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Puzzle Fighter is available worldwide this week

Puzzle Fighter, which echoes its predecessor Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, has been available on mobile devices in some regions for a little while; however, Capcom has announced that the game is now rolling out worldwide.

For those who haven’t heard of this version, Puzzle Fighter is a free mobile game with many characters from Capcom franchises, such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Dante, Morrigan, and more. The main character goes into a gem-crushing battle with two teammates and figures out a better way to clear colored stones. Unlockables include new characters, costumes, and so on. It’s also worth noting that the game has leaderboards, and a colorblind mode.

The game is available either for Android devices on Google Play or from the App Store for iOS users.

Sources: Capcom Unity; Puzzle Fighter (Twitter)

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Check out Romanova’s awesome Ed cosplay from Red Bull Battle Grounds in this Red Bull featurette

Romanova’s version of the Young Commander turned heads at Red Bull Battle Grounds; take a closer look!

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Cosplay is becoming more and more of a common sight at FGC events, with more and more intrepid fans and artists showing off their takes on our favorite fighting game characters. At last weekend’s Red Bull Battle Grounds, cosplayer Romanova made a splash with her amazing tribute to one of Street Fighter’s newest characters: the Neo-Shadaloo Commander, Ed.

In the video above, Red Bull introduces us to Romanova and her love of cosplay, and her advice for fans that want to try their own hand at cosplay.

Source: Red Bull Esports

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GM Sniper II and Aegis Gundam coming to Gundam Versus in Japan

It looks like two more DLC mobile suits are coming to Gundam Versus in Japan. This December, the Japanese version of the game will gain the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II and the GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam.

The RGM-79SP GM Sniper II hails from various works in the franchises original Universal Century timeline. This specific example in Gundam Versus is decked out in White Dingo Team colors from the Dreamcast game Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From The Ashes. Piloting it is White Dingo Team commander, Master Pierce Rayer.

The GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam on the other hand comes from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. This prototype suit is the commander unit of the Alliance’s “G Project” which resulted in the creation of most of the Gundams in that series. It’s piloted by none other than Gundam SEED deuteragonist Athrun Zala.

Both of these mobile suits will be available as DLC in Japan on December 12. No word yet on when they’ll hit game in the West. In the meantime, here are some screenshots of both suits:

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Source: Siliconera

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Brazil’s best Killer Instinct player will be crowned at the KI Brasil League finals this weekend

Killer Instinct is still thriving in Brazil, with the KI Brasil League seeing top players fighting to prove the country’s best player. After eight ranking tournaments, the inaugural league will come to a close with one final bracket, made up of eight of Brazil’s best players.

The finals are going to be a showdown between Brasil League TOs ShameTeam and rival faction FX, to see which group is the dominant force within Latin America. The qualified players are as follows:

  • ST|LemonHunter
  • ST|Veronezi
  • ST|AlphaDengeki
  • FX|Kurama
  • FX|Lengalenga
  • FX|Alielton
  • FX|Kaikss
  • FX|Alighelton

All the action will be streamed over on the ShameTeam Twitch channel, starting this Saturday at 8pm EST. If you’re looking to see more top-level Killer Instinct from an under-represented region, make sure to tune in!

Source: ST_LemonHunter

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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is free to play this weekend on PlayStation 4

Looks like we’re getting a ton of good stuff for Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. We already know that Venom, Winter Soldier, and Black Widow are coming in a couple of weeks. But before that, it seems that people who’re looking to try the game out — but haven’t bought in yet — will get a chance to do so.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite will be getting a free demo weekend on PlayStation. The free weekend starts at 8:00 AM Pacific on Friday November 24, and runs all the way to 8:00 AM Pacific on Monday to November 27. All 30 launch characters will be available to play from the (currently unfettered) Dante, all the way to Ultron.

While the general consensus is that Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite actually plays great, the somewhat dodgy presentation and roster choices have kept some players from giving the game a shot. With this free weekend, it seems that Capcom and Sony are trying to give these players a chance to get a taste of the game’s gameplay.

Source: PlayStation Blog

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Killer Instinct is 50% off on Steam, in celebration of its fourth birthday

It’s been four years since the launch of the Xbox One and more importantly, four years since Killer Instinct was brought back from the dead by Double Helix. Since then, we’ve have three seasons, three Evos, two Killer Instinct World Cups and most recently, KI’s long-awaited launch on Steam. So to celebrate its fourth birthday, Killer Instinct is currently half price on Steam, going for $19.99.

That’s not all though, as Iron Galaxy are holding a grand Killer Instinct raffle to give out various prizes. All you have to do to enter this giveaway is to earn an achievement between now and next Friday — this can be on Steam, Xbox One or Windows 10. Simply post proof of you unlocking an achievement (or a screenshot of your completed achievement list if you’re a score hunter) to this thread on the KI forums to be entered for a chance to win.

The grand prize is a Killer Instinct-themed fight stick, a Shadow Jago statue from Ultimate Source and a KI t-shirt from Eighty Sixed. Other prizes include signed copies of the Killer Instinct comic, a Shadow Jago statue and various other KI goodies, so get achievement hunting!

Source: Killer Instinct

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Brawlhalla adds bear trap-wielding Xull, the Iron Commander, to its roster

Another Legend steps forth to fight in Brawlhalla!

Platform fighter Brawlhalla gains its 36th Legend today, with the addition of a bear trap-wielding brute: Xull, the Iron Commander.

Brawlhalla Xull

Details from Blue Mammoth Games:

Xull is the second Legend to wield the cannon, combining its blunt force with an arsenal of physical grab moves using a bear trap that puts his opponents right in the cannon’s path. Complementing the cannon is an axe, which he wields with deadly force as the first nine-strength Legend – the first Legend with any stat with a value of nine.

Great things can be expected of Xull, Lord Commander of the Iron Legion. Hailing from the same world as Legends Jhala, Teros and Sidra, he’ll prove that orcs have a place amongst the honored in Valhalla.

“Xull opens up new options for fans of the axe, the cannon, and playstyles that favor control.” said Matt Woomer, creative director, Blue Mammoth Games. “I can’t wait to see what players will do with the first nine-strength legend.”

Brawlhalla is available to play for free (with a rotating selection of characters) on Steam and PlayStation 4, while purchasing the All Legends Pack (on Steam) or the Founder’s Pack (on PlayStation 4) unlocks access to every character in Brawlhalla’s roster.

Source: Brawlhalla [press release]

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– UPDATE: Belgian Minister Wants EU Ban on Loot Boxes, Speaks Before Committee Ruling

UPDATE: In our original story, it was said that the Belgian Gaming Commission had ruled that loot boxes such as those found in Star Wars: Battlefront II and Overwatch are considered a form of gambling. However, the story has been updated that the committee has not issued a final ruling, though they are investigating. It appears a Belgian Justice Minister spoke ahead of the ruling stating that he wished to see loot boxes banned altogether in the EU.

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GameStop-Exclusive Dragon Ball FighterZ figures hint at the game’s plot

Bandai America recently announced some GameStop-exclusive Dragon Stars figures for Dragon Ball FighterZ. What’s interesting about these figures, however, isn’t that they’re exclusive — rather the figures themselves clue us in to some details about the upcoming game’s plot.

The figures in question are for Goku and Vegeta in some alternate, red and black colors. However, these are more than just alternate colors, as Bandai Namco’s tweet specifically refers to them as “clones,” and that they have “arrived to threaten the safety of the planet.”

Combined with what we’ve seen in previous story trailers for the game, this seems to confirm that antagonist Android 21 is somehow involved in a plot to use clones of the series’ heroes for some nefarious purpose.

Both of these “Dragon Ball FighterZ edition” Goku and Vegeta Dragon Stars figures are available for purchase for $19.99 over at GameStop.

Source: Bandai America

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The Battle for the Stones finals will not use the December 5th patch of Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

Dante mains can breathe a sigh of relief, as Capcom has announced today that the Battle for the Stones finals will not use the incoming December 5th patch of Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. While it could have been the ultimate test of whether players can adapt to new situations with little preparation time, Capcom wants the players to compete on “the version they’ve had the most time with.”

So Dante and the Reality Stone get one last hurrah before they are nerfed into the dirt by the new patch. However, I think Capcom should now change one of the circuit’s Stone effects to force players to switch to the patched version of Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite for just one game…

The final set of 2017 DLC characters and the “Dante Must Die” balance patch both launch on December 5th, so qualified players should take their consoles offline, to avoid accidentally updating their games!

Source: marvelvscapcom