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Akuma, Nina Williams Trade Blows During Tekken 7 Fated Retribution Location Tests

Bandai Namco Entertainment is currently running a series of Tekken 7 Fated Retribution location tests in Japan. While this is an excellent opportunity for local players to try out the new gameplay mechanics, it also allows us at home to watch some early footage of Street Fighter guest Akuma and Nina Williams.

During their time at the public demonstration, Tomohiro Ikeda and Abdul-Gaffar Allaf capture video of both newcomers throwing down, as well as a bit of Nina mirror match action for longtime fans.

These location tests are scheduled to last through Sunday, February 14. Stay locked on to Shoryuken for more details as the event continues.

Sources: Tomohiro Ikeda (via Lizanias M.), Abdul-Ghaffar Allaf, special thanks to Hurtbox TV.

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See Super Smash Bros. for Wii U’s Latest Changes in Motion Thanks to Vitamin ZK

They did it before and they’ve done it again: Zucco and ksizzle, together known as Vitamin ZK, recently released a full visual breakdown of the latest update to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. While the community over at Smash Boards spent some time last week figuring out and sharing the alterations made to the game through text, sometimes it’s much easier to digest when seen in motion.

In the two videos below, you’ll see side-by-side comparisons of the two most recent versions to demonstrate just how big (or small) some of these tweaks are. If you love playing, watching, or talking about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, be sure to study up.

Source: Vitamin ZK via TKbreezy

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Bandai Namco Doesn’t Want Players to Eat Akuma’s Fireballs in Tekken 7 Fated Retribution

Tekken 7 Fated Retribution is looking pretty promising so far. In addition to visual and gameplay upgrades, Street Fighter’s Akuma will be making a high-profile cameo in the playable cast with an arsenal of fireballs behind him.

Because he’s drastically different than the rest of the Tekken cast, Bandai Namco Entertainment recently put together a quick guide showing players the various ways in which they can deal with the Akuma’s projectiles. In general, there are three options: sidestepping, jumping, or countering with character-specific attacks.

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While the first two are pretty self-explanatory, knowing which attacks to use and when will likely be a big part playing properly against the Street Fighter representative. Luckily, the developers also provided a huge list of moves that beat out Akuma’s fireballs, which includes Kazuya’s Devil Tail, Bryan’s Snake Edge, and Akuma’s own Tatsu.

For the full details, be sure to visit Avoiding the Puddle.

Source: Tekken via Avoiding the Puddle