VF5FS: A Chilling Goh Hinogami Combo Video

TMD02 uploaded one of the most entertaining Goh combos I've seen to date a few weeks ago and anyone who is a fan of Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown should check this out. Hell, even if you think the game looks boring you should watch this and it will probably change your opinion!

Some of this stuff is escapable, and it's questionable how practical some of the combos are but it should give you a few ideas on how to start an offense and keep your opponent guessing! Check it out after the jump.

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Official Persona 4: Arena Wallpapers

The Japanese Persona 4: Arena website launched a new mini-game where you shuffle cards to gain points. With enough points you can download official Persona 4: Arena wallpaper images for each of the the characters. Everyone loves trying their luck but the problem is you only get three chances per day! As you can imagine it could take a while to unlock all of the wallpapers. 

NEW PERSONA 4: ARENA WALLPAPERS

Luckily for us, the fine community over at Siliconera somehow acquired all of the wallpapers so you can skip the game and download them now! Hit the link above to pick yours.

UMVC3: Major Update to Akuma Guide on IPW by Honzo Gonzo

Honzo Gonzo made a huge update to our UMVC3 guides here on IPLAYWINNER by completely revamping the Akuma section. This guide will go over all of the uses for this normal moves, special moves and hyper combos not to mention gives a great general overview of his gameplan. You can also learn all of his most damaging bread and butter combos by checking out the video included with the guide. 

UMVC3 AKUMA GUIDE

We'll have many more UMVC3 guide updates in the coming weeks so stay tuned! If you would like to contribute or have updates you'd like to submit email us here: admin at iplaywinner dot com.

SF x TK: Desk Opens Up More Combo Possibilities with EX Dash Canceling

Desk is still hard at work breaking open the gameplay mechanics of Street Fighter x Tekken. His latest discovery comes  from EX dash canceling and released a small combo video featuring Cammy to give you a better idea as to how it works. He mentions that most of you know you can use dash cancel specials in air combos to extend them but they are typically useless in ground combos. However, some EX dash canceled specials such as Cammy's Cannon Drill actually allow her to extend her ground combos. Check it out after the jump.

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DOA5: Balance Test Footage Featuring Jann Lee & La Mariposa

TECMO KOEI uploaded a three minute clip from a balance test session for Dead or Alive 5 that features the newly revealed characters Jann Lee and La Mariposa (Lisa). In the YouTube description, they mention that some moves do not connect and others do too much damage but they are striving to make a competitive fighter the entire world will enjoy. 

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Daigo Umehara Unable to Compete in 3rd Strike Tournament at SBO2012 Due to Schedule Conflicts

Those of you hoping to see Daigo pull off a miraculous comeback in Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike at Super Battle Opera will be disappointed as he is unable to compete this year. The Beast Note Blog is reporting that he was originally teamed up with Haitani and Momochi but they will have to survive as a two man team this year due to a schedule conflict.

This conflict of dates were discovered after the Tougeki committee released this years schedule but Daigo had already decided to team up with Haitani and Momochi by then.

SBO2012 takes place August 4-5th this year with 3rd Strike being on the second day. 

New Trailer for Rurouni Kenshin PSP Fighting Game Sequel

The PSP in Japan will be receiving a sequel to the Rurouni Kenshin fighting game that was released sometime ago. The second entry in the series, Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Rouman Tan Kansei which will be released come August 30th, now has a new trailer as well showcasing a bunch of gameplay. Check it out after the jump.

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HORI to Release Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Themed Joystick

Andriasang posted up some nice pictures of the upcoming Tekken Tag Tournament 2 arcade stick by HORI. While it's not clear if this stick will ever see the light of day in North America, it's slated for a September 13th release in Japan and will run you ¥14,800 -- or about 190 bucks.

The stick features full Sanwa parts, a USB hub to connect a headset and even a cover to hide the start button. 

Check out a few photos after the jump and check out all the features by clicking here. 

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SF x TK: DLC Character Breakdown for Cody, Guy, Lei & Christie, Changes to Auto-Block and Auto-Throw Escape Gems

Capcom released the latest DLC character breakdown on the official Street Fighter x Tekken blog and like the previous entry, details many of the attacks and their properties for these new characters. This will give you a better idea as to how Cody and Guy have transitioned into the game and will also give you preview of both Lei and Christie's 2D fighting styles. 

Beyond that, there are detials on how they are toning down the Auto-Guard Ultimate Defense and Auto Throw Escape Gems. Check out a quick preview after the jump and find the rest here. 

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Dimps Acquires Rights to Rumble Fish Series

Professor over at MMCAFE translated a recent blog post on DIMPS (co-developer of Street Fighter IV and Street Fighter x Tekken) website where they announced that they now own the rights to the Rumblefish series. This series was previously owned by SEGA but now Dimps has full control and posted on the games official website that new information is coming soon. Could a possible sequel be on the way? Keep an eye on their newly launched Twitter account for more details. 

TTT2: Prima Strategy Guide Authored by Tournament Players, Includes Full Frame Data

The Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Prima guide popped up on Amazon.com recently and with that is a few details many of you will be happy to know are included in the guide. Namco apparently "hand picked" numerous tournament players -- no idea who at this point -- to author the guide. Outside of a full move list and tag throw breakdown for all the characters, full frame data is included as well.

Frame data, as many of you know, is very important in fighting game, and arguably most important when playing 3D games such as Tekken and Virtua Fighter, so this is great news for anyone wanting to learn the game.

Pre-order the Tekken Tag Tournament 2 guide on Amazon today. 

Marvel vs Capcom Origins to Use GGPO Powered Netcode

Those of you looking forward to Marvel vs Capcom Origins -- a XBLA and PSN re-release of Marvel vs Capcom and Marvel Super Heroes -- will be happy to know that the game's netcode will be powered by GGPO. This feature is confirmed on the game's official website under the "online play" section. 

Marvel vs Capcom Origins drops September 25th for PSN and 26th for XBLA and will run you $14.99 / 1200 MSP. 

DOA5: Jann Lee, Lisa Hamilton, Sarah Bryant and More Join the Tag Team Action in Latest Trailer

TECMO KOEI uploaded the latest trailer for Dead or Alive 5 and - surprise, surprise - it shows off the latest additions to the roster, Jann Lee and Lisa Hamilton, going at it with the rest of the cast. This trailer demonstrates the Tag Team mechanics of the game as well though it has yet to be seen if this will be the preferred way to play the game.

NEW DOA5 SCREENSHOTS

A handful of new screenshots also surfaced that showcase not only the new characters but also give us a sneak peek at the training mode and trials. Check those out at the link above and the new trailer after the break!

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Harada Talks Netcode in TTT2, the State of Tekken x Street Fighter & More in New Interview

Ali over at Shadowloo helped out Gamespot Australia recently by conducting an interview with Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada on a variety of topics. In this 25 minute video he talks about how TTT2 will use the same "netcode technology" as Soul Calibur V as it's the most recent netcode available at the company. The different teams in the company constantly share information and this is just one example of that.

When asked about mini-games, it sounds like we wont be seeing many of the goofier ones found in previous games but Fight Lab is a series of mini-games that will teach the player how to play the game. 

The topic of Tekken x Street Fighter came up as well and they made it clear that it wont use the same engine as Tekken Tag Tournament 2. Harada said TTT2 uses a very specific engine and they are working on Tekken x Street Fighter from the ground up. 

Lastly, they mention that will continue to support the arcade scene in Japan. Since Namco owns their own arcades they have a large stake in the arcade scene and have no plans to abandon it.

Check out the full interview after the jump!

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Get Hype for Tekken Tag Tournament 2 with S.T.L.'s New Bone Crushing Combo Videos

S.T.L. who is known for putting out some really sick Tekken combo videos in the past has released his latest batch today featuring a ton of hard hitting tag combos in TTT2. These feature characters such as Devil Jin, Raven, Marduk, Miguel, Lars and many others. Check out everything after the jump.

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DOA5: Jann Lee Revealed in Latest Issue of Famitsu

More returning characters are making their way onto the Dead or Alive 5 roster as Jann Lee -- the Chinese Jeet Kun Do fighter -- was revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu. The scans also reveal that the D. W. A. Coliseum stage is returning and a new alternate costume for Bass. Check out everything after the jump and keep an eye out for new trailers and screenshots in the following days.

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VF5FS: A Prime Example of How to Make a Proper Combo Video

Caj814 who is known for putting together some great UMVC3 combo videos just released Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown PRIME. This is a very well edited video that shows combos for a ton of characters not to mention a few setups to catch the opponent when they're asleep at the wheel. A must see for any VF fan!

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KOFXIII: Community Death Combos Volume Two

The "Think About it Sensibly" (don't ask me) Nico Nico community released the second King of Fighters XIII death combo video. This video features many "that's 100% welcome to Japan" combos for characters such as Hwa Jai, Leona, Vice and many others.  Check it out after the jump and thanks to DreamCancel for the heads up.

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New Persona 4: Arena Trailer Showcases Gameplay, Story Mode & More

AtlusUSA released a new trailer for Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena, giving fans another look at the revamped story mode and overall gameplay. If you've been keeping up with the Japanese media then this wont be anything new to you but still worth checking out if you're looking forward to the game.

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UMVC3: Blow-Up Forward and Back Rolls with Magneto's Cross-Up Dash Set-Ups

Alioune released another Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 clip that I'm sure any Magneto player will appreciate as it demonstrates how you can mix-up your opponent whether they back roll or forward roll on wake-up. After knocking them down with S, use his Attraction special to pull them towards you. From here, input some well timed wave dashes to cross them up, regardless of which way they roll.

MAGUS1234 mentioned to me that Magneto is just one character who has this ability. Vergil has similar set-ups when ending a combo with Helm Breaker.

Check out the full video after the jump and leave your thoughts on these mix ups in the comments!

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