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While we still don’t know when it will all go down, Capcom has released some other information concerning Street Fighter V’s second beta phase.

As you may already know, players on PC will be able to get in on the action when the beta reopens sometime this fall, but they won’t be kept from the experienced PlayStation 4 users. According to Capcom’s Neidel “Haunts” Crisan, the next beta session is set to feature cross-play between the two platforms.

If you plan to take part in this upcoming testing phase, you’ll find minimum and recommended PC specifications over in the original Capcom-Unity post. Further details will be coming in the near future.

Street Fighter V is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 4 and PC sometime next spring.

Source: Capcom-Unity

One of the issues that people had with some of Capcom’s recent fighting game releases in the past console generation was the presence of downloadable content on disc. While 2012’s Street Fighter x Tekken was the most infamous example, other games like Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 used this practice as well.

Apparently, Street Fighter V won’t be following in their footsteps. When asked about the topic by Game Revolution at Tokyo Game Show, Capcom senior manager Matt Dahlgren’s reply was short and sweet: “There will not be on-disc DLC, for sure.”

This confirmation goes hand-in-hand with Capcom’s stated plans for Street Fighter V’s post-launch content. Not only are the developers planning to continuously expand the upcoming title’s cast beyond the initial 16 characters available at launch, they will also make them (and all gameplay related post-launch content) earnable via in-game currency.

Street Fighter V will launch on PlayStation 4 and PC sometime during spring 2016.

Source: Game Revolution

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on a copy of Rivals of Aether, you’ll be happy to know that the indie title went live on Steam early this morning. This early access version of the game comes equipped with six characters, five stages, training mode, local versus mode, and a fully-functional one-on-one multiplayer mode with Steam integration, making lobbies a breeze to create and join.

Do note that this is an early access title, which means that bugs, balance issues, and the like may crop up from time to time. If you prefer a fully-tested and polished title for your cash, you should wait until the final release to scoop up a copy for yourself, but if you can’t wait to get your wavedash on, now’s the perfect time to throw your fifteen bucks on the table.

We’ve included a trailer below for your perusal, and if this is the first you’re hearing about Rivals of Aether, you can learn more about the game here.

Source: Steam and Dan Fornace

At Tokyo Game Show 2015, SNK Playmore announced that they will be releasing King of Fighters XIV on PlayStation 4 next year. In line with this reveal, multiple titles in the King of Fighters franchise have been marked down on PlayStation Network in Hong Kong.

The titles on sale include both retail releases as well as emulated games under the PlayStation Classics and Neo-Geo on PlayStation banners. This includes the series most recent outing, King of Fighter XIII on PlayStation 3.

The full list of sales can be found below.

Please take note that you will need a regional PlayStation Network account to take advantage of these discounts. A similar sale also exists in Japan, but the selection is limited.

Source: PlayStation Network, thanks to JAV|Krimpai for the tip.

In just a few short months, the fighting game community will finally get their hands on Street Fighter V, complete with all the new characters and gameplay mechanics it introduces. But what would you say if you could pre-order this upcoming title right now for only $45?

Online video game distributor Green Man Gaming is currently running a one-day promotion that allows customers to take 25% off their purchases. By using the promo code 25PERC-OFFGMG-BUYNOW at checkout, you can grab Street Fighter V and save a bit of cash as well.

Of course, buying the game this way won’t net you any of the special pre-order costumes but, hey, fifteen bucks is fifteen bucks. And if Street Fighter isn’t your thing, Green Man Gaming offers a wide variety of fighting games for PC, all redeemable through Steam.

This deal will only be available through 9 AM PDT, 12 PM EDT tomorrow, so be sure to take advantage while it lasts.

Source: Green Man Gaming, tip via Rodel C.

After seeing its first major patch since Evo 2015 in August, Mortal Kombat X was inundated with a number of issues. The most prevalent were a glitch that allowed Quan Chi to use multiple spells at the same time in his Sorcerer variation and a relatively new Takeda block infinite, but those have been rectified in the title’s latest update.

Apart from Quan Chi and Takeda, problems related to Jax’s Carl Weathers skin, Venomous D’Vorah’s poison, and more were addressed. You’ll find the full list of changes below.

This update is currently available on PlayStation 4 and will eventually make its way to Xbox One and PC.

Source: NetherRealm Studios, tip via NightmareSteam

One of the interesting things that Mortal Kombat X introduced is multiple fighting styles for each character. Aside from their revised movesets, each variation also has a unique look that sets it apart from the others. This, in turn, is something that also translates well into the world of collectible action figures.

Mezco recently released a preview of their upcoming line of 6-inch variation figures from Series 2 of their Mortal Kombat X line. These feature Mournful Kitana, Sorcerer Quan Chi, and Blood God Kotal Khan.

To be as true to the game as possible, each figure is designed using the actual digital files from NetherRealm Studios themselves, with 17 points of articulation to allow accurate movement.

Pre-orders for these figures are available over at Big Bad Toy Store and Entertainment Earth for $19.99 each. Big Bad Toy Store also has the complete set for $58.99. The figures themselves are expected to ship sometime in December of this year.

Source: Toy Hype USA

Like many anime conventions, CEOtaku has gone the extra mile by commissioning a special mascot to represent their brand.

Designed by fabulous Northern California artist Joelyn “Shunao” Lai, the CEOtaku mascot takes inspiration from a number of sources, including organizer Alex Jebailey’s “waifu” Hibiki Takane (The Last Blade, Capcom vs. SNK 2), Guilty Gear, and the tournament’s own color scheme. The gallery below highlights Shunao’s early concepts as she worked on bringing this character to life.

Click to view slideshow.

But there’s only one problem: she doesn’t have a name! To correct this, Jebailey has turned to the fighting game community, asking players to take part in a poll to determine which moniker is the best. You’ll find this poll over at CEO Gaming, so feel free to take part if you feel strongly about your favorite.

CEOtaku is scheduled for October 17-18 in Orlando, Florida. Online registration is open here. Those interested in checking out more of (or even purchasing!) Shunao’s art can find her on Store Envy, Twitter, and Tumblr.

Source: CEO Gaming