Community: Amazing Street Fighter Animation Kicks Butt!

It’s hard to describe the video so It is best to just watch it and be below away. Counter656 the mastermind the video has also created a few other awesome animations including a  Megaman one.

“See the fight between two best friends, I made this video with the new camera Nikon D5100, and thaks a lot for their sponsor of the camera .

In this video I try to make the fight back to original and not to use too much special effets, hope you guys like it, this took me around 1 month for the proccesing, and yeap I am already working with Halo and the next one will come first with the hot girl gun fight, wish you guys enjoy the show…Thanks ” – Subscribe by clicking here, we are sure he will be working on many more!

Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition Release Date Confirmed

Sony have just announced a new network program called “PLAY”. During this announcement they also managed to reveal the  Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition  release date.

“August 24: Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition - This highly-anticipated action-fighting title from Capcom features 20 playable characters, HD graphics, more than 200 pieces of unlockable content, more than 100 trials and more than 100 challenges. When Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition is purchased through PLAY, purchasers will be able to unlock GILL, the self-proclaimed god, without having to beat the game with every character, as day-one DLC.  Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition will be €14.99 and will be available for pre-order until August 18.” – Sony Press Release

Street Fighter Vs Mortal Kombat?

It’s requested so… it probably might happen someday…

In a recent interview with Yoshinori Ono by the PlayStation Blog  Yoshinori Ono said: “I actually get a lot of requests for Street Fighter Vs Mortal Kombat on my Twitter feed and elsewhere. I understand why people want it, but it’s easier said than done. Having Chun Li getting her spine ripped out, or Ryu’s head bouncing off the floor….it doesn’t necessarily match…”

I understand what Ono is saying but… have some special Street Fighter-esk fatality’s would be amazing. Especially taking Ryu’s hadouken into a realistic damage measure.

Ono also went on to talking about Infamous’ Cole being in Street Fighter x Tekken.

Head-over to the PlayStation Blog to read the full interview.

Capcom Announces UK Fight Clubs

Capcom have announced that in the next 12 months Capcom will visit cities all around the UK giving gamers nationwide the chance to play the very best fighting games that Capcom has to offer, as well as games that aren’t even out yet. In other words, games FROM THE FUTURE. Leading the attempt to break the rules of physics will be Street Fighter X Tekken’s UK debut, and also possibly some other secret things that can’t possibly be confirmed yet. There’ll be DJs playing whatever passes for music these days, food and alcoholic drink. What’s more, all of this will be completely free. Free!

Here are some bullet points to help you report this in an easy and lazy manner:

• Free games
• Free food
• Free drink
• Free Willy

*No actual Free Willy

The tour kicks off in London on Saturday August 20th at the KO gym in east London, with legendary Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono on hand to sign your Street Fighter paraphernalia and lay down the law in matches of Street Fighter X Tekken. Doors open at 7.30pm and the first 50 people in the queue will get an extra special gift.

It’s not all about London as the tour then continues through the cities of Bristol, Edinburgh, Norwich, Brighton and Liverpool.

Capcom shows off some new titles

Courtesy of Capcom’s annual “Captivate” event we’ve got a slew of footage from a bunch of new games on the horizon. Some of them we already knew about, but others totally took us by surprise!  None more so than………..

Dead Rising 2: Off the Record

I’ve got nothing against Dead Rising 2’s Chuck Green, but there’s no way he was ever going to fill the giant boots left behind by macho photo journalist Frank West. So Capcom, realising their mistake, have decided to create a remake of Dead Rising 2 but with good old Mr West as the protagonist once again, thus officially making possibly the strangest/most awesome remake in gaming history.

It promises to be a lot more than just a quick pallet swap, Frank will supposedly follow a radically different story path to Chuck and will once again be able to use his photography skills to gather PP much like he did in the original Dead Rising. Plus, he’s covered wars ya’ know?

I assume this is going to be a stand alone expansion in the style of Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare rather than a giant DLC add on to Dead Rising 2, but don’t quote me on that until we have some official word from Capcom.

Asura’s Wrath

From CyberConnect2 (the makers of .hack and a shit-ton of Naruto games) comes……..uh… apparently some sort of cross between God of War and anime? It’s been quite a while since we’ve actually seen anything significant from this title so I’m glad to see its going strong, because whatever it is, it looks awesome and I want it.

Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition

Capcom are treating this as some sort of surprise announcement, but must of us heard about this a good while back. Basically it’s a DLC patch that turns any copy of Super Street Fighter 4 into the updated arcade version that’s been knocking around in Japan for a good while. Changes include four extra characters and a bunch of gameplay tweaks that only die hard fans are likely to notice or understand.

Street Fighter X Tekken

Not sure what else to say about this one other than YO TEKKEN IS GOING TO GO FIGHT STREET FIGHTER IN THE STREET FIGHTER UNIVERSE! Not to be confused with Tekken x Street Fighter, which for some crazy reason is separate game where Street Fighter goes to go fight Tekken in the Tekken universe. If you’re having a tough time imagining what this particular crazy mash-up looks like, I direct you over to my good colleague Gabriel’s article.

Dragon’s Dogma

Newly announced today, Dragon’s Dogma is supposedly the beginning of an all new PS3 exclusive franchise. Judging by the brief press release and this video, it looks to be equal parts Monster Hunter and Demon’s Souls. I really hope Capcom don’t think that this in any way redeems them for transferring development of Monster Hunter Tri from the PS3 onto the Wii…….

Resident Evil: The mercenaries 3D

I’m not sure where I stand on Capcom trying to flog an old minigame as a fully fledged title, but what I am sure of is that my lovely rather expensive 3DS currently has near to naff all worth playing on it right about now. In the words of Philip J. Fry, shut up and take my money!

For the full details on all these titles head over to Capcom’s official blog.

Check out these awesome Street Fighter X Tekken trailers and pictures

When Capcom and Namco announced that they would be working together to create a pair of games that featured both Street Fighter and Tekken characters, the fighting game world was stunned. Thoughts raced as to how the games would shape up. Well now we can get a better idea of Capcom’s version as they have finally released trailers and screenshots of Street Fighter X Tekken.

No surprise in that the gameplay is similar to Street Fighter IV (since that was Capcom’s intention anyway) but it’s still fantastic to finally get a glimpse of gameplay. Watch as Ryu, Ken, Chun-li, Kazuya, Nina, King and others show you their moves and also get a preview of the cinematic trailer.

And talking about that cinematic trailer, here it is. Aside from Ryu and Ken fighting Nina and Ryu, it also seems to show Ryu struggling with the Satsui no Hado.

I have to say, how can you not be excited (unless you hate fighting games). Forget Capcom vs SNK, who would have ever thought the day you’d be seeing Street Fighter and Namco characters mixing it up?  Tekken characters with Hyper combos. A roster that will make dream team and “what if” fans have their minds go into orgasmic overload? It’s looking to be a awesome. And we thought Capcom woke up the fighting genre with Street Fighter IV… Turns out that was just a taste of things to come.

Check out the screenshots and poster art below as well.

Ono says Street Fighter should be a lot like Football

Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono has stated in a recent interview about his beloved fighting series and what his ultimate goal is for the series when he spoke with  The Guardian.

“You said that Street Fighter IV 3D is a stepping stone. Where do you want to take Street Fighter?
Until very recently fighting games have been a niche. In order to play you needed to understand all the rules, you had to know exactly what to do in every situation. The genre has been isolating itself from non-hardcore gamers. But I want Street Fighter to be a tool, like playing cards or a chess board – you just need the pieces and everyone can play, not just the elite. It will take a few more generations to get to that utopian point, but what the 3DS has done is enable me to take the first step toward my grand scheme.

Is it difficult to move toward the mainstream without alienating those hardcore fans?
A quick metaphor: think of the Premier League. When Manchester United play Chelsea, you have the most professional, skilful players taking part, so any kid just out of school can’t join that team. However, just because not everyone can play for Manchester United doesn’t mean no one plays football. Until recently, we only ever aimed Street Fighter at the high end, we’ve been neglecting people who want to play at their own level. So what we’ve done with Super Street Fighter IV 3D is, we’ve retained the hardcore elements, but we’ve lowered the entry barrier, so people can play in the way they want to play, rather than having to aspire to be hardcore. We’ve established a very important milestone here.”

Continue reading the interview at The Guardian.

[Review] Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition

If you haven’t picked up a Street Fighter title on the PS3 or Xbox 360 you have been missing out on one of the best Street Fighter titles since Street Fighter 2 Turbo. Super Street Fighter manages to go back to the roots of it’s counterparts and manages to bring the fighter title into a whole new era.

Any Capcom fans that have wanted  more Street Fighter titles to get their hands on, look no further. It’s been over 20 years since Nintendo has received a Street Fighter title and as you may know, Nintendo has been missing out on some of the best Street Fighter titles of all time. Now Nintendo 3DS owners can get their hands on Ryu and Ken once again. Way back, well 3 years ago when the original Street Fighter IV‘s debut in arcades in 2008, causing a huge success on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 Capcom chose to bring the experience to a whole another level  with adding more features and playable characters for its Super Street Fighter IV upgrade.

Gameplay

I assume a lot of the street fighter fans that are reading this review are very worried how the gameplay could differ from it’s console counterparts. Well actually, it plays exactly the same and feels exactly the same. The 3D gives the gameplay a whole new depth however and really does bring the fight to your eyes. Not only is there the 3D to master, but also the lovely roster, 35 characters to mess around with to find the perfect one for your preferences of fighting. There are many different types of fighters which all have a different effect on how you play the game. If you choose Ryu or Ken, you’re expecting a pretty even match, even though Ryu is better at his punching as Ken is better with his legs. Both the same type of fighters but have minor differences which can make them better either way.  Each of the characters have their own special traits which make them unique. The game can be played by both the Circle Pad or the D-Pad, myself I actually found it much better the play it with the Circle Pad as it is more sufficient for moving around and blocking attacks, and don’t get me wrong the D-Pad holds up as well, but it is much easier to pull of fireballs and Sonic Booms with the Circle Pad. I actually have to say, the C-Pad really just make it feel like you’re playing the Arcade version of the game. For new players to the series or players who haven’t played a Street Fighter game before it may take you a bit longer to come to grips with the C-Pad, especially when it comes to pulling of combos. Now probably one thing a lot off hardcore fans like myself have been dreading to see in a Street Fighter game and that is the ability to pull of special moves at a cheap cost. In this case the touchscreen has become an enemy of mine as it is very easy to pull of special moves, this may be good for the casual players, and it is optional you are not forced to use it. As for spam, it’s not really possible as it has a bit of delay between the moves and sometimes can’t executed unless in an upright position. It’s pretty well balanced but will not take everyone’s fancy. .

Multiplayer

The Multiplayer of Super Street Fighter IV, conceals the package perfectly. The multiplayer has no disappointment here at all. You can battle players locally and across the Internet via Versus mode. It’s great and is one of the only launch titles to include multiplayer. Jumping into matches, both locally and online, is quick and simple, with the online play lag free. You can tweak the matches to what you would prefer, same as what you can You can even use the same type of customisations found in the single-player mode to tweak the one-on-one matches exactly to your liking. Not only that, if a friend of yours doesn’t have the game, you can play via download play! and they can play as Ryu, or even allow them to watch your match against other opponents on their own 3D using the awesome feature Channel Live. If you’re not one for the one-on-one typed matches then you are in luck as Capcom have also bundled  in a Figurine feature. This mode can earn you statuettes by winning matches and earning HP points, which earn you chances to spin the wheel to win various character figurine trophies depending on where the wheel stops. This will then give you a stronger opportunity to set up the perfect team of Figurine fighters for the Street Pass mode. The StreetPass mode is if you should pass another 3DS owner who’s done the same, your figurines and your opponent’s will act out a trophy battle between the two sides. This can also be performed whilst the 3DS is in sleep mode, so you can battle numerous people on your travels without flipping the lid. There are 500 figures to collect, and to be honest this is the best way to do it. It is very fun and makes a great use of the StreetPass function.

Design

Now with Capcom taking the next step to the 3D world, they have managed to pull of one of the best looking games on a handheld to date. Capcom have put many new features into this version of SSFIV including the new Dynamic View system. Now this is where the 3D really kicks in as now instead of seeing the fight in a 2D perspective, you can now be behind your character giving the fight a more depth of field, literally. Those this said, those who will be playing competitively won’t use this function to its full potential. The 3D on show is great and really does make you feel involved into the fight play with either with the Dynamic view or the normal 3D view. Playing in 2D doesn’t dramatically change the look of the game and still looks as good as the console versions, the 3D just enhances it in a way it hasn’t before and becomes an all-round joy to look at.

There are quite a few modes of play to choose from, both from a single-player and multi-player standpoint. The Story Mode of the game will allow you to fight your way through a host of opponents where you’ll eventually square off against Seth in an effort to beat the game. And if you’d rather just square off in a quick match, you can head into the Versus mode and set up your own matches, complete with a wealth of customisation options. The same artwork from the console release, including the backdrops are all included in this title. The only difference is that fact its portable.

Sound

The soundtracks in the Street Fighter series have always been able cause constantly stuck in your and bring back some nostalgia. The 3DS release has the same songs from that are in the console versions and does an outstanding job on carrying the mood off the fight over. They have also managed to include some  of the character dialogue for each of the 35 fighters to complete the audio package.

Final Thoughts
We literally have nothing bad to say about the Super Street Fighter Iv 3D edition is going to be probably one of the most talked about titles at launch, and no wonder why. It is truly amazing for any hardcore street fighter fans, to the newcomer. This is one of the best titles at launch to have a true look at the 3D capabilities as Capcom have put a lot on offer.  It is truly amazing how they have managed to take a full HD console version of the game and managed to fit it into this tiny cartage and manage to make it look as good as the console version. If you have always wanted a decent fighting game to play on the move… Look no further as it has arrived and oh boy has it.

Super Street Fighter IV 3DS Gets Box Art!

Today Capcom revealed the North American and Japanese box art for the 3DS version of SSFIV.

 
As you can see this is the American Version of the box art and is my favourite out of the two, I like it how Ryu is presented more superior compared to the over fighters in the distance. I also like the fact that how M-Bison is looking down on Ryu. You can also see a lot more characters on this box art.

Now the Japanese Version isn’t as jam-packed as the American Version but I do like the art style used on the boxed art, especially the colour effect on Ryu like he has just finished of a focus attack.  Also instead of M-Bison we have Akuma instead.

What’s your favourite box art out of the two?  Let us know below or on Twitter @PushStartMedia

3DS’s Rather lacklustre launch line-up

Well it’s nearly upon us, the next chapter in Nintendo’s dominance of the handheld gaming scene shall soon be unleashed onto the (mostly) adoring masses starting with Japan on February 26^th and with the English territories following some time in March. New gaming hardware is always a big deal, but this time it’s not just the usual next generation hype machine that’s got people exited; 3D Remakes of past Nintendo classics on top of some heavy duty third party franchises has a fair number of people already heralding the end of Nintendo’s love affair with the casual market and a return to the good old days of a more “core audience” focused platform.

But of course, as with any new format release, there will be those outside of Japan who just simply can’t wait for a local release, instead opting to import the device with a few Japanese launch titles to tide themselves over. So the big question is, how many of those kick ass 3DS games that Nintendo have been hyping up will the intrepid importer actually be able to play at launch? Eh…… yeah…….. about that.

3DS launch titles (Japan):
Tobidasu! Puzzle Bobble 3D
Nintendogs/Nintencats
Winning Eleven 3D Soccer
Battle of Giants: Dinosaur Strike
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
Samurai Warriors Chronicle
Ridge Racer 3D

Ok so, sure it’s got some big names there, but with the exception of Street Fighter 4 it’s (arguably) just minor rehashes of stuff already available on the DS and PSP, most of which fits very squarely into the “casual gaming” category. Not exactly the stellar hardcore line up I think a lot of us had in mind, especially considering only one of those titles is actually made by Nintendo. That’s right fanboys, no Kid Icaurs: Uprising, but what’s another few months after 19 years of waiting?

It’s actually quite perplexing why the 3DS would launch with such a thin line up when so many high profile titles were supposedly on the horizon. I refuse to believe Nintendo launched early because they were in any way intimidated by the still far off PSP2, and there’s no urgency for a successor to the still money printing DS. Perhaps Nintendo are just interested in recouping on last years financial trouble ASAP? Not that it matters much; lets be honest here, a lot of us are probably going to buy this thing anyway in anticipation for the titles we DO want. But you never know, the English release might be a bit more exiting! (pro-tip: don’t get your hopes up)