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More Dead or Alive 6 Xbox One and Deluxe Edition bonus costumes revealed

These alternate threads hearken back to the days of Ninja Gaiden.

Way back in September, Team Ninja announced the pre-order and deluxe edition bonuses for the upcoming Dead or Alive 6, disclosing that there would be an Xbox One pre-order bonus Ryu Hayabusa skin along with a deluxe edition Kasumi skin for all platforms.

While the Hayabusa skin isn’t the Halo 3 armor I was hoping for, it is definitely a classic, bringing back memories of Ninja Gaiden on the original Xbox — this time with a green paint job. Kasumi’s design echoes her Ninja Gaiden ∑2 appearance.

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Dead or Alive 6 Ryu Hayabusa Xbox One Pre Order Bonus Costume

According to the official webpage for Dead or Alive 6, all digital bonuses are planned to be available for purchase separately at a later date, but this — as are all decisions made while still in development — is subject to change. This will help out those on PlayStation 4 who receive a special theme for pre-ordering the title digitally, instead of the additional skin if it does become purchasable after release.

Also, don’t forget to tune in to Dead or Alive Festival 2018  on November 17 at 8:00 PM PST. The event will be streamed on Twitch, YouTube, and Japan’s own Niconico. Be sure to set aside some time for more Dead or Alive 6 announcements and celebrate the rest of the franchise!

Dead or Alive 6 releases February 15 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Steam with one more skin that’s currently left to the unknown. There is a second Kasumi skin that is a pre-order bonus for all versions of the game, and it will only be a matter of time until this costume is unveiled!

Source: Dead or Alive

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New details for Nonon Jakuzure and Houka Inumuta in Kill la Kill: The Game released

While we’ve known about Nonon Jakuzure and Houka Inumuta being in Kill la Kill: The Game, it’s only now that we’re getting some details on their appearances in the game.  Arc System Works and APlus Games have released new details and screenshots of these two Elite Four members.

Both these characters will be using their original Three-Star Goku Uniforms from the anime. This isn’t surprising, considering that both Ira Gamagoori and Uzu Sanageyama have been given the same.

Houka Inumuta uses information and confusion to win his battles, with weak hitting attacks but high mobility and the ability to use optical camouflage. Additionally, he has a unique gauge similar to Ira Gamagoori. In his case, this is the “Analyze Gauge” which he fills by hitting the target marker with the clones that are his long range attacks. This gauge can then be consumed to power up his moves. As for his close range attacks, he has his close range kick from episode 10 of the anime. Meanwhile, his special break attack is a counter that activates when he’s hit by his opponent.

Nonon Jakuzure specializes in long range attacks based on sound. Some of her “reverberation attacks” will stay in place for a period of time, allowing her a modicum of advanced space control. Additionally, her melee attack is a two stage shockwave that follows the movements of her baton. Finally, her special break attack fires a large beam from her hat, while her special attack has her rain down sound projectiles all over the stage.

Kill la Kill: The Game arrives on PlayStation 4 sometime in 2019. In the meantime, check out these new screenshots of Nonon and Houka.

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Source: Gematsu

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Dragon Ball’s Cell and Piccolo confirmed for JUMP FORCE

The JUMP FORCE roster just became Perfect!

It’s a double-header of Jump Force character reveals today, as in addition to Rurouni Kenshin’s Kenshin Himura and Makoto Shishio, Dragon Ball’s Cell and Piccolo will also be joining the playable cast. This increases the current roster count to 29.

The “Super Namek” and Dr. Gero’s greatest creation will join Dragon Ball compatriots Goku, Frieza, and Vegeta, Naruto’s Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, One Piece’s Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Vinsmoke Sanji, Marshall  “Blackbeard” D. Teach, and Sabo, Hunter x Hunter’s Gon Freecs, Hisoka Morrow, Killua Zoldyck, and Kurapika, Yu Yu Hakusho’s Yusuke Urameshi and Younger Toguro, Bleach’s Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, and Sosuke Aizen, Yu-Gi-Oh!’s Yami Yugi, Saint Seiya’s Pegasus Seiya and Dragon Shiryu, Fist of the North Star’s Kenshiro, City Hunter’s Ryo Saeba, and Akira Toriyama-designed original villain Kane. The upcoming V-Jump also contains more information on Death Note’s self-proclaimed “God of the new world” Light Yagami and Shinigami Ryuk, who will serve as story NPCs.

JUMP FORCE will be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on Thursday, February 14th, 2019, and will arrive to the West and Europe on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam PC, on Friday, February 15th.

Source: Gematsu via Ryokutya2089

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Team NINJA shows off digital deluxe exclusive costume designs for Dead or Alive 6’s Tina and Lei Fang

When Dead or Alive 6 arrives in February, one of the packages that fans can buy is a digital deluxe edition with some extras; some of these extras involve exclusive costumes for some of the characters.

Now, Team NINJA has shown off art of two of the costumes for characters receiving these exclusive costumes — the designs in particular are for Lei Fang and Tina. The former’s costume is a sexy cross between “bad girl” and traditional Chinese costumes. The latter’s on the other hand goes for a slightly more stereotypical sexy cowgirl look, similar to what she’s had in previous games.

You can check these designs out below.

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Dead or Alive 6 is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One on February 15, 2019.

Source: Team NINJA

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Kenshin Himura and Makoto Shishio revealed for JUMP FORCE

The greatest assassins of the Bakumatsu Era clash in this crossover arena fighter.

Two more classic Shonen Jump characters have been added to Bandai Namco’s Jump Force. Kenshin Himura and Makoto Shishio from Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin were revealed by Weekly Jump as the latest characters joining the game.

For those not familiar with this classic series, Kenshin is a former assassin for what would eventually become the Meiji government, who later retired and swore never to kill again — resorting to using a reversed-edge blade. Shishio on the other hand was Kenshin’s successor, who later became one of the most iconic villains for the series.

In addition to both, the issue of Weekly Jump also gave out some details on the game’s avatar creation system. Players will be able to customize the hairstyle, face, body type, gender, voice, battle style, and costume (with individual pieces for their top, bottom, arms and legs).

Jump Force arrives on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on February 14 in Japan, and PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on February 15 in the West.

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Source: Ryokutya2089 via Gematsu

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Sony to Skip E3 2019 for the First Time Ever

In something of a bad sign for E3 2019, Sony has announced that it will not be in attendance at the annual convention. This decision marks the first time in the company’s 24-year history that it has not had a presence at E3. “As the industry evolves, Sony Interactive Entertainment continues to look for inventive opportunities to engage the community.” the company said in a statement. We are exploring new and familiar ways to engage our community in 2019 & can’t wait to share our plans with you.”

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Infiltration withdraws from the 2018 Capcom Pro Tour, as outlined in Capcom’s & Panda Global’s official responses to domestic violence allegations

Both Capcom and Infiltration’s sponsor Panda Global speak out on Infiltration’s competitive status.

Over the past few months we haven’t seen or heard much directly from Seon-woo “Infiltration” Lee — the storied Street Fighter competitor has been embroiled in domestic abuse allegations in South Korea, which ultimately resulted in his sponsor Panda Global benching the player while an investigation was conducted. Infiltration voluntarily stepped away from streaming and competing during this period. Now, the sponsor has just published a video statement to social media that outlines their position on the situation; in this video Panda Global founder and CEO Alan Bunney details the charges, Infiltration’s profession of innocence, and the process and results of their own investigation:

As stated above, Panda Global has terminated their sponsorship relationship with Infiltration, and he has willingly withdrawn from Street Fighter V competition in the Capcom Pro Tour for both the remainder of 2018 and all of 2019. Seon-woo Lee plans to use the time away from competition to clear his legal record before returning to the game.

Capcom has issued their own statement on the Capcom Pro Tour website regarding Infiltration’s departure from the 2018/2019 CPT, which echoes Panda Global’s statement:

Having reviewed the relevant documents, we have ascertained that although some of the current allegations circulating are inaccurate, there is veracity to one indictment resulting from a domestic dispute on October 22, 2017, which involved a physical altercation between “Infiltration” and his then wife. This has been documented and a fine was paid by “Infiltration” in acknowledgment of the charge.

While this incident did not happen during a Capcom Pro Tour event, we do not condone any acts of violence or harassment. We want to ensure that Capcom Pro Tour provides a safe, inviting environment focused on healthy competition, with an expectation for a baseline code of conduct.

As a result of our evaluation, we felt it necessary to take appropriate disciplinary action against “Infiltration.” In speaking with Panda Global and “Infiltration,” he understands the circumstances of our review and conclusion. In acknowledgment of a first offense, he has voluntarily withdrawn himself from competition for the agreed upon period of the rest of the 2018 Capcom Pro Tour season, including Capcom Cup Finals this year, and the full 2019 CPT season. A second offense will result in a lifetime ban from participating in all future Capcom Pro Tour events.

Read the full statement here. This is of course means that Infiltration will not be competing in this year’s Capcom Cup finale, for which he was already qualified with a global rank of 11 on the CPT leaderboard. Capcom has stated his withdrawal will count as a disqualification, and the standings will be adjusted up accordingly after his removal:

As of November 15, 2018, “Infiltration” was ranked #11 in the global standings for the 2018 Capcom Pro Tour season. All players on the global ranking leaderboard below this rank will move up one position as we are considering his withdrawal the equivalent of a disqualification.

UPDATE: Additional material and Infiltration’s statement via Panda Global’s Twitter:

Sources: Panda Global; Capcom Pro Tour

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Did you “body” your opponent, or were they just “free”? Justin Wong seeks the truth in his new video

It’s common for any organized group to have their own vocabulary, but the FGC seems to take things to another level. The amount of “OD”s and “Jebaited“s that come out of my own mouth are astounding, as though the terminology surrounding fighters form their own language — though, with every language comes discrepancies: for example, what exactly is the difference between the phrases “bodied” and “free”…?

While both words have very different implications, they can both be used for the very same scenarios, leaving usage solely to preference. That being said, in the world of competitive fighting, there always has to be a winner… so Echo Fox|Justin Wong did a little bit of field research in his new video below.

In the end, “bodied” kept a pretty clear lead in the counters, but that data could vary when asking other players. Perhaps in the future this preference could be defined around regions? Or maybe games played? Regardless, the thin line remains — but with a score like 8 to 3, “free” got bodied… free.

Source: Justin Wong

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Qanba is releasing a Japan-exclusive Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 Obsidian arcade stick

Japan is no stranger to exclusive arcade stick releases; and now, Qanba is adding another to the list of arcade sticks available only in the Land of the Rising Sun. Qanba is set to release a limited edition Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 Obsidian arcade joystick for PlayStation 4 in Japan this month. This new edition of the Obsidian comes with all the great features of that stick (including Sanwa Denshi parts) paired with brand new Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2-themed panel art.

For anyone in Japan looking to pick this up, the Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 Obsidian arcade joystick for PlayStation 4 will be available starting from November 23 in Japan, and will retail for ¥24,800.

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Source: GAME Watch

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Miss X is now available for SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy

For the SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy faithful out there, here is some very important news: Miss X is now available for the game on PlayStation 4 and Switch.

Originally appearing in SNK Gals Fighters, Miss X started out simply as Iori cross-dressing as that game’s final boss. With SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy however, in addition to that version Miss X gets to be a new incarnation that’s actually a girl, in a similar gender-bending fashion to Terry Bogard and ARIKA guest fighter Skullomania. Interestingly enough, the gender flip isn’t what seems to bother Miss X the most in this game — rather, it’s the fact that one of the included costumes is that of a fangirl for their eternal rival, Kyo Kusanagi.

Alongside Miss X, SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy is receiving a patch to version 1.30. — whether this adds balance changes alongside the data for Miss X is currently unknown.

Source: SNK

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