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- Artist Spotlight
Artist Spotlight: LDAWB / Rival Schools Tribute & More!
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This year, The Fighters Generation is proud to introduce an all new "Artist Spotlight" series featuring some incredibly talented and passionate independent artists! The first artist up is LDAWB - a 2D/3D character illustrator from Texas, USA, with over 34k Instagram
followers. Inside, learn about some of LDAWB's inspirations, past projects, and take a look at his amazing 2018 tribute to Rival Schools, along with his stunning illustrations of Final Fantasy characters, original designs, and more! 
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March 4th, 2020
SFV Producer Interview on Launch / March Update
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Capcom
has been " quiet" leading up to Street Fighter V's impending
March / Alex update. Thankfully, TFG has an exclusive
interview featuring producer Risitas regarding SFV's launch and the upcoming March / Alex update. Ohh yes, Capcom's Mexico branch gave us exclusive access revealing all new details ob SFV's numerous beta phases. Is the game even complete? In the video interview, the release date for
SFV's March patch is confirmed as Producer Risitas gives his thoughts on...
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March 30th, 2020
SoulCalibur VI Version 2.10 Full Patch Notes
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Bandai Namco has released the official English
patch notes for Soul Calibur 6's update 2.10, now rolling out on Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. In addition to compatibility support for Haohmaru and his stage, Gairyu Isle, version 2.10 adds new Creation parts (several based on Samurai Shodown's Kuroko), a
second new stage
(Master Swordsman's Cave), battle adjustments, online mode improvements, and more.
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March 30th, 2020
Granblue Fantasy Versus Djeeta Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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This morning, Cygames uploaded the Granblue Fantasy Versus gameplay reveal trailer for upcoming Season 1 DLC character, Djeeta. The female "silent protagonist" of the original Granblue Fantasy RPG, Djeeta could potentially be considered the "Ken" of the cast - if you
consider Gran as the "Ryu". However, Djeeta's gameplay
trailer reveals she's much more than just that, demonstrating the swordswoman's variety of distinguishing traits and special moves.
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March 28th, 2020
Samurai Shodown Coming to Epic Games Store in Spring 2020
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Fans who haven't already picked up Samurai Shodown (2019) on PS4, XB1 or Switch might still be waiting for news from SNK about the PC release. While it was assumed SNK's 2.5D weapon-based fighter would be coming to Steam this year, Epic Games
confirmed Samurai Shodown is coming to the Epic Games Store in Spring 2020 - likely an exclusive. So far, SNK hasn't confirmed whether or not it will be an Epic Games Store exclusive.
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March 26th, 2020
SoulCalibur VI Haohmaru Release Date Announce Trailer
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This morning, Bandai Namco released a new SoulCalibur VI
trailer with brand new gameplay footage of Samurai Shodown guest character, Haohmaru, and finally announced his release date! Haohmaru joins SoulCalibur VI Season 2 on March 31st, 2020. The new
trailer shows off tons of new moves from the SNK veteran, including his classic Tenha Seiou Zan super move, a multi-hit combo string (a la SS4), several throw techniques, and a deadly Lightning Blade slash.
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March 25th, 2020
Samurai Shodown Sogetsu Kazama Gameplay Trailer
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Tonight, SNK released a 40-second gameplay reveal trailer for returning Samurai Shodown IV veteran, Sogetsu Kazama (brother of Kazuki). In his official
trailer, Sogetsu demonstrates some very familiar abilities from past installments he appears in, still using a variety of elemental attacks and stylish slashes with his unique curved blade. Sogetsu joins Samurai Shodown's roster on April 2nd.
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March 25th, 2020
Granblue Fantasy Versus Soriz Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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Cygames dropped the latest Granblue Fantasy Versus gameplay trailer starring the next fighter of Character Pass 1, Soriz. Arriving April 7th, Soriz shows off a hard-hitting hand-to-hand martial arts based fighting style in his reveal
trailer. Humorously, Soriz can transform into a Fundoshi-wearing badass (major Heihachi TEKKEN 4 vibes). New GBVS story content and a new stage will also be added along with Soriz.
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March 25th, 2020
Sega Opens 60th Anniversary Website, No Virtua Fighter Announcement
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Not surprisingly, Sega's teaser from a few days back wasn't anything related to Virtua Fighter after all. Sega's (arguably cruel) teaser was only to announce the opening of their new 60th Anniversary
website, which looks at the history and timeline of Sega as a company. Sega chairman Haruki Satomi also provided a message to fans, "The year, 60 years will have passed since Nihon Goraku Bussan Co. Lid., the predecessor of Sega, was established on June 3, 1960.
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March 24th, 2020
TEKKEN 7 Fahkumram Official Artwork by Junny & Jbstyle
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Today, the intimidating 7'5" Muay Thai powerhouse Fahkumram joins TEKKEN 7, bringing the game's roster to 49 fighters. Feast your eyes on some badass and beautiful high-res official 2D
artwork of Fahkumram drawn by the amazingly talented Junny and Jbstyle. (These illustrations are also available in-game as versus screen panels.) In addition, continue scrolling down to see some official early concept artwork of Fahkumram with long hair.
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March 23rd, 2020
TEKKEN 7 Version 3.30 Full Patch Notes
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Title update 3.30 for TEKKEN 7 Season 3 is now available for download on Steam, PS4, and XB1. The 7'5" Muay Thai powerhouse, Fahkumram, officially joins the game tomorrow on March 24th. Version 3.30 includes balance changes for 18 characters on the roster, in addition to expanded
functionality / bug fixes for the following modes: Practice, Frame Data Display, and My Replay & Tips. Several new customization items were also added. See the full
patch notes inside!
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March 21st, 2020
Guilty Gear -STRIVE- Millia Rage & Zato-1 Reveal Trailer
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Tonight, Arc System Works confirmed Millia Rage and Zato-1 for Guilty Gear -STRIVE- in the way of a kick-ass gameplay reveal trailer. The return of these two series veterans completes the original Guilty Gear character roster (with the exception of Baiken, Kliff & Justice). In the
trailer, Zato-1 and his shadow demon "Eddie" are back with a vengeance, showing all kinds of insane new abilities. Of course, Millia still fights with her hair and shows off some new tech with her projectile.
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March 21st, 2020
TEKKEN 7 Season 3 Fahkumram HD Screenshots
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Fahkumram is coming to TEKKEN 7 Season 3 next Tuesday, March 24th, 2020, bringing the game's roster up to 49 combatants. Bandai Namco released a fresh batch of screens featuring the Muay Thai powerhouse and his multi-tiered Thailand stage. The new
HD screenshots provide a closer look at Fahkumram's alternate costumes, badass tats, and intimidating scars. The dude is clearly a monster and you already know he's gonna be a force to reckon with in TEKKEN 7.
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March 19th, 2020
Sega is Teasing "Something" to Celebrate 60th Anniversary
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A silhouette of a man in a Karate gi appears in a
teaser image posted today on Sega's official website. The teaser says (in Japanese) that an announcement will be made by Sega on March 25th... but regarding what? The text in the image translates to "6 days until birth". At first glance, the inclusion of the "6" would immediately make
Sega fans
hopeful for a Virtua Fighter 6 announcement. Before you get your hopes up for VF6, the teaser mostly relates to Segata Sanshiro.
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March 19th, 2020
Guilty Gear -STRIVE- PS4 Closed Beta Announced for April
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Arc System Works announced a
closed beta for Guilty Gear STRIVE is planned for April 16th-19th on PlayStation 4. The beta version will feature 7 playable characters: Sol, Ky, May, Axl, Chip, Potemkin, and Faust. Arc System Works also noted that the PS4 beta will include the "revised" character selection screen and
in-game user interface. Better yet, ASW confirmed the release version of Guilty Gear STRIVE will use rollback netcode for online play!
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March 18th, 2020
TEKKEN 7 Fahkumram Release Date Announce Trailer
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Today, Bandai Namco revealed the release date for Fahkumram in the form of a new TEKKEN 7 gameplay
trailer. The Muay Thai specialist joins TEKKEN 7 on March 24th, 2020. Fahkumram's new trailer demonstrates more hard-hitting techniques from the traditional Muay Thai fighter and shows off his alternate costumes. We also get to see some more of Fahkumram's Thailand stage, which
features a balcony break and a floor break.
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March 18th, 2020
SFV: Champion Edition Capcom Pro Tour 2020 DLC Revealed
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) might've canceled the better part of FGC gatherings in the near future, including several Capcom Pro Tour 2020 events... but that hasn't stopped Capcom from announcing upcoming Street Fighter V: Champion Edition Capcom Pro Tour 2020 content - which includes new costumes for Gill and
Lucia, new colors for the entire cast, and the new CPT 2020 stage. Take a look at Capcom's new
trailer highlighting the upcoming CPT 2020 content.
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March 14th, 2020
Granblue Fantasy Versus Now Available on Steam
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Unlike many other Arc System Works fighting games in recent memory, there wasn't a long gap between the release dates of the PS4 and PC versions for Granblue Fantasy Versus. As of March 13th, Granblue Fantasy Versus is available now on
Steam for $59.99 with an average review score of "Very Positive". Character Pass 1 is also available for $29.99, with additional color pack sets available from $1 to $3.
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March 12th, 2020
TFG Video Feature: Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo | Bombing Mission Comparison / Gameplay Compilation
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TFG Webmaster here... like many others who have fond memories of the PS1 era, I've been a passionate fan of Final Fantasy VII since the game's original launch back in 1997. FFVII is part of who I am as a gamer. The characters, the world, the soundtrack, the story, and everything that
followed greatly inspired me back then, and continues to. An exclusive on TFG's YouTube, I put together a music-driven video compilation comparing FFVII Remake's demo with the original PS1 bombing mission.
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March 11th, 2020
Dead or Alive 6 Tamaki Gameplay Trailer, Contest Costume DLC
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Koei Tecmo released the official Dead or Alive 6 gameplay
reveal trailer for upcoming Season 4 character, Tamaki, who demonstrates some of her Aikido holds and strikes. Tamaki's DOA6 reveal trailer shows the swimsuit model / fashion designer in a variety of outfits, including some potentially NSFW scantily clad attire! (What do you expect, it's DOA.)
Additionally, Koei Tecmo posted a second trailer revealing the 2019 Costume Contest winners (and upcoming DLC costumes).
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March 10th, 2020
TEKKEN 7 5 Years Later, Dengeki Interviews Katsuhiro Harada
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Dengeki Online recently sat down with TEKKEN series producer Katushiro Harada for a lengthy but very interesting
interview about TEKKEN 7's lifespan and history. Believe it or not, TEKKEN 7's location tests began in late 2014, with the arcade version "pre-launch" in February 2015. A fighting game to last competitively for 5 years and still see increasing player
numbers is a rare occurrence, and TEKKEN 7's breakout success wasn't originally anticipated by Bandai Namco.
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March 10th, 2020
Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge New Trailer
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A new trailer for the animated film Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge debuted at Final Kombat 2020. The new 2-minute trailer previews more scenes from the movie, shows many classic characters, and confirms Scorpion's Revenge will indeed contain blood and gore, complete with a "Rated R"
rating. The
NSFW trailer even shows some X-ray moves & Fatalities. The movie will be released digitally starting April 12th and comes to DVD/Blu-Ray/Ultra HD on April 28th.
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March 8th, 2020 
Mortal Kombat 11 Spawn Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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Tonight at Final Kombat 2020, NetherRealm Studios debuted the official Mortal Kombat 11 gameplay
reveal trailer for the final DLC character of the Kombat Pack, Spawn. The early 90's antihero shows off what he can do in MK11 gameplay, toting machine guns, chains, and hellfire, and even a float mechanic. Early Access for Spawn
begins on March 17th for those who purchased the Kombat Pack DLC. Spawn's full release for everyone else is March 24th.
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March 8th, 2020
Granblue Fantasy Versus Character Pass 1 Trailer, 4K Gameplay of Soriz, Djeeta & Zooey
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This morning, Arc System Works released a crispy 4K QUALITY trailer for Granblue Fantasy Versus' Character Pass 1. Take a first look at the remaining 3 newcomers of GBVS Season 1: Soriz, Djeeta and Zooey, shown in gameplay! We get to see a few seconds of Soriz's hand-to-hand "martial arts" based fighting style
(which already looks sick). Djeeta shows off some special moves similar to Gran, and 5th DLC character Zooey makes her appearance near the end.
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March 7th, 2020
Dead or Alive 6 Screenshots of New Character Tamaki
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Koei Tecmo recently announced Tamaki as the newest character to join Dead or Alive 6. Famitsu shared the first screenshots & details about Tamaki, and we now know her fighting style is Aikido. Inside, check out the first HD
screenshots of Tamaki in a variety of outfits. Tamaki originally appeared in the DOA Xtreme: Venus Vacation spinoff title. Tamaki is included in DOA6 Season Pass 4 which costs $90.
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March 6th, 2020
TEKKEN World Tour, Soul Calibur World Tour Events Postponed
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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its path of disruption amid growing concerns, causing numerous cancellations of esports events and other public gatherings across the world. The latest
events to be effected are Final Round and Norcal Regionals, both removed as official qualifying events for both TEKKEN World Tour and Soul Calibur World Tour 2020. The MIXUP event in Lyon, France has also been postponed to July 18-19.
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March 6th, 2020
NetherRealm Studios Cancels Final Kombat 2020 LCQ Last-Minute Due to Coronavirus
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Originally set for this weekend, Last Chance Qualifier event Final Kombat 2020 has been
canceled due to growing concerns over Coronavirus. NRS's last-minute cancellation (under 24 hours before the actual event) is especially unfortunate, since 100's of players already traveled to Chicago for the event and checked into their hotels. WB Games told attendees with non-refundable travel
charges to contact them on Twitter. It's a pretty bad situation all around...
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March 5th, 2020
Keanu Reeves & Robert Downey Jr. in
MK11 Deepfake
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A YouTuber known as BabyZone decided that there weren't already enough celebrities in Mortal Kombat 11. Using creepy but impressive "Deepfake" editing technology, BabyZone superimposed the faces of Keanu Reeves and Robert Downey Jr. onto MK11 cutscenes featuring Sub-Zero and Scorpion. The shockingly realistic visual effect is amplified with pretty decent voice impersonations by Allen Jones and Michael Gutierrez.
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March 3rd, 2020
Granblue Fantasy Versus Fifth DLC Character Leaked
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The fifth and final DLC character of Granblue Fantasy Versus' first Character Pass has been leaked.
Zooey will join Soriz & Djeeta to complete the first wave of DLC characters coming to the game. (Arc System Works confirmed a second Character Pass is planned). While there's currently no release window for Zooey, Soriz and Djeeta are expected to join GBVS in April 2020, Granblue Fantasy
Versus' first Character Pass is now available for download!
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March 3rd, 2020
Granblue Fantasy Versus Narmaya & Chaos Bringer DLC Now Available, Narmaya Gameplay Trailer
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Granblue Fantasy Versus has officially launched on PS4 in North America. Boss character Chaos Bringer and the first DLC fighter for the game,
Narmaya, are now available. Chaos Bringer / Beelzebub can be unlocked for free by completing the game's RPG Mode (but can be purchased as DLC for $2.99 if you want early access), and Narmaya can be purchased for $6.99. The first GBVS Character Pass is $29.99 which includes Chaos Bringer, Narmaya,
and 3 additional characters.
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March 2nd, 2020
Tokyo Tekken Masters 2020 Postponed Due to Coronavirus
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Another FGC event has been impacted by the Coronavirus scare, this time postponing a major stop of the TEKKEN World Tour 2020. Bandai Namco Esports confirmed on Twitter that the
Tokyo Tekken Masters tournament (originally planned for April 4th-5th, 2020) has been postponed until a later date due to the Coronavirus scare. "Stay tuned for updates as we continue to monitor the situation closely," said Bandai Namco.
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February 28th, 2020
3 Capcom Pro Tour Events Canceled Amid Coronavirus Fears
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Unfortunately, fear surrounding the coronavirus outbreak has already made a dent on eSports events and large public gatherings worldwide. It was only a matter of time before FGC events would see an impact. Today, Capcom announced on Twitter that 3 Capcom Pro Tour events have been
canceled. Sadly, Brussels Challenge 2020, Norcal Regionals 2020 and April Annihilation 2020 have all been removed from the tour. See Capcom's official statement inside:
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February 28th, 2020
Mina Majikina Arrives Before Samurai Shodown Season Pass 2, SNK Apologizes on Twitter
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The first DLC character of Samurai Shodown Season 2, Mina Majikina, is now available for download on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch for $5.99. However, the game's Season Pass 2 has not yet been made available for purchase. SNK apologized to fans on
Twitter for any inconvenience this caused. "We'll make sure the price evens out in the end,
" said SNK on Twitter. Read SNK's official statement inside:
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February 27th, 2020
Dragon Ball FighterZ Free DLC Character Trials, Kefla Now Available, Patch Notes 1.21
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This week, Dragon Ball FighterZ is getting some exciting updates, including new playable character Kefla (available now). Bandai Namco is also now offering
free trials for DLC characters in DBFZ. The first three DLC characters that fans will get to try out for free include Janemba, Cooler, and Super Saiyan Broly. Additional free DLC character trials will be available in the future. Bandai Namco also released update 1.21 for the game, and here are the
full patch notes.
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February 26th, 2020
TEKKEN World Tour 2020 Announcement Trailer, TEKKEN 7 Finals Take Place Dec. 12-13 in New Orleans, USA
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Bandai Namco recently announced the official locations and schedule for the TEKKEN World Tour 2020. The TWT 2020 announcement
trailer shows some hype moments from last year's global event and reveals 6 new participating locations for 2020. The first stop this year will be at Tokyo Tekken Masters on April 4th-5th. The tour will come to its conclusion on December 12th-13th in New Orleans, USA.
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February 25th, 2020
Dead or Alive 6 New Character Tamaki Teaser Trailer
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Koei Tecmo announced Dead or Alive 6 will be getting a new playable character to be released with the game's fourth Season Pass. The new character is named "Tamaki" and previously appeared as a swimsuit model in Koei Tecmo's Dead or Alive: Xtreme Venus Vacation spin-off title. The teaser
trailer for Tamaki shows no gameplay but shows her in a swimsuit on the DOA6 beach stage. Koei Tecmo also released a new trailer for the Gust crossover "mashup" costume pack.
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February 23rd, 2020
Mega Man Zero Takes the Spotlight as TEPPEN's Newest Hero
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Capcom's mobile card battle game TEPPEN has introduced several new Capcom "Heroes" since launch, including Jill Valentine and Akuma. Zero from the Mega Man series is the next Hero character to join TEPPEN in March 2020, bringing along with him new cards and a new gameplay
mechanic called "Memory". Capcom's reveal for Zero features some cool new illustrations and a "Haunted by Memories"
cinematic trailer showing Zero's backstory.
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February 22nd, 2020
Samurai Shodown! 2 Pocket Included Free with Pre-Order of Samurai Shodown (2019) on Nintendo Switch
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NEOGEO Pocket Color has a special place in the hearts of SNK fans. While the system didn't sell particularly well at launch and didn't see a huge library of games, many of the exclusive & unique titles that released only on NGPC contain charming fan service and are definitely worth a revisit if you enjoy SNK game
& characters. SNK Global confirmed
that those who pre-order Samurai Shodown (2019) on Nintendo Switch before Feb. 25th will also receive SS2! Pocket as a
free download.
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February 22nd, 2020
Todd McFarlane Unveils
Mortal Kombat 11 Spawn Figure
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On Twitter, Todd McFarlane told fans he "can finally show it!" ... unveiling an impressively detailed, articulating Spawn action figure is coming soon - a figure directly based on Spawn's design from his upcoming Mortal Kombat 11 appearance. McFarlane Toys confirmed the 7"
Spawn figure has 22 points of articulation and will be on sale in March 2020. Take a close-up look at the figure is these full-size images, inside:
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February 21st, 2020
TEKKEN 7 Sold 5 Million Copies Worldwide, Updated Takuji Kawano Illustration
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On Twitter, TEKKEN series producer Katsuhiro Harada announced that TEKKEN 7 has now sold over 5 million copies since its launch in June 2017 (as of December 2019). Harada added that this marks over 49 million copies sold for the entire TEKKEN series. As with past milestones for the game,
artist Takuji Kawano updated the celebratory
artwork by adding all of Season 3's characters to the illustration.
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February 20th, 2020
Dragon Ball FighterZ 4-Minutes of Kefla Gameplay
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Today, Bandai Namco shared a new gameplay trailer for Dragon Ball FighterZ's first new character of Season 3, Kefla. The 4-minute
trailer is actually a full match, featuring Kefla, Jiren and Hit facing off against Goku (SSGSS), Vegeta (SSGSS) and Freiza. The new trailer provides the closest look yet at Kefla's moveset, animations, and cinematics. Universe 6's Kefla will bring some girl power to DBFZ when she becomes available on
February 26th.
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February 20th, 2020
Granblue Fantasy Versus Chaos Bringer Reveal Trailer
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Granblue Fantasy Versus is off to a very solid start with 150,000+ copies sold in Japan on PS4. Today, Cygames released the official reveal trailer for Chaos Bringer (AKA "Beelzebub"). A boss character in GBVS, Chaos Bringer's 2-minute
trailer is filled with all kinds of epic - showing off the first ever gameplay footage of this godlike boss. Players can unlock Chaos Bringer either by completing RPG Mode or purchasing him via DLC.
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February 20th, 2020
Samurai Shodown Mina Majikina Reveal Trailer, Release Date
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Today, SNK revealed the full gameplay
trailer for the first new DLC character coming in Season 2 of Samurai Shodown (2019), Mina Majikina! A skilled archer, Mina uses sharp arrows and expert aim to penetrate her opponents from a variety of angles. Veteran SamSho players might remember Mina was a ridiculously over-powered character in SSV, later toned down in SSV: Special. In her only
"new" version since her 2003 debut, Mina brings her original look & fighting style into the new 3D engine.
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February 18th, 2020
Artist Spotlight: LDAWB / Rival Schools Tribute & More!
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This year, The Fighters Generation is proud to introduce an all new "Artist Spotlight" series featuring some incredibly talented and passionate independent artists! The first artist up is LDAWB - a 2D/3D character illustrator from Texas, USA, with over 34k Instagram
followers. Inside, learn about some of LDAWB's inspirations, past projects, and take a look at his amazing 2018 tribute to Rival Schools, along with his stunning illustrations of Final Fantasy characters, original designs, and more!
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February 17th, 2020
Primal Rage Stop Motion Animation Development Footage
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In 1994, Primal Rage wowed arcade fighting game fans with its unique visuals created by utilizing 3D clay figures and "hand-crafted" stop motion animation. (This old school animation technique was also used for the creation of Goro in the original Mortal Kombat.) On Twitter, a user
named PixelCount Matt posted a rare behind-the-scenes
video of Primal Rage's early development, showing the process behind animating the game's giant prehistoric characters.
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February 16th, 2020
Rare Video of Norimaro's Hilarious MSH Vs. Street Fighter Motion Capture by Japanese Comedian Noritake Kinashi
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Norimaro is a beloved fighting game guest character appearing only in the Japan versions of Marvel Super Heroes Vs. Street Fighter. The character was the hilarious result of a collaboration between Japanese comedian, Noritake Kinashi, and Capcom's design team for 1997's Marvel Super Heroes Vs.
Street Fighter. In a
rare video posted on Twitter by @felineki, the Japanese comic is seen doing the actual motion capture used in the making of Norimaro's 2D sprite in the game.
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February 16th, 2020
SFV: Champion Edition Seth Concept Art / Dev Blog
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On Valentine's Day, PlayStation.Blog posted a feature all about Street Fighter V: Champion Edition's Seth. The blog reveals some interesting fun facts & notes from Capcom's development team, along with never-before-seen official
concept artwork of the all new "female" version of Seth. Chief Director of Street Fighter V, Takayuki Nakayama, also offers some interesting trivia about Seth's updated design.
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February 15th, 2020
SFV: Champion Edition Now Available, Patch Notes
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Capcom has posted the full notes for Street Fighter V: Champion Edition's day one release patch (version 5.012), showing overall battle adjustments and character specific changes. Here's a convenient link to the full
patch notes from Capcom. Alongside the launch of the game, new character and returning SFIV boss, Seth, is now playable in the "definitive version" of SFV.
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February 13th, 2020
Granblue Fantasy Versus was the Top Selling Video Game in Japan Last Week
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Just over 1 week ago, Granblue Fantasy Versus launched in Japan on Monday, February 3rd, 2020. Famitsu reported that GBVS on PS4 was the top-selling video game in Japan last week, during the time period of February 3rd - February 9th, 2020. With an estimated 86,248 copies sold since launch, Granblue
Fantasy Versus had one of the strongest opening weeks for a modern fighting game in recent memory. GBVS even outsold Dragon Ball FighterZ (68,000) at
launch...
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February 12th, 2020
TEKKEN 7 Balance Update 3.21 Full Patch Notes, Leroy Nerfs
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Bandai Namco kept their promise and released the second part of Leroy balance patch ahead of schedule! TEKKEN 7 Version 3.21 will release on Steam, PS4 and XB1 today, and
"Round 2" of Leroy nerfs are HERE:
Full Patch Notes. While many TEKKEN 7 players have been enjoying learning Leroy's awesome Wing Chun and ultra-damaging combos, it's safe to say a handful of players also have been discouraged from playing the game recently due to Leroy's broken-ness.
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February 10th, 2020
Kefla Announced for Dragon Ball FighterZ Season 3, Ultra Instinct Goku Gameplay Reveal
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Following the Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour grand finals, the game's producer Tomoko Hiroki went onstage to announce Kefla for Season 3, and debuted the first gameplay footage of Ultra Instinct Goku. The
Season 3 Reveal Trailer also confirms 3 additional (unannounced) DLC characters will be released alongside Kefla and Ultra Instinct Goku in Season 3. Ultra Instinct Goku will become playable in Spring 2020. Watch the full Season 3 Reveal Trailer inside!
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February 9th, 2020
Guilty Gear STRIVE JAEPO 2020 Gameplay Exhibition
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During this weekend's 2020 Japan Amusement Expo, Arc System Works hosted Guilty Gear -STRIVE- gameplay
exhibition featuring some pro-level players. Series creator Daisuke Ishiwatari and battle director Akira Katano were in attendance alongside GGXrd pros FAB, Samitto, Roy, and Ain. While GGStrive looks stunning and players who've tried the early build are enjoying it, many have reacted
negatively towards the game's plain UI. The devs have confirmed this is just a placeholder...
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February 9th, 2020
Dragon Ball FighterZ Adds Z-Assist Select in Season 3, Enabling 3 Assist Attacks Per Character
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A major update is on the way to Dragon Ball Fighter Z for Season 3. Very similar to Marvel Vs. Capcom 2's assist system, DBFZ Season 3's upcoming "Z-Assist Select" features 3 different assist attacks per character. In an official Season 3 Battle Update trailer, Dragon Ball
FighterZ producer Tomoko Hiroki talks about the upcoming gameplay update. The reveal
trailer shows footage of the Z-Assist Select System on the character select screen and includes a gameplay demonstration as well.
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February 6th, 2020
Granblue Fantasy Versus Teaches Fighting Game Slang
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Granblue Fantasy Versus launched today on PS4 in Japan, as fans with Japanese PSN accounts are currently enjoying and learning more about Arc System Works' shiny new 2.5D fighter. One of the new interesting features discovered in GBVS is a "fighting game slang"
Glossary section, explaining well-known terminology for high-level gameplay tech... terms made popular by typical FGC conversations. "Okizeme?", "Buffering?", "Meaty?" Rushdown that shit and let ASW teach you the ropes!
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February 5th, 2020
EVO 2020 Official Games Lineup Revealed
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Veteran EVO tournament organizer, Joey "Mr. Wizard" Cuellar, revealed the official
games lineup headlining EVO 2020: TEKKEN 7, SFV: CE, Granblue Fantasy Versus, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Soul Calibur VI, Samurai Shodown, UNICLR, and Smash Ultimate. In addition, to celebrate the game's 20th anniversary, EVO 2020 will host a special Marvel
Vs. Capcom 2 tournament. Former EVO champs Justin Wong, Duc Do, Sanford Kelly and IFC|Yipes will be invited to compete in a 8-man tournament.
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February 3rd, 2020
SFV: Champion Edition Free Trial with 39 Characters Now Available on PlayStation 4 and Steam, Ends Sunday
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Starting today, Capcom is giving fans a chance to try out Street Fighter V: Champion Edition with all 39 characters available for a full week! The SFV: Champion Edition
free trial is currently free to download on PlayStation 4 and Steam and will be available from Monday, February 3rd all the way until Sunday, February 9th, 2020. Once again, the full game will be available for purchase for $30 and includes 40 characters, 34 stages, and 200+ costumes.
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February 3rd, 2020
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February 2nd, 2020
Granblue Fantasy Versus Comes to North America March 3rd
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With a new English version
trailer, XSEED Games announced Arc System Works' Granblue Fantasy Versus is releasing in North America on March 3rd, 2020. There will be both
a Standard ($59.99) and Premium ($79.99) Edition of the game available at launch. Like the international versions, the physical North America Premium Edition includes an art book, soundtrack, color pack DLC, avatar set, exclusive PS4 theme, special content for the mobile game, and premium box with exclusive art.
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January 31st, 2020
SFV: Champion Edition Seth Moveset Official Preview, Tanden Engine Showcase Videos 4 & 5
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Capcom released a full 15-minute video preview of Street Fighter V: Champion Edition's Seth, showing off much more of the returning SFIV boss's moveset. Capcom's Matthew Edwards (The Street Writer) and Kim1234 provide their commentary throughout the video, explaining more about Seth's all new
incarnation in SFV. In addition, check out Seth's Tanden Engine Showcase
videos 4 & 5, where Seth installs the moves of Birdie, Karin, Zangief, Balrog, Blanka, F.A.N.G, Cody & Poison.
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January 28th, 2020
Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge Trailer
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Warner Bros and IGN released the official
trailer for the upcoming animated film, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge. The R-rated feature-length straight-to-home-video movie takes storyline inspiration from the 2011 reboot (Mortal Kombat 9) and will be releasing on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital in Spring 2020. Several
voice actors from previous movies and games will reprise their roles in Scorpion's Revenge, including Kevin Michael Richardson as Goro.
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January 27th, 2020
TEKKEN 7 Leroy Smith & Fahkumram Developer Interview
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A few days back, Bandai Namco uploaded a Japanese developer interview with producer Michael Murray and director Kouhei Ikeda talking about TEKKEN 7's newest combatants, Leroy Smith & Fahkumram. Bandai Namco America uploaded the English subtitled version of the
video interview today, which also shows some early concept art for Leroy and Fahkumram and some brief (new) gameplay footage of the upcoming Muay Thai fighter. Watch the full 13-minute video inside!
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January 27th, 2020
TEKKEN 7 Version 3.20 Full Patch Notes
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Bandai Namco released the full character balance
patch notes for TEKKEN 7's Version 3.20 update (releasing tomorrow). As expected, newly released DLC character Leroy Smith received a healthy dose of nerfs, toning down certain OP moves of his. Once again, the all new My Replay & Tips mode will also arrive with TEKKEN 7's 3.20 patch.
Today, Michael Murray also stated on Twitter that there will be a "more thorough" balance patch releasing in mid February.
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January 26th, 2020
TEKKEN 7 My Replay & Tips, Balance Patch Coming January 28th
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After the conclusion of TEKKEN 7's grand finals at EVO Japan, Bandai Namco's Michael Murray announced the release date for TEKKEN 7 Season 3's new feature:
My Replay & Tips, in addition to the next character balance update (Leroy nerfs incoming). My Replay & Tips mode allows players to save their replays and includes new features (possibly camera angle editing). Tips will also appear onscreen during replays when punish opportunities are missed to
help players learn.
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January 25th, 2020
Samurai Shodown (2019) Reveals Iroha for Season 2, Mina Majikina Joins Roster This February
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At EVO Japan 2020, SNK revealed the third DLC character coming in Season 2 of Samurai Shodown (2019), returning Samurai Shodown 6 / Tenka heroine, Iroha! A new
teaser trailer shows the first gameplay footage of Season 2's Mina Majikina (who will join the game this February) along with Sogetsu Kazama. A mysterious fourth character "silhouette" for Samurai Shodown Season 2 was also revealed in the latest trailer.
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January 25th, 2020
Soul Calibur VI EVO Japan Haohmaru Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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On Day 2 of EVO Japan 2020, Bandai Namco unveiled Haohmaru's Soul Calibur VI
gameplay reveal trailer. The long-awaited Soul Calibur x Samurai Shodown crossover is finally at hand! As expected, Haohmaru looks absolutely awesome in SCVI's graphics engine. The trailer also previews Haohmaru's stage, Gairyu Isle - a beautiful environment straight out of the Samurai
Shodown series. Haohmaru is the second (out of four) DLC characters planned for SCVI Season 2.
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January 24th, 2020
Mortal Kombat 11 All Joker Intros, References & Easter Eggs
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Mortal Kombat 11 features some of the most impressive pre-fight character interactions to date. NetherRealm's recent Kombat Kast livestream showed a bunch of The Joker's interactions with other characters, which contain witty
references to other NRS games like Injustice and even Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe. Some pre-fight Easter Eggs even pay homage to Batman / DC movies, referencing Joaquin Phoenix, Heath Ledger, and Jack Nicholson's iconic Joker portrayals.
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January 24th, 2020
Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late[cl-r] New Trailer, DLC Upgrade Details
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The update to Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late[st] is releasing on Feb. 20th in North America and Japan (Feb. 21st in Europe). Arc System Works released a
new trailer for the ridiculously named Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late[c-lr] on YouTube. The Japanese trailer runs through the updates & new modes for the console version, including Tutorial and Gallery. Check out footage of the new playable character Londrekia in the trailer along with new
details on the digital DLC upgrade.
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January 24th, 2020
Granblue Fantasy Versus Opening Movie, Western Release Date
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In just two weeks, Granblue Fantasy Versus launches on PS4 in Japan on February 6th, 2020. Those of us in the west only have to wait a little longer to get our hands on the game. [UPDATE] XSEED Games announced that Granblue Fantasy Versus will be releasing in North America on March 3rd, 2020. There will be both a Standard ($59.99) and Premium ($79.99) Edition of the game available at
launch. Finally, check out the full
opening movie inside!
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January 23rd, 2020
Code Mystics Updates
Garou: Mark of The Wolves with Rollback Netcode on Steam, PlayStation 4 and Vita
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The developers of the most recent Garou: Mark of the Wolves console ports, Code Mystics, announced that the PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Steam, and GOG versions of the game have been updated with improved rollback netcode. This is great news for competitive players looking to play some smooth Garou:
MOTW online matches in 2020! The rollback
netcode patch is completely free and is available for download now!
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January 22nd, 2020
EVO Japan 2020 is This Weekend! Full Schedule / Hi Score Girl Collaboration Merchandise Preview
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EVO Japan 2020 kicks off this weekend, live from the Makuhari Messe convention center outside Tokyo in the Mihama-ku ward of Chiba city! EVO Japan '20 begins on Friday, Jan. 24 leading up to the Sunday finals on Jan. 26. The main tournament games include TEKKEN 7,
Soul Calibur 6, SFV: Champion Edition, Samurai Shodown, BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, and Smash Ultimate. Inside, take a look at the official schedule and the official EVO Japan x Hi Score Girl collaboration merch.
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January 22nd, 2020
Mortal Kombat 11 Version 1.14 Official Patch Notes
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NetherRealm Studios and WBGames posted the full patch notes for Mortal Kombat 11's January 21st update (Version 1.14). Movelist corrections, online stability improvements, bug fixes, character balance changes, and new Brutalities have been added in Version 1.14. Additionally, new Nether Forge
Recipes were added to The Krypt along with support for upcoming Holiday Towers. For your convenience, check out the full 1.14
patch notes on one EASY-TO-READ page inside!
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January 21st, 2020
Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge Animated Film Coming in 2020
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Mortal Kombat series creator Ed Boon recently announced on Twitter that an animated movie based on the lore of Scorpion will be releasing in the first half of 2020. Titled Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge, the
animated film will feature voice talent from Mortal Kombat X and Injustice: Gods Among Us, including Patrick Seitz (MKX Scorpion) and Steve Blum (Sub-Zero). Take a look at the official logo and voice actor list inside, which confirms a variety of other MK
characters.
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January 19th, 2020
Ultra Instinct Goku Revealed for
Dragon Ball FighterZ
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A scan from V-Jump magazine confirms "Ultra Instinct Goku" is the next DLC character coming to Dragon Ball FighterZ. While a "Season 3" of DBFZ hasn't been officially announced by Arc System Works (yet),
Ultra Instinct Goku might be leading the way as the first new character of an upcoming roster / game update via DLC. The DBFZ World Tour Finals is less than one month away - taking place in Paris, France on February 8th-9th, so we'll find out more soon enough.
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January 18th, 2020
Guilty Gear -STRIVE- Faust Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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Tonight at Frosty Faustings, Arc System Works did a play on the Illinois tournament's own name by revealing Faust for Guilty Gear -STRIVE-. Redesigned to be creepier than ever, the head-turning series veteran shows insane new attacks along with some old ones in his gameplay
reveal trailer. As with past Guilty Gear -STRIVE- trailers, Arc System Works debuted yet another hype hard rock tune from the official soundtrack. Guilty Gear -STRIVE- is planned for a Late 2020 release.
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January 16th, 2020
Mortal Kombat 11 The Joker Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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Today, NetherRealm Studios debuted the Mortal Kombat 11 gameplay trailer for the game's upcoming DLC character, The Joker. As you might expect, Joker's MK11 incarnation might be his most violent ever. Joker's blood-spattering
gameplay trailer previews some of the sinister tricks up his sleeve, and concludes with a Fatality sure to be appreciated by old school Mortal Kombat fans. Joker joins MK11's roster on Jan. 28th for Kombat Pack owners and on Feb. 4th for everyone else.
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January 15th, 2020
Pro TaeKwonDo Competition in South Korea Now Uses TEKKEN Style Life Bars to Keep Score
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Point-based martial arts competitions can be difficult to follow for casual spectators. The official Korea TaeKwondo Association recently debuted an impressive new piece of technology which implements "fighting game style"
life bars (most closely resembling TEKKEN's) into a live martial arts tournament. Wearable sensors on each competitor's chest and head gear deduct points from their life bar on the big screen - all in real time!
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January 15th, 2020
SFV: Champion Edition Seth Tanden Engine Showcase 2 & 3
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Capcom is back with two new videos showing SFV: Champion Edition's Seth using his/her Tanden Engine "Install" technique. In the second Showcase video, Seth uses the Tanden Engine to install the moves of Ryu, Cammy, Necalli & Vega. In the third video, Seth absorbs the moves of Sakura,
Ed, Gill, and Kolin. Check out both new Tanden Engine Showcase
videos inside! Seth joins the SFV: Champion Edition roster on February 14th, 2020.
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January 10th, 2020
Arc System Works Announces Code Shifter, a 2D Action Platformer w/ Playable Guilty Gear & BlazBlue Characters
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Arc System Works announced
Code Shifter, a 2D action platformer coming to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Steam in Q1 2020. The game features 8-bit style pixel art and a huge "crossover" roster of playable characters (and remixed soundtracks) from a variety of franchises, including: Guilty Gear, BlazBlue,
River City, and Double Dragon. In addition to a single player story mode, Code Shifter features a free-for-all 4-player battle mode.
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January 9th, 2020
Granblue Fantasy Versus Video Reveals RPG Mode Shop
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2020's upcoming Arc System Works 2.5D fighter Granblue Fantasy Versus will contain a full-fledged RPG mode with huge boss battles, co-op gameplay, weapon unlocking, and more! Cygames revealed a first look at the
RPG mode shop, where you can buy new weapons, character colors, and more from Sierokarte's shop. You can unlock weapons by completing " quests" in RPG mode, but you can also purchase directly from Sierokarte.
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January 9th, 2020
SFV: Champion Edition Female Seth Tanden Engine Showcase 1
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On Twitter, Capcom released a new video series for SFV: Champion Edition's Seth using his/her Tanden Engine "Install" technique. This move allows Seth to use one of the opponent's special moves, which ends up creating interesting combo opportunities for the returning SFIV boss. In
the first Tanden Engine Showcase, Seth absorbs the moves of Alex, Kage, Falke & Menat. Check out the full video clip inside! Seth joins the SFV: Champion Edition roster on February 14th, 2020.
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January 6th, 2020
Martial Masters Added to TFG's Games Library
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The 1999 Taiwanese-developed 2D fighter, Martial Masters, finally has a home here on Fighters Generation! Martial Masters is known for its fluid animation, sharp 2D graphics, and intriguing character designs that take inspiration from famous Hong Kong martial arts films, such as: Once Upon a Time in
China, Drunken Master and Operation Scorpio. Not only is
TFG's profile for Martial Masters now online, but ALL character profiles are LIVE as well!
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January 4th, 2020
Guilty Gear -STRIVE- Official Character Artwork for Sol-Badguy, Ky Kiske, May, Axl Low, Chipp Zanuff, and Potemkin
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Official HD character
artwork for all six confirmed characters in Guilty Gear -STRIVE- has arrived! Take a look at the awesome -STRIVE- redesigns of Sol-Badguy, Ky Kiske, May, Axl Low, Chipp Zanuff, and Potemkin. Of course, this clean artwork was also added to TFG's Guilty Gear -STRIVE- game profile and
respective character profiles, as well. In related news, the next character reveal trailer for Guilty Gear -STRIVE- will debut two weeks from now at Frosty Faustings, Jan. 17-18, 2020.
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January 2nd, 2020
Qanba Opens Pre-Orders for "Qanba Shield" Fightstick Backpack
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Got a favorite fightstick that you frequently travel with? Qanba recently announced their protective fightstick carrying bag / backpack called the
Qanba Shield - uniquely designed for total protection for an arcade stick and related gear, with comfort in mind for the wearer. Qanba has opened up pre-orders for the Qanba Shield, slated to ship in early February 2020. The Qanba Shield will retail for $79.99 but early adopters can get it for $69.99 with
a pre-order.
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January 2nd, 2020
Arc System Works Wishes Fans a Happy New Year 2020 with
Guilty Gear -STRIVE- Illustration by Konomi Higuchi
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It's officially 2020... first off, Happy New Year! This year, we will be getting several new (and potentially great) fighting games - one of those being an all new Guilty Gear title. To say
Happy New Year to fans on Twitter, Arc System Works shared a Guilty Gear -STRIVE- Sol Badguy illustration drawn by female artist, Konomi Higuchi. One of Arc System Works' premiere artists, Konomi is well known for her charismatic BlazBlue character designs and vibrant
illustrations.
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December 27th, 2019
SNK Opens Mai Shiranui Pop-Up Shop in Tokyo
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In Tokyo, SNK recently opened up a Mai Shiranui-themed
pop-up shop at the Akihabara Container to celebrate the SNK heroine's birthday (which is officially listed as January 1st, 1974). The SNK pop-up shop has a wide variety of interesting Mai Shiranui merchandise available for sale, including: t-shirts, artwork, fans, tote bags, buttons, and more. The
Mai Shiranui store will be open from December 26th, 2019 until January 6th, 2020. See photos of the shop / items inside!
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