Lineup announced for AnimEvo 2017

Daryl "DJCream" Bunao joined Super Desperation Radio to announce the games that will be part of AnimEvo at Evolution 2017 on July 14-16, 2017. 

The list contains 11 games at this point, but can be expanded if players step up to run other games. The AnimEvo games are: Guilty Gear XX Accent Core +R, Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Ignition, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late, Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code, Gundam Extreme Vs Full Boost, Vampire Savior, Nitroplus Blasterz, Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe, Aquapazza, Puyo Puyo Tetris and Arcana Heart 3: Love Max!!!!!

Players with questions about the AnimEvo lineup can contact the tournament series or DJCream on Twitter.

Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe coming to Steam, PS4 in March

The U.S. will be getting an updated version of Chaos Code complete with online play in mid-March 2017.

Originally released in Japan and Asia in November 2016, Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe includes new characters Ray and Lupinus along with balance changes, a color edit and plenty of modes including Mission and Survival. The big news, however, is the addition of online play, which was missing in the game's original release.

The game will cost $19.99 on both platforms. Readers can check out the game's release trailer below.

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Chaos Code for PS4 coming to Japan, Asia on Nov. 9

Japan and Asia will be getting the PlayStation 4 version of Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe early in November.

Publisher Arc System Works has announced that the title will be available on Nov. 9 for a price of 1,980 yen (roughly $19). New Sign of Catastrophe features new characters Ray and Lupinus as well as balance changes and network play, a feature many players were missing in the game's original console release.

According to Gematsu, while an English version of NSC is planned, the Japanese and Asian releases will have the option for English text.

Toushinsai reveals The King of Fighters XIV for arcades, PC version of Street Fighter V coming to arcades and more

The inaugural Japanese arcade tournament Toushinsai brought about some big news for fighting games.

FK Digital's Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe will finally be getting its PlayStation 4 release in November 2016. They also revealed that FK will follow up with a second expansion in 2017 that will run on full 16:9 widescreen.

Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel will be updated to version 1.08 on Oct. 27, 2016. Whether it will apply to the arcade version or will be featured on consoles as well is still to be determined.

Capcom will be bringing Street Fighter V to arcades in the near future in the form of the the PC version. Details will be clarified at a later time.

For Taito, the company announced NESiCAxLive 2, its follow-up arcade digital content platform. Companies such as Arc System Works, Examu, FK Digital and French Bread have pledged support for the system. SNK will also take part by announcing that The King of Fighters XIV will be coming to Japanese arcades through this platform.

You can check the announcements towards the end of the Twitch archive here.

Videos: Chaos Code NSC 2.0 Beta Test Footage

Tenryo has uploaded all the footage he recorded during recent beta tests of Chaos Code -New Sign of Catastrophe- 2.0. The YouTube playlist, which contains 15 videos and more than 7 hours of footage, provides a thorough look into the new version of the title.

Tenryo also claims he has some of the only footage of brand new character Lupinus.

Check out the playlist after the jump.

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Chaos Code -New Sign of Catastrophe- 2.0 Beta Changes by Tenryo

With the recent beta test of Chaos Code -New Sign of Catastrophe- 2.0 during Aug. 1-3 in Japan, Tenryo has compiled a list of changes to existing characters and system mechanics in this version of the game.

In addition to these changes, NSC 2.0 will also feature two new characters, Lupinus and Ray. According to the changelist, these two were incomplete during the test, necessitating future builds of the game before it is finally released.

There is no word when the next test will be held. 

Videos: Aquapazza and Chaos Code from Evo 2014

For those looking for more action from Evolution 2014, Numakie has uploaded footage from the Aquapazza and Chaos Code side tournaments to YouTube.

The Aquapazza videos are comprised of the start of the first pool, the start of the second pool and top 4. Numakie notes that KOG was disqualified from winners top 4 because he was playing in Ultra Street Fighter IV at the time.

Chaos Code features all of top 4 as well as the last match from the second pool.

These videos are a great chance for players interested in Chaos Code or Aquapazza to see what high-level play for the titles looks like, and to see how U.S. players fare against international competition. Hit the jump for the playlist.

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Latest Chaos Code Entry In Japanese Arcade Updated To New Balance Version 1.03

The arcade version of Chaos Code, New Sign of Catastrophe, recieved a new balance revision.

Made for the digital downloadable arcade service NESiCAxLive, New Sign of Catastrophe is updated to version 1.03. This update changes various moves for the cast since ver. 1.02. There is currently no news in regards to the changes affecting the PlayStation 3 version.

Although in Japanese, you can find the changelist from each version including 1.03 here!

Chaos Code: New Update Announced For Japanes Arcades

Coming to Japan Amusement Expo next week is a new version of Chaos Code.

Subtitled "New Sign of Catastrophe," this version will feature an extra character found on the PlayStation 3 version. The update will also utilize NESiCAxLive downloadable system so you can find them on Taito Type X2 DIA cabinets and can add any necessary patching whenever available. No info in regards to whether this update will differ in terms of balance from the original arcade of PlayStation 3 versions.

If you are going to Japan Amusement Expo next week, you can try it out when it's on display!

Chaos Code: Plans For Release Outside Asia

The PlayStation 3 version of Chaos Code is currently available in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan but it seems it will expand to multiple other nations.

FK Digital's fighter has been planned to be available in North America, Europe, and Japan. Aside from regional expansion, FK Digital is also developing online play for the game, a mode unavailable in the current Asian version.

No news regarding dates or other information have been announced yet but will be kept posted on any follow ups.

Chaos Code Updated To Version 1.02

Following the news of Chaos Code arriving in Southtown Arcade, publusher Arc System Works announced that the game has updated featuring a new character.

CHAOS CODE VERSION 1.02 SCREENSHOTS

Version 1.02 details that the update brings balance changes to the existing cast while adding MG Hikaru, a different version of Hikaru, to the game.

Check out a video of the update after the jump!

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Over Two Hours of Chaos Code Footage from Southtown Arcade feat. Fatacon, Hellpockets & More!

Last night we swung by Southtown Arcade for a casual stream of Chaos Code and all the footage is now live on YouTube. This is over two hours of gameplay featuring Fatacon, Hellpckets, Reiki, JD and many other Southtown regulars. If you're curious about the game Fatacon gives some insight into the gameplay mechanics and character-specific stuff as well. 

Check out all three videos after the jump!

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Chaos Code Now Playable at Southtown Arcade

A while back we made a number of posts about an arcade fighting game "that you'll probably never play". That game is Chaos Code and guess what? Looks like I was dead wrong! It's now available to play at Southtown Arcade here in San Francisco, CA! They just set up the game yesterday and it's good to go on a head-to-head set up! If you live in the area, swing by and check it out! HYPE!

We'll be sure to work this game into the streaming schedule somehow but in the meantime check out some gameplay videos by clicking here. 

Chaos Code Coming to PlayStation 3 This Year

Andria Sang is reporting that the 2D arcade fighter Chaos Code will be receiving a console port and is set to be released sometime in Japan this year. While I am not getting my hopes up for a North American release, keep in mind that the PS3 is region free so those of us looking to give the game a shot will at least now have a chance outside of importing the arcade board (we tried!) or going to Japan.

If you're unfamiliar with the game itself, check out this post for hours and hours of footage. 

Chaos Code: Meet Bravo Peperonicine, the Table Flippin' Chef

So when we posted about Chaos Code just a few days ago, I'll be honest, I thought that would be last of that game on the front page for quite sometime. Since then I've been watching more videos and I have to say the game has really grown on me. The animation looks really clean and fluid, there is a wide variety of character designs and hey, you can do this:

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More Footage of Another Fighting Game You'll Probably Never Play: ChaosCode

Hot off the heels of our Super Dragon Ball Z story is another set of videos for a fighting game I've long forgotten about, ChaosCode. These videos, taken from Nico Nico courtesy of HardEdgeOfficial, show what I assume to be high level play and I  have to say this game looks like it could be a great deal of fun. I don't know too much about the game at all but it appears you can choose two different abilities for which ever character you end up playing which I'm sure makes for some interesting match-ups. 

Have you played or studied Chaos Code and care to educate everyone on what this game is all about? Hit us up in the comments and let us know!

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