Everyone has a fighting chance
After a week off, Wake Up Wednesdays with Michael Martin returns to recap what’s been happening in the world of Capcom this past week, via the Capcom Fighters channel on YouTube. This week, the spotlight is on the Battle for the Stones circuit: Red Bull Proving Grounds, Canada Cup 2017, and an interview with Soul Stone holder RISE|Richard Nguyen. Check it out below.
Source: Capcom Fighters
After a break, we’re back with a new episode of Tension Pulse! This is a series of livestreamed and commentated matches in Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2. Not only this is a chance to see some high-quality gameplay live, but the series highlights players that we might not normally see frequently on the tournament scene.
There’s a lot of brand-new faces this time around. We’re going to see B.Z.B’s Chipp Zanuff fight Mystic’s Baiken, as well as ShinSin’s Answer versus LGOD X’s Johnny. It will be quite the exhibition featuring the two newest REV 2 characters.
On the match: “I think it’ll be a good fight. Baiken is rarely played, so it’s good to give the community a chance to see what this match-up looks like.”
On his opponent: “I played Mystic before at CEOtaku in casuals. He was good at adapting quickly and took the last couple sets from me. I’ll need to be ready to adapt on the fly and have some answers to the general match-up.”
On his growth since the last time: “My movement has changed a lot. I also try to ‘commit’ to my options before I wake-up. It’s made my options (backdash, Blitz, Dragon Punch, etc.) much more consistent.”
On the match: “I’m just really happy that I got the chance to go ahead and showcase my Baiken in the exhibition.”
On his opponent: “I actually had a long set with him at CEOtaku earlier this year, and I’m sure he wants to run it back.”
On his style: “I would say a mix of the other two Baiken players, LTL and Vinnie. I’m not as aggressive as LTL but not as passive as Vinnie.”
On the match: “The Tension Pulse exhibitions have been a great service to the US Guilty Gear community, showcasing our top talent and others that may not get a chance to shine. I think what they’re doing with it has been outstanding and its growth has gone on to prove that.”
On his opponent: “LGOD X: He’s one of the stronger players from Michigan that you don’t see too often. He’s jumped around the character select screen but it appears that he’s sticking with Johnny now, which is a good choice. I feel he’s a solid player and is headed in the right direction. We haven’t played an extended set, just met up a few times in the bracket. Now that I’ve switched to Answer, a lot has to change with how I approach him than how I used to with Chipp.”
On his own playstyle: “My playstyle has always focused on movement; that won’t change with Answer. Moving around waiting for the right time to slip in and pounce on the opponent, while using movement defensively to create that opportunity. Johnny’s normals will make this rather difficult but I feel I can find a way to make it work out.”
Catch this upcoming episode of Tension Pulse live on Silva_hime’s Twitch channel. The first set, between ShinSin and LGOD X, will begin at 8:00 PM ET/7:00 PM CT/5:00 PM PT on November 1st. Following that, we’ll see B.Z.B face Mystic in a FT7, similarly. trippinhobbit and Havoc_Noah are going to commentate.
Looking to catch up on the last episode of Tension Pulse? The last episode was a special featuring eight powerful combatants!
Sources: interviews; Silva
Continuing a recent surge of information for Dragon Ball FighterZ, a special Bandai Namco livestream this morning has revealed a whole lot more about the highly anticipated fighter. From match footage of Tien, Ginyu, Nappa and Yamcha, more information on Story Mode and a demonstration of how the Dragon Balls work mid-match, this livesteam is a must watch for Dragon Ball fans.
First off, we’ve finally got live footage of Ginyu’s Body Change Super in action. Similar to Android 16’s Self Destruct, it has quite the long start-up time, with Ginyu being invincible while he powers up the projectile. Once charged up, he lets out a short range beam which can be blocked by the enemy. The main downside of the Body Change is that the person controlling Ginyu cannot use any of his Ginyu Force specials or use another Body Change to take back their original character. We also got a glimpse at more of the Ginyu Force assists and yes, Jeice and Burter can combine to perform their signature Purple Comet Hurricane attack.
Ginyu Body Change
Invincible but long start up and can be blocked pic.twitter.com/NGdwSANwH4— HiFight(ハイファイト) (@HiFightTH) November 1, 2017
After swapping character with Body Change, the player who controls Ginyu CANNOT summon Ginyu Forces or use Body Change anymore. pic.twitter.com/y07yOBisNb
— HiFight(ハイファイト) (@HiFightTH) November 1, 2017
Purple Comet Hurricane pic.twitter.com/WLXlpbowhn
— HiFight(ハイファイト) (@HiFightTH) November 1, 2017
The stream also confirmed that Chiaotzu’s Self Destruct is a second Level 3 for Tien, alongside his Shin Kikoho. If you manage to land the Self Destruct, Chiaotzu cannot be summoned for the rest of the match, so be careful about using this suicide attack.
Chiaotzu self-destruct is lv.3 pic.twitter.com/8lvCq49K5N
— HiFight(ハイファイト) (@HiFightTH) November 1, 2017
The other main (and unintended) thing shown on this stream was how the mysterious Dragon Ball mechanic works in battle. Once a player collects the seventh Dragon Ball, Shenron will be summoned and the chosen player is able to pick between four different wishes. According to translations from HiFight and ShonenGamez, the four wishes are:
UP → Full HP Recovery
LEFT → Revive Teammate
RIGHT → Give Ultimate Power
DOWN → Give Immortality pic.twitter.com/1ojtUYXUIJ— HiFight(ハイファイト) (@HiFightTH) November 1, 2017
While it’s good to finally know what the Dragon Balls do, the next logical question is whether players can turn the Dragon Balls off for tournament play. Much like Injustice 2‘s Gear, the Dragon Balls look like a fun casual mechanic, but something that will ruin the experience for those wanting competitive matches. Based on Arc System Works’ pedigree, you should be able to, but official confirmation from Bandai Namco would be perfect.
Bandai Namco did release a new trailer following the stream’s conclusion, showing off new footage of DBFZ’s Story Mode. The Story Mode clips clearly sets up Android 21 as the game’s antagonist, as well as giving players a sneak peek at the villain side scenario. Based on the new shots of Android 21, it seems more and more likely that she will be a playable character in the full release.
You can check out the full stream below, with the Dragon Ball FighterZ section starting at 1:05:33. Producer Tomoko Hiroki makes a special appearance, along with Street Fighter legend Nuki coming to help demo the game.
Sources: 876TV; ShonenGamez; HiFightTH
Many big Marvel competitors attended this weekend’s Canada Cup, such as Echo Fox|Justin Wong, Splyce|FChamp, EG|NYChrisG, and many more. But none of those players emerged on top — it was Teemo who triumphed with his Dante, Strider Hiryu, and Soul Stone set up. What’s more, Teemo claims the Mind Stone along with a spot at the future Battle for the Stones tournament.
BornFree was also at the event and interviewed Teemo, catching up with him after the victory. The first parts of the video interview focus on how Teemo felt while playing in the tournament, which included a bracket reset. This is actually Teemo’s biggest win ever. The rest of the interview delves deeper into Teemo’s personal background, training, and reasons for chosen characters.
Check out the full interview in the video below — and read up on the full Canada Cup 2017 results on Shoryuken.
Source: BornFree
Nexon and EA will be revealing a new partnership initiative called “Project M”. The announcement is expected to take place on November 2nd during a “Media Showcase” to reveal the game. It’s interesting to note that the showcase is taking place a day ahead of Blizzcon leading many to believe that the two gaming giants are working on an MMO. After all, Stephen Frost, late of Carbine & Blizzard, is now Creative/Game Director at Nexon OC. Will he be part of it all?
EA and DICE have responded to beta players’ concerns about the loot system in Star Wars Battlefront 2. During the beta, it was discovered that progression to the best items in the game would require purchasing loot crates. The outcry at this news was heard loud and clear by publisher and developer resulting in a new blog post detailing a number of changes to the system in time for launch later this month.
The Japanese website for Dragon Ball FighterZ recently revealed that a special stream will be taking place tomorrow, Wednesday, November 1st, at 9:00 PM Japan Time (5:00 AM PT). During the broadcast, brand new content and gameplay footage for Dragon Ball FighterZ will be shown, likely in the form of new characters. DLC and update news for Xenoverse 2’s 5th DLC pack (which will include Demon King Dabura, Super Buu (Gohan Absorbed), as well as movie characters Tapion and Android 13, the free “Hero Colosseum” mode, and more) and even Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X, will also be revealed.
You can catch the stream on YouTube LIVE, streamed on the 876TV Channel, NicoNico or ABEMA FRESH!
Keep your browser locked to Shoryuken for more updates as they’re available.
Source: ShonenGames
The Japanese website for Dragon Ball FighterZ recently revealed that a special stream will be taking place tomorrow, Wednesday, November 1st, at 9:00 PM Japan Time (5:00 AM PT). During the broadcast, brand new content and gameplay footage for Dragon Ball FighterZ will be shown, likely in the form of new characters. DLC and update news for Xenoverse 2’s 5th DLC pack (which will include Demon King Dabura, Super Buu (Gohan Absorbed), as well as movie characters Tapion and Android 13, the free “Hero Colosseum” mode, and more) and even Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X, will also be revealed.
You can catch the stream on YouTube LIVE, streamed on the 876TV Channel, NicoNico or ABEMA FRESH!
Keep your browser locked to Shoryuken for more updates as they’re available.
Source: ShonenGames
Last we heard from Limited Run Games on their physical releases of Skullgirls 2nd Encore, both versions were delayed, but the PlayStation 4 version was expected to ship in late September. Obviously that didn’t happen; however, late is better than never! The PlayStation 4 package is shipping now. If you ordered a copy of this “ultimate” edition of Skullgirls, you should have received a shipping confirmation already, or will soon. You can see all of the goodies this release contains below:
Take a look at everything that comes with the PS4 version of #Skullgirls from @LimitedRunGames, shipping now! 1/2 pic.twitter.com/CKdBLCEWqW
— Skullgirls (@Skullgirls) October 27, 2017
The PS Vita version is still delayed, awaiting certification.
Find out more about what’s in store for the Skullgirls community according to Kai Kennedy, DaPurpleSharpie, and Mike Zaimont.
Source: Limited Run Games (Twitter)
FightCade is a very popular online gaming emulator based heavily on the rollback netcode of GGPO. If you’re here at SRK, there’s a chance you already have an account on their site — and if it’s been around long enough, you have a surprise waiting for you.
The new Fightcade is here! Closed beta is live for accounts opened on 2014, coming to newer accounts soon. Download: https://t.co/H50AvrqHzU pic.twitter.com/GVP7aCXF4s
— Fightcade (@FightCade) October 27, 2017
Accounts from 2015 or older are now eligible to try out the beta of FightCade’s latest version, which you can obtain here. For any newer accounts, you’ll have to wait for your turn at the virtual machine: but FightCade promises that it’ll be soon.
We have opened the beta to all accounts registered in 2014 and 2015 now. We'll be opening to more users soon… https://t.co/iiCt2de0En
— Fightcade (@FightCade) October 30, 2017
Source: @FightCade