(Q2 - 2017)
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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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June
30th, 2017
Amazing Detail and Manga
References Arc System Works Put Into
Dragon Ball FighterZ
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For a title like Dragon
Ball FighterZ, references and throwbacks to the original manga/anime are to
be expected. However, Arc System Works is going above and beyond with each
character's in-game animations and attacks, which closely resemble specific
artwork from the original manga. Youtuber "IKevinX" put together
several excellent videos
that show off the amazing attention to detail and references Arc System Works
has packed into DBFZ.
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June
26th, 2017
Gamespot Interviews MVC
Infinite Devs on Preserving Depth, Picking Characters & Fixing Chun-Li's
Face
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Before MVC Infinite
was shown at E3 '17, Gamespot talked to MVC: Infinite producer Michael
Evans and Associate Producer Peter Rosas. The interview
covers a broad range of important subjects, including character roster choices
and preserving gameplay complexity. The MVCI devs were even asked about the
negative response towards Chun-Li's face in the E3 trailer. When the devs were
asked about missing X-Men characters like Magneto and Sentinal, they gave
some surprising answers...
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June
23rd, 2017
New School Costumes
Coming to SFV June 27th
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Capcom announced some new
additions to the "School" themed character costumes in Street
Fighter V. Joining Ryu, Chun-Li, and Juri Han... on June 27th, Charlie Nash,
R. Mika and Ibuki will be getting their own school uniforms. Each costume will
be available for $3.99 each. You can check out preview images of all of the new
school costumes and read about their inspirations over at Capcom
Unity.
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June
21st, 2017
Classic NeoGeo Titles
Come to Playstation 4 Including Last
Blade & World Heroes 2 +
PSN Double Discounts
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A variety of classic
NeoGeo titles have recently come to PS4 via Playstation Network. On the fighting
side, the ongoing "ACA NeoGeo series" adds the original Last Blade and
World Heroes 2. These ports include Remote Play (PS Vita) and Trophies.
ACA also recently added Sengoku 2, Magical Drop 2, and various Metal
Slug titles. PSN is offering a "Double Discount" until 6/27 which
includes several NeoGeo games. You can snag Samurai Shodown 6,
Last Blade 2, Garou: MOTW, KOF 2000, ADK Damashii, Fu'un Super Combo
&
Fatal Fury: BA Vol. 2 for 40%-80% off!
(Source:
PSN)
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June
15th, 2017
First Gameplay of Blade
Strangers, a 2D Fighter with Characters From Code of Princess & Cave
Story
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Japanese developer
Saizensen is working on a new 2D fighting game called Blade Strangers.
This anime-style 2D fighter features characters from Cody of Princess, Cave
Story and Umihara Kawase. So far the game has 10 playable fighters
and the characters are made with 3D models but meant to look 2D. Special moves
are done with "easy inputs," making the game very accessible to
beginners. Check out the first gameplay
footage of Blade Strangers. The game is planned for release on Nintendo
Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam in Q4 2017.
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June
15th, 2017
Injustice
2 Sub-Zero Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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When Scorpion appeared as a
guest character in the original Injustice: Gods Among Us... Sub-Zero felt
left out in the cold, so Ed Boon and company included him in Injustice 2
as a DLC guest character. The cryomancer and leader of the Lin Kuei clan brings
his ice clones, ice hammer, and many ice projectiles to the Injustice 2 roster.
Without further ado, check out Sub-Zero's Injustice 2 reveal
trailer.
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June
15th, 2017
Killer
Instinct Full Character Trailer for Eagle
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Even though Killer
Instinct (2013) is over 3 years old, developer Iron Galaxy is still
releasing new playable characters for the Xbox One and PC exclusive. Check out
the full length character reveal
trailer for the final Season 3 dLC character, Eagle. Just under two minutes,
Eagle's trailer outlines his storyline and of course shows the first gameplay
footage of the bow and arrow-wielding Native American. Eagle will be released
June 27th along with the 3.8 patch.
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June
13th, 2017
Marvel
VS Capcom: Infinite E3 2017 Story/Gameplay Trailer, Playable Story Demo Now
Live on PS4/XB1
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During Sony's E3
conference, a new story trailer for Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite was shown.
This is accompanied by an all new gameplay
trailer featuring the latest playable characters, such as: Thanos, Dante,
Rocket Raccoon, Dr. Strange, Arthur, Zero and Nathan Spencer. In addition, a
playable story demo for the game is now available for download on Playstation 4
and Xbox One. Capcom Unity released a gameplay introduction video to help
players get acquainted with the new mechanics.
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June
12th, 2017
First Gameplay Videos of
Dragon Ball FighterZ
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After last night's
official reveal of Dragon Ball FighterZ at Xbox's E3 2017 conference, the
first raw gameplay videos of the Arc System Works developed 2.5D fighter have
surfaced online. Early footage confirms 3-Vs-3 Tag Battles, Assist Attacks, a
super gauge with over 5 bars of meter, stage transitions, damage to backgrounds,
character transformations, and more. Even if you're not a huge fan of the source
material, the first gameplay
footage of Dragon Ball FighterZ looks promising for 2D fighting game
fans.
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June
11th, 2017
Arc System Works
Developing Dragon Ball FighterZ, a 2.5D Fighting Game with
3-VS-3 Battles
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The Dragon Ball series
has seen its fair share of fighting game iterations... although, very few were
ever fundamentally competitive or technically comparable to traditional fighting
games. That may finally change in 2018 with Arc System Works developing Dragon Ball FighterZ, a 2.5D fighting game with 3-on-3
battles, and graphics comparable to the Guilty Gear Xrd series. The first
details, videos and images of Dragon Ball FighterZ have arrived!
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June
9th, 2017
Chief Thunder's Brother,
Eagle, Becomes Playable in Killer
Instinct Later This Month
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The final new character
planned for release in Killer Instinct Season 3 is Eagle, Chief Thunder's
younger brother. Eagle will be released later this month as part of the 3.8
content update. Check out the first images
of Eagle along with his teaser trailer. Eagle's full-length official trailer and
additional information will be released later this month (including with his DLC
pricing).
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June
7th, 2017
Bandai Namco Rolling Out
Tekken
7 Matchmaking Fix This Week, Available Now on PS4/XB1
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Bandai Namco has released
the TEKKEN 7 online stability patch (#1) ahead of schedule on Playstation
4 and Xbox One. The patch is currently live and available for download, and
definitely improves matchmaking in Online Ranked / Player matches! Additionally,
player info (such as wins, rank, title, and current character) will no longer be
displayed before joining a random match. Turning ON/OFF Voice Chat was also
added to options. A similar patch for the PC version is planned for next
week.
(Source:
Tekken.com)
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June
6th, 2017
Tekken
7 Official Retro Story Recap Video (Part 2)
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Remember the "TEKKEN
Retro Story Recap" video we posted last month? Today, Bandai Namco released
Part 2 of the
Retro Recap series for TEKKEN 7, which sums up the Mishima saga
storylines of TEKKEN 4, TEKKEN 5, and TEKKEN 6 in charming
8-bit style animation and sound. Once again, these movies are also unlockable
within TEKKEN 7's Gallery Mode, along with many other cinematics and
illustrations.
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June
5th, 2017
Bandai Namco Working on Tekken
7 Matchmaking Fix
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A rocky start for netplay
when a new fighting game comes out is nothing out of the ordinary... and nothing
that can't be fixed through patching. Earlier today, Bandai Namco released a statement
confirming that a fix is coming for online matchmaking in TEKKEN 7.
"We are currently investigating the issue and plan to address
the problem through an online update scheduled to modify the game spec and
improve matching. Player and opponent character will no longer be displayed when
searching for a match in Ranked Match." More details coming soon. (Source:
Tekken.com)
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June
3rd, 2017
Digital Foundry Compares
Tekken
7 on PC, Playstation 4, PS4 Pro & Xbox One, Early Input Lag Reports
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If you're wondering how
each version of TEKKEN 7 stacks up graphically and performance-wise,
Digital Foundry put together a very interesting video
analysis. The full 13-minute video dives deep into TEKKEN 7's groundbreaking
visuals, first outlining the upgrades of the 1080p PS4 Pro version over its
"864p" PS4 counterpart. They also analyze the PC version's high end graphics settings
for maximum quality visuals. The Xbox One version scored the worst, with the
lowest graphical quality (720p) and the longest load times.
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June
1st, 2017
Tekken
7 Day One Update Adds Netplay Optimizations, Double Elimination Online Tournaments
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We're only hours away
from TEKKEN 7's worldwide launch! Some (lucky) players who got their hands on
the game early have reported significant lag during online matches. Katsuhiro
Harada confirmed on Twitter that the "day 1 update" will include
netplay optimizations, along with a double elimination option for Online
Tournament Mode. Harada also mentioned that the current option to see opponent
names (and opt out of online Ranked Match) could be changed at a later date,
possibly when players reach a higher rank. (Source:
@Harada_TEKKEN)
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May
30th, 2017
Under
Night In-Birth EXE: Late[st] Console Opening Movie
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Arc System Works uploaded
the full opening movie
for Under Night In-Birth: EXE Late[st], which is headed to Playstation 4,
Playstation 3, and PS Vita on July 20th in Japan. The latest version of Under
Night will include several new characters such as Enkidu, Wagner, Mika &
Phonon. The console version will also add new Tutorial and Mission modes, and
character balance adjustments.
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May
28th, 2017
Injustice
2 Red Hood Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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Red Hood is included in
the "Fighters Pack 1" DLC for Injustice 2. Today, NetherRealm
released Red Hood's gameplay reveal
trailer, showing the acrobatic gunslinger in action. If you thought
Injustice 2 was lacking in point blank (and ranged) gunshots to the face,
Red Hood is yet another powerful zoning character who will shoot bullets from
all angles.
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May
27th, 2017
Fighters_Gen Vlog #5:
Tekken Edition. The Top 10 Fighting Games Countdown Continues. . .
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Your host, TFG Webmaster here. I'm
happy to announce that my latest Fighters_Gen Vlog is up on TFG's Youtube
Channel. TFG Vlog #5
continues my TOP 10 Fighting Games Countdown with a "TEKKEN
Edition", filled to the brim with TEKKEN nostalgia, fun facts,
stories from the arcade days, and 60fps gameplay captured by yours truly. This
one took many many hours of editing, days even... but it's one that true TEKKEN
fanatics will fully appreciate. Also, have a great Memorial Day weekend!
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May
25th, 2017
Street
Fighter V Adding Vega's Classic SF2 Spain Stage
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Capcom revealed today that
Vega's classic Spain stage from the Street Fighter II series will
be added to Street Fighter V with the upcoming patch. "The Flamenco
Tavern" can be unlocked for 70,000 Fight Money or $3.99 USD on May 30th. On
that note, Capcom mentioned if you log into SFV between May 30th and June
13th, you'll get a 50,000 Fight Money bonus! Get a first look at the updated Spain
stage over at Capcom
Unity.
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May
25th, 2017
Tekken
7 Character Episode Trailer #4, Official Character Storylines Online
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This morning, Bandai
Namco released another Character Episode trailer, this time introducing Master
Raven, Dragunov, Lili, Asuka, Leo, and Yoshimitsu. Just like in past Character
Episode trailers, the end of trailer
#4 teases several in-game story scenes. Additionally, Bandai Namco's
official TEKKEN 7 website now includes storylines for all 37 characters
in the game so far.
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May
23rd, 2017
Tekken
7 PC Specs, Bandai Namco Releases 3 Basic Tutorial Videos
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Bandai Namco has released
3 official tutorial
videos which break down some of TEKKEN 7's basic mechanics, and are
definitely worth a watch for players of all levels. The tutorial videos are
narrated by Mark "Markman" Julio and focus on Movement, Power Crush,
and Rage Arts. Secondly, the PC minimum requirements and recommended specs have
been revealed.
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May
23rd, 2017
Street
Fighter V New CFN, Ed & Balance Patch Coming May 30th
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If you're looking forward
to using Street Fighter V's latest DLC character, Ed will officially join
the roster in the upcoming patch - set to arrive next Tuesday, May 30th. The new
patch will also include the revamped Capcom Fighters Network (CFN) and a major
character balance update. Full details about this SFV balance update
aren't currently known, but we'll keep you up to date. (Source:
Street
Fighter (Twitter))
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May
22nd, 2017
Tekken
7 Character Episode Trailer #3, PS4 Pro 60 Fps Video Preview by
Yellowmotion
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We're less than 2 weeks
away from the biggest 3D fighting game release in quite a while. To help calm
your anxiety (or possibly make it worse), today we have 2 brand new TEKKEN 7
videos
worth watching. First up, Bandai Namco's official Character Episode Trailer #3
which introduces several more characters and teases some new story scenes. Next,
TEKKEN 7 content creator Yellowmotion has uploaded an incredibly high
quality video preview of the game running on PS4 Pro!
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May
19th, 2017
Tekken
7 "No Glory For Heroes" English Story Trailer
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This morning, Bandai
Namco released a new English TEKKEN 7 trailer titled "No
Glory For Heroes". The 2-minute trailer features a sinister-sounding
English narrator (similar to a movie preview), and shows off new cinematics from
the game's story mode. TEKKEN 7 hits Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Steam
on June 2nd, 2017!
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May
17th, 2017
Tekken
7 Character Episode Trailer #2
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Early this morning,
Bandai Namco Japan uploaded a new TEKKEN 7 trailer introducing more
characters. TEKKEN 7's official "Character Episode Trailer
#2" features King, Jack-7, Steve Fox, Nina Williams, Miguel, Eddy Gordo
and Lucky Chloe. The trailer consists primarily of gameplay on new stages,
showing off combos along with each character's Rage Art and Rage Drive. More
interestingly, the end of the trailer teases some new cinematics several
characters' in-game story.
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May
16th, 2017
Injustice
2 Launch Trailer, New Videos Roundup
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Happy Injustice 2
launch day! If you are a DC Comics fan and a fighting game player, you're
probably playing Injustice 2 at this very moment. If you're still on the
fence about Injustice 2, NetherRealm Studios released a launch
trailer, along with an "Everything You Need to Know" trailer which
outlines various modes and aspects about the game. Additionally, check out a new
character dialogue compilation. NetherRealm said there are
13,000 lines of spoken dialogue in-game, along with 6,000+ character intros.
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May
12th, 2017
Tekken
7 Official Retro Story Recap Video (Part 1)
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Today, TEKKEN
producer Katsuhiro Harada revealed an "8-bit style" video humorously
recapping the events of the first three TEKKEN games. He confirmed that
this video
(series) will be unlockable in-game within TEKKEN 7's Gallery Mode, and
will recap the main storyline up to TEKKEN 6 . Check out the first video
of the series, covering Mishima story events between TEKKEN 1 and TEKKEN
3.
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May
11th, 2017
Street
Fighter V Capcom Fighters Network Beta 2 Begins Tonight, Full Schedule &
Details
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Capcom is launching a
"new and improved" Capcom Fighters Network (CFN) for Street Fighter
V. Starting tonight at 6:00pm (PT), players on PC and PS4 (with PS+) can
begin testing out the new CFN, in addition to the latest Season 2 balance
changes and tweaks. SFV's next DLC character, Ed, will also be unlocked
and playable. CFN beta 2 will run all weekend, ending on Sunday, May 14th at
6:00 (PT). Participants don't even need to own a copy of SFV to try it
out, simply download and play for free. (Source: Capcom
Unity)
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May
9th, 2017
The
King of Fighters XIV Headed to Steam, Closed Beta & Pre-order Coming
This Month
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Nine months ago, The
King of Fighters XIV launched on Playstation 4. Over the past year, the
title has been kept fresh with significant free updates and new character/stage
DLC. Today at a press event in China, SNK's Yasuyuki Oda confirmed an upcoming
PC release of the title via Steam. Oda said there will be a "closed
beta" for the PC version held this month and pre-orders will be available
soon. We'll keep you up to date as soon as we have more details!
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May
9th, 2017
Tekken
7 PS4 Pro Bundle Announced for France, PS4 Pro Rage Arts Gameplay Video by
Maximilian
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Playstation France has
announced a PS4 Pro bundle featuring the Deluxe Edition of TEKKEN 7. No
price point has been confirmed yet, but it should be noted that a PS4 Pro
currently retails for $399 and TEKKEN 7 Deluxe Edition is $84.99.
As previously reported, Harada stated in an IGN interview that TEKKEN 7's
graphics will be see a "noticeable" enhancement on PS4 Pro.
There's no word on whether or not this bundle will see a release in other
regions.
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May
8th, 2017
Ed Confirmed for Street
Fighter V, Gameplay Reveal Trailer, Screenshots & V-Trigger Details
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Capcom has officially
revealed Ed, the next DLC character in Street Fighter V. As you may know,
Ed previously appeared in Rose's SF4 story and Balrog's Super SF4
ending. Due to the experiments, Ed's body aged faster than normal humans (he
appeared as just a kid in SF4's story). Since Balrog raised Ed, his
fighting is centered around boxing, but he carries M. Bison's genes and his
fighting style is enhanced by Psycho Power. Check out Ed's reveal
trailer, screenshots, V-Trigger details and more.
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May
5th, 2017
Digital Foundry Posts Tekken
7 Gameplay Video Using "Master" PS4 Build, Early Graphics
Analysis
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Digital Foundry is known
for their graphics comparison and analysis videos on the latest games. Today,
they uploaded a TEKKEN 7 gameplay video using the "master" PS4
build. This video is possibly the highest quality TEKKEN 7 video
to date, using direct feed footage. Digital Foundry notes the game looks excellent
(even on the "base" PS4 without PS4 Pro enhancements). Graphics
junkies will notice big improvements on T7's character models and newer
stages - notably with shadows and lighting.
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May
5th, 2017
Injustice
2 Fighter Pack #1 DLC Trailer, Red Hood, Starfire & Sub-Zero Confirmed
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The release of Injustice 2
less than two weeks out, and NetherRealm Studios has already unveiled a trailer
for the first DLC "Fighter Pack" which confirms 3 upcoming DLC
characters - Red Hood, Starfire and Mortal Kombat's own Sub-Zero. The
1-minute trailer
doesn't show any gameplay, but does briefly show each of the DLC characters.
Additionally, 6 other character silhouettes are shown... confirming at least 2
more fighter DLC packs.
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May
5th, 2017
Street
Fighter II Added To Video Game Hall of Fame
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As dedicated fighting
game fans, we all know Street Fighter 2's undeniable influence on the
growth of the competitive fighting game genre. It may seem long overdue, but the
official video game Hall of Fame has finally credited Street Fighter 2
for sparking an arcade renaissance in the 1990s. SF2 joins four other
titles in the 2017 class of inductees.
Congrats to Capcom for their timeless classic, and for continuing the Street
Fighter series over the past 3 decades. (Sources:
SRK,
CBC)
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May
4th, 2017
Garou:
Mark of the Wolves Coming to Nintendo Switch May 11th
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During the latest
Nintendo Direct presentation, it was revealed that Garou: Mark of the Wolves is
on the way to the Nintendo Switch eShop as part of the "ACA NEO GEO"
series on the console. The Switch port of Garou: MOTW will release on May
11th, 2017 priced at a reasonable $6.99. In related news, the Playstation 4 /
Vita port of Garou: MOTW is currently on sale for $5.99 for PS+
subscribers.
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May
3rd, 2017
Tekken
7 New Japan Pro Wrestling Collaboration T-shirts Now Available in North
America
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Two official TEKKEN 7
X New Japan Pro Wrestling / Bullet Club t-shirts have been available
exclusively in Japan for about a month or so. Starting today (May 3rd), these
badass shirts are now available for purchase in North America from several
vendors. Both the Kazuchika Okada X TEKKEN King and TEKKEN X Bullet
Club shirts are currently for sale on
ProWrestlingTees.com
for $34.99 and $30.99 respectively. If you're interested, you might want to pick
them up soon because they could sell out fast!
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May
1st, 2017
May 2017 "Tekken
Talk" with Bandai Namco, Markman & Maximilian, New Tekken
7 Details
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With only one month left
until TEKKEN 7's big console release, Bandai Namco held a live stream
today featuring Bandai Namco's own Dalton, Mark "Markman" Julio, and
Maximilian. Just over 1 hour long, TEKKEN
Talk for May 2017 revealed some new details for the PS4 version. The PS4
exclusive TEKKEN Jukebox mode will come default with all soundtracks from
previous TEKKEN games (no DLC required). Also take a look at Training Mode,
Eliza footage, new costumes, and more.
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April
30th, 2017
Tekken
7 Treasure Battle Gameplay with Jin Kazama in Tekken 4 Hoodie, New Customization Footage
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Over the past week, a
plethora of gameplay footage from the near-complete PS4 build of TEKKEN 7
has surfaced online. The latest "must see" video shows footage of TEKKEN
7's Treasure Battle, where players earn new customizations and rewards upon
completion. In this video
from Zanar Aesthetics, Jin Kazama dons his iconic TEKKEN 4 hoodie in
a Treasure Battle match with Heihachi. Also check out 2 videos demoing
Customization Mode.
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April
30th, 2017
1 Hour of Injustice
2 Multiverse Gameplay Footage
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Injustice 2's "Multiverse"
mode is similar to the Living Towers mode from Mortal Kombat X. In the
Multiverse, players will choose from different versions of Earth from alternate
dimensions and storylines. Each Earth has its own opponents, challenges,
difficulty, and rewards upon completion. Check out 1 hour of Injustice 2
Multiverse gameplay
footage.
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April
28th, 2017
Tekken
7 Story Mode Gameplay *(Possible
Spoilers!)*
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If you like to experience a
game's presentation in person (like I do) and not through a condensed video via
Youtube, then you might not want to watch Gamespot's 11-minute preview of
TEKKEN 7's Story Mode. However, if you can't resist to take a glance the
new Mishima Saga footage
shows off new story cinematics that integrate smoothly into gameplay, plus some
of the 2D artwork within the main story mode.
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April
28th, 2017
Guilty
Gear Xrd REV 2 Free Demo Coming to Playstation 4 For PS+ Subscribers on May 1st
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Great news Guilty Gear
fans (on PS4)... GGXrd REV 2 will be getting a FREE Playstation 4 demo
for PS+ subscribers on May 1st. The PS4 demo will feature the full character
roster as playable, plus Training mode and Tutorial mode. There is no pre-order
required to enjoy the demo. REV 2 launches on PS4/PS3 on May 26th (May
25th in Japan). The Steam version comes out June 1st and will not have a
demo. (Source: AksysGames)
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April
28th, 2017
Injustice
2 Gameplay Trailer for The Joker
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We saw the Injustice
2 gameplay trailers for Darkseid and Braniac earlier this week, and now it's
time to see yet another DC villain in action. The Joker returns to Injustice
2 with a new look and new moves. Check out Joker's gameplay reveal trailer
(and try not to laugh).
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April
28th, 2017
Playstation 4/Xbox One
Crossplay "Should Happen" Says Katsuhiro Harada
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With the advancements of
fighting game online modes in recent years, a crossplay feature between
competing consoles is an interesting idea. For one, TEKKEN's Katsuhiro
Harada is all for it. In a new interview
with Gamespot, Harada stated he has spoken with both Sony and Microsoft trying
tp "champion the cause" with TEKKEN 7. "It's not a technical
issue that is holding back PS4/Xbox One cross-play, but instead security
protocols and policies," Harada said.
(Source: Gamespot)
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April
28th, 2017
Katsuhiro Harada Answers
IGN's Tekken Questions, PS4 Pro Will Enhance Tekken
7's Visuals
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In a new interview
with IGN, TEKKEN 7 producer Katsuhiro Harada, alongside game designer
Michael Murray, answer a variety of questions regarding the upcoming 3D fighter.
IGN asks about returning fighters & modes, the 5-6 year development time of
the game, PSVR, and many other topics. In the interview, Harada also confirms
that TEKKEN 7 on PS4 Pro will noticeably enhance the graphics! The
interview page itself also contains two new gameplay clips. (Source:
IGN)
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April
27th, 2017
Injustice
2 Darkseid Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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Warner Bros. and
NetherRealm Studios are keeping their Injustice 2 character reveal
trailers rolling. Darkseid's official gameplay introduction trailer
has finally arrived, showing the "Lord of Apokolips" in Injustice 2
gameplay for the first time. Darkseid's omega beams seem to be a force to be
reckoned with (and the visual effect is pretty cool too).
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April
27th, 2017
MVC:
Infinite Official Gameplay Trailer (60fps)
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In addition to the
5-minute gameplay trailer added to our previous Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite
article, Capcom released an official gameplay
trailer this afternoon showcasing some of the latest characters to be
confirmed for the title! This trailer shows off 60fps/1080p gameplay featuring
Strider Hiryu, Chun-Li, Chris Redfield, Hulk, Thor, Hawkeye and Ultron. Gamespot
also put together a 5-minute video revealing new details about the mechanics.
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April
27th, 2017
Tekken
7 Console
Version Modes / Story Trailer
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This morning,
Namco Japan dropped a brand new TEKKEN 7 trailer
for the upcoming console versions! Using all new gameplay footage, the trailer
begins by recapping the new gameplay mechanics and then quickly moves to the new
console version features. All new Story Mode cinematics are shown - one scene
confirms a playable "Mishimas versus Jack-4s at Honmaru" (from TEKKEN
5's intro). Customization mode and PS4 exclusive features are also shown in
motion.
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April
26th, 2017
Street
Fighter V Capcom Pro Tour 2017 DLC Costumes & Colors Now Available
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Playstation.Blog has
announced Capcom Pro Tour 2017 DLC content, which is now available for purchase.
So far, the content includes new costumes
for Ryu and Ken, with another "Champion's Choice" costume and new stage coming at a later date. Players
who purchase this content will directly support the 2017 Capcom Pro Tour. Last
year, NuckleDu took home $230,000 for his win at Capcom Cup 2016 in part thanks
to fans supporting CPT 2016 DLC.
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April
25th, 2017
MVC:
Infinite Story Trailer, Screenshots, 9 Fighters Confirmed, Release Date
& Pre-order Details
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Capcom finally dropped
some news on Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite! For starters, check out a new
cinematic story trailer and over 25 new images. Also, a total of 9 new
characters have been confirmed (the leak was real). Capcom also announced
the release date - September 19th, 2017 along with different packages they'll be
offering, including a collectors edition. First details on DLC and a character
pass were also announced today.
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April
24th, 2017
Injustice
2 Braniac Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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Braniac appears to be one
of Injustice 2's main antagonists. NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros
just released Braniac's introduction trailer
featuring the green megalomaniacal genius in gameplay for the first time ever.
Just about 2 minutes long, Braniac's gameplay-centric trailer offers a pretty
good preview of his playstyle.
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April
22nd, 2017
Ultra
Street Fighter 2 Trailer #2, Soundtrack Sampler & Poster Artwork
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Capcom released the
second official trailer
for Ultra SF2 on Nintendo Switch. The new trailer shows footage of Color
Edit, Buddy Battle (2 VS 1 against the CPU), and Way of the Hadou Mode. The
trailer also runs through the different ways you can play the game: Portable
Mode, Tabletop Mode, and TV Mode. Secondly, Capcom released a USF2
soundtrack sampler with remixed versions of the classic themes, plus a sample of
themes for Violent Ken & Evil Ryu.
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April
20th, 2017
Work Costumes, Academy
Costumes & Thailand Stage DLC Coming to Street
Fighter V April 25th
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In addition to the
remastered SF2 Thailand stage and the "Street Fighter Academy"
costumes for Juri, Chun-Li and Ryu arriving April 25th, some other SFV
characters will be receiving new costumes as well. Capcom
Unity announced Alex, R. Mika and Chun-Li will also be getting new
"work" costumes. Check out some screenshots & concept art over at
the Capcom Unity blog. All of the new costumes will cost $3.99 each. (Source:
Capcom Unity - Link
#1, Link
#2)
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April
18th, 2017
Under
Night In-Birth Exe: Late[st] Coming to PS4, PS3 & PS Vita with New
Character
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The late(st) arcade
version of Under Night In-Birth released in Japanese arcades back in July
2015, adding 2 new characters to the game. Famitsu announced that Under Night
In-Birth EXE: Late[st] will finally be coming to consoles - more
specifically, PS4, PS3, and PS Vita - on July 20th. Along with the arcade version balance
updates, the console version will have an additional character, Enkidu.
Check out the first details on Enkidu plus the first Famitsu scans!
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April
17th, 2017
Injustice
2 Poison Ivy Gameplay Reveal + Final Shattered Alliances Trailer
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Warner Bros. and NetherRealm
Studios recently released two new Injustice 2 trailers.
First up, Poison Ivy's gameplay reveal trailer has everything you'd expect from
the DC villainess (and she brought along some "friends" as well).
Secondly, the final "Shattered Alliances" trailer shows off another
dose of impressive cinematics, and features the first ever in-game footage of
Braniac.
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April
14th, 2017
Ultra
Street Fighter 2 Color Edit & Stage Selection Shown in New Gameplay
Footage
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Capcom TV Japan recently
uploaded a stream archive featuring Ultra Street Fighter 2 for Nintendo
Switch. The 45-minute video
features some new Ultra SF2 gameplay footage and shows off Color Edit
Mode for the first time in motion. The video also shows the new Color Select and
Stage Select screen, and also confirms that players can use Color Edit on both
the classic 2D sprites and the 2008 HD Remake sprites.
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April
14th, 2017
Eternal
Champions Producer Shares "Spiritual Successor" Concept
Screenshots
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Original Eternal
Champions producer and developer, Michael Lathan, recently shared some
concept screenshots
of "Eternal Successors" - a teaser of what the next-gen sequel
to Eternal Champions might look like. The team working on this project
currently doesn't hold the rights to the Eternal Champions characters,
but it appears they plan to move forward with the project with or without Sega's
classic fighters.
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April
13th, 2017
Injustice
2 Scarecrow Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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Last month, Scarecrow was
confirmed as a playable character in the "It's Good to be Bad" trailer
for Injustice 2. NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. just uploaded
Scarecrow's full gameplay reveal trailer,
showing the character in action for the first time. Scarecrow is perhaps the
most unorthodox-looking fighter in Injustice 2 thus far.
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April
12th, 2017
Ultra High Resolution Tekken
7 Character Renders
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TFG proudly hosts 4
specific artwork galleries for TEKKEN 7 and TEKKEN 7: Fated
Retribution, including galleries for concept art, character illustrations,
and 3D character renders. Ultra high resolution character
renders for all characters appearing in "vanilla" TEKKEN 7 have
been added to the gallery. Several new renders for TEKKEN 7: FR were also
recently added (and many more will be coming soon!)
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April
11th, 2017
Polygon's
"Making of Samurai Shodown"
Article Interviews 3 Original SNK Developers
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Polygon put together a
"Making of Samurai Shodown" article that every SNK fan will want to
read. The article features interviews with 3 original SNK developers: Yasushi
Adachi, Tomoki Fukui, and Norio Tate. The interview
cuts through a wide variety of topics, including early design inspirations,
artwork, sound design, console releases, and SNK as a company. Adachi also
states that he would like to reunite the original dev-team and make a new game!
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April
11th, 2017
Injustice
2 "Your Battles Your Way" Previews The Gear Customization System
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With a slogan that sounds
straight out of a fast food chain commercial, Injustice 2's "Your
Battles Your Way" trailer
gives a glimpse at the in-game "Gear System". Once again, Injustice
2's Gear System is a customization feature allowing players to change up the
attire of characters' armor which will also have an effect on their stats and
gameplay. Today's new trailer provides the most in-depth look at the Gear System
to date!
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April
10th, 2017
Capcom Releases Anatomy
Guide Used by Street Fighter Artists Over The Past 20 Years
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The art style of the Street Fighter
series has indubitably had a massive impact on the fighting genre over last
few decades, inspiring fans and rival game developers alike. Capcom art
director, Toshiyuki Kamei, recently shared some pages from Capcom's anatomy
reference guide, which was originally compiled during the mid-90's. The
guide was edited by legendary Capcom artist "Akiman" and
has been used to teach other Capcom artists...
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April
10th, 2017
The Flash Injustice
2 Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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NetherRealm Studios and
Warner Bros. have kept the new Injustice 2 trailers rolling as of late.
This morning, they released The Flash's official reveal trailer,
demonstrating some gameplay against Gorilla Grodd. The trailer shows off The
Flash's new special moves and his ridiculous super move where he takes his
opponent to distant lands.
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April
7th, 2017
Tekken
7 X NJPW Bullet Club Collaboration Shirts & Bryan Fury Bandana
Available April 9th
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Back in 2009, the TEKKEN
team collaborated with the TapouT brand, creating not only in-game TapouT
shirts for TEKKEN 6 characters, but actual shirts for fans to buy (which
now fetch a pretty high price on Ebay). So far, TEKKEN 7's main
collaboration is with New Japan Pro Wrestling, bringing "TEKKEN X Bullet
Club" shirts
to TEKKEN 7 characters and fans alike. NJPW Champion Kenny Omega (also a
big TEKKEN fan) recently modeled some of the new merch.
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April
6th, 2017
Tekken Comic
Issue #1 Jin Kazama Cover Artwork, Pre-Orders Now Open
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Back in February 2017, we
reported that a new TEKKEN comic series is being published by Titan
Comics and previewed some of the cover artworks. Check out an awesome new Jin
Kazama cover
artwork for TEKKEN Issue #1 (UK Championship Edition) which is now
available for pre-order. Once again, the comic is being written by Cavan Scott,
with illustrations by Andy Tong.
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April
6th, 2017
Injustice
2 Captain cold Gameplay Reveal Trailer + Shattered Alliances Part 4 Trailer
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Just a few days following Catwoman's Injustice 2 gameplay trailer, Warner Bros and NetherRealm
Studios has released Captain Cold's reveal trailer.
Clearly, the Captain has "no chill" as he demonstrates his many ice
projectile attacks and freeze abilities. It appears Captain Cold even has a
double jump, in the way of his ice platform creation ability. [UPDATE] Added
Shattered Alliances Part 4 Trailer.
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April
5th, 2017
KOF
XIV Version 2.00 with 4 DLC Characters + 2 New Stages Now Available, Pricing
Details
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Everybody
rumored. Nobody believed. But you see... it's true! SNK has released the
version 2.00 patch for The King of Fighters XIV, adding DLC characters
Rock Howard, Vanessa, Yamazaki and Whip to the roster, along with 2 new stages.
A bundle priced at $19.99 ($17.99 for PS+ members) containing all 4 characters
is now available on PSN.
Each character can also be individually purchased for $5.99. The 2 new stages
are completely free. (Source:
Playstation
Store)
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April
4th, 2017
Classic M. Bison Stage
& Street Fighter Academy Costumes Coming to SFV
Later This Month
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Now that April Fools is
over, we can give fighting game news the benefit of the doubt once again. Capcom
did announce on April 1st that M. Bison's classic Street Fighter 2 Thailand
stage will be coming to SFV later this month as DLC, along with new costumes
for Ryu, Chun-Li, and Juri Han based on Street Fighter Academy Quiz (an
online mini-game released by Capcom on April Fools). [UPDATE] Higher quality
images added.
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April
3rd, 2017
Injustice
2 Catwoman Gameplay Trailer
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Even though Catwoman was
already revealed for Injustice 2 in previous trailers, she didn't have
her own gameplay trailer yet. Today, Warner Bros. and NetherRealm Studios shared
Catwoman's official trailer,
showing off some of her special moves and some new stage interactions as well.
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April
2nd, 2017
KOF XIV Rock
Howard Gameplay & Combo Videos
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If you're hype for Rock
Howard's return in The King of Fighters XIV (arriving April 5th), then
you'll most likely want to check out these new KOF XIV gameplay
videos featuring the Garou: Mark of the Wolves protagonist. The first
video has Rock facing his mentor, Terry Bogard, while the other contains a few KOF14
combo samples for Rock. Both videos are under 1-minute long (and were
conveniently added to TFG's previous article for Rock's reveal trailer).
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April
1st, 2017
Capcom Unveils Street
Fighter Academy Quiz for April Fools Day
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On this April Fools Day,
Capcom's CFN Portal has introduced Street Fighter Academy Quiz - a
playable mini-game testing your knowledge on Street Fighter series
trivia. Players can choose to fight against either Ryu, Chun-Li or Juri Han
while answering the questions. Pro tip: Wait for the clock to count down during
each question if you don't know the answer, and Alex will provide you with a
hint! Play Street Fighter Academy Quiz in English HERE.
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April
1st, 2017
Arika Teases New Street
Fighter EX / Fighting Layer Successor on April Fools Day
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Arika (Street Fighter
EX developer) used this April Fools day to debut a gameplay
video of a new fighting game engine they're working on, featuring SFEX
characters, Kairi, Garuda and Hokuto. Several years back, Arika shared
developmental footage of a SFEX-inspired reboot, but it was
experimental. However, it seems Arika never actually stopped development of
the spiritual successor to SFEX,
and hasn't forgotten about the characters they own the
rights to.
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