between the PC and PlayStation4 versions of the updated game. VesperArcade headed to his YouTube Channel to discuss the patch–and its purpose–in a little more detail, in the video below:

Source: Street Fighter (Twitter); VesperArcade

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Get Ready for CEOtaku This Weekend with Their Official Opening Theme “Run It Back”

CEOtaku is taking place this weekend at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida. As the name implies, the event focuses on the more anime-inspired fighting games such as BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax and Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- over the usual tournament headliners such as Street Fighter V or Super Smash Bros.

This year’s outing for CEOtaku, however, takes its anime inspirations a step further. As with any good anime, CEOtaku 2016 now has a rocking new OP (opening theme): “Run It Back” by Yuzuki Masu, featuring vocals by Chiisana. Fittingly, the song and accompanying opening video, focuses on dealing with stress and adversity in tournament competition.

Check the official OP out below and get ready for CEOtaku this weekend.

Interested listeners can also find the song, including a couple of alternate versions, over on Yuzuki’s Bandcamp.

Source: Yuzuki Masu

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ZeRo Takes a Closer Look at Bayonetta & Mewtwo in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

How do these fighters shape up in version 1.1.6?

Following up on his Super Smash Bros. for Wii U version 1.1.6 tier list, Team SoloMid’s ZeRo has started to take closer looks at specific memebers of the Smash 4 roster. After discussing Rosalina & Luma at greater length (his pick for the top spot on his personal tier list), he has turned his attention first to Bayonetta, then to Mewtwo. In the videos below, ZeRo examines what each character’s strengths and weaknesses are–in his observation–in the current state of Smash 4.

Source: ZeRo

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Pick up Some Tips and See How Street Fighter V’s Urien is Faring Online in This Roundup

Have you been trying out Street Fighter V’s new resident tyrant? Urien certainly has proven a popular addition to the roster. Here’s the latest roundup of Illuminati tidbits to sink your teeth into.

To start, here’s a video compilation of Urien combos and setups from SitverGold:

Here’s a double throw reset from the RnK Clan:

Death Hidan offers these anti-V-reversal techniques:

VesperArcade has prepared this Urien anti-air guide:

He also uploaded these Ranked matches, demonstrating his experience taking Urien into the wild:

Speaking of Ranked matches: have a look at Maximilian try the tyrant out for himself–with mixed results. Reminder: Maximilian’s energetic commentary is often NSFW!

Finally, YogaFlame24 has uploaded this match of Daigo Umehara’s Ryu going up against the Illuminati VP, in a very “patient” match!

Again, thanks to all that sent in Urien tips!

Sources: SitverGold; RnK Clan; Death Hidan; VesperArcade; Maximilian Dood; YogaFlame24

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Rock Into the Sky with This King of Fighters XIV “Another World Theme” Remix

The King of Fighters has always been known for having great music, and the latest installment–The King of Fighters XI–is no exception. The new game adds some new themes to the existing canon, one of which is “Magical Sky,” the whimsical-sounding theme of the Another World team.

While the theme is pretty good in itself, Gaute Vist Grong decided it could use a bit more rock and a hell of a lot more metal. The result is this heavy guitar remix that retains some of the original theme’s whimsy through the use unique instruments, such as a Japanese shakuhachi flute, to back up the guitars.

Give this rockin’ remix a listen below.

Source: Gaute Vist Grong

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Learn More about Hokuto and Kairi’s Dark Past in These Street Fighter EX CFN Portal Profiles

After taking a brief detour to spotlight the Kanzuki Ninja Legion and Juni over the weekend, the CFN Portal site has resumed the coverage of Street Fighter EX characters, as the Shadaloo Activity Report looks into the dark pasts of two of the “Siblings of Destiny,” Hokuto and Kairi. Shadaloo Senior Official NIN has also returned to assist Private Nakagawa in describing these characters, providing his own commentary about the fighters he created.

Private Nakagawa: A little surly girl who’s a bit unsociable. It seems she has her motives and reasons, but…? She’s close to her young sister Nanase.

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Basic Info:

Name: Hokuto
Height: 162 cm
Weight: 51 kg
Blood type: A
Birthday: September 23rd
Home Country: Japan
Likes: Fashion
Dislikes: Machine Instruction Manuals

Private Nakagawa: A girl who inherited the blood of the Bushin family, and the old art of Mizukamiryū. [“Water God Style”] However, she doesn’t adhere to either, fighting with a personal style that is not trapped in both schools. Informed she has an older brother that is still alive, she embarks on a journey to find him.

NIN: She was the character whose move inputs changed the most from the development phase. We had a hard time figuring out her new inputs, and the adjustment was difficult. I remember that the programmer had to do a fine tuning of the camera during her win pose, in order to show her cute face.

Next we move on to her darker alter-ego, that emerges when the Seal of Blood is removed: Bloody Hokuto! [Literally: “Hokuto whose Seal of Blood was removed.”]

Private Nakagawa: The rightful successor of the ancient art of Mizukamiryū. Apparently, her name during childhood was Shirase. [“News of Death”] It seems there is a secret behind it…

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Basic Info:

Name: Hokuto
Height: 162 cm
Weight: 51 kg
Blood type: A
Birthday: September 23rd
Home Country: Japan
Likes: Nothing
Dislikes: Nothing

Private Nakagawa: The head of the Mizukami family confined in the “Seal of Blood,” with the thought, “obliterate Kairi.” Fearing the dissolution of the seal, Hokuto transferred the right of succession to her sister Nanase, and set off on a journey to confront her brother. The true form of the ancient Mizukamiryū, the original assassination fist. Hokuto is actually an illegitimate child, her mother being from the head house and her father from a branch family. In order to hide this secret, the head of the family raised her as Kairi’s sister. But the grudge the branch family nursed for its mistreatment transferred into Shirase under the form of a suggestion, and on a stormy night, a Shirase possessed by that suggestion, threw Kairi into the sea, from the ship in which he was traveling.

NIN: I think I’ll pass the whole task of explaining who this character is to the EX Drama CD, LOL.

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Now we’ll take a look at Kairi, to see what role he plays in this story.

Private Nakagawa: The handsome young man who possesses one eye and a peculiar character. He lost his memory many years ago. He continues to fight as a martial artist to pursue his past.

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Basic Info:

Name: Kairi
Height: 178cm
Weight: 77kg
Blood Type: Unknown
Birthday: January 14th
Home Country: Japan
Likes: Nothing special
Dislikes: Nothing special

Private Nakagawa: The youthful one-eyed man with a unique atmosphere who inherited the house of Suijin Kobojutsu. He lost his memory when he was thrown from a cliff [which actually contributes to his different appearance in EX2]. “You must challenge your limits.” The power held in these words are what spur him to fight.

NIN: To differentiate him from all the other projectile characters, he is the one whose abilities rapidly changed throughout the series. The names of his Special Moves, at any rate, use excessive words or make full use of kanji. I get a nostalgic feeling thinking of the days of hard work flipping through pages of dictionaries.

Finally, here’s a look at Kairi’s alternate form that debuted in Street Fighter EX 2, that represents him succumbing to his demonic powers.

Private Nakagawa: Kairi’s appearance has completely changed from the way he previously looked. He carries an ominous ki as he mercilessly defeats his enemies. What on earth happened to him!?

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Basic Info:

Name: Kairi
Height: 178cm
Weight: 77kg
Blood Type: Unknown
Home Country: Japan
Likes: Nothing special
Dislikes: Unpleasant Memories

Private Nakagawa: This man has walked the path of carnage, in order to regain his lost past, and in order to survive. He lost his memories and was thrown into the sea during a storm, by Shirase who had been burdened by a form of hypnosis placed upon her during childhood, until he finds himself exhausted after arriving at the cliff from which he fell. Furthermore, Hokuto’s seal has been dispelled due to their fight to the death, which reawakens his own memories. Puzzling as to why his sister wants him dead, he attempts to find the end of his destiny as a warrior.

NIN: Well, I know my hair would probably turn white if I were thrown down. I kind of had the intention of making a somewhat epic backstory. I remember writing up until this point, but a better example would be the EX Drama CD… a continuation of this story is on the CD!

 

That wraps up the second round of EX profiles. Unfortunately, after not having any posts for two days of this week, SFV’s Chief Director Takayuki Nakayama tweeted that “The Character Guide had been updated daily, but because of my schedule becoming very busy, I will now update on a random basis. It’s true because I have been writing this every day. But I’ll still have time to tweet when I’m in the mood.” It sounds like it could be a good while before we see the rest of the EX Characters profiled, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated here on Shoryuken the next time the CFN Portal happens to update with a new profile!

Sources: CFN Portal; Takayuki Nakayama (Twitter)

 

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Capcom Addresses Street Fighter V’s PC Security Concerns on Steam, Encourages Users to Update

The September 22 update for Street Fighter V–containing Urien, and a host of other changes–caused a lot of headaches for PC users, bringing about technical issues and security concerns that prompted Capcom to roll back part of the 1.09 update on PC.

Capcom has since taken to the Steam Community page to confirm to users that the quick-fix patch offered on September 23 indeed removes the aforementioned security risk, and encourages PC users to install it. They also indicate that a future tool, available in the next few days, will automatically remove the offending insecure file (presumably Capcom.sys, reported to remain in the system folder post-rollback, prompting many users to remove it manually).

Read their original statement on the Steam Community here.

Source: Steam Community via Street Fighter (Twitter)

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Dan Salvato Announces 20XX Tournament Edition v.2b

Focusing his next update of this Super Smash Bros. Melee mod around fan feedback, Dan Salvato has released a new trailer for 20XX Tournament Edition, detailing all of the new features in version 2b. Version 2b will be available for download on October 11th, with the beta version being available now, should you wish to test it out. If you buy a 20XXTE memory card from the The Big House 6 shop on smash.gg, it will have version 2b loaded onto it, so no worries about you needing to update. Once released, you can just update your own 20XX TE memory card by copying the update data onto your memory card, and as long as you do not overwrite or delete your TE Settings file, all of your nametags and save data should remain in tact.

The main features in this update include smaller file sizes for replay data, a special hand warmer mode where players can warm up without fear of damaging the other player, added training mode features, and much more. 20XX Tournament Edition will be used during Smash Summit 3 and will act as a great demonstration of how this souped-up version of Melee can really aid the running of tournaments. You can find out more information on the mod and a full list of all the changes on its official website.

Source: Dan Salvato

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GamerBee Talks with Logan-sama about His Transition to Street Fighter V on the Jump-In Podcast

Zowie’s Bruce “GamerBee” Hsiang has been on a tear lately. The Taiwanese player–who has been one of the crowd favorites since his debut at Evolution 2010–had some difficulties in adapting to Street Fighter V, but has since won two premier events in Japan Cup and EGX in as many weeks.

Today, GamerBee sits down with Logan-sama for the sixteenth episode of the Jump-In Podcast. In this episode, they talk about Hsiang’s transition and breakdown the differences between the Street Fighter IV series and Street Fighter V. They also go over his matches with Ryan Hart, and his general strategy with Necalli. They also discuss why the Adon main gravitated toward Necalli in this iteration of the series.

Source: The Jump-In