UMVC3: Major Update to Sentinel Guide on IPW

HonzoGonzo has teamed up with JAK D RIPR to bring you guys a fully fleshed out Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Sentinel guide here on IPW. This guide goes over all of the robots basic and special attacks, his overall gameplan and a few combos to get you started. This is just another addition to our growing UMVC3 guide which has seen some great updates as of late for Akuma and Amaterasu.

UMVC3 SENTINEL STRATEGY GUIDE

Stay tuned as we'll have more updates to the guide very soon, not to mention a full Sentinel combo video by Honzo Gonzo himself! 

Also, dont forget we have the best SSF4: AE Guide on the 'net so if you havent seen it be sure to check it out. Our KOFXIII Guides are coming along quite well too, but if you have anything to add to any of our guides please email me: admin at iplaywinner dot com.

DOA5: Latest Balance Test Footage Features Hayabusa, Hitomi and More, First Look at Alternate Costume for Christie

TECMO KOEI released their last balance test footage before Super Battle Opera this weekend, and this latest batch is full of wall splats and izuna drops from the likes of Hayabusa, Hitomi, Bayman, Christie and La Mariposa. Also, unless I am mistaken, it looks like this is our first preview of Christie's alternate costume as well. Check it out after the jump! 

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BlazBlue Sold 1.7 Million Copies Worldwide, Three Year Anniversary Celebrations to Include Contests and More

Aksys Games posted on their blog today that BlazBlue has sold 1.7 million copies worldwide over the course of three years. Over 800,000 copies of the game were sold in the US alone.

For this three year anniversary celebration they will be hosting a number of various contests and events through out the rest of the year. While we will have to wait a little longer for the full details, they mention that fans will have a chance to win various BlazBlue merchandise such as signed illustrations from the staff and even a "Jin dakimakura" -- otherwise known as a hug pillow.

I think with a little research they would know that most fans of the series would prefer to win a Litchi dakimakura but either way it seems like they have a lot planned outside of a few contests to give back to the community. The mention to keep an eye on this page for more details.  

SF x TK: Right in the Kisser! These Day One Dudley Combos Pack a Punch

Dreamking put together a Street Fighter x Tekken combo video featuring one of the new DLC characters, Dudley. These are some basic to advanced combos that not only feature Dudley dishing out the pain on his own, but also with a little help from his friends. As many of you know, he is a combo monster in SF4 and 3S so I am sure his combos will be on another level over time given the Street Fighter x Tekken gameplay system.

In the meantime, check out the full video after the jump!

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TTT2: Level Up Your Game's First Tag 2 Tutorial Teaches You the Basics

NAMCO BANDAI has teamed up with Level Up Your Game to get players up to speed with Tekken Tag Tournament 2. Their first video focuses on the basics of the game, with hosts Rip, MYK and Bobino going over the flow of a typical Tekken Tag 2 match. They go over the button layout, your options when you're at advantage and disadvantage and how Tekken is different from other fighting games out there.

Check out the video after the jump and keep an eye out for more tutorial videos in the near future!

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NO MERCY Fridays Tomorrow at Southtown Arcade - VF5:FS, T6:BR & SCV

Our newest night at Southtown Arcade begins tomorrow at 7PM PST! NO MERCY Fridays are host to all of the hottest 3D games. We'll start things off at 7PM PDT with Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown and swing over to Soul Calibur V and Tekken 6 at 9PM PDT. 

We'll be streaming everything live on our TwitchTV Channel so be sure to tune in and check it out if you cant make it in person. Check out this post for more details. 

PR Balrog is the Newest Member of Evil Geniuses

Evil Geniuses made a major announcement today as PR Balrog is now the newest addition to their Fighting Game Team roster. He joins the likes of Justin Wong, Ricky Ortiz and Floe who compose one of the most dominate teams in fighting games today. To say this is well deserved is an understatement as PR Rog is one of the most consistent players the FGC has ever seen. 

Click here for the full press release and hit the comments to let us know your thoughts!

UMVC3: Deadpool Rehab Guide by Finger Cramp

The Finger Cramp guys are back with another Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Rehab guide, this time featuring Deadpool. You guys probably know the drill by now so hit the jump and check the video if you're looking to pick up this underrated character!

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DOA5: This is Fighting Entertainment: Power Blow, Cliffhanger & Dynamic Attraction Compilations

DENGEKI Online uploaded a handful of short clips for Dead or Alive 5 that showcase all the ways you can interact with the environments during each fight. In the videos you'll find special Power Blows, Cliffhanger Danger Zones and Dynamic Attraction sequences for each character -- not to mention some pretty cool combos sprinkled in there as well. Check out everything after the jump!

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SF 25th Anniversary Tournament Austin TX Qualifier Replays Now Live on YouTube

For those of you who missed the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Austin TX Qualifying Tournament this past weekend, I just uploaded the top 8 finals for all the games on YouTube! I even added in a bonus which is the Top 16 for Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. A ton of amazing matches went down in the top 16 for 3s and it would be a shame to see it go to waste so enjoy!

While day one was admittedly a little slow, day two was host to some of the most hype SSF4 matches I've seen in a while. The entire top 8 bracket was filled with killers, all hungry to land that qualifying spot for a chance to take it all in San Francisco, CA later this year at the finals. 

Hit the jump for all the games!

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Harada Talks About Selecting Characters for TTT2 Console Release, Says No News on Tekken x Street Fighter at TGS

Gamespot uploaded a new interview with Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada and it is certainly geared towards more of the casual crowd. He speaks on the selection process for including various characters in the console version of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and mentions that fan feedback is of course a big part of that.

He also talks briefly on Tekken x Street Fighter and says that while the male characters all look really cool and strong so far, the female characters look quite cute and very hot -- as if they weren't even made by NAMCO. Whatever that means. 

In any case, he says there wont be any new information bout Tekken x Street Fighter at Tokyo Game Show. That is around the same time that Tag 2 is released on console and he doesn't want to irritate the fans with wanting them to buy a new game so soon. He says there are plans for plenty of free DLC and other ways to support Tag 2 after its release and they will be focusing on that for the time being.

Check out the full interview after the jump.

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KOFXIII: No Escape! Learn How to Use HD Combos to Trigger a Forced Guard Crush

The "Think About it Sensibly" KOFXIII Nico Nico community released a video not too long ago that showcases how you can force a guard crush by using HD combos before the opponent can build up a bar for a guard cancel roll. With 5 bars locked and loaded you can follow up with some devastating combos as well! Keep in mind this video does not take into account "heavy guard" class characters like Maxima and Daimon. Check it out after the jump and thanks to ImbuedGold for the upload.

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure HD Ver. Trailer Showcases Upgraded Sprites

Capcom just released a new trailer for their upcoming XBLA and PSN release of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. This version features upgraded HD sprites and this trailer has plenty of comparison shots for you to look over. Full video after the jump!

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Persona 4: Arena has the Best First Week Sales in Japan of Any Console Fighting Game Released in the Past Four Years

The Beast Note Blog is reporting that Persona 4: Arena is knocking it out of the park so far in Japan when it comes to console sales. The game was the most popular fighting game in Japanese arcades for sometime so it's to be expected, but the console release is really blowing every other fighting game out of the water in terms of numbers. 

These sales numbers come courtesy of a post on NeoGAF via Media Create which is a long time Japanese console software market researcher. Between the PS3 and 360 version of the game, it sold around 138,000 copies in four days. The next game that even came close was the release of Tekken 6 on PS3 which sold around 103,000 copies in its first week. 

Beast Note has a full breakdown of the P4A sales numebrs and their relation to all the other main stream fighters that have been released in recent years. Check it out to see how things shake out. 

Do you think Persona 4: Arena will have as much of an impact here in the states? Hit the comments and let us know your thoughts. 

SFxTK: Desk Explores Combo Possibilities for New DLC Characters in Latest Video

Desk just released a combo video for Street Fighter x Tekken that features all of the newly released DLC characters. This video is not only entertaining but will give those of you who have just picked up the characters a good idea as to where to start when trying to dish out damage with the likes of Lars, Jack-X, Sakura and all the others.

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DOA5: Latest Balance Test Footage Features Hard Hitting Combos for Ayane, Tina, Sarah Bryant and More

TECMO KOEI released another batch of balance test footage just the other day, and this latest preview showcases some more hard hitting combos for Ayane, Tina, Zack, Hayate, Bass and Virtua Fighter's own Sarah Bryant. Once again, keep in mind this is just balance test footage and damage output is said to vary from combo to combo and is not representative of the final product. Check it out!

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VF5FS: Learn Useful Tactics for Akira, Goh, Brad and More in Latest Tutorials from SEGA

The last batch of Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown tutorials have hit the web recently courtesy of SEGA and feature some short but very useful breakdowns for Akira, Vanessa, Goh, Kage and many others. If you have an interest in any of these characters but don't know where to start, these videos will help get you up to speed in no time. Even as a Goh player, I found a few new tricks to add to my arsenal after watching his segment. Check them out after the jump!

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Southtown Arcade Ranbat Season 5 Starts This Weekend, Pot Bonuses for VF5, UMVC3, SSF4 & KOFXIII!

A quick reminder that the next series of ranbats at Southtown Arcade starts this weekend! If you missed our first post, check it out here as it goes over the details for each night, including which games are played and the (newish) hours. On top of that we are putting some extra money into the pot to get things rolling!

Our new 3D night, No Mercy Fridays will start things off with a $50 pot bonus for Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown! As many of you know VF5 is one of my favorite games and we really want people to come out and support so hopefully this will put the fire under your butt to come out and play! 

The following day is host to Saturday Night Snapback where both SSF4 and UMVC3 will have $75 pot bonuses courtesy of Jonathan Yi! Jonathan will be in the house taking photos for a project he is working on so be sure to comb your hair to look nice for the camera-- unless you're HonzoGonzo, then the hat is okay.

We'll finish off the weekend with Real Honest Sundays where we'll have a $50 pot bonus for The King of Fighters XIII. I'm excited to see how much everyone has leveled up during the off season so come through and blow it up! 

Keep it locked to IPW this week for more details. See you then!

P4A: Atlus to Release Patch to Fix XBOX 360 Lag Issues

Many of you may have heard that after Persona 4: Arena's launch in Japan, many users reported that the XBOX360 version of the game had serious lag issues when playing online. Atlus has not only acknowledged the problem but now plans to release a patch to alleviate it. They say that while the patch is now complete, please be patient as they need to test it a bit more before releasing it into the wild. 

Persona 4: Arena comes out next week in North America so hopefully everything will be set to go by then. 

Capcom to Announce New Game on Sunday According to Tougeki Schedule

Ryan "Fubarduck" Harvey posted on Twitter today that written in the Tougeki schedule, Capcom plans to announce a new game on Sunday. While Capcom obviously makes games for a ton of different genres, Super Battle Opera is an all fighting game tournament so I doubt it will be Monster Hunter or Mega Man related.

What do you think they have planned? Hit the comments and let us know!