Justice Evaluated In Final Guilty Bits Video, A Guilty Gear XX Video Series By Tataki

Go check out the final episode of the Guilty Bits series after the jump!

Along with Kliff Undersn, Justice is modified for competitive use in Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R! Justice suffers from very limited mobility, a trait distinct from the rest of the GGXX cast, but makes up a lot with moves that have excellent zoning range and high damage.

For more information on Justice, you can read the wiki entry as well as the dedicated character forum on Dustloop!

For past episodes of Guilty Bits including remastered editions, check out the playlist here!

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Sanwa Guilty Gear Xrd Buttons to be Unveiled at JAEPO

Sanwa Denshi will be unveiling a new set of pushbuttons designed using characters from the upcoming Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- at the Japan Amusement Expo (JAEPO) this weekend, according to Arcade Shock. The buttons will feature 14 characters from Xrd and will continue the collaboration that created the BlazBlue buttons and balltops.

However, A|S claims that Sanwa may only produce half the amount of buttons it did for the BlazBlue promotion, so these buttons may be in short supply as soon as they are released.

Arcade Version Of Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- Playable On February 20 In Japan

The next chapter in Guilty Gear is coming real soon!

Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- will be playable in Japanese game centers on Feb. 20, 2014. Xrd will be running on Sega's RingEdge 2 machine and will utilize Sega's ALL.Net P-ras MULTI digital distribution system. Xrd will also be utilizing Unreal Engine 3.

Aside from updates, Xrd is the first major Guilty Gear fighting game since the release of both Guilty Gear XX and Isuka in 2002 and 2003 respectively.

If you live in Japan, you have the chance to play Xrd before the anticipated PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 release! Stay tune for more news on Guilty Gear Xrd!

Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- Arcade Opening Revealed

Arc System Works uploaded the arcade opening for the upcoming Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-!

The opening explores more of the Backyard, an alternate universe first introduced in Guilty Gear 2: Overture. The opening also introduces Ramletherl Valentine, a new character likely based on GG2 character Valentine. The opening then goes through the cast of playable characters, old and new, with the theme Heavy Day playing

4Gamer also revealed a screenshot where players can select arcade mode, a training mode or the point-based M.O.M. mode.

You can find the video after the jump! Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- is coming to Japanese arcades this February!

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Kliff Undersn Evaluated In Novriltataki's Guilty Gear Video Series Guilty Bits

Guilty Bits return following a short break to cover one of the two previously banned characters in Guilty Gear XX.

With the release of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R, Kliff Undersn has been modified to be tournament legal. The range of his normals and specials accommodate his good poking. He also excels at creating corner pressure thanks to his effective and damaging mixup game. Kliff suffers though from low health, easy stun gain and poor mobility so players need to utilize his positives to the fullest.

You can find the video after the jump!

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Footage of Guilty Gear Xrd's Bedman Online

Editor's note: The YouTube video has subsequently been taken down, so the link is removed. Sorry for the inconvenience.

With the Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- loktest currently going on in Japan, players knew it wouldn't be long before footage of new character Bedman appeared online. And YouTube already has it.

Bedman's moves look interesting: he has a fireball that can be called back, a tornado spin and what appears to be an E. Honda-esque splash move. The thing to note is that at these moves leave shadowed marks on the screen that seem to be used to create another instance of the move outside of Bedman. If true, that would grant the character some very good mixup potential. One of his supers, meanwhile, involves a slow-moving black cloud that can sandwich the enemy between Bedman and the projectile.

There is sure to be more coverage of Bedman and returning character Zato=One as the weekend progresses, but this first look at the new Xrd character is a taste of things to come as -Sign- comes closer to completion.

Guilty Bits Covers FRCs, Teases BlazBits

As the Guilty Bits series nears its end, creator Novril has created a special episode dedicated to the Forced Roman Cancel. The FRC mechanic is a very polarizing topic among players; while veterans laud it as a tool that allows much flexibility in playstyle and strategy, many new players find the execution requirement an unnecessary hurdle to competency in the game.

Guilty Bits tries to ease new players into the mechanic, breaking down the process of learning FRCs step by step and even giving players hints as to how they can remember precisely where the FRC window in a move is located. The video even breaks down why FRC timings can seem different on whiff as opposed to on hit or block.

Novril also has released a teaser for a possible BlazBits series, asking fans if they would be willing to help fund the project. The survey can be found here.

Bedman Revealed as New Guilty Gear Xrd Character

Image courtesy of Famitsu.comFamitsu has revealed that the mystery character on the Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- website is none other than Bedman, a new character to the GG universe. Nothing else is known about Bedman at this time, but the upcoming issue of Famitsu is scheduled to contain information on him as well as returning character Zato=1.

While the name Bedman may seem confusing at first, posters over at Shoryuken have gleaned a possible reference that meshes with Guilty Gear's world. A few people have suggested that the romanization of the name is a homage to Bedemon, a side project of members in the doom metal band Pentagram. While not confirmed, the name would then continue GG's tradition of linking character and move names to well-known hard rock or metal bands.

The Famitsu issue with information on Bedman is scheduled for newsstands on Nov. 28 in Japan, and he will make his debut in Japan during the next loktest on Dec. 6-9.

Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- To Feature Zato-1 & A New Unknown Character For Dec. Location Test

Two more characters will be added to the growing cast in Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-!

Zato-1 (Stylized as Zato=One) will be making his return in Xrd after his absence in Guilty Gear XX; shadow creature companion Eddie took over his body for XX. Although killed by Millia Rage in Guilty Gear X, it looks like Zato will be returning alive and still having Eddie with him. Zato was originally teased in the premiere trailer for Xrd.

Also to be featured is a currently silhouetted character. No other information has been revealed.

Both will be playable in the next major location test from Dec. 6-9 in Japan!

Episode 23 Of Tataki's Guilty Gear XX Video Series Guilty Bits Covers Testament

The Guilty Bits series is nearing the home stretch with covering every character in Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R! Here is the antepenultimate one!

Testament is all about keeping his opponents away with his zoning tools and following it up with mixup opportunities when possible. While Testament has slow normals, they are compensated for with their good range. Players must also make good use of Testament's special moves to trap players and take advantage of the situation.

You can find the video playlist featuring Testament, and previous episode about Baiken, after the jump! For more information regarding Testament, you can check out Dustloop's Wiki entry and the character's own discussion forum!

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Faust Confirmed To Return For Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-

The newest Guilty Gear X fighter will have the crazy Faust coming back as one of the playable characters!

Faust will be returning for Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- with a majority of his most known look retained for the new game. Included in Faust's charcter page is his movelist featuring the similar stuff you can expect from him including his "What Could This Be?" item special. For more information on his moves, check out Dustloop's Wiki entry on the Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R iteration of Faust.  No gameplay videos of Faust have been released as of this post.

Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- will be coming to Japanese arcades as well as Sony's PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in 2014!

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R Update Now Available On Xbox 360, PlayStation Network Update Pending

For Xbox 360 owners of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, you are in luck as the latest balance build Plus R is now available!

Plus R is the latest update to Guilty Gear XX with adjustments done to characters as well as including both Kliff and Justice as playable characters

Owners have to download a small update upon bootup of the game and then obtain a free package called V-Up CATALOG 1 from the Xbox Live Marketplace. Players can then switch over to Plus R after downloading both packs.

North American PlayStation 3 owners will still have to wait at the moment. You can check out the user interface changes here!

A.B.A & Dizzy Covered In 20th Edition Of Tataki's Guilty Gear XX Video Series Guilty Bits

Only five more characters to go in the Guilty Bits video series! Lets take a look at A.B.A and Dizzy this time around!

Introduced in Guilty Gear Isuka and Guilty Gear XX Slash, A.B.A needs to fully utilize her key modes to dominate the match. Players need to find ways to get into the powerful Moroha mode from the key's weak normal form and use it optimally with limited time.

Dizzy main objective is to use her summon projectiles to create many offensive opportunities as well as some defensive situations; These make up for her low health disadvantage.

You can check both videos after the jump!

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Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R Casual Sets At Mikado Game Center

Credit: http://www9.plala.or.jp/nakanoryuzo/news-kakorogu/news-09.4-3.htmlIf you want to see some high quality Guilty Gear XX gameplay from Japan, Jourdal uploaded a bunch!

Recorded from Takadanobaba Mikado game center in Tokyo, Japan, the area is known for its strong Guilty Gear XX competition especially for the latest version Accent Core Plus R! The set of videos features many highly skilled players in the scene today including FAB, Shuumatsu and Ruu!

The full playlist featuring the most recent uploads can be found after the jump!

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Axl Low & I-No Returning In Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-, Developed As Cross-Generation For Sony PlayStation Systems

A new trailer for Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- is now available for viewing!

This brief video, from Sony's pre-Tokyo Game Show media briefing, shows off more in-game footage with the already announced characters, more stages and a quick feature of both returning characters Axl Low and I-No. The trailer also reveals that the game will be coming to both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in 2014. There are no current news on whether Xrd will be arriving on the Xbox 360 and/or the Xbox One.

You can rock out to the trailer after the jump!

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Episode 18 Of Tataki's Guilty Gear XX Video Series Guilty Bits Covers Bridget

After a break, Guilty Bits returns with one of the series' most popular, and somewhat suggestive, characters!

Bridget features high priority poking that compliments his overall movement and utilization of her yo-yo and Roger the teddy bear. The combination makes his defensive game unpredictable while his offense is maintained by proper utilization of the yo-yo and Roger.

Make sure to check out the video after the jump! If you are interested in trying Bridget, make sure to check his dedicated strategy forum on Dustloop!

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Importing PlayStation 3 Games From Japan Guide Provided By Kurushii & Dustloop

For those who are trying to obtain a fighting game only available in Japan's physical or digital markets on the PlayStation 3, there is a guide that will help you out.

Provided by Kurushii over at Dustloop, he went through a detailed step-by-step guide on what to do when obtaining games for the PS3. He explains on how to utilize a Japanese PlayStation Network account, buying games physically or digitally and info regarding Japanese PlayStation Network codes.

For those who are planning to buy the Japanese version of BlazBlue: Chronophantasma, the upcoming JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R or any other game sold in Japan, this guide is vital! Make sure to check it out here!

Episode 17 Of Tataki's Guilty Gear XX Video Series Guilty Bits Covers Slayer

For those who want to learn Slayer, here is a new episode of Guilty Bits!

Slayer's mixup tools emphasizes close range situations where he can score high amounts of damage within a small space. This allows opportunities to punish opponents needing to get out of the situation with counter-hit specials and other moves.

You can check out the video after the jump and more videos on Tataki's YouTube channel!

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Venom, May, Potemkin & Chipp Revealed For Guilty Gear Xrd, Playable In Location Test

Four familiar faces return from past Guilty Gear games make a return to Xrd!

Along with Sol Badguy, Ky Kiske and Millia Rage featured in the announcement trailer, four returning characters Chipp Zanuff, Venom, May and Potemkin will be part of the GGXrd cast! By the pictures provided, 3/4 of the characters retain the central look as their previous iterations with Potemkin looking to have a design overhaul.

They will be playable in the first major location test at Club Sega Akihabara from Aug. 9-12!

Make sure to check out the site with the new characters once the site is viewable! For now (thank you Kaman0), you can check out a capture of all the character designs and moves after the jump!

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Sixteenth Episode Of Guilty Gear XX Video Series Guilty Bits Covers Robo-Ky

With sixteen episodes in, here is the latest in the Guilty Bits series by Tataki!

This editon focuses on Robo-Ky. Although somewhat bearing the name of Ky Kiske, Robo Ky is a radically different character with two special meters that can significantly affect his output in the match, for better or worse. While players have to be attentive, they are given very reliable tools to ease themselves during matches.

You can check out the video after the jump!

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