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If you’re in the market for a new arcade stick, Mad Catz recently opened pre-orders back up for their basic Tournament Edition 2 models.

These heavy-duty sticks are compatible with both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 (making them perfect if you’re in the market for an Evo 2015 controller), all while offering the stylish good looks of the Tournament Edition 2’s new body type.

As always, the sticks come outfitted with Sanwa Denshi parts as well an easy access hatch to the stick’s inner workings, making modding a breeze.

These peripherals will set you back $199.99 USD and are currently available to pre-order for residents of both the Unites States and Canada. While the site doesn’t specify an exact shipping date, the current estimate is “late April 2015,” so you won’t be waiting too long to start slapping buttons in style.

Source: Mad Catz

For those Mortal Kombat players who prefer to play on pad, here’s some good news: Performance Designed Products’ official Mortal Kombat X controllers are now available for pre-order at GameStop.

The controllers, which you can see in the gallery below, come in two flavors. The first is compatibile with PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, while the second works with both Xbox One and Xbox 360. Both models feature a traditional cross shaped directional pad and six face buttons.

The d-pad replaces the Neo-Geo inspired nub from their previous generation of controllers and the buttons feature a non-standard layout that uses both shoulder buttons (L1 and R1 for the PlayStation pad and LB and RB for the Xbox pad), instead of both the right shoulder button and trigger.

Both the PlayStation and Xbox versions of this controller can be pre-ordered for $49.99 by following their respective links. The expected release date is April 1.

Source: Gamestop (1, 2) via Test Your Might

The folks behind Killer Instinct just dropped a brand new trailer, this time focusing on season two’s Aganos. While we’ve seen a lot of the war golem over the past few weeks thanks to Iron Galaxy Studios’ close relationship with the community, the video below provides some great insight into its relationship with fellow newcomer Kan-Ra and how their shared history may shape the franchise’s expanding narrative.

But of course, it wouldn’t be a Killer Instinct trailer without a brief glimpse at the next upcoming character, in this case the cast member known only as Ghost Girl. We’ve included a few screenshots and an animated GIF following the video, so check them out and let us know what you think.

Aganos will be available to Ultra Edition owners next Friday, February 27, while Combo Breaker folks will have to wait until March 5.

Source: Killer Instinct

Eager fans in Japan have been able to slake their thirst for Tekken 7 with a limited release over the past few days, trying out the new system mechanics and characters through the title’s arcade-to-arcade network system, but now Bandai Namco Games is ready to reveal the official release date.

According to a new countdown currently in place over on the Tekken 20th Anniversary website, Tekken 7 will fully arrive in game centers across the world on March 18.

In addition to updated abilities like Rage Arts and Power Crushes, this seventh installment in the popular 3D franchise introduces a handful of newcomers, including the series’ first Saudi fighter Shaheen (pictured above) and controversial catgirl Lucky Chloe.

While there’s not a whole lot of information regarding what this official release will bring, players can expect offline play and training mode, Avoiding the Puddle reports.

Tekken 7’s worldwide launch is sure to bring us even more footage of the new fighter but, for now, feel free to let us know what you think of what you’ve seen so far in the comments.

Source: Bandai Namco via Avoiding the Puddle

One of the happiest moments during Skullgirls’ Indiegogo campaign was when Robo-Fortune’s development was backed. Originally starting as a joke by Ms. Fortune’s voice actress Kimlinh Tran during one of their streams, Robo-Fortune soon became something of a fan favorite, resulting in her inclusion as a stretch goal.

Now, after years of waiting, players can now try her out for the first through Skullgirls Encore’s Endless Beta on Steam. Now, it should go without saying that she is still far from complete. That said, this hasn’t stopped players from figuring out cool stuff with her early on, as you can see in the videos below.

Robo-Fortune and her predecessor Beowulf will eventually find their way into the full version of Skullgirls Encore but, until then, fans will be able to try them out every step of the way during development.

Source: Lab Zero Games, combo videos by ご主人 and Timothy Mazenac

While the release of a brand new game gives players a ton to learn in terms of mechanics, character abilities, matchups, and more, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U kicked that factor up a notch with the inclusion of custom moves for the entire cast.

In addition to their default special moves, each character also has access to two alternate choices that alter how the maneuver functions. For example, Mario’s F.L.U.D.D., which normally only pushes opponents away, can be customized to deal scalding damage instead. It can also be given high-pressure capabilities that increase the pushback but slow charging time.

So far, major tournaments have yet to allow custom moves in competition, but the early appearances of exceptionally strong characters like Diddy Kong have made their game-changing properties more appealing to members of the Smash scene. And thanks to a decision made by the Evo 2015 staff a little over a week ago, discussion on this issue is sure to heat up exponentially.

Earlier tonight, it was discovered that the event’s ruleset now allows for the choosing of custom moves, and we here at Shoryuken got in touch with co-founder Joey “Mr. Wizard” Cuellar for a bit more insight into their decision. According to him, this rule is a tentative one, established as an incentive for upcoming tournaments make the specials legal and see how things pan out.

“The greater community seems to want custom movesets, so I gave them until March 27 to figure it out, then we are locking them in,” Cuellar concluded. “We will do what the community wants to do in the end.”

So, what are your thoughts? Do Super Smash Bros. for Wii U’s custom moves deserve a spot in tournament competition or should they be relegated to casual matches? Let us know in the comments and, more importantly, provide your opinions directly to the Evo organizers if you feel strongly one way or the other.

This weekend, Aksys Games will be bringing competitive fighting game action to Southern California by way of a brand new monthly tournament series. The appropriately named All AKSYS! events will focus on titles brought to North America by the publisher, starting with Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late, which is set to launch next week.

Their first installment, which is scheduled for this coming Saturday, will feature casual sets, a sixteen-player invitational tournament, game code giveaways, and much more. Aksys has partnered with regional streamer Jyosua to provide a great show for the folks at home, so be sure to tune in around 3 PM PST and catch all the festivities first-hand.

If you’re the forgetful type (and believe me, I definitely am), have no fear, because we’ll be hosting the stream here on Shoryuken as soon as it goes live.

Grab your iOS or Android devices and get ready to slug it out in a fully-realized port of the SNK classic, Garou: Mark of the Wolves. This new version of the old-school fighter, which hit iTunes and Google Play earlier today, comes complete with a full roster of characters, arcade mode, training mode, and everything else you’d expect from a fighting game–even the ability to play against other people.

That’s right, the iOS version of the game offers full online multiplayer through Wi-Fi. Sadly, the Android version doesn’t include this feature, but it does allow for battles over Bluetooth, so you won’t be stuck fighting alone.

And since we’re all thinking it, yes, touch screens aren’t exactly conducive to high-level play of any kind, let alone fighting game play; but not to worry, the game is compatible with various MFi controllers, so pad players will feel right at home. If you’re cool with just sticking to deft finger taps to get your combos flowing, however, this port offers both four- and six-button layouts for the closest experience to the real thing that you can get on a touch screen.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, you can grab a copy now for $3.99. To check it out in action, take a look at the trailer from SNK Playmore below.

Source: iTunes and Google Play via Touch Arcade, SNK Playmore via Mad Catz