Sako Tests Out Hori's Fighting Edge Sticks

If you went to a tournament with Sako attending, you probably seen him using a Hori stick. He went to Hori to try out the upcoming Fighting Edge series.

Along with Sako's playtest, more info on the sticks have been revealed. Unlike some of Hori's other stick, the Fighting Edge line uses upgraded proprietary parts. The joystick lever called "Hayabusa" and buttons called "Kuro" got Sako's approval.

On the right side of the acrylic panel is a special LED touch panel. Judging by rough translations and picture clues, the panel includes the start and select commands, d-pad/analog stick selection, and even a way to disable buttons.

Check out the stick in action by Sako after the jump!

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DOA5: Official Xbox Magazine Preview With New Footage

Along with the new footage of Kasumi and guest Akira (of Virtua Fighter) being announced for Dead or Alive 5, Official Xbox Magazine also has footage of the game including various events in stages.

Characters featured were Ryu Hayabusa, Hitomi and Ayane. In terms of who else will be returning, there is nothing announced but some will be returning.

Make sure to check the full video after the jump!

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Official Xbox Website Showing Off Girl Fight In-Game Screenshots

Girl Fight was announced out of left field as Skullgirls was nearing completion. After a couple of weeks of silence, screenshots for this downloadable fighter were released.

NEW GIRL FIGHT SCREENSHOTS

As you would expect, there are scantly clad women in very suggestive attire fighting each other. The screenshots from Xbox.com seems comparable to the Dead or Alive games. The pics also show that the 3D stage will feature invisible boundaries indicated by collision.

Gameplay footage hasn't been shown as of this post but we will keep you guys posted in future developments on this game aimed for a spring release.

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SF X TK: Day 0 Tutorial & Combo Video Madness

Updated on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 8:00AM by Carmine

Tomorrow will be the day Street Fighter X Tekken officially store shelves. Much like Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 though, there are already people in possession of SF X T and showing off some cool technology in this video roundup.

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Lineup For Tougeki ~Super Battle Opera~ 2012 Includes Persona 4 Arena & Return Of 3rd Strike

The Tougeki committee has finally announced the games to be part of this year's tournament series.

It seems that the tournaments are still focusing on the newer games as the headliners with Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Ver. 2012 and Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Unlimited but like last year with Super Street Fighter II X (Super Turbo) they brought back an older game to their line up. Fortunately, this year's returning game is Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike.

Check the full lineup:

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Hori Introduces Fighting Edge Line Of Sticks

Along with the announced Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown stick for PlayStation 3, peripheral company Hori has continued on with new arcade stick designs with their latest project known as the Fighting Edge.

Available for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms, the Fighting Edge sticks are a radical departure in design from their previous lines such as the Real Arcade Pro. It has a flat design with the Fighting Edge insignia in the bottom left and a special slanted rest on the bottom. There seems to be special LED lights on the side as well.

The sticks will not be using Sanwa or Seimitsu parts for their joystick and buttons and instead use their updated proprietary hardware. The layout seems to be closer to a Namco Noir panel.

The stick will be available at the Hori official store for ¥19,800 (~$242).

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VF5FS: Hori-Modified Real Arcade Pro V3-SA For PS3

Hori has revealed details on their latest Real Arcade Pro stick just in time for Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown.

This stick is based on the V3-SA Real Arcade Pro but instead of the Taito Vewlix layout found in most arcade sticks nowadays, it's based on the Sega Lindbergh control panel with the extra two buttons. Much like other Real Arcade Pros, this version will use Sanwa parts and will only be compatible on PlayStation 3 out of the box.

The stick will only be available on Hori's official store for ¥13,800 (~$169).

Personally, I am a bit disappointed that Sega didn't take the chance to reissue the Virtua Stick High Grade. While the game is still months away, I will stay optimistic for more news.

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SF X TK: Jin Kazama & Hardware Overviews With Maximilian & Markman

Maximilian over at Capcom HQ for Cross Assault got the time to talk to Markman of Mad Catz to talk about the latest line of controllers for Street Fighter X Tekken and try out Jin Kazama.

For those who are not aware, Mad Catz released their new sticks with two based on the FightStick Pro now in black. The other new stick is the massive V.S. stick where multiple sticks can be attached. There is also the size-reduced FightPad SD.

The video after the jump also shows Maximilian and Markman see what can be done with Jin Kazama in the upcoming game.

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SF X TK: More GamesRadar Character Walkthroughs With Hwoarang & Yoshimitsu

LPN continues on with Street Fighter X Tekken character walkthroughs for GamesRadar.

In the latest batch, he shows off Yoshimitsu and Hwoarang and demonstrates things like anti-airs and even combos.

Make sure to check out the videos after the jump!

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SSFIVAE2012: Sako Takes The TOPANGA League After Final Rounds 11 & 12

The TOPANGA League finally came to a close with Sakonoko winning the whole tournament over many of Japan's best well known players.

Mago went into round 11 playing multiple sets against Uryo and his Sakura. After several ties, Uryo was able to defeat the 2D God but his victory wouldn't last, as he then lost two straight sets to Sako. Sako then went into the final round against Haitani. While Haitani was able to win a tiebreaker set, Sako pulled through in the final set giving him the win and the grand prize money of 555,555 Yen (+$6,800).

Check below for match stats and prize money courtesy of fan blogs Tokido77 and Beast Note.

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SF X TK: Developer Blog Featuring Cosplay Contest Finalists & Art Book Info

Capcom developer Tomoaki Ayano released another blog in regards to Street Fighter X Tekken.

From what is provided, Ayano-san talks about the extra characters available on the PlayStation Vita version available in the fall season. They also found their four finalists for their Miss Street Fighter X Tekken collection cosplay contest.

Along with the release of the game in Japan, a strategy guide by Softbank Creative will be released much like the upcoming Brady Games guide for North America. There will also be a book on April 5 with all the art created for Street Fighter X Tekken featuring works by Akira "Akiman" Yasuda and Kinu Nishimura.

Make sure to check out the full blog post here!

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SSFAE2012: Poongko Taking On Bullcat's Gouken In Endless Battle Set

Xblackvegetax was able to save and upload replays with Poongko going against Japan's Bullcat.

We all know Poongko for his excellent Seth skills in majors including EVO 2K11. Japan's Bullcat residing in the Chiba prefecture might have not been able to attend the big tourneys but was able to capture hearts everywhere for uploading numerous wins online and be regarded as one of the best Gouken players in the world.

Make sure to check out the great matches after the jump!

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SSFIVAE2012: TOPANGA League Round 9 & 10 Results

After a short intermission, the TOPANGA League continued onward with Mago destroying his competition in the previous two rounds.

With Tokido defeated in round eight, Momochi went in and lost to Mago after some close matches. The 2D God went against The Beast Daigo and was able to pull through after a tie breaker set. By round 10, Mago's Fei Long also had to deal with another Fei Long controlled by EVO 2K11 champion Fuudo. Mago was able to prevail and face another strong player which was Kazunoko and his Seth. Mago dominated Kazunoko by a land slide.

The next TOPANGA League fights will have Mago face the current second and third placers: Uryo and Sako. If he can defeat them, he will be able to face Haitani for the cash prize. Make sure to check out the full statistics and match info thanks to Tokido fan blog Tokido77 after the break. If you are interested in watching, follow Fubarduck's article on how to pay through Nico Nico Douga and go to this link to help get started. Round eleven will be airing soon!

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GameSpot's Latest On The Spot Features Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown

GameSpot got an interview with Sega's Patrick Riley to talk about the upcoming downloadable release of Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown.

At the 39 minute mark, they talk about the various features of the game including a special tutorial mode similar to that in Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution, up to 8 people in online lobbies, and even downloadable content where players can mix and match clothing for their characters like in the arcade.

Make sure to check out the video for yourself here!

SF X TK: FingerCramp's Jago & Hak On Rufus & Juri Tutorial

We are almost in the home stretch for Street Fighter X Tekken's release date. To help get ready for players to be in tip top shape when it comes out, FingerCramp collaborated with Capcom for a series of guides called "The New Age of Fighters."

This time around, FingerCramp's own Jago and Hak took a look at Street Fighter's Rufus and Juri and dissected their movesets and combos. He also goes on and detail preferred gem layouts and even strategies in order to win.

Check the video after the jump!

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Persona 4 Fighting Game With New Title & North American Release

Atlus' US branch has officially announced that they will be publishing the newly titled Persona 4 Arena for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Besides the main components from the arcade version likely going to be available on consoles, we can also expect online play and a story mode serving as a sequel to the Persona 4 RPG.

The game will be available in the summer season while Japan will get the arcade version this coming March. If you are interested in pre-ordering, check out Atlus' dedicated site to P4A.

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SF X TK: New Developer Blog On Akuma, Jin, Ogre, & M. Bison

The latest developer blog entry for Street Fighter X Tekken has came out concerning the last four launch characters and recent events for the game.

There are interesting facts regarding the characters such as Juri being indifferent with Bison as her story partner and that Akuma and Ogre don't have specific team associations. There is also info about the game appearing at the LG Street Fighter IV HD Global Championships and one of the qualifiers for Japan's national Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Ver. 2012 tournament on Feb. 26.

There is also a hint regarding the recent picture of Ryu in Capcom's upcoming action-adventure game Asura's Wrath in the next blog coming soon. Stay tuned!

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World Game Cup 2012 Now Live

Day one of World Game Cup in Cannes, France has begun.

Make sure to tune into the three Twitch.tv channels Dans Ta Cave, Maho, and Armshouse for all the streams. The Dans Ta Cave and Armshouse is streaming the main stage (with the latter being commentated in English) and Maho will be showing the side games including Skullgirls and Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike.

Make sure to check out the streams all weekend and check the full schedule after the jump!

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Skullgirls: Final Character For Launch Announced

Skullgirls is nearing the end of its development and Reverge Labs has finally revealed the final character before releasing the game in the Spring season.

NEW SKULLGIRLS DOUBLE SCREENSHOTS

GameTrailers TV revealed the last character to be named Double. Like her name, Double can mimic rest of the moves of the cast. Her main appearence is of a nun but can shape shift to a grotesque creature. When mimicking moves, she transforms to the characters. Double does however have her own set of special moves.

Check out the video on the latest episode of GameTrailers TV!

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Aquapazza: New Info On Upcoming PS3 Version

Some of you guys have been familiar with the game Aquapazza when it became part of 2011's Tougeki ~Super Battle Opera~ tournament series. Now, the fighter is being ported for the PlayStation 3 with new additional content.

NEW AQUAPAZZA PS3 SCREENSHOTS

Publisher Aquaplus will be adding new modes special to the PlayStation 3 version including two story modes, score attack, and its own training mode. In addition to modes, the version will recieve exclusive characters based on characters from visual novel studio Leaf. These characters are Chizuru Kashiwagi from Kizuato and Oboro from Utawarerumono.

Aquapazza will be hitting Japan in June but there is no date for an English localization.

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