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September
28th, 2017
The King of Fighters:
Destiny Episode 9 is Live
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For the ninth week in a
row, SNK has released a new episode of their 3D animated series, The King of
Fighters: Destiny. In "Episode
9 -
Secret", Terry sneaks out from the KOF announcement event and successfully
infiltrates Geese Tower. He witnesses a dreadful experiment in the basement of
the tower. Meanwhile Geese discovers the truth behind Terry's past and gives an
"order" to Angelina. 
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September
25th, 2017
Cammy's Classic England
Stage, New Halloween Costumes & Music DLC Coming to Street
Fighter V Tomorrow
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Street Fighter V
will receive a pretty big update tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 25th). For starters, a
revamped version of Cammy's iconic Street Fighter 2 stage will become
available for 70,000 Fight Money or $3.99. A slew of new Halloween costumes,
plus school & vacation costumes, will also be added for several characters.
Additionally, new Background Music DLC packs will hit SFV's Shop as well
- featuring classic tunes from past Street Fighter games. Head over to Capcom
Unity's blog for screenshots and additional details.
(Source: Capcom
Unity)
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September
24th, 2017
Dragon
Ball FighterZ Yamcha & Tien Shinhan Trailers
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Bandai Namco and Arc
System Works released short but sweet gameplay trailers
for the latest playable characters to be officially revealed in Dragon Ball
FighterZ , Yamcha and Tien Shinhan. Each gameplay trailer is only 30 seconds
long,
but shows the first footage of the newly revealed fighters.
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September
22nd, 2017
Doctrine Dark Confirmed
for Arika's Secretive Fighting Game in Teaser Trailer
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In the form of a new teaser
trailer, Arika confirmed the return of yet another character who hasn't
appeared in a fighting game since the Street Fighter EX days. The
psychotic solider, Doctrine Dark, will be reimagined in Arika's mysterious fighting
game project (which still doesn't have an official title, but one of these days we'll
be happy to tell you what the game is called). In the 16-second teaser trailer,
D. Dark dons a familiar appearance but appears to have upgraded his attire with
some cybernetic armor of sorts.
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September
21st, 2017
The King of Fighters:
Destiny Continues with Episode 8
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SNK uploaded the latest episode
of the 3D animated series The King of Fighters: Destiny on Youtube.
In "Episode 8
- Reception", Fighters come together for the KOF announcement event.
Veteran KOF icons such as: Athena, Kensou, Chin, Chang, and Choi also
make their first appearance. Several future fight scenes are also teased in this
episode.
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September
21st, 2017 
Dragon
Ball FighterZ TGS '17 Story Teaser Trailer Featuring Android 21, New
Screenshots
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The TGS '17 story teaser trailer
of Dragon Ball FighterZ shows the first footage of the recently revealed
new character to the series, Android 21. The trailer reaffirms Dragon Ball Z
creator Akira Toriyama supervised (and had a part in) the creation of Android
21, as she will appear exclusively in Dragon Ball FighterZ by Bandai
Namco & Arc System Works. We also have some fresh DBFZ screenshots
featuring Yamcha and Tien Shinhan.
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September
21st, 2017
Tekken
7 Version 1.07 is Live on Consoles & Steam, Patch Notes
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If you loaded up TEKKEN 7
over the past day or so, you might've noticed "update 1.07" has
automatically downloaded to your system of choice. TEKKEN 7's update 1.07
reflects the recent "Version N" balance patch for the arcade version.
This update also adds a variety of new character artwork panels that you can use
for your customizations. You can currently view all of the new character
portraits, but they are not yet available for purchase on PSN/XBL/Steam. The
official full patch
notes are now live on Tekken.com. (Source:
eu.Tekken.com)
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September
20th, 2017
Marvel
VS Capcom: Infinite Monster Hunter Trailer
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Capcom released the Tokyo
Game Show '17 trailer for one of the six DLC characters confirmed for Marvel
VS Capcom: Infinite, Monster Hunter. Armed with a bow and a large sword,
this female Monster Hunter looks to have effective zoning projectiles and
powerful strikes. Check out her full character reveal trailer.
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September
19th, 2017
"Between a Rock and
a Harada Place: The Massive Tekken Interview"
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Gamasutra sat down with the
legendary Katsuhiro Harada, the man who has been working on TEKKEN since
its inception in 1994. There's a reason TEKKEN has lasted this long, and
remained a focus of the competitive fighting game community for over 2 decades.
Gamasutra's interview
offers a glimpse into the mind of Harada and the development of TEKKEN 7.
Among the many topics covered, are: eSports, streaming, crossover fighting
games, guest characters, input lag, and the methodical growth of the series over
the past 23 years. (Source:
Gamasutra)
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September
19th, 2017
Marvel
VS Capcom: Infinite Officially Released, Identities of 4 DLC Characters
Revealed
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Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite
releases worldwide today. Capcom
Unity outlined all of MVCI's offline and online modes in their latest
blog. Capcom previously announced six post-launch DLC characters, two of which
we knew were Black Panther and Sigma. We now know the identities of the next 4
DLC characters, and those are: Venom, Winter Soldier, Black Widow, and Monster
Hunter. No official DLC character prices or release dates have been announced
yet. (Source: Capcom
Unity)
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September
18th, 2017
Injustice
2 Raiden Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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After the conclusion of
Sunday's Injustice 2 Pro Series tournament, NetherRealm Studios revealed
the gameplay trailer
for the second DLC character featured in Fighter Pack #2, Raiden. Joining
Sub-Zero, Raiden is the second Mortal Kombat guest character to appear in
Injustice 2. There will also be a DLC premiere skin for Raiden based on
the DC character, Black Lightning - which will change his voice, but the moveset
will remain the same.
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September
17th, 2017
Dragon
Ball FighterZ Adds Brand New Character "Android 21" Along with
Yamcha & Tien Shinhan
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3 new playable characters
have been announced for Dragon Ball FighterZ, including a brand new
character to the franchise (and designed by Akira Toriyama), Android
21. The new android is a scientist whose intellect equals that of Dr. Gero's.
Android 21 will play a big role in the game's story mode which tells a
"What if" story featuring Android 16. Furthermore, Yamcha and Tien
Shinhan will bring their awesome fighting skills to the fray. Read more details
on their fighting styles in the full article.
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September
16th, 2017
Blazblue
Cross Tag Battle Trailer Reveals Linne and Yosuke Hanamura
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Arc System Works hasn't
shown much of Blazblue Cross Tag Battle since its debut trailer at EVO
2017. We finally have a new
trailer of the crossover 2D fighter today, which reveals Persona 4
Arena's Yosuke Hanamura and Linne from Under Night In-Birth. The
trailer also shows off some gameplay by Blazblue's Jin Kisaragi. Judging
by this trailer, you can likely expect future trailers to feature 1 character
from each series making their debut in Blazblue Cross Tag Battle.
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September
15th, 2017
12 Additional MvC: Infinite
Character Tutorial Videos
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Joining the 6 official Marvel
VS Capcom: Infinite character tutorials we posted on Wednesday, Capcom
released 12 additional mini character tutorial videos. This time, get a jump on
the competition early with basic tutorial
videos for: Strider Hiryu, Haggar, Gamora, Ghost Rider, Arthur, Zero,
Ultron, Hulk, Spencer, Dormammu, Hawkeye, and Chris Redfield.
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September
14th, 2017
Funko Pop MvC: Infinite
and Mortal Kombat X Figures
Announced
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Joining Street Fighter
and TEKKEN, some new fighting game-themed Funko Pop figures have been announced.
Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite and Mortal Kombat X will each be getting
their own line of figures. For the MVCI line: Strider Hiryu, MegaMan X,
Chun-Li (based on her SF2 ending), Rocket Raccoon, Gamora, Ultron, Sigma, and
Captain Marvel are confirmed. MKX figures include: Sub-Zero, Scorpion,
Liu Kang, Kitana, Raiden, and Goro. As always, there will be some variant colors
and rare chase figures as well.
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September
14th, 2017
The King of Fighters:
Destiny Episode 7 Now on Youtube
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SNK posted a new episode
of the 3D animated series The King of Fighters: Destiny on Youtube today.
In "Episode 7
- Memories", Terry tails Angelina to search for more information about
Geese Howard. He stumbles upon Angelina being threatened by Matt, who is one of
Geese's followers. If you haven't seen previous episodes, you can watch all of
them in the article.
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September
13th, 2017
MvC: Infinite
Official Character Tutorial Videos for Morrigan, Megaman X, Ryu, Captain Marvel
& More
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Ready or not... Marvel
VS Capcom: Infinite is less than a week away from release. Capcom has
released a variety of official character tutorial videos
to prepare players before they kick off their MVCI training next Tuesday.
The tutorial videos cover special and super moves, and each video features 1 basic
and 1 advanced combo for each character. The characters covered so far include:
Morrigan, Megaman X, Ryu, Captain Marvel, Captain America, and Iron Man.
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September
11th, 2017
Samurai
Shodown V Special Hits PS4 & PS Vita Tomorrow
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Samurai
Shodown V Special comes out on Playstation 4 and PS Vita this Tuesday,
complete
with online netplay. The first ever console port of SSV Special
is priced at $14.99 at launch and, along with online play, features cross-play
between PS4/Vita (and it's cross-buy), Gallery Mode with unlockable artwork, a
music library (where you can customize the main menu song), and Trophies. Today, Playstation.blog posted
a launch
trailer and article outlining the
game's mechanics.
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September
11th, 2017
[Update] We Are Safe
After Hurricane Irma, Update Video & Donation Links
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[UPDATE VIDEO]
TFG Webmaster here. With Hurricane Irma directly hitting us here in Florida, we
must prepare for severe wind/flood damage and long-term power outages. With
winds of 185 mph, Irma is one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever form in
the Atlantic ocean. To everyone potentially effected by the storm, we wish you
the best. Stay
safe out there. Stay tuned on TFG Social Media for
updates. Thanks for your understanding and support. You can donate to victims of
Hurricane Irma at GlobalGiving
and other charities.
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September
9th, 2017
Marvel
VS Capcom: Infinite Pre-order Costumes Shown in New Trailer
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Capcom posted a new Marvel
VS Capcom: Infinite gameplay
trailer which shows off the 4 pre-order costumes they are offering: Evil
Ryu, Warrior Thor, Gladiator Hulk & Command Mission MegaManX. Players who
pre-order the Standard or Deluxe version of the game will get Ryu and Thor's
pre-order costumes. The $89.99 Deluxe contains all 4 costumes, but they will
likely be sold separately at a later date. The trailer also features a new city
stage.
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September
9th, 2017
First Images of Dragon
Ball FighterZ Online Lobby Mode and Player-Controlled Avatars
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Arc System Works introduced an
innovative and aesthetically pleasing lobby system in the home version of
Guilty Gear Xrd, featuring cute and customizable avatars controlled by
online players. Dragon Ball FighterZ will feature a similar online lobby
system, and we now have the first screenshots
of the mode (courtesy of 4Gamer)! No specific details are available just yet,
but the screenshots show a variety of "areas" which could represent
various online modes or mini games.
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September
7th, 2017
SNK Posts The King of Fighters:
Destiny Episode 6
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It's Thursday once again,
and that means SNK has uploaded another episode of The King of Fighters:
Destiny on Youtube! Episode
6 is titled "Queens Team" and features KOF's classic
Women's Team featuring Yuri Sakazaki, Mai Shiranui and King. The ladies even
throw down in their very own hard-hitting fight scene.
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September
7th, 2017
Tekken
7 Worldwide Character Usage & Rank Charts for PS4/PC
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TEKKEN 7 has been out
worldwide for a little over 3 months. A Reddit user by the name of "Bloodywala"
has created some very interesting player
charts which compile every active player's rank and their characters used on
Playstation 4 and PC. All data was taken from the TEKKEN 7 online ranked
leaderboards as of August 30th.
Another interesting fact shown in these charts is that the Playstation 4
competitive player
base (95,420) is almost twice as big as the PC player base (54,269).
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September
6th, 2017
Injustice
2 September Update Patch Notes
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WB Games have posted the
official patch
notes for Injustice 2's September update, which is now available for
download. The
update includes general gameplay fixes, stage specific fixes, and character
specific changes. New gear and shaders were also added, with
"legendary" now the highest tiered items that can be collected. Once
again, Black Manta arrives September 12th as a DLC character. Head over to
WBGames.com for the full patch notes. (Source: WBGames)
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September
3rd, 2017
Art of Fighting
Anthology Hits Playstation 4 Tomorrow
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SNK's Art of Fighting series
was a defining fighting game in early 90's arcades. While there were only three AOF
titles made, the iconic characters and lore live on in other games, including Fatal
Fury and King of Fighters. Originally released on PS2, Art of
Fighting Anthology is a compilation containing all 3 games and it's coming
to PS4 tomorrow as a digital title. Playstation.Blog
sat down with AOF2/AOF3 developer Nobuyuki Kuroki to discuss AOF
history, development, and even the process behind AOF's graphics and 2D
sprites.
(Source: PS.Blog)
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August
31st, 2017
Capcom Reviving Puzzle
Fighter for Mobile Devices
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Capcom announced today that
they're bringing back their classic Puzzle Fighter series in the form of
a brand new title for iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Capcom Vancouver is
behind the project, and aims to "modernize"
the classic look and feel of the beloved arcade classic. The promotional trailers
provide a look at the renovated chibi art style, and confirms several characters
for the title, including: Dante, Haggar, Dan, Morrigan, Chun-Li, Megaman, Jill
Valentine, Frank West, Ryu, Ken, and more.
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August
31st, 2017
The King of Fighters:
Destiny Episode 5 is Live
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Earlier today, SNK
released The King of Fighters: Destiny Episode
5 on Youtube. The 3D animation series continues with a "side
story" featuring none other than the legendary Geese Howard. "When
Geese was young, he was driven out from Stroheim Castle since his mother was not
the legal wife of his father. After wandering on his own, he becomes a disciple
of Tung. During his time there he harbors hatred for another disciple, Jeff,
over who will inherit Tung's role and secrets."
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August
30th, 2017
Happy 30 Year
Anniversary to Street Fighter!
Capcom Releasing Limited Edition SNES Cartridge of SF2
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On August 30th,
1987, the original Street Fighter hit arcades, changing the history of
fighting games and video games forever. Anyone who played the original Street
Fighter in the late 80's knew it was something special, and it was succeeded
by the biggest smash hit of them all, Street Fighter II. To celebrate
this momentous occasion, Capcom is releasing a 30th Anniversary
Edition of SF2 featuring limited edition Super Nintendo cartridges of the
first ever console iteration of the series.
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August
30th, 2017
The
King of Fighters XIV Anniversary Edition Now Available in North America
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Believe it or not, it's
been one year since The King of Fighters XIV was released. Last week, a
"Special Anniversary Edition" of KOF XIV became available in
Germany, featuring all 4 DLC characters and all 10 DLC costumes. This Special
Anniversary Edition of KOF XIV is now available digitally in North
America for $59.99 (with the standard edition now priced at $39.99).
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August
29th, 2017
Bandai Namco Showing Tekken
7 Trailer at TGS 2017
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Bandai Namco has
revealed their official list of games they'll be showing at next month's Tokyo Game Show 2017
on their official TGS '17 website. Interestingly, TEKKEN 7 appears to be getting a
new trailer at next month's show. Last month, Geese Howard was revealed as the
game's first DLC guest character. Could the upcoming TGS trailer show more of Geese?
Or perhaps something else, like a trailer for other new characters or modes? We'll find out next
month! The Tokyo Game Show 2017 takes place Sept. 21-24.
(Sources: Bandai
Namco TGS '17, Gematsu)
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August
29th, 2017
Dragon
Ball FighterZ Gameplay Trailer Featuring Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta &
Goku
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It
was revealed at Gamescom '17 that "Super Saiyan Blue" Vegeta and
Goku will have their own character slots in Dragon Ball FighterZ. They
will also have a completely new moveset from their original
versions in DBFZ. Check out Bandai Namco Europe's official gameplay
trailer showing the first in-game action of SSB Goku and SSB Vegeta.
Players who pre-order a physical copy of DBFZ will gain early access to
SSB Goku and Vegeta, along with 2 in-game lobby avatars.
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August
28th, 2017
Injustice
2 Black Manta Reveal Trailer
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Last Wednesday, it was
revealed that Hellboy, Raiden, and Black Manta would be added to Injustice 2
in Fighter Pack #2. At the Gamestop Hometown Heroes competition last weekend,
producer Ed Boon and NetherRealm Studios unveiled Black Manta's gameplay trailer.
Check out Aquaman's archnemesis.
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August
27th, 2017
Fortune Teller Girl
Menat Joins Street Fighter V
on Aug. 29th, V-Trigger Details, Screenshots & Artwork
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The newest character in
the Street Fighter franchise was announced this morning during the SFV
finals of the eSports Festival in Hong Kong. First appearing in Ed's Street
Fighter V story mode, fortune teller and dancer, Menat, will join SFV's
roster on August 29th. Check out her official reveal
trailer, along with her alternate story costume and battle costume. [UPDATE]
Menat's V-Trigger Details, Screenshots & Character Artwork added to the
article!
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August
24th, 2017
Ultimate Tekken Bowl
Hits Tekken
7 on August 31st
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Today, Bandai Namco announced
the release date for TEKKEN 7's DLC pack #1, which includes Ultimate
Tekken Bowl Mode, new effects & player panels, and a variety of new
costumes. All of the new content will arrive one week from today on August 31st.
Check out the updated trailer
for Ultimate Tekken Bowl Mode. New costumes include swimsuits (all females),
Blood Vengeance School Uniforms (for Ling & Alisa), Idol Master outfits (All
females), and Traditional Japanese Fundoshi (All males).
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August
24th, 2017
Dragon
Ball FighterZ Gamescom '17 Gameplay Footage
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You know you want to
check out some fresh Dragon Ball FighterZ gameplay
footage from Gamescom '17, featuring the likes of Krillin, Piccolo, the
Androids, and Future Trunks... right? Of course you do. Check out the newest
build of DBFZ, featuring 11 playable characters (with much room to grow).
Enjoy over 15 minutes of gameplay footage!
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August
24th, 2017
King of
Fighters: Destiny Episode 4 is Live on Youtube
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SNK just released King of
Fighters: Destiny Episode
4 on Youtube (free to watch). Titled "Brother," Episode 4
introduces Andy Bogard, reuniting the original Fatal Fury team and the
Bogard brothers after 10 years. Stay tuned till the end of the episode for a
fight scene between Billy Kane and Terry (both with stocked super meters, it
would seem).
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August
23rd, 2017
Injustice
2 DLC Fighter Pack 2 Trailer, Raiden, Black Manta & Hellboy Confirmed
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The combatants of Injustice
2's second DLC character pack have been revealed in a new trailer released
this morning. Fighter Pack #2 officially includes Aquaman's archenemy, Black
Manta; Raiden from Mortal Kombat (in new superhero-esk gear); and Hellboy
from... well, Hellboy! Check out the full-length cinematic trailer
for Injustice 2's Fighter Pack #2.
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August
22nd, 2017
Dragon
Ball FighterZ Closed Beta Sign-ups are Live
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If you want a chance to
play Dragon Ball FighterZ early, today is the day to sign up for next
month's closed beta test. For North American players on Playstation 4 or
Xbox One, head over to Bandai Namco's official site to sign up (HERE).
European players can sign up for the beta on Playstation's official site (HERE)!
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August
22nd, 2017
Marvel
VS Capcom:
Infinite Jedah, Firebrand, Ghost Rider, Dormammu & Soul Stone Gameplay Trailer
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Capcom uploaded a new Marvel
VS Capcom: Infinite gameplay trailer
this morning, featuring Jedah, Firebrand, Ghost Rider, and Dormammu. The action
takes place on the new "Dark Dimension" stage, which is a fuse between
Capcom's Makai Kingdom and Marvel's Dark Dimension. In addition to the returning
characters showing their moveset updates, the Soul Stone makes its debut in the
trailer - which has the ability to revive teammates and/or steal the opponent's
life.
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August
22nd, 2017
Dragon
Ball FighterZ Gamescom '17 Trailer Shows Androids, Piccolo & Krillin,
Releasing Feb. 2018
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Early this morning,
Bandai Namco Europe released a new trailer
for Dragon Ball FighterZ for Gamescom 2017 (which kicks off this
Wednesday and runs through Saturday). The Gamescom '17 Dragon Ball FighterZ
trailer shows off the first gameplay footage of the Androids, Piccolo, Krillin,
and gives us a first look at the game's story mode. Additionally, Namco further
elaborated on the release window for Dragon Ball Fighter Z. DBFZ is
coming to Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC in February 2018.
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August
18th, 2017
New Tekken Mobile
Game Coming Soon to iOS/Android Platforms, Trailer + First Details
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Today, Bandai Namco announced
a new mobile TEKKEN game coming to iOS / Android platforms. Collect
over 100 characters and customize their moves (20+), explore maps, build teams,
story mode, live event challenges, online versus battles, classic
characters/costumes, new characters, etc. The game starts you with 20 characters
with 4 versions each (different stats/costumes). You can pre-register now at
Tekken-mobile.com. Or if you live in Canada you can download and play it
right now!
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August
18th, 2017
Android 18 & 16
Confirmed for Dragon
Ball FighterZ Along with 6-Player Online Party Battle
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The latest V Jump
magazine has confirmed
Android 18 and Android 16 as playable characters in Dragon Ball FighterZ.
Android 17 also makes an appearance as an assist character in Android 18's super
and special moves. It was also mentioned that the Androids will play a major
role in the storyline. Additionally, "Super Saiyan Blue" Goku and
Vegeta have been confirmed as separate playable characters. Finally, a 6-player
Online Party Battle has been confirmed with 3 human players on each team!
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August
17th, 2017
MVC:
Infinite New Story Trailer, Ghost Rider, Dormammu & Firebrand Confirmed
Playable
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Capcom UK uploaded a new Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite
story trailer today. The
trailer shows a good amount of all new MVCI's cinematic fully voiced
story scenes. Judging from this trailer, it appears Jedah of Darkstalkers
fame will be an important antagonist in the storyline. Additionally, returning MVC3
characters: Firebrand, Dormammu, and Ghost Rider have been confirmed playable in
MVCI.
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August
17th, 2017
King of
Fighters: Destiny Episode 3 Now on Youtube
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Early this morning, SNK
uploaded Episode 3 of their new 3D animation series The King of
Fighters: Destiny on Youtube. In Episode
3, the Art of Fighting Team and Hero Team chat with Yuri on FaceTime, Terry
Bogard dabbles in some romance, and Joe Higashi busts up some thugs. It's pretty
random.
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August
16th, 2017
SFV
30th Anniversary Costumes Coming Aug. 29th
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Earlier today, Capcom
announced 4 new Street Fighter V DLC costumes coming to the game on
August 29th. To celebrate the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Street Fighter
series, Guile, M. Bison, Ibuki & Karin are "dressed up" for the
occasion in these new costumes. (Fun Fact: Ibuki's dressy kimono is based on a
classic Street Fighter anniversary poster artwork.) Each costume will
cost $3.99 each. Head over to Capcom
Unity to see screenshots of the 4 new costumes.
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August
14th, 2017
Blazblue:
Central Fiction 2.0 Update Hits North America August 31st, Jubei Official
Artwork
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Last month at EVO '17,
Arc System Works announced Jubei as a new DLC character for Blazblue: Central
Fiction. Jubei will officially become available worldwide on August 31st in
the 2.0 update and will be accompanied by free gameplay / balance patch. The
Jubei DLC will cost $7.99. Check out Jubei's official Blazblue: Central
Fiction character artwork
and reveal trailer.
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August
10th, 2017
Watch The King of
Fighters: Destiny Episode 2 Free on Youtube
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SNK uploaded Episode
2 of their new 3D animation series The King of Fighters: Destiny on
Youtube. Episode 2 introduces new characters to the story, such as: Billy Kane,
Ryo Sakazaki, and Robert Garcia. The full episode is just under 18-minutes long.
Additionally, SNK uploaded Episode 1 to their Youtube channel as well. Check out
both episodes in the link...
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August
10th, 2017
Tell Bandai Namco Your
Opinion of Tekken
7 in Their Official Survey
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TEKKEN 7 released
worldwide a little over 2 months ago. Bandai Namco just released an official survey
directed towards players who've already spent many hours playing the game. The
survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete and features many detailed
questions. You also get to select the top 5 features of TEKKEN 7 that you
like (and the top 5 you dislike). This survey will help Bandai Namco get an idea
for what players want in future TEKKEN 7 updates as well as future TEKKEN
installments, so be sure to participate!
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August
9th, 2017
Allen Snider Confirmed
for Arika's Upcoming Fighter
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Early
this morning, Arika uploaded a teaser trailer for returning Street
Fighter EX original, Allen Snider, confirming him for their upcoming
fighting game project (official title still undecided). Check out Allen's
updated design (which doesn't skimp on the American patriotism) in his
official artwork below. If other returning EX characters are any
indication, Allen should retain most of his classic techniques and special
moves.
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August
8th, 2017
DLC Character Starfire
Now Available in Injustice
2
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Starfire, the latest DLC
character for Injustice 2 is now available for players who picked up the
Deluxe Edition, Ultimate Edition, or Fighter Pack #1. Starfire will become
available for purchase to the general public next week on August 15th for $5.99.
Take a look at Starfire's reveal
trailer in case you missed it a couple weeks back.
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August
6th, 2017
SNK History /
Retrospective 1973-2016 on Official Site
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SNK recently put together
a history / retrospective article
on their official website. The article covers iconic games and events that
took place in SNK's history from their humble beginnings in 1973 to their
"rebirth" in 2016. Unfortunately, the bulk of the article is written
in Japanese, but there are some interesting old photos of the real NeoGeo Land,
SNK Headquarters, and a timeline of notable system and game releases. Hopefully
SNK will post an English version of the article in the future. (Source:
SNK)
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August
5th, 2017
Razer Panthera Street
Fighter V Special Edition PS4 Fightstick Now Available to Purchase
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Razer's Special Edition
PS4 Street Fighter V fightstick featuring nostalgic Ryu VS Akuma
artwork is now available to purchase on Razer's website.
Long Vo's Street Fighter Alpha 2-inspired panel artwork featuring
"bearded" Ryu and SFV Akuma makes for a visually stunning
fightstick on the outside. As you'd expect from Razer, the internals and
hardware are top of the line (Sanwa components). The fightstick is fully
customizable and retails for $199. Read additional details or order the stick
now on Razer's official website. (Source:
Razerzone)
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August
5th, 2017
Street
Fighter V Figuarts Action Figures Preview
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Here's a preview
of some upcoming Street Fighter V action figures by S.H. Figuarts. So
far, the lineup includes Ryu, Chun-Li, Cammy, and Rashid. SDCC '17 also offered
a sneak peak of upcoming Akuma and R. Mika figures from the same line.
Currently, the price point of each SFV Figuart is around $50-$60. Ryu and
Chun-Li are currently available, while Cammy and Rashid have yet to be
finalized.
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August
4th, 2017
3D Animated Series The
King of Fighters: Destiny Now Available on Steam for Free
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The first 20-minute
episode of the new CG anime series, The King of Fighters: Destiny, is now
available to watch on Steam
(for free)! Episode 1:
"South Town" introduces several important members of the
cast and shows the humble beginnings of KOF' 94's Hero Team along with the Bogard
brothers. There are a total of 24 episodes planned. In addition, check out some
new character concept artwork for several KOF: Destiny characters.
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August
1st, 2017
Injustice
2 August Update Official Patch Notes
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NetherRealm Studios
released the full patch notes for Injustice 2's August update. The patch
includes quite a few heavy character balance changes (such as nerfs to some
current top tier characters, and buffs for weaker characters). Other general
gameplay fixes include movelist corrections, random bug fixes, display/menu
changes, and more. Check out the patch
notes over at the official Injustice 2 website. In related news,
TFG's full review of Injustice 2 is now live!
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July
29th, 2017
Blazblue:
Central Fiction Ver. 2.0 Hits Arcades August 3rd, Full Patch Notes + New
Opening Movie
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The arcade
version of Blazblue: Central Fiction will be updated to "Version
2.0" on August 3rd. The Ver. 2.0 update adds Jubei to the character roster
along with some system and character adjustments. The full English patch notes
for update Ver. 2.0 are now available (link inside the article). Also, Arc
System Works uploaded the new opening
movie for Blazblue: Central Fiction Ver. 2.0. No specific date has
been announced for the Ver. 2.0 update on PS4, PS3 and PC, but it is planned for
release sometime this Summer.
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July
28th, 2017
Tekken
7 Taiko Drum Master Items & Eliza DLC Now Live
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Bandai Namco released
some new TEKKEN 7 DLC just before next month's big update arrives. First
up, Taiko Drum Master-themed customization items (including special move
effects, sounds, health bars, player panels, and adorable floating drum
characters) are now available for download - and the best part is they're
completely FREE. Secondly, if you didn't score Eliza as a free DLC character
when TEKKEN 7 launched, the narcoleptic vampiress is now available as a
DLC character for $4.99.
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July
26th, 2017
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Beta Sign-ups Delayed to August 22nd, Official Closed Beta Begins in September
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Sign-ups for a closed
playable online beta of Dragon Ball FighterZ were supposed to go live
today, July 26th. Arc System Works and Bandai Namco announced that the beta
sign-ups will be delayed to August 22nd, with the official closed beta
commencing September 16-18. Bandai Namco explained that the delay is "due
to the volume of excitement and enthusiasm surrounding the announcement,"
and to ensure the beta servers can properly handle all players who enter the
beta. We'll have more info on the beta posted next month.
(Source: Bandai
Namco)
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July
24th, 2017
How to Unlock Shin Akuma
in Ultra Street
Fighter 2
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Over the weekend,
Capcom's SDCC '17 panel randomly revealed that Shin Akuma is a hidden playable
character in Ultra SF2 for Nintendo Switch. To select him requires an
"old school" style input code. The code is: Select Ryu and cancel on
color #1, Select Ken and cancel on color #9, select Sagat then cancel on color
#8, select Bison then cancel on color #7, and then place cursor on Random and
hit L+R. (Fun Fact: The code "1987" represents the year SF1
came out). Check out a video
of the code being used, plus some Shin Akuma gameplay.
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July
23rd, 2017
Storm Collectibles
Announces and KOF '98: Ultimate
Match Poseable Figure Lines
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At this weekend's San
Diego Comic-Con 2017, Storm Collectibles officially announced their upcoming
lines for TEKKEN 7 and King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match
poseable figures. No details, prices, or release dates were provided yet, but
Storm Collectibles showed off an early prototype
of the Heihachi Mishima figure. Storm Collectibles has recently created some
very impressive Street Fighter V and Mortal Kombat figures. They
could set you back $60 to $100+ though.
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July
21st, 2017
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Piccolo & Krillin HD Screenshots
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10 HD screenshots of the
latest 2 characters to be revealed for Dragon Ball FighterZ have been
added to our previous article.
Take a closer look at fan-favorite DBZ icons, Piccolo and Krillin, in
their official Dragon Ball FighterZ debut screenshots from V-Jump
Magazine. It's
still hard to believe these ultra-crispy screenshots are from actual gameplay
footage! Also read the first playstyle / moveset details for Krillin and
Piccolo.
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July
21st, 2017
Injustice
2 Starfire Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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Warner Bros. and NetherRealm
Studios shared Starfire's Injustice 2 gameplay reveal
trailer today. The future queen of Tamaran and former Teen Titans member
shows off flashy projectile moves, speedy air attacks, and a hover ability in
her official trailer. Starfire will be the final DLC character for Injustice
2's "Fighter Pack 1" and will launch sometime this August. Details
on Injustice 2's Fighter Packs 2 and 3 shouldn't be far behind Starfire's
release.
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July
21st, 2017
Tekken
7 Update 1.04 Live, Fixes Black Color Customizations
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Two weeks ago, TEKKEN
7 update 1.03 was released. One of the "fixes" in patch 1.03 was
an adjustment to player color edits which were deemed "too dark" for
competitive matches. (For example, one Dragunov costume could be turned
completely pitch black, like a shadow). This was unintended by the
developers... but update 1.03 also effected normal black hair / clothing
customizations, turning them gray. After a negative response from fans, Bandai Namco
listened and has restored black / darker customizations for hair and other
items!
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July
21st, 2017
SDCC '17 MVC:
Infinite Trailer Confirms Spider-Man, Haggar, Nemesis & Frank West
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A new Marvel VS Capcom
Infinite trailer
debuted last night at San Diego Comic-Con 2017, confirming playable characters:
Spider-Man, Mike Haggar, Nemesis and Frank West. The trailer also officially
debuts Gamora with some new gameplay footage and shows off 2 new Infinity
Stones. After you
watch the new character reveal trailer, you might also want to check out a
12-minute gameplay video from IGN.
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July
20th, 2017
Twitch.tv Peak Viewer
Stats for Evolution 2017
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With another Evolution
Championship Series in the books, the world's biggest fighting game tournament
saw some of its biggest viewer numbers to date. Shoryuken.com recently posted
some viewer data from Twitch, including the peak viewer numbers for each game at
EVO 2017. Street Fighter V and TEKKEN 7 lead the pack with 179,072
and 145,657 viewers each. On the lower side (but still impressive), KOF XIV
came in at 32,720 viewers, Guilty Gear Xrd REV2 hit 38,518 viewers, and Injustice
2 maxed out at 45,557 viewers. (Source:
Shoruyken)
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July
18th, 2017
Piccolo & Krillin
Confirmed for Dragon Ball FighterZ
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The latest V-Jump
magazine confirmed Piccolo and Krillin as playable characters in Dragon Ball
FighterZ. Along with showing some early screenshots,
V-Jump provided early details on the 2 fan-favorite fighters. Piccolo can
stretch his arms to grab opponents, has several guard breaks, fast beams, and
can charge up to make them stronger. Krillin deals out low damage and his reach
isn't great, but his Kamehameha helps him fight long-range. He also
has his Afterimage Technique and Destructo Disc (unblockable).
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July
18th, 2017
Street
Fighter V Abigail V-Trigger Details, Movelist, Screenshots & Character
Introduction Trailer
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Abigail is all prepared
to wreak havoc in Street Fighter V on July 25th. If you're a SFV
player on any level, you should be interested to see what this mountain of a man
is capable of. In TFG's full article,
read up on Abigail's V-Trigger details, check out Abigail's full movelist, watch
his official introduction trailer from Capcom, and check out a bunch of high-res
screenshots, along with Abigail's official character artwork, and story artwork.
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July
18th, 2017
Tekken
7 Geese Howard Screenshots & Official Render, Harada Tours SNK
Headquarters (Video)
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If you still can't
believe Geese Howard is actually going to be in TEKKEN 7, take a look at
14 high-res screenshots
to help you appreciate the epicness of this crossover. Most of the screenshots
star the South Town crime lord himself, 4 of the screens offer a look at Geese's
exclusive stage (which has several transitions). Also check out Geese Howard's
official TEKKEN 7 character render. TekkenChannel also uploaded an
updated version of the Geese Howard reveal trailer featuring Producer Harada
touring SNK Headquarters.
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July
17th, 2017
Dragon
Ball FighterZ Trunks Gameplay Reveal Trailer, Beta Registration Starts July
26th
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Following the conclusion
of the EVO '17 TEKKEN 7 grand finals, Bandai Namco and Arc System Works
took the stage to debut Future Trunks' character reveal
trailer for Dragon Ball FighterZ. The 45-second trailer is short and
sweet, showing Trunks' various sword attacks, projectiles, and super moves. In
related news, players can start signing up for the DBFZ beta on July 26th
on Playstation 4 and Xbox One. Producer Tomoko Hiroki also mentioned we'll be
getting info on 2 new DBFZ characters on July 21st via V-Jump magazine.
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July
16th, 2017
Street
Fighter V Abigail Reveal Trailer, Playable July 25th
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During Evolution
2017's Street Fighter V finals, the latest Season 2 DLC character for SFV
has been revealed. As previous news suggested, Abigail will join the SFV
roster and will be available July 25th - along with the Metro City Bay Area stage
(based on Abigail's first appearance in Final Fight, way back in 1989).
The 8'0" tall muscle-head is even more unproportionally massive than anyone
remembers, and looks to be an interesting addition to SFV's roster. Check
out Abigail's reveal trailer!
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July
16th, 2017
"Blazblue Cross
Tag Battle" Announced, Jubei Joins Blazblue:
Central Fiction
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On the final day of EVO
2017, Arc System Works revealed Blazblue Cross Tag Battle, a new
crossover fighting game featuring characters from Blazblue, Persona 4
Arena, and Under Night in-Birth! Ruby Rose from RWBY also
debuts in the EVO '17 announce
trailer. Blazblue Cross Tag Battle will feature 2-VS-2 gameplay and
is planned for release in 2018. In related news, Jubei is finally joining the
playable roster of Blazblue: Central Fiction and got his own EVO '17
reveal trailer.
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July
16th, 2017
Geese Howard Joins Tekken
7 as the First DLC Guest Character in Late 2017
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TEKKEN 7 is
officially first fighting game to bring together Namco, Capcom, and SNK
characters. Geese Howard of Fatal Fury and King of Fighters fame
will join TEKKEN 7's roster in "Late 2017". Geese's reveal
trailer from EVO 2017 shows off the badass crime lord of South Town in TEKKEN
7 gameplay, fighting on his iconic stage (remastered in beautiful TEKKEN
graphics, of course).
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July
16th, 2017
Skullomania & Darun
Mister Join Arika's "EX" Series Fighting Game Project, PS4 Release
Confirmed
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Arika showed off the newest build of their new "EX" series fighting
game at EVO 2017 today. In the new trailer, Skullomania and Darun Mister make their epic return from
the Street Fighter EX series. Arika announced the title is coming to PlayStation 4 in 2018 in North America, Europe and Japan. The trailer teases that the game "could" be playable by April Fools 2018.
A limited time playable beta/server test will also be held on PS4 at the end of 2017!
The game's official title is still "undecided".
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July
16th, 2017
Jedah &
Gamora Revealed for MVC:
Infinite
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Today at EVO 2017, two
new Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite characters were revealed and shown off in gameplay.
Jedah,
the badass boss of Darkstalkers 3, has been confirmed for MVC:
Infinite (further solidifying the previous leaked list of characters). We
also get to see the first gameplay of Gamora, the adopted daughter of Thanos.
Capcom's
Peter "Combofiend" demonstrates Jedah and Gamora in an exhibition
match against SPY|Filipino Champ.
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July
14th, 2017
Nostalgic Costumes for
Alex, Ibuki & Juri + Ryu's Classic Stage Coming to Street Fighter
V, Abigail Stage Teaser
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On the first day of EVO
'17, Capcom dropped some Street Fighter V announcements
which are sure to please old school fans. First off, classic costumes for Alex,
Ibuki and Juri will finally be added to the game on July 25th ($3.99 each).
Ryu's classic SF2 stage "Suzaku Castle" is also coming to SFV,
along with a new Capcom Pro Tour stage called "Ring of Pride". Last
but not least, Capcom shared a screenshot of a new stage based on Abigail's
stage from Final Fight (1989). This is a strong indication that the next
DLC character for SFV is indeed Abigail.
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July
14th, 2017
Code Mystics Bringing Samurai
Shodown V Special to Playstation 4 and PS Vita, Beta Playable at Evo '17
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SNK is bringing another one of
their classic 2D fighters to PS4 and PS Vita. A favorite among competitive
players, 2004's Samurai Shodown V Special is known for its solid roster
and technical gameplay. Due to unfortunate circumstances, the home version (AES)
of SSVS suffered a rocky launch, but the arcade version remedied many
issues and added brutal "Overkill" moves. Code Mystics aims to release
the definitive version of SS5 Special on PS4 & Vita, and has
confirmed Online Multiplayer, Gallery Mode and Trophy Support. (Source:
PS.Blog)
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July
13th, 2017
EVO 2017 This Weekend,
Full Stream Schedule
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The biggest fighting game
event of the year takes place this weekend in Las Vegas, NV. The official
streams kick off Friday at 10am and run until Sunday at 7pm. Shoryuken.com
posted the full stream
schedule with links to each official stream. In addition to all 6 official
EVO streams, CapcomFighters, Tekken, and NetherRealm will be dedicated to their
respective games on Friday and Saturday.
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July
11th, 2017
Capcom's CFN Portal
Returns With New Street Fighter
V Concept Artwork for Canon Characters
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After a 3-month hiatus,
Capcom's CFN Portal returns with some new Street Fighter V character
concept artwork.
Among the new "canon" characters covered are Hakan's wife and
daughters, and two pro-wrestlers who take inspirations from real-life wrestling
legends. This article will be updated if Capcom releases additional SFV
concept art this month.
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July
11th, 2017
Sub-Zero Joins Injustice
2 Today, Official Moveset & Breakdown Video
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Today, Mortal Kombat's
iconic blue ninja joins Injustice 2's roster to chill out with DC's best
heroes and villains. NetherRealm recently went through Sub-Zero's moveset and
playstyle on their official livestream to show what the character is all about.
Check out Gamespot's 17-minute stream archive of Sub-Zero's official moveset and
breakdown video.
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July
10th, 2017
Gamespot Posts 8 Minutes
of New Dragon Ball FighterZ
Gameplay
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Dragon Ball FighterZ is
already one of the most anticipated fighting games of 2018. 2D fighting fans and
DBZ fans alike are hungry for more character reveals and details. (On
that note, TFG's DBFZ preview profile was updated with the latest gameplay
details.) While we wait for further announcements, check out this new 8-minute gameplay
video from Gamespot showing alternate character colors, level 5 super moves,
destructive finishes, and more!
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July
6th, 2017
Ultimate Tekken Bowl
Mode Comes to Tekken
7 in August
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Today, Bandai Namco
announced a new mode for TEKKEN 7 which will arrive as DLC in August.
"Ultimate" Tekken Bowl Mode is a new take on the classic PS2 bonus
mode featuring gorgeous graphics, slow-motion effects, trick shots, and
impressive physics. Ultimate Tekken Bowl Mode will arrive in August along with
the first DLC costume pack for TEKKEN 7. Check out the official
trailer featuring TEKKEN producer Katsuhiro Harada!
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July
5th, 2017
Tekken
7 Update Ver. 1.03 is Live, Full Patch Notes
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The official TEKKEN 7
website has been updated with full patch
notes for update 1.03, which is now live on PS4 in NA/EU. This is the patch
that Harada claimed will address input lag on the PS4 version, but curiously,
"input lag" isn't specifically listed in the patch notes. However, the
patch notes do list improvements to online matchmaking, a volume adjustment for
classic tracks in Tekken Jukebox, and "unlimited
Revenge Matches" in online Ranked Match, among other fixes. A
similar patch for the PC/XB1 versions will be released at a later date. (Source:
EU.Tekken.com)
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July
4th, 2017
Tekken
7 PS4 Input Lag Fix Coming This Week, Says Harada
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TEKKEN 7 producer
Katsuhiro Harada mentioned on Twitter yesterday that a fix for the PS4 version's
input lag will be released "this week". He elaborated that the fix
should address input lag on all controllers, not just wired pads. Harada and
developer Michael Murray stated that recent input lag measurement methods for
TEKKEN 7 (by Twitter user @Noodalls) are "wrong" and don't take
into account input delay on the hardware side. Harada said additional
updates and tuning for Online Mode will be released this week, as well. (Source:
@Harada_Tekken)
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June
30th, 2017
Street
Fighter EX Developer Arika Bringing Playable Fighting Title to EVO 2017
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Back in April
2017, Street Fighter EX series developer, Arika, cleverly used April
Fools Day to unveil a new fighting game title they're working on called EX
Fighting Layer (working title). The original build featured 3 playable SFEX
characters: Kairi, Hokuyo & Garuda. Arika announced today that they will
have a booth set up at EVO 2017, and are bringing a playable version of their
work-in-progress fighter for attendees to try out! EVO '17 takes place July
14-16 in Las Vegas. (Source:
Shoryuken)
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