Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Story Mode Revealed

The console versions of Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax will contain an exclusive story mode. Titled "Dream Duel," the mode offers voiced scenes in which the various characters from DFC interact with one another. According to Siliconera

With all the mix of characters and their stories, the Dream Duel mode has over 60 different story scenarios, where you’ll get to see the likes of Asuna from Sword Art Online have talks with Shana from Shakugan no Shana.

Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax releases on Nov. 13, 2014, for the PlayStation 3 and Vita in Japan.

Super Desperation Radio Episode 334 Archive Online

The latest episode of Super Desperation Radio is now available for watching on IPLAYWINNER'S YouTube channel.

Super Desperation Radio opened with talk of the recent Mastercup 7 Tekken tournament in Japan. Several of the cast managed to catch pieces of the show and its great high-level play, but the more than 15 hours of continuous action were too much for any one person at SDR to watch in one sitting. 

Talk then moved to 4Gamer's Guilty Gear Xrd wiki and how experienced players can use it—even with poor Google translation—to find out what the new game will have in store for them when it releases next month.

Lastly, the conversation moved to 37 Reloaded and the question about whether the various tournaments will live up to expectations, or if competitors will be out of practice.

Super Desperation Radio is live every Monday at 6:30 p.m. PST on Twitch and YouTube.

Blade Arcus from Shining Releases on Nov. 5 in Japan

Sega's fighting game based on its Shining series of titles will be in Japanese arcades starting on Nov. 5, 2014, the company announced during its recent Shining Fan Festa.

Siliconera is reporting that Sega also announced another member to the Blade Arcus cast, Rick Elwood, who made an appearance in Shining Blade and was the main character in Shining Hearts. Rick's addition to the character roster will come in spring 2015.

At this time there are no plans for a console release of Blade Arcus.

Street Fighter EX2+ Corner Cross-Up Setups by Nerdjosh

Nerdjosh has created a short video that details some of the corner setups that players can create in SFEX2+.

According to Nerdjosh, normally it is impossible for players to cross up an opponent holding back in the corner, but these examples show how players can get around that protection to create great corner pressure and mixups.

The video contains setups for M. Bison, Sagat, Pullum and Darun.

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Guilty Gear Xrd Character Guides, Frame Data by 4Gamer

Japan's 4Gamer has created its own Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- wiki, complete with breakdowns of each character in the game. The character pages have basic information, such as move lists and biographies, but also show the ways a character's normals can chain—in GG terms, gatling—and include combo videos with slow motion replays in case viewers could not see the moves used in regular speed.

The biggest thing the 4Gamer site offers to Guilty Gear veterans, however, is the inclusion of frame data for each of the characters in the arcade version of Guilty Gear Xrd.

While the entire wiki is in Japanese, the site offers a starting resource for U.S. Gears players who are already thinking about Dec. 16. 

Super Desperation Radio Episode 333 Archive Online

The latest episode of Super Desperation Radio is now available for watching on IPLAYWINNER'S YouTube channel.

Twitch's new rules regarding what streamers can and cannot wear opened SDR, as the cast discussed Twitch's conduct policy and its sometimes apparent lack of enforcement.

Staying on the topic of stream behavior, the conversation moved to the recent grudge matches at Wednesday Night Fights and the lost art of trash talk. The crew made it a point to note that there are always lines players and spectators should not cross when simply trying to get under another competitor's skin.

Lastly, SDR talked about the forthcoming NEC, mentioning the KOFXIII tournament and the Japanese competitors showing up for airdash titles.

Super Desperation Radio is live every Monday at 6:30 p.m. PST on Twitch and YouTube.

Cognitive Dissonance: Reports of my Death...

On Dec. 16, 2014, the U.S. Persona 4 Arena Ultimax scene will die. It will join the likes of Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late and BlazBlue Chronophantasma as another game tossed aside to make room for the new game of the moment, Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-. Or at least that is what a lot of people would have readers believe.

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Twitch Rules of Conduct Updated, Code of Dress Clarified

Game streaming platform Twitch has updated its Rules of Conduct, focusing on the type of clothing that will be allowed on streams starting on Oct. 27, 2014. The policy now reads:

Wearing no clothing or sexually suggestive clothing - including lingerie, swimsuits, pasties, and undergarments - is prohibited, as well as any full nude torsos*, which applies to both male and female broadcasters. You may have a great six-pack, but that's better shared on the beach during a 2-on-2 volleyball game blasting "Playing with the Boys."

* If it's unbearably hot where you are, and you happen to have your shirt off (guys) or a bikini top (grills), then just crop the webcam to your face. Problem solved.

We sell t-shirts, and those are always acceptable. #Kappa

Violations of the new policy will result in channel or account suspension.

Super Desperation Radio Episode 332 Archive Online

The latest episode of Super Desperation Radio is now available for watching on IPLAYWINNER'S YouTube channel.

Capcom Cup, Guilty Gear Xrd and possible Evo games were up for discussion as SDR returned from its one-week hiatus.

With VIP packages and general admission seats now available, the cast wondered what the final schedule for Capcom Cup would look like when the event takes place on Dec. 13.

The conversation then moved to Guilty Gear Xrd, and the game's recently released demo and U.S. street date of Dec. 16. Ayaikun talked about her recent experiences playing the title and how it is one of the most beautiful games she's ever seen in motion.

Lastly, the question of the Evo 2015 lineup was brought up and no one was really sure how it will shake out. Everyone agreed 2015 will be the first year multiple airdash games should make it onto the roster, but nothing is a sure bet at this point.

Super Desperation Radio is live every Monday at 6:30 p.m. PST on Twitch and YouTube.

Stream to Show off New Features of Smash Bros. for Wii U

Siliconera is reporting that Nintendo will be hosting a stream showing off the many additions and differences in the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros. The event is said to feature "50 new things" and will take place Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. PST, 6 p.m. EST.

The event will be coming to viewers through Nintendo Direct. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U launches on Nov. 21 in the United States.

Round 1 Opens New Arcade in Illinois

Japanese arcade chain Round 1 has opened its first store outside of California. Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale, Illinois, is now home to the fourth Round 1 that has opened in the U.S.

Round 1 Chicago includes the same Japanese arcade experiences that its fellow California stores have offered since the first location opened in the Puente Hills Mall in 2010, with games such as Project Diva, IIDX and Tekken Tag Tournament 2.

Round 1 is not done expanding across the U.S. There are currently plans to open new stores in Arlington, Texas, and San Jose, California. 

Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- Lands in the U.S. on Dec. 16

Aksys Games has announced the U.S. release date for Guilty Gear Xrd, and it is Dec. 16, 2014, less than two weeks after the Japanese console release.

Launching for both the PlayStation 3 and 4, Xrd will come in both standard and limited edition packages, with the latter offering

"a box to hold all the goodies, fashioned in the likeness of the 'Backyard', the Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- Vocal Collection (just like the Japanese version!), the Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- Character Book which will provide information on characters, terms, and concepts from the beginning of the series to the present, and finally, the Sol Badguy 'FREE' belt buckle keychain!"

Both versions are already available for pre-order, with the LE costing players $20 more than the standard edition on the console of their choice. Hit the jump for the release trailer.

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Killer Instinct Season 2 Starts Oct. 15, will add Cinder, Riptor

While U.S. Killer Instinct players have gotten a preview of the new balance and content coming in the new season of KI, the rest of the world will get its hands on TJ Combo and Maya on Oct. 15. In a new season 2 trailer from IGN, the team at Iron Galaxy also teases eight new characters through shadowy silhouettes.

The good news for fans of the Killer Instinct series is that Riptor and Cinder are definitely two of those characters, as confirmed by Microsoft. When fans and players will see them, however, is another story as while Combo and Maya release with the season the rest of the new cast will appear on a one-a-month basis starting in November.

The latest season will also include a graphical boost from 720p to 900p resolution.

The rest of the Season 2 content—updated balance, enhanced combo system and improved interface—will all be available on day one, with updates to come as the rest of the characters are released. Hit the jump for launch trailer.

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DOA 5 Ultimate Celebrates Halloween with New Costumes

Halloween is the time of year when many people take the time to dress up, and for another year the cast of Dead of Alive 5 Ultimate is no exception. Continuing the tradition from 2013, DOA5U is again adding a batch of costumes so that its characters wouldn't feel out of place at a masquerade.

The outfits this year are pulled from the winners of a fan design contest, and show a range Halloween favorites: skeletons, werewolves, pirates, devils and angels. There are even a few off-the-wall costumes as well.

The costumes release Oct. 14 in Japan for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. There is no date for a U.S. release yet, but since last year's costumes made it to the West there's a good chance they will show up sooner than later.

Check out the release video after the jump.

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Take a Walk through Galloping Ghost Arcade

Brookfield, Illinois' Galloping Ghost Arcade has become one of the premier places to play fighting games in the Chicago area, with many NetherRealms' players adopting the team name GGA when they participate in national tournaments.

However, GGA is more than just a fighting game location; it also houses more than 400 modern and classic arcade machines, normally in their original cabinets. GGA even houses rarities like the unreleased Primal Rage 2 and a Mortal Kombat 3 prototype.

During a 20-minute walk around the arcade, owner "Doc" Mack takes viewers through the whole arcade, showing new machines or titles that have been put back into original dedicated cabinets. He also shows off several new parts of the arcade—separate areas for driving and shoot-em-up games, and a full-time pinball section—that have been added thanks to a recent fundraising effort.

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BlazBlue Chronophantasma 2.0 Patch Notes from Famitsu

SoWL at Dustloop has translated the first group of patch notes for BBCP 2.0 as compiled by Famitsu. The list covers 13 of BBCP's 28 characters and represents the changes that will be put into the final version of BBCP 2.0 when it is released on Oct. 9.

There are three to four changes listed for each character, and this part of the list features characters from the earliest versions of the game such as Ragna, Jin, Noel, Hakumen and Tager. 

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North America will get Wii U Smash Bros. First

Nintendo has released the street dates for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and this time North American players will be getting an opportunity to play the game ahead of everyone else. Smash releases on Nov. 21 on that continent, followed by a European release on Dec. 5 and then a Japanese release on Dec. 6.

In North America, the game will ship in one of two possible bundles: the game-only bundle and a special $99.99 version of the game that will include a GameCube controller and the GameCube Controller Adapter.

The first wave of Amiibo figures—Mario, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Link, Fox, Samus, Wii Fit Trainer, Villager, Pikachu, Kirby and Marth—will also be available on Nov. 21 in North America, with the second line—Zelda, Diddy Kong, Luigi, Little Mac, Pit and Captain Falco—set to go on sale on Dec. 19. Each figure will cost $12.99.

Super Desperation Radio Episode 331 Archive Online

The latest episode of Super Desperation Radio is now available for watching on IPLAYWINNER'S YouTube channel.

On the latest episode of SDR, the cast discussed the idea of turning the show into a sports podcast before focusing their attention on the collegiate League of Legends program, scholarships and the implications of video games as a professional sport.

Sanchez then took some time to talk about the loktest footage for Tekken 7, including some of the more nuanced system changes in the game including Rage Arts and the way in which characters get off the ground.

Lastly, Walkman expressed his love for classic video game music until the crew decided to go watch the Major League Baseball playoffs. 

Super Desperation Radio is live every Monday at 6:30 p.m. PST on Twitch and YouTube.

3DS Limitations Forced Sheik to be Separate Character

Many players were already let down by the news that the Ice Climbers will not be in Super Smash Bros. because of the 3DS's hardware limitations, but it seems that they were not the only characters affected by the power of Nintendo's handheld. In an interview with Famitsu (via Siliconera), Masahiro Sakurai said those limitations also caused Sheik and Zelda to be two separate characters in the upcoming title.

"It’s basically due to the 3DS’ limitations," he said. "It was impossible to have both characters exist together [as one] on 3DS." However, Sakurai also said that perhaps it was not so bad, as "transforming characters had the drawback of ambiguous tactics and such, and I believe that they have become more fresh now."

For now, it's hard to say whether this change will have a positive or negative impact on the strength of both characters, but it has certainly shaken up the roster going into the new games. 

Super Smash Bros. for 3DS launches Oct. 3.

Skullgirls' Eliza to be Released Sept. 30

Tomorrow all Skullgirls players on both PlayStation 3 and PC will have the opportunity to play Eliza as she is released to the public.

The character, who is designed with an ancient Egyptian motif, wields a staff to help her attack and like much of the Skullgirls cast can transform parts of her body for normals, specials and supers.

To celebrate Eliza's impending release, the crew at Skullgirls has provided several links to community-created combo videos. These videos feature Eliza-only combos as well as combos featuring Eliza's possible assists and DHCs. Hit the jump for the videos.

There is no current release date for Eliza on Xbox 360, but the Skullgirls team is hopeful that it will be "soon."

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