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Rejoice, Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 fans! Earlier this year, Arc System Works announced a 2.1 patch for REV 2. The company hasn’t given a specific release date, stating that it will arrive on consumer devices sometime in March. Well, it turns out that “sometime in March” equals “as soon as March begins –” that is, March 1st.

The Japanese ASW portal site announced the specifics of the patch, which is coming to the PlayStation 3 and 4 versions of the game (the Steam patch will come at a later date). While there are some changes to various modes in the game, the most exciting are the balance updates to combat. The community has already translated the 2.1 patch notes into English, which we have seen in action in a loketest.

However, we aren’t sure whether this patch will apply to European and American versions of the game. We’ll update the story should ASW US or Aksys Games confirm on the matter.

Additionally, make sure to check out REV 2 2.1 version Mikado matches and a video round-up of impressions.

Source: Arc System Works

It’s been no secret that Dragon Ball FighterZ has had some problems when it comes to its online matchmaking. Whether it’s Ring Matches not working as intended or disconnect issues, it hasn’t been plain sailing for one of the most popular fighting games in recent memory. Arc System Works and Bandai Namco are well aware of the issues, and have just outlined a patch roadmap for DBFZ.

Dragon Ball FighterZ game producer Tomoko Hiroki confirms the roadmap for the coming patches including fixes for the Ring Match and disconnection issues.
Thanks for your feedback and support! pic.twitter.com/MndzzOsODm

— BANDAI NAMCO Europe (@BandaiNamcoEU) February 22, 2018

Laid out by DBFZ producer Tomoko Hiroki, players can expect three patches — one later this month, and then two more in mid and late March to rectify all issues. By the sounds of it, these patches will just fix the various problems with matchmaking, so don’t expect any balance changes to come with these.

Source: Bandai Namco Europe

Another way to take the fight on the road with you.

Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition — the latest mobile iteration of the Street Fighter IV series — has been available on the iOS platform since last fall, but Android users have long been left out in the cold in respects to a new mobile Street Fighter. That has changed today, as the game has now arrived on the Android platform as well!

The game is available as a free trial-sized download, with a $4.99 USD upgrade to the full version. It features HID and bluetooth controller support, if you’d rather not use the on-screen touch controls. You can find it on the Google Play store.

Thanks to Paul for the tip!

Source: Android Police

Hey, c’mon, c’mon look at these sweet threads and get back in the game!

Video game merchandise website, Fangamer, has announced new additions to its SNK line of clothing and accessories. There’s a little bit of something for every SNK fan. Headlining the new merchandise is a fully custom, 7-panel snapback Fangamer x SNK designed Terry Bogard hat. There is also a Garou: Mark of the Wolves tee, a Women Fighters Team tee featuring characters from The King of Fighters, and an illusive G-Mantle tee for graphic tee enthusiasts. Don’t forget the new keychain and lapel pin for The King of Fighters either! Take a look at the entire collection and represent your love for SNK in true style.

It’s a very cool hat. https://t.co/E7csS1uhZx pic.twitter.com/JX4gt0UPCa

— Fangamer (@Fangamer) February 20, 2018

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Source: Fangamer

Take note of the new schedule to ensure you get your favorite character’s new outfit.

Capcom has announced a change to the schedule for the Monster Hunter Crossover Costumes, available in Extra Battle mode by defeating multiple CPU opponents during limited time windows. You have to beat each opponent once during four timed challenges to obtain the costume, so you definitely don’t want to miss any challenges!

While no specific reason has been provided from Capcom, the times and dates for the challenges to obtain Ibuki’s Kirin armor and Ken’s Rathalos armor have been swapped around. See the updated schedules below.

Source: Capcom-Unity via Street Fighter (Twitter)

First Street Fighter V, then Injustice 2 and now Tekken 7 — it seems that ELEAGUE is determined to keep its hand in the FGC with its own invitational events. Hosted at Turner Studios in Atlanta, Georgia on March 3rd, Tekken Team Takedown will see some of the world’s best Tekken 7 players battling it out in a special televised tournament. ELEAGUE have yet to announce the players or the format for this invitational but it looks to be a one-day event, rather than a larger series as was the case with Street Fighter V and Injustice 2.

If you want to attend, tickets are available for free over on the ELEAGUE website. Tickets are limited, with the first 200 applicants being guaranteed entry. Based on the name “Tekken Team Takedown”, the event could have a draft format, with select team captains picking players from the pool of invited participants to face off in a larger bracket. Expect more details on the invited players, tournament format and stream details in the near future.

Source: ELEAGUE via TekkenGamer