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PPMD will compete in doubles at Bad Moon Rising 2, breaking his long competitive hiatus

Over a year after Evil Geniuses’ Kevin “PPMD” Nanney had to set aside his gaming career to deal with persistent health issues, he has announced that he will make a return to the competitive scene at Bad Moon Rising 2, a regional one-day tournament set in his home state of North Carolina.

In a recent interview with ESPN, the Melee god says he plans to run doubles with his long-time friend and rival LoZR, since the two have shared a victorious team run in the past and LoZR plans to make Bad Moon Rising 2 his last appearance at a major tournament.

Though PPMD says that while the current treatment he is receiving has been very effective, this appearance will not be his official return to Melee. It is even noted that PPMD might become fatigued during the tournament and have to retire early to rest. Still, he is optimistic about his recovery and is inspired by the fans have stuck by his side.

Look out for PPMD at Bad Moon Rising 2, which takes place July 1st, and check out his full interview with ESPN here.

Source: ESPN

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IGN covers core mechanics and other things you should know about Dragon Ball FighterZ

IGN’s latest video sheds some more light on the highly anticipated Dragon Ball FigherZ. Simply titled 7 Things You Need to Know About Dragon Ball FighterZ, the clip actually includes a healthy dose of information about the game’s mechanics, something that is sure to command the curiosity of those concerned about its competitive future.

Among the 7 items covered that involve mechanics are the button layout, character types, and the various meter systems. The video also looks at the games similarities to Marvel vs. Capcom 3, like the tagging/assist buttons and a “comeback mechanic” that is very similar to Marvel’s X-Factor.

Besides gameplay specifics, IGN also mentions Arc System Work’s uncanny attention to detail when referencing their game’s source material, something you can observe even further by checking out one of our previous reports. Check out the video below, and stay tuned to Shoryuken for the next episode of When’s Dragon Ball FighterZ?

Source: IGN

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Tekken 7 video roundup: Law Dragon Stance cancels, King and Nina okizeme, Gigas Goliath Traps and more

Another day, another torrent of Tekken 7 tech. It’s probably not surprising that a legacy series like Tekken is still inspiring tech from players, especially now that it seems like more and more content creators are escaping the combo vortex of training mode.

King Gaming Marks shows us that if you have your Dragon Stance cancels down, Law’s WS+3 will force the opponent to deal with DSS 2 both on block and hit. And if for whatever reason you don’t have your DSS down…

…. then cheezy217 will show you everything you need to know about executing this important Law technique!

Dedicated King expert BoxeR-King shows off King’s wakeup options after landing his coveted Shining Wizard command grab.

Be careful how you get up after Xiaoyu’s 1+3 grab. As AV Game demonstrates, she can murder you if you choose the wrong option.

And lastly, xMTSento shows us some frightening wake up options for Nina.

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Final Fantasy YouTube channel releases tutorial video for Dissidia Final Fantasy NT

The official Final Fantasy YouTube channel has just uploaded a tutorial video for Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, the 3v3 action fighter that was recently announced at E3 2017. Though a breakdown of the game’s mechanics was provided at the the official E3 Dissidia Final Fantasy NT panel, this newer tutorial is more comprehensive and is easier to refer to.

The video starts by introducing Character Types, Battle Sets, Summons, and explaining exactly what all of those things are. You also get a solid look at the button layout, and the combo, targeting, and spawning mechanics are all explained in on-screen text while the player acts things out in real time.

It’s a great primer for those who might get the chance to play Dissidia Final Fantasy NT before it launches officially.  Check it out below, and stay tuned for more updates!

Source: Final Fantasy via Dualshockers

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PSN Flash Sale: Street Fighter Alpha 3 Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-, BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend, and others greatly discounted

PSN is currently running a hot summer flash sale in which many seasoned fighting game titles are discounted by whopping amounts. Though every fighter on the list shows it’s age, heavy hitters like BlazBlue, Guilty Gear, and the Street Fighter Alpha series are included in the plunder. There are also less traditional fighters that can be acquired for cheap like Divekick, Niddhogg, and even an iteration of the Touhou series. Below is the full list of discounted fighting games organized by platform.

PlayStation 4

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend – $14.99
Divekick – $0.99
Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN – $14.99
Nidhogg – $4.94
Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet – $11.99

PlayStation 3

Arcana Heart 3: Love Max – $4.99
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend – $11.99
Capcom Fighting Evolution – $3.99
Capcom vs SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 – $3.99
Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN – $11.99

PlayStation Vita

Arcana Heart 3: Love Max – $4.99
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend – $11.99
Nidhogg – $4.94

PS One Classics

Pocket Fighter – $2.39
Street Fighter Alpha 2 – $2.39
Street Fighter Alpha 3 – $3.99
Street Fighter Alpha – $2.39

The savings end on June 26. Hop to the full sale by clicking here!

Source: PSN via Dualshockers

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Dragon Ball FighterZ available for pre-order on Bandai Namco Entertainment’s online store

Following the announcement of Future Trunks joining the roster in the latest issue of Weekly Jump, the news keeps coming in like a barrage of ki blasts for fans of Dragon Ball FighterZ. The upcoming 2.5D collaboration between Bandai Namco Entertainment and Arc System Works, that looks to blend the 3v3 team and assist-based combat of the Marvel Vs. Capcom series, with the chaos and art style of Guilty Gear Xrd, is already available for pre-order on Bandai Namco’s online store.

You can place an order for either the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version for $59.95. This requires a free Bandai Namco account, and will also net you 60 Reward Points for parting with your hard-earned Zeni. Take note that the listed December 31st, 2018 release date is simply a placeholder, as no official date has been announced, yet the game is expected to release early next year.

For those who want to experience the game in full anime glory, the site notes that there will be higher resolution, beyond 1080p, supported on the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X. So far, Goku, Vegeta, Teen Gohan, Freeza, Perfect Cell and Majin Buu have also been confirmed playable.

To help you make your purchase decision, you can see a large amount of gameplay footage and impressions from the title that’s taken the fighting game community by storm here and here. You can check out an interview with producer Tomoko Hiroki from Game Informer, as well as all of the anime and manga references found, so far, for Goku and Frieza, which die-hard fans of the franchise should definitely appreciate.

Dragon Ball FighterZ will be released in 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

Source: Bandai Namco Entertainment

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Fulgore and Thunder nerfs are on the way in Killer Instinct patch 3.8

To prepare Killer Instinct players ahead of Eagle’s release on Tuesday, Iron Galaxy have released the 3.8 patch notes for KI. No major system changes to report in this patch, outside of a bug fix which stops certain characters cancelling normals into specials from too far away. The main targets of the nerf bat in this patch are Thunder and Fulgore, with Jago, Shadow Jago and Rash getting a smattering of frame data changes.

The Thunder changes are meant to make his wakeup options less scary, so players can better threaten the chief on wakeup. As such, Hornbreaker no longer deals chip damage and its counter-hit damage has been reduced by 50%. All versions of Sammamish are now throw vulnerable on the first eight frames, while all versions of Ankle Slicer are throw vulnerable. Ankle Slicer is also vulnerable for its first two frames, meaning Thunder players now have to wary of meaty throws and lows. Thunder’s Murder of Crows forward dash is throw vulnerable, with MoC only being special cancellable if he is in Instinct.

As for Ultratech’s killer robot, Fulgore can no longer pip cancel while an opponent is Shadow-Countering. According to the developer notes, everyone knew “this ability was too strong” so this change should make it so Fulgore players have to respect the threat of a Shadow Counter. Along with making his crouching light and heavy kick less safe on block, Fulgore’s medium laser has received some frame data changes so it is a little more dangerous to whiff. Medium and heavy Cyber Uppercut are now vulnerable to lows on frame one, meaning characters with armor can now contest this move at close range. While it isn’t a permanent fix, Fulgore’s teleport VFX now ends four frames faster, which should make it a little easier to see on certain stages.

For all the character changes and bug fixes, check out the usual patch post over on Ultra Combo and watch the breakdown video below to see a sneak peak at Aganos’ Ultimate.

Sources: Killer Instinct; Ultra-Combo

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Unlock a special skin for your favorite esports team with Rivals of Aether’s icon contest

With the second season of Ranked play being underway for Rivals of Aether, the development team are pitting fans of major esports organizations against each other in a special contest. With the addition of the new profile icons, players can now equip an icon which corresponds to one of six esports teams. Whenever you win a game on Ranked while wearing one of these icons, you’ll gain a point for that specific team. The team with the most points by July 13th will gain a special skin to commemorate their victory.

The six teams are:

  • Tempo Storm
  • FlySociety
  • Panda Global
  • VexX Gaming
  • Fable Esports
  • Burrito Esports

Every game you win in Rivals of Aether Ranked play will earn a point for your specific team, so you are still contributing to your team even if you lose 2-1. At time of writing, FlySociety is ahead, with Burrito Esports trailing behind them. You can check the status of your chosen team over on the Rivals of Aether website and remember, the contest ends on July 13th.

Source: Rivals of Aether

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Registration is now open for Brazil’s largest fighting game tournament: Treta Championship 2017

Earlier this month, it was announced that registration has finally opened for Brazil’s largest fighting game tournament: Treta Championship 2017. Coming to us from Curitiba, Brazil on September 30 to October 1, the event should see a large amount of both local and international competition converge to do battle in a variety of different games. Players such as Killer Xinok, ETC McFly, Konqueror249, and HeeyGeorge have already confirmed attendance for Injustice 2. The official lineup of titles is as follows:

  • Street Fighter V (Capcom Pro Tour Ranking event)
  • Injustice 2
  • Tekken 7
  • Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
  • Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2
  • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
  • Mortal Kombat XL
  • The King of Fighters XIV
  • Killer Instinct

The 10th game in the lineup will be “Community’s Choice,” though the options that can be picked from have yet to be revealed at this time.

There will also be a large number of side events, including:

  • Ultra Street Fighter IV
  • Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
  • The King of Fighters 2002
  • Street Fighter Alpha 2
  • Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
  • Skullgirls 2nd Encore
  • Super Smash Bros. Melee
  • Marvel vs. Capcom 2
  • Super Street Fighter II Turbo

You can register for all games at http://www.trtchampionship.com.br.

Source: Treta Championship (Facebook) via Test Your Might

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Street Fighter: The RVA Warrior fan-made tribute album showcases Richmond’s hip-hop talent

Proceeds from the sale of this album will go to help Richmond Public Schools.

To demonstrate their love for “one of the most game-changing, ass-kicking games of all time” as well as highlight their local hip-hop scene — not to mention raise funds for Building a Better RPS, a project to support Richmond Public Schools — twenty hip-hop producers, DJs, and other artists collaborated to create Street Fighter: The RVA Warrior. This new unlicensed hip-hop tribute to Street Fighter II features twelve tracks from a wide variety of musical artists and styles, generously sampling and remixing original Street Fighter game music and SFX.

The RVA Warrior cover

The full album is available on Bandcamp, either on CD for $9.99 USD or as a “name your price” digital download. Fans of both Street Fighter and hip-hop should head over and listen to some samples! (Unsurprising, contains NSFW language.)

RVA artist select

Source: Street Fighter: The RVA Warrior (Bandcamp)