The ‘Evo 2016’ Lineup And New Character Announcement Has Us Hyped!

by Matt RodriguezJanuary 28, 2016

Evo 2016’s full lineup of games has been announced, and it looks pretty amazing! The games announced are: Street Fighter V, Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Pokken Tournament, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Killer Instinct, Mortal Kombat X, and Tekken 7 Fated Retribution.

It’s interesting to note that quite a few of the games, such as Pokken Tournament and Street Fighter V are released this year, with Tekken 7 most likely to be arcade exclusive when Evo arrives. There’s no doubt that character and strategy tiers will still be in debate by the Fighting Game Community, so it is very likely that we will see many diverse matches. It is also worth noting that Nintendo in particular holds 1/3rd of the game lineup, beating Capcom in that regard, which is unprecedented!

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“The Evolution Championship Series (Evo for short) represents the largest and longest-running fighting game tournaments in the world.” This year, Evo will be taking place from July 15-17 at Las Vegas, Nevada, although one doesn’t have to go in person to experience the excitement–they also to live streams on Twitch and other live stream channels. Because of the scale of this event, it is very common for companies that manage fighting game brands to announce new games and characters for existing games in the days leading up to, and during Evo. One such character, Nina Williams, was announced yesterday. Nina Williams is a veteran character of the Tekken series, and is most notably known for her rivalry with her sister Anna Williams. Her fighting technique is loosely based on Assassination Arts, and even though she and Anna are related, their fighting styles are distinctly different. We are glad to have her back! Her new outfit sports a wedding dress, so we are also curious how this will fit into Tekken’s diverse storyline!

Sources: EVO Home (shoryuken) page, Shoryuken Evo 2016 Details Revealed

E3 2014: Hold It! ‘Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy’ Is Heading To The Nintendo 3DS!

by Josh JacksonJune 14, 2014

It’s official; Capcom is bringing the Phoenix Wright trilogy to the West! It was announced that the Turnabout Attorney will return to the 3DS, courtesy of this collection of the first three games in the popular text adventure series. This gives gamers a chance to relive the rookie lawyer’s early triumphs, only now with improved visuals and all in one handy download.

I’ve championed these games since the original was released in 2005 thanks to their immersive stories, tense game play and hysterical writing. Even years later, some of the cases contained in the original three titles stand out as some of the very best, making piecing together mysteries, presenting evidence and pressing witnesses on your path to the truth is still one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever played. The series has had its ups and downs in recent years, (namely Investigations 2 never getting released outside of Japan and the latest adventure, Dual Destinies, only getting a digital release), but this announcement shows that Capcom still has faith in the franchise outside of Japan. Having said that, the game has already been re-released on iOS and the Wii, so it’s hard to want to rush out and buy them again for a potential fourth time. But if you STILL haven’t played these games after all these ports have come and gone, the 3DS version is as good of a reason as any to finally stand at the defense’s bench.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy will hit the 3DS this winter through the Nintendo eShop, but we’ ll let you know what it’s like in motion during E3 2014! As you wait on baited breath for that, check out the game’s reveal trailer and let us know if you’ll be returning to the courtroom!

Geekscape Games’ Launch Titles You Must Own for the PS Vita

by MoreLikeAndyMarch 1, 2012

Now that you know a little more about the PS Vita’s hardware, maybe you are tempted to pick one up. Here are some of the launch titles I think you need to pair with the new portable gaming device. When choosing which games to pick up when you purchase your PS Vita, I think you should heavily consider the following:

Michael Jackson: The Experience HD:

Before you laugh- hey! I said BEFORE you laugh!- I was wondering how in the hell can Ubisoft make this dance game work on a portable device. Do I have to use the gyroscope mixed with some awkward groping on the Vita to play this? Although that sounds like a sure way to get some funny pictures of people, playing Michael Jackson: The Experience HD is a lot like Elite Beat Agents for the Nintendo DS. Great use of the multitouch screen on the Vita as you tap, slide and draw half to full circles to the beat of 15 songs. Not a huge list and hopes of DLC with more songs will be on the way soon. Pick this up if you are a fan of rhythm games and like at least some of the King of Pop’s music.

Rayman Origins:

Every portable gaming device needs a great 2D platformer and Rayman Origins is the Vita’s. Out of all the games I have played on the Vita, Rayman Origins looks the most exquisite. The Vita versions offers nothing different from its console brethren but Rayman Origins on the Vita holds its own when it comes to the visuals when you use the touch screen to zoom in and out of the game. This should be in the top 3 games you are thinking about purchasing.

Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3:

I am terrible at fighting games yet I still have fun playing with my group of friends that are on my skill level. UMvC 3 has always been fun for me to play offline and with the new Heroes and Heralds mode. If Rayman Origins is the best looking game on the Vita, UMvC 3 comes a close second. Amazing detail and no slowdown is crazy to see on a portable gaming device. Load times are a little long but still end up being shorter than the console version.

Speaking of the console version, using the Vita as a controller for the PS3 is pretty damn sweet. Having 6 buttons on the touch screen mapped to any special moves is a nice touch and the D-pad on the Vita is on par with the Dual Shock 3 controller. Capcom and Sony still haven’t figured out how to get the DLC that came with the PS3 version of UMvC 3 to work with the Vita version yet so I can’t use Jill or Shuma Gorath in game currently. Between UMvC3 and BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend, I would say go with UMvC 3 if you are looking to take the fight to the Vita.

Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack:

Any game that can make me smile and feel like it is a privilege to play it should be praised. Drinkbox Studios should be commended on how much fun Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack is. Between the platforming, side scrolling Katamari style of sucking up items to get past obstacles, the music and all of the craziness that players see in the background of each level makes this my top pick for a game to get with your purchase of a Vita. It’s download only so if you don’t have $7.99 on your PSN account, pick up a PSN card to buy Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack when you get home (you probably DON’T want to be giving the attack-attractive PSN your credit card info).

Lumines: Electronic Symphony:

Testing out the battery life of your new Vita is pretty simple. Start playing Lumines: Electronic Symphony and in about 3-4 hours you will have drained the battery completely dry. The biggest draw to Lumines: Electronic Symphony, besides the amazing soundtrack, is the leaderboards. I can’t tell you how much this game pushes me to want to beat everyone on my friends leaderboard. Sad to report that I have yet to crack 200,000 points. If anyone remembers when the PSP launched, Lumines was one of the titles available at the same time. Unless block puzzle games are not something you rather enjoy all too often, it’s only fitting that you pick up Lumines: Electronic Symphony alongside the Vita. It was like they were made for each other.

Hopefully, you will consider one of these few games that I believe every PS Vita owner should have in their library. At least I hope that it makes your decision of what to get out of the 20+ launch titles for the new handheld a little bit easier. See you online!