Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[BlazBlue Alter Memory transplants the game into anime]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/blazblue-alter-memory-transplants-the-game-into-anime/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/blazblue-alter-memory-transplants-the-game-into-anime/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/blazblue-alter-memory-transplants-the-game-into-anime/#commentsBlazBlue Alter Memory transplants the game into anime Finally, the complex and compelling story of BlazBlue is getting the anime treatment with BlazBlue Alter Memory. According to Anime News Network, the story centers on Ragna the Bloodedge - you might know him as "humongous sword guy" - and the ragtag gang of pugilists determined to collect the bounty on his head. Somehow, a fox lady, a little vampire girl and a weird, anthropomorphic cat person figure in there as well.

BlazBlue Alter Memory is set to launch this fall.

JoystiqBlazBlue Alter Memory transplants the game into anime originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>animearc-system-worksblazblueblazblue-continuum-shift-extendTue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN announced at Arc System Works festival]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/19/guilty-gear-xrd-sign-announced-at-arc-system-works-festival/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/19/guilty-gear-xrd-sign-announced-at-arc-system-works-festival/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/19/guilty-gear-xrd-sign-announced-at-arc-system-works-festival/#comments
Arc System Works announced Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN at its 25th anniversary festival in Yokohama, Japan today. While there are no details yet on what platforms the arcade fighter will appear on, the developer uploaded an introductory trailer to its YouTube channel.

The trailer features a battle between series mainstays Sol Badguy and Ky Kiske. Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN will, once again, be directed by Daisuke Ishiwatari, who also composed the song heard in the trailer. The video shows that the game will run on the Unreal engine and won't use sprites, a first for the developer. Additionally, while the character shown at the end seems to be Milla Rage, the character briefly reflected in her eyes appears to be Eddie/Zato-1.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

JoystiqGuilty Gear Xrd SIGN announced at Arc System Works festival originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 19 May 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementarc-system-worksdaisuke-ishiwatariguilty-gearguilty-gear-xrd-signky-kiskesol-badguytrailerSun, 19 May 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: No online play for Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R on Vita]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/psa-no-online-play-for-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-on-vit/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/psa-no-online-play-for-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-on-vit/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/psa-no-online-play-for-guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-on-vit/#comments Reaching out and punching someone through the internet isn't an option in the PlayStation Vita version of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R, despite conflicting assertions by an official trailer that has since been pulled.

Developer Arc System Works apologized for the misunderstanding on its official North American Twitter account, saying that "contrary to what's on the trailer," Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R is only equipped with local multiplayer options. No explanation was given for why this feature has been omitted, considering that the PlayStation 3 version features online play, though a brief explanation was given for the erroneous trailer: "We'll chalk this one up to the language barrier."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksguilty-gearguilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-rmultiplayernetplayonlineplaystationplaystation-vitaPSAPSNvitaWed, 24 Apr 2013 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 Arena limited edition strikes victory pose in Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/persona-4-arena-limited-edition-strikes-victory-pose-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/persona-4-arena-limited-edition-strikes-victory-pose-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/persona-4-arena-limited-edition-strikes-victory-pose-in-europe/#comments
Persona 4 Arena will finally launch in Europe on May 10, and today a limited edition has been revealed, available exclusively through the Zen Store. £59.99 will reserve a limited edition bundle, which includes a tote bag, jigsaw puzzle, soundtrack, badge set, digital artwork, key ring and a copy of the game.

It's been a difficult trek to Europe for Persona 4 Arena, which was originally slated to launch on the continent last August, only to be pushed back out of 2012 entirely. Importing was out of the question for some Europeans, thanks to the decision to region-lock the PS3 version. All Persona 4 Arena pre-orders will net the same soundtrack and "digital fan" artwork included in the limited edition set.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksatlusmicrosoftpersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaplaystationps3xboxzen-unitedThu, 18 Apr 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R brings verbose battles to Vita April 23]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-brings-verbose-battles-to-vita/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-brings-verbose-battles-to-vita/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-brings-verbose-battles-to-vita/#comments Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R brings verbose battles to Vita April 23The PlayStation Vita version of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R, which itself is the portable version of the arcade version of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, will hit the PlayStation Network in North America on Tuesday, April 23. We know because a picture of a shoe announced it via Arc System Work's official Twitter account.

While official pricing has yet to be announced, it may be in line with the PlayStation 3 version's $14.99 price tag. Maybe that information is on the other shoe?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksguilty-gearguilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-rplaystationplaystation-vitaPSNrelease-datevitaThu, 11 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[BlazBlue producer wants to bring a new fighting series to PS4]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/blazblue-producer-wants-to-bring-a-new-fighting-series-to-ps4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/blazblue-producer-wants-to-bring-a-new-fighting-series-to-ps4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/blazblue-producer-wants-to-bring-a-new-fighting-series-to-ps4/#comments Arc System Works has designs on bringing a new fighting game series to the PlayStation 4, according to Shoryuken's translation of Dengeki's interview with BlazBlue series producer Toshimichi Mori.

"We can't give you a definite title yet, but we want to make one," Mori said. "We actually made Guilty Gear targeting the Dreamcast, and we started creating BlazBlue around the time of the PS3 release, so we want to make a game for PS4 when the system releases. Creating new things at the turning point of time is who Arc System Works is, so we would like to take it on."

If we may be so bold, Arc System Works, might we suggest a 2D fighting game based on the works of Hayao Miyazaki? Kiki vs. Yubaba, Princess Mononoke vs. Nausicaä of the Valley - just think about it.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksBlazblueFGCfighting-gamesToshimichi-MoriWed, 03 Apr 2013 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 Arena bashes Europe May 10]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/persona-4-arena-bashes-europe-may-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/persona-4-arena-bashes-europe-may-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/persona-4-arena-bashes-europe-may-10/#comments Persona 4 Arena finally has a European release date of May 10. After last week saw the silhouette of a May window fizzling onto the Midnight Channel - or distributor Zen United's Facebook page - today's much clearer announcement means the brawling follow-up to Persona 4 reaches the continent just under a year after its release in Japan.

Arena's much-delayed arrival on the continent is compounded by Atlus' decision to region-lock the game, including the recent PSN version in North America. Europe originally expected the PS3 and Xbox 360 game on August 31, and then before the end of 2012.

Zen United says it doesn't expect to have to announce any further delays, the distributor instead cheerily revealing a pre-order bonus from all retailers, which includes the original P4A Arrange soundtrack, some exclusive artwork, and a "Digital Fan Pack."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksatlusmicrosoftpersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaplaystationps3release-datexboxzen-unitedMon, 18 Mar 2013 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R coming to western Vitas]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-coming-to-western-vitas/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-coming-to-western-vitas/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-coming-to-western-vitas/#comments Good news for fans of portable fighting, because (deep breath) Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R has been confirmed for a western release on PlayStation Vita. The news comes via the official Blazblue Facebook page, which notes that that the game is coming to the west, though there is "still no word" on exactly when that will happen.

We spent a few minutes trying out Accent Core Plus R during TGS 2012, and what we saw compared favorably to the console version, which was released last year.

JoystiqGuilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R coming to western Vitas originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksguilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-rplaystationplaystation-vitavitaFri, 01 Mar 2013 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus on North American PSN Dec. 4]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/27/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-on-north-american-psn-dec-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/27/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-on-north-american-psn-dec-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/27/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-on-north-american-psn-dec-4/#comments Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus on PSN Dec 4Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus will arrive on the PlayStation Network in North America on December 4 for $14.99, according to Arc System Works' Takeshi Yamanaka over on Twitter. The game (which was originally released on the PS2 back in 2008) has quite a few different versions floating around, including one for the PSP, another on the Wii, and an XBLA version earlier this year. The PSN version has only been released in Japan thus far.

Europeans: you'll need to "wait a bit more" for your release, says Yamanaka.

Update: This post originally listed Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus' price on PSN as $4.99, which is incorrect. The body of this article has been updated to accurately reflect its real price of $14.99.

JoystiqGuilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus on North American PSN Dec. 4 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-workseuropefighting-gameguilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plusjapannorth-americaplaystationps3psnreleaserereleaseretroTue, 27 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 Arena now beating up Xbox Live Games on Demand]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/persona-4-arena-now-beating-up-xbox-live-games-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/persona-4-arena-now-beating-up-xbox-live-games-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/persona-4-arena-now-beating-up-xbox-live-games-on-demand/#comments Persona 4 Arena now beating up Xbox Live Games on Demand Atlus and Arc System Works' Persona 4 Arena is now available on Xbox Live Games on Demand for a whole $60, which is $20 more than the physical version costs on Amazon.

So, if you're wanting to get hella immersed in the intricacies of inter-personal television doppelganger relationship fighting, you need to ask yourself whether you'd rather have said experience immediately, or if you'd rather spend that $20 difference on DLC costume colors and adorable glasses. The choice is yours alone to make; just know that Chie looks pretty fly in her bookish frames.

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JoystiqPersona 4 Arena now beating up Xbox Live Games on Demand originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksatlusgames-on-demandmicrosoftpersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaxboxxbox-livexbox-live-games-on-demandThu, 08 Nov 2012 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 Arena isn't taking the stage in Europe this year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/05/persona-4-arena-isnt-taking-the-stage-in-europe-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/05/persona-4-arena-isnt-taking-the-stage-in-europe-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/05/persona-4-arena-isnt-taking-the-stage-in-europe-this-year/#comments Persona 4 Arena isn't taking the stage in Europe this yearPersona 4 Arena isn't coming to Europe this year, now leaving it without a release window. Zen United, the company distributing the fighter, announced the delay via the Persona 4 Europe Facebook page. Zen says it will announce a projected release date once it receives the EU build, but currently the distributor doesn't even know when that build will be ready.

Europeans originally expected the game on August 31, in the same month as the North American launch. Following that delay and today's news, fans are now left uncertain when the game will actually be released. This further delay only adds to scrutiny over the decision to enforce the game's region lock, a decision Atlus claims it took to prevent the North American version 'cannibalizing' its Japanese counterpart. Maybe Atlus should've consulted Murphy's law before making Arena the first PS3 game to have such a constraint.

The Persona 4 tie-in fighter may be beaten to European retail shelves by Vita re-release Golden. Publisher NIS America is projecting a tentative February 22 for the latter's release.

JoystiqPersona 4 Arena isn't taking the stage in Europe this year originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksatlusdelaydelayseuropepersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaplaystationps3release-datezen-unitedMon, 05 Nov 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R coming to Japanese Vitas in 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/20/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-coming-to-japanese-vitas-in-20/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/20/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-coming-to-japanese-vitas-in-20/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/20/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-r-coming-to-japanese-vitas-in-20/#comments Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R coming to Vita in 2013Either Arc System Works is reinvigorating the public's awareness of its Guilty Gear brand for some nefarious purpose, or someone over there must have started reading all of my letters. At any rate, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R will be coming to the PlayStation Vita sometime in 2013.

Not to be confused with Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, which is coming to Japanese PS3 and XBLA sometime this October, Accent Core Plus R is the revised version of Accent Core Plus will hit Japanese arcades near the end of this month.

I played a quick round of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R while visiting Arc System Works' booth at the Tokyo Game Show and am thrilled to report that the port feels very solid. Framerates were consistent and my old Sol Badguy bread-and-butter combos came off without a hitch. As is the case with Guilty Gear announcements these days, no information was available regarding a North American launch. Time to write another letter, I guess.

Gallery: Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R (Vita, TGS 2012)

JoystiqGuilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R coming to Japanese Vitas in 2013 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksguilty-gearguilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-rjapanese-release-windowplaystationplaystation-vitarelease-windowtgs-2012vitaThu, 20 Sep 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus hits Japanese PSN/XBLA this Oct.]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/20/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-hits-japanese-psn-xbla-this-oct/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/20/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-hits-japanese-psn-xbla-this-oct/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/20/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-hits-japanese-psn-xbla-this-oct/#comments Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus hits Japanese PSNXBLA this OctDuring a visit to the Arc System Works booth at the Tokyo Game Show, we discovered that the XBLA and PSN versions of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus will be launching sometime in October, provided you live in Japan.

This revamped re-release -- of a revamped re-release of a revamped re-release -- will be available for ¥1,500/1,200 MS Points, depending on your platform of preference. Our booth visit also yielded this collection of screenshots, which conjures up nostalgic memories of after-school Grave Digger loops, mini-Faust hijinks and I-No's provocative finishing pose.

Gallery: Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus (TGS 2012)

JoystiqGuilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus hits Japanese PSN/XBLA this Oct. originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksguilty-gearguilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plusjapanese-release-windowmicrosoftplaystationps3PSNrelease-windowtgs-2012XBLAxboxThu, 20 Sep 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus hits Japanese PSN/XBLA this Oct.]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-hits-japanese-psn-xbla-this-oct/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-hits-japanese-psn-xbla-this-oct/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-hits-japanese-psn-xbla-this-oct/#comments There's still no word on when or if it will ever make it to the US, but the PSN and XBLA re-release of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus had its Japanese release window narrowed from a rather broad "summer" time frame into late October, according to Andriasang.

As you may have noticed, October is totally not summer at all, and no reason for the delay was given. We have learned a little more about the game's balance, though: At launch, GGXXACP will temporarily play identically to the PS2 version. Eventually, the game will be patched to reflect the changes made to Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R, which is currently being tested in Japanese arcades.

JoystiqGuilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus hits Japanese PSN/XBLA this Oct. originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksguilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plusmicrosoftplaystationps3PSNXBLAxboxWed, 22 Aug 2012 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Stiq Flicks: Persona 4 Arena and The Raid: Redemption]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/12/stiq-flicks-persona-4-arena-and-the-raid-redemption/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/12/stiq-flicks-persona-4-arena-and-the-raid-redemption/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/12/stiq-flicks-persona-4-arena-and-the-raid-redemption/#commentsStiq Flicks - from film and video game industry freelance writer Kevin Kelly - examines video games and attempts to pair them with matching films. It's like wine and cheese, but with more aliens.
Stiq Flicks Persona 4 Arena and The Raid Redemption
The newly patched release of Persona 4 Arena has emerged from the tunnel of video games to steam past us with whistles and bells, heralding the fact that the holiday game onslaught is nearly upon us. In Persona 4 Arena - an RPG series transformed into a fighter - you have different characters battling it out in a televised tournament. There's a story in there somewhere that fans will appreciate, but the Persona games have a history that needs a Ken Burns documentary series to explain. Suffice it to say: despite the genre shift, there's still a lot of fighting going on.

But Persona 4 Arena is about chaotic battles with avatars doing your dirty work for you, so we're pairing this with the dirty and gritty fistfights from the excellent The Raid: Redemption. If this movie doesn't inspire you to work out, or at least punch someone, then you might need to check your pulse. (Please don't punch each other - Ed.)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksAtlusmicrosoftOpinionpersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaplaystationps3Stiq-FlicksxboxSun, 12 Aug 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Arc System Works bringing Vector Racing to US eShop]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/11/arc-system-works-bringing-vector-racing-to-us-eshop/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/11/arc-system-works-bringing-vector-racing-to-us-eshop/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/11/arc-system-works-bringing-vector-racing-to-us-eshop/#comments Arc System Works bringing Vector Racing to US eShop
If you've ever wondered what it would be like if F-Zero and every game ever released for the Vectrex had a baby, wonder no more: Vector Racing appears to be that very thing. Originally an iPhone title from Sweet-Soft, Arc System Work's 3DS port of Vector Racing will come to the eShop on August 23 at an unknown price point, according to Siliconera.

The game features 12 line-art tracks, six outline vehicles and several different play modes, including Grand Prix, Time Trial, Versus and local multiplayer. No online multiplayer support, but the game does support leaderboards, which means you can find out who's caused the most retina damage in the shortest amount of time.

JoystiqArc System Works bringing Vector Racing to US eShop originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsarc-system-workseShopnintendovector-racingSat, 11 Aug 2012 12:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 Arena patched on 360, XBL problems eradicated]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/09/persona-4-arena-patched-on-360-xbl-problems-eradicated/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/09/persona-4-arena-patched-on-360-xbl-problems-eradicated/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/09/persona-4-arena-patched-on-360-xbl-problems-eradicated/#comments Persona 4 Arena patched on 360, XBL problems eradicated Good news, everyone! The exceedingly laggy network play pervasive in the Xbox 360 version of Persona 4 Arena has been corrected in record time. The corrective patch is currently live and players will be prompted to update the game as soon as they load P4A up on a Live-enabled Xbox.

Joystiq's preliminary testing indicates that the issue has indeed been solved, as all matches played synchronized quickly and were virtually indistinguishable from the game's offline framerate and performance. Unfortunately, this also means that we can no longer blame our devastating losses on performance issues.

JoystiqPersona 4 Arena patched on 360, XBL problems eradicated originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksatlusfixmicrosoftpatchpersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaupdatexboxThu, 09 Aug 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 Arena review: Scary monsters, nice sprites]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/08/persona-4-arena-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/08/persona-4-arena-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/08/persona-4-arena-review/#comments As I've had an extensive history with Persona 4 Arena's older sisters BlazBlue and Guilty Gear XX #Reload, I felt I knew basically what kind of experience I had in store with Arc System Works' latest 2D anime fighter. I was wrong, as it turns out, in a surprising and endearing way.

Now, while my knowledge of Arc System Works' back catalogue is virtually all-encompassing, my know-how of the Persona series is substantially less-than, which is to say "nonexistent." What a shock it was, then, to be thrown head-first into a developed, storied world with characters I've never known and places I've never seen, only to come out the other side deeply invested and hungry for more. Without a doubt, no fighting game has ever made me care about its characters like this.

Persona 4 Arena gave me feelings.

Gallery: Persona 4 Arena

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JoystiqPersona 4 Arena review: Scary monsters, nice sprites originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksAtlusmicrosoftpersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaplaystationps3xboxWed, 08 Aug 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[BlazBlue hits 1.7 million copies sold worldwide]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/03/blazblue-hits-1-7-million-copies-sold-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/03/blazblue-hits-1-7-million-copies-sold-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/03/blazblue-hits-1-7-million-copies-sold-worldwide/#comments After four years and four iterations of Blazblue, Aksys announced recently that the Blazblue series sold 1.7 million copies worldwide. Of those copies, 800,000 were unloaded on US street fighters. In celebration of the series' third anniversary in the States, Aksys is holding several contests between now and October. Prizes include signed artwork from developer Arc System Works and an "exclusive" Blazblue wall banner. Details for the contests will be revealed "in the near future" at the official Blazblue site.

Arc System Works recently announced Xblaze, which may tie into the Blazblue series. Xblaze is slated for this fall. Meanwhile, Arc System Works' next game, Persona 4 Arena, will be released next week.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsaksysaksys-gamesarc-system-worksatlusblazbluemicrosoftnintendoplaystationplaystation-vitaps3pspsonyvitaxboxFri, 03 Aug 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 Arena videos display sick moves, goofy work environment]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/26/persona-4-arena-videos-display-sick-moves-goofy-work-environmen/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/26/persona-4-arena-videos-display-sick-moves-goofy-work-environmen/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/26/persona-4-arena-videos-display-sick-moves-goofy-work-environmen/#comments Persona 4 Arena videos display sick moves, goofy work environment
This latest quartet of trailers for Persona 4 Arena communicate two very important concepts: One, entering combinations of directional inputs and button presses result in impressive feats of daring do while playing, and two: Being a voice actor looks really, really fun.

The behind the scenes video above gives a glimpse into the recording process for P4A's English dub, while the three other videos tucked beyond the veil break down Elizabeth, Labrys and Shadow Labrys' special move sets. Not only did we learn a bit more about the game's characters, but we also added the word "gesitantly" into our ever-growing vocabulary of portmanteau, which was a pleasant surprise. A "plurprise," if you will.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksAtlusbehind-the-scenesmicrosoftP4Apersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaplaystationps3voice-actingxboxThu, 26 Jul 2012 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 Arena will be region locked on PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/05/persona-4-arena-will-be-region-locked-on-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/05/persona-4-arena-will-be-region-locked-on-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/05/persona-4-arena-will-be-region-locked-on-ps3/#comments The PlayStation 3 version of Persona 4 Arena carries with it an unusual distinction: The Arc System Works-developed fighter will be region locked, meaning that North and South American copies of the game won't function on Japanese PS3s, and vice-versa.

"Yes, the PS3 version game will be region-locked. I certainly can't offer details as to why, but there might be an official response at some point," said an Atlus employee on the company's official forums.

"To reiterate, our version of the game works for the North and South America regions. Also keep in mind that both the NA and JP versions have both English and Japanese text/voice options, making them nearly identical. I'm unsure of what the case will be for the EU version."

While Blu-ray film playback has been subject to regional limitations since the get go, PS3 games have only been limited by the differences between PAL and NTSC -- standards which have waned in relevance since HD televisions became more prevalent.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksAtluspersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaplaystationps3region-lockedregion-lockingThu, 05 Jul 2012 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Seen@E3: Atlus' custom Persona 4 Arena arcade stick]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/08/seen-e3-atlus-custom-persona-4-arena-arcade-stick/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/08/seen-e3-atlus-custom-persona-4-arena-arcade-stick/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/08/seen-e3-atlus-custom-persona-4-arena-arcade-stick/#comments SeenE3 The Persona 4 Arena stick that never wasDuring E3, we met with Atlus to check out Persona 4 Arena, among other things, and upon sitting down at the small table in our private presentation room we were surprised to find a P4A arcade stick waiting for us. Immediately, our hearts were all a-flutter with the prospect of a nice limited edition arcade stick.

"There is an official HORI stick in Japan," Aram Jabbari told us, "but this is a Mad Catz that we've customized. There is no official North American stick at this time," and as quickly as they had arisen, our hopes were quickly dashed. Jabbari, who is Atlus' Manager of PR and Sales, said we could post about the stick so long as we promised not to insinuate that it was a real product, or that it was ever going to be released. So! Expect to see it on store shelves before the end of the month.

(But seriously, there is no North American stick at this time.)

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Persona 4 Arena, the upcoming fighter from Atlus and Arc System Works for Xbox 360 and PS3, received a North American launch date of August 7 on this E3 morning. The game will feature an English-speaking dub and also include the original Japanese cast.

"Persona 4 Arena represents one of the biggest investments in Atlus history," said Atlus VP of sales and marketing Tim Pivnicny. "While it remains a feature we are unable to add in every one of our releases due to any number of factors, we are incredibly excited to be able to offer our fans the frequently requested dual language option in as highly anticipated a title as Persona 4 Arena."

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Despite the exceedingly rudimentary tone of this video's first half, Atlus' new series of Persona 4 Arena tutorial videos will undoubtedly come in handy for those less mired in the intricacies of fighting games, yet still interested enough to give P4A a shot.

This first episode covers basic movement and button functionality, as well as P4A's cornucopia of special techniques and gameplay systems. RPG fans following the series into this brave new world will undoubtedly be able to handle concepts like "blocking" and "jumping," but the game's "Auto Combo," "Furious Action," "Burst," "All-out Attack," "SP Skill" and "Awakening" mechanics are probably worth familiarizing yourself with ahead of time.

And by "probably," we mean "We're never going to remember any of this."

JoystiqPlaying Persona 4 Arena, Episode 1: Buttons and systems originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 May 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksAtlusmicrosoftP4Apersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaplaystationps3tutorialxboxSat, 05 May 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus coming to Japan this summer, limited edition arcade stick in tow]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-coming-to-japan-this-summer-lim/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-coming-to-japan-this-summer-lim/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-coming-to-japan-this-summer-lim/#comments ImageThe XBLA/PSN port of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus will roman cancel its way into Japanese living rooms sometime this summer, according to Siliconera's translation of Famitsu. Still no word on a North American or European release date, however, but a Japanese release window is a good sign that things are progressing in some fashion.

Despite years of inactivity brought on by legal troubles and developmental purgatory, the Guilty Gear series still holds a very special place in the living, beating heart of the fighting game community. So much so, in fact, that arcade parts manufacturing powerhouse Sawna Denshi is producing a limited edition Guilty Gear arcade stick for the PS3, set to launch alongside the game's Japan release.

The stick will be available from Ebten for ¥13,980 ($171.95) when it does launch, but since Sanwa only operates in Japan, we doubt it'll make its way to any domestic retailers that don't specialize in importing esoteric wares from the Land of the Rising Sun.

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Arc System Works, the development house responsible for the Guilty Gear and BlazBlue series of fighting games, has announced the first entry in what it mysteriously refers to as its "Adventure Project." The game, Xblaze, will be released this fall on unknown platforms in unknown regions, and may tie in with the BlazBlue universe/mythos.

No further information is yet available, so at this point the game could be virtually anything. In true Rampant Speculation Theatre fashion, our hastily concocted educated guess is as follows: It will be revealed that the "X" in Xblaze is actually pronounced "cross," ala Street Fighter X Tekken. Yes, Xblaze will be the first cross-over fighting game ever to cross over with itself, pitting characters from BlazBlue against characters from, uh, Blazblue.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksblazblueguilty-gearrampant-speculation-theatrexblazeSat, 24 Mar 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 Arena's release window narrowed to August 2012]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/03/persona-4-arenas-release-window-narrowed-to-august-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/03/persona-4-arenas-release-window-narrowed-to-august-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/03/persona-4-arenas-release-window-narrowed-to-august-2012/#comments Persona 4 Arena, Atlus and Arc System Works' confrontational extension of the Persona universe, was announced two weeks ago with a rather vague "summer" release window for its North American launch on the Xbox 360 and PS3. Apparently that meant "the tail end of summer," as Atlus has specified a slightly more specific August, 2012 window on the PlayStation Blog.

When it does launch, the game will include the prerequisite Online mode, as well as a console-only Story mode, which Atlus is attempting to populate with the English voice actors used in Persona 3 and Persona 4. In situations where English actors aren't available, we always recommend using Scottish or Welsh actors as a substitute. Their geological proximity to England often gives them a familiarity with local dialects that can be useful when replicating an accent.

... Oh, English.

JoystiqPersona 4 Arena's release window narrowed to August 2012 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksatlusmicrosoftpersonapersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaplaystationps3release-daterelease-windowxboxSat, 03 Mar 2012 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend review: Accessible insanity]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/27/blazblue-continuum-shift-extend-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/27/blazblue-continuum-shift-extend-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/27/blazblue-continuum-shift-extend-review/#comments My experience with BlazBlue doesn't stretch beyond a few hours with the Xbox 360 version of the original, dramatically subtitled Calamity Trigger. Having pumped a few more hours into BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend, I can at least confirm that it remains a beautiful and eminently playable fighter with lots to offer and plenty to keep players busy.

Gallery: BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend (360/PS3 10/12/11)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aksysAksys-Gamesarc-system-worksblazblue-continuum-shift-extendmicrosoftplaystationplaystation-vitaps3vitaxboxMon, 27 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 fighter officially coming stateside this summer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/persona-4-fighter-officially-coming-stateside-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/persona-4-fighter-officially-coming-stateside-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/persona-4-fighter-officially-coming-stateside-this-summer/#comments The mystery of that spooky teaser email has been definitively solved. Atlus announced plans to localize Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena for PS3 and Xbox 360, under the title Persona 4 Arena, which we won't have to look up every time we write about it.

Developed by Arc System Works, the fighter features battles between Persona 3 and 4 characters in high-resolution 2D, and will be delivered to North America this summer. So if you were planning to summon a demon to bring this to you -- or import a copy -- you can cancel plans for those extreme measures.

Gallery: Persona 4 Arena

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JoystiqPersona 4 fighter officially coming stateside this summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksatlusmicrosoftpersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaplaystationps3xboxTue, 21 Feb 2012 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus coming to XBLA and PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/17/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-coming-to-xbla-and-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/17/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-coming-to-xbla-and-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/17/guilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plus-coming-to-xbla-and-psn/#comments
One of the most technically demanding fighting games ever created is on its way back, no longer doomed to toil in irrelevant obscurity while its younger brother masquerades in its clothes.

Testament, Sol, Kai, Dizzy and the rest of the musically inspired cast of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus are all headed to the welcoming arms of XBLA and PSN, according to Arc System Works. Like other XBLA/PSN re-releases, GGXXACP will feature netplay, though whether that will be done in-house or powered by an external service like GGPO remains to be seen. No word yet on pricing or a release date, but we're willing to accept anything up to and including a crapdillion dollars, just so long as the launch happens before we die.

Not to be confused with Guilty Gear XX Accent Core, Guilty Gear XX Slash, Guilty Gear XX #Reload or Guilty Gear XX: The Midnight Carnival, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus was the final version of Guilty Gear XX, released way back in 2008 on the PS2 and Wii. The XBLA/PSN port follows an announcement that Arc System Works will be producing the very first arcade versions of the game; hopefully this ramp-up in Guilty Gear goodness is a sign of things to come.

JoystiqGuilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus coming to XBLA and PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Arc-System-WorksGGXXACPguilty-gearguilty-gear-xx-accent-core-plusmicrosoftplaystationps3PSNXBLAxboxFri, 17 Feb 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 fighter hits Japanese arcades in March]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/persona-4-fighter-hits-japanese-arcades-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/persona-4-fighter-hits-japanese-arcades-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/persona-4-fighter-hits-japanese-arcades-in-march/#comments The Japanese console release of Arc System Works' Persona 4-based fighting game is due this summer, but you'll be able to play the game sooner ... if you happen to be near a Japanese arcade or an American arcade that really keeps up.

Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena will hit Japanese arcades in "early March," developer Arc System Works announced today. We're just going to think about this as a very long testing period, so Atlus can get an idea of balance tweaks before announcing the American release of this lovely 2D fighter. Right?

JoystiqPersona 4 fighter hits Japanese arcades in March originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksarcadeatlusjapanmicrosoftpersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaplaystationps3release-datexboxFri, 27 Jan 2012 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[BlazBlue Continuum Shift 2 dated for Europe, keeping silly name]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/blazblue-continuum-shift-2-dated-for-europe-keeping-silly-name/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/blazblue-continuum-shift-2-dated-for-europe-keeping-silly-name/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/blazblue-continuum-shift-2-dated-for-europe-keeping-silly-name/#comments
Despite repeated, impassioned cries from our web-based pulpit, Arc System Works is sticking with the full name "BlazBlue Continuum Shift 2" for the European release on 3DS and PlayStation Portable this November. Blast!

The game's November 4 launch date was announced by the Japanese dev house and its European publishing partner, PQube, this morning, alongside a slew of new media. But considering the game came out last May in North America, there's a possibility you've already had your fill of video-based gameplay. But have you seen BlazBlue Continuum Shift 2's gameplay ... set to a rockin' metal riff? We thought not!

Gallery: BlazBlue: Continuum Shift 2 (PSP/3DS)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsarc-system-worksarc-system-works-europeblazblue-continuum-shift-2europegameplaynintendoplaystationpqubepspq4-2011release-datesonySat, 01 Oct 2011 00:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Persona fighting game caught on video, straight from TGS 2011]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/15/the-persona-fighting-game-caught-on-tape-straight-from-tgs-2011/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/15/the-persona-fighting-game-caught-on-tape-straight-from-tgs-2011/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/15/the-persona-fighting-game-caught-on-tape-straight-from-tgs-2011/#comments When we first heard about a rumored Persona-based fighting game from BlazBlue dev Arc System Works, we couldn't believe our eyes. And then Famitsu's full report on Persona: The Ultimate In Mayonaka Arena went live, officially detailing the bizarre mashup of Persona and the fighting game genre.

Now, just a few short weeks later, we've got a full 10 minutes of the game being played on video, courtesy of Japanese video sharing site Niconico. If you woke up this morning hoping to see a virtual female viciously beaten with a chair, look no further -- this video's just for you.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksmicrosoftpersona-4-arenapersona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arenaplaystationps3tgstgs-2011tokyo-game-showtokyo-game-show-2011xboxThu, 15 Sep 2011 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Arc System Works planning new Kunio game for 3DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/01/arc-system-works-planning-new-kunio-game-for-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/01/arc-system-works-planning-new-kunio-game-for-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/01/arc-system-works-planning-new-kunio-game-for-3ds/#comments Arc System Works and developer Million, a group of former Technos employees, have resurrected the Kunio series (which we know best from River City Ransom) in recent years with DS-based games like Super Dodge Ball Brawlers, River City Soccer Hooligans, and River City Sports Challenge. Now, the pair appear to be returning to the origin of the series, with a 3DS game called Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-kun (Hot Blooded Tough Guy Kunio-kun).

That same title was used for the first game in the series, the absolutely terrible brawler we know as Renegade. We're hoping Arc is using that title to refer to the overarching series, and not actually returning to the wooden Renegade gameplay style. Or maybe making the same kind of game ... except not awful.

[Image: Hardcore Gaming 101]

JoystiqArc System Works planning new Kunio game for 3DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsarc-system-worksdskuniomillionnekketsu-kouha-kunio-kunnintendoThu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend stretches to PS3, Xbox 360, and Vita]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/31/blazblue-continuum-shift-extend-stretches-to-ps3-xbox-360-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/31/blazblue-continuum-shift-extend-stretches-to-ps3-xbox-360-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/31/blazblue-continuum-shift-extend-stretches-to-ps3-xbox-360-and/#comments At E3, we saw a PlayStation Vita version of BlazBlue: Continuum Shift 2. Arc System Works has now officially announced that version, along with new PS3 and Xbox 360 games based on the same revision of the HD arcade fighter.

Due in Japan this winter, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend adds a new playable character, Relius, new online modes, and all the DLC from the previous console release, among other tweaks. The PS3 and PlayStation Vita versions will share save data for use in the story mode, but Arc System Works has yet to determine whether they'll be able to interact directly in multiplayer.

All three versions will be playable at Tokyo Game Show, if you happen to be nearby and want an early look.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksblazblue-continuum-shift-extendmicrosoftplaystationplaystation-vitaps3vitaxboxWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Famitsu leak says Persona 4 coming to Vita]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/30/report-famitsu-leak-says-persona-4-coming-to-vita/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/30/report-famitsu-leak-says-persona-4-coming-to-vita/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/30/report-famitsu-leak-says-persona-4-coming-to-vita/#comments The Playstation 2's swan song, Persona 4, will reportedly be receiving a fairly hefty re-release on the PS Vita, according to Andriasang's recent leak of an upcoming issue of Famitsu. The massive RPG was well-received in the console's twilight months, and will only be massiver once its hits Sony's new handheld (under the subtitle The Golden). The site reports the version will include a new character named Mary, additional voice overs and some kind of wireless functionality that lets online friends help you out in a pickle.

The magazine also reportedly announces Persona 4: The Ultimate In Mayonaka Arena, a fighter designed by BlazBlue creator Arc System Works for Xbox 360 and PS3. The title will let you brawl as select characters from Personas 3 and 4, and has a new storyline which follows the events of the latter game. Given the lineage of the developer and franchise, we assume that it's going to be absolutely bananas.

Update: Famitsu has posted its full report on the games to its website. Go check it out for more details!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksatlusfamitsumicrosoftPersona-4playstationps3pspShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4sonyxboxTue, 30 Aug 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[EVO 2011 Results Roundup]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/01/evo-2011-results-roundup/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/01/evo-2011-results-roundup/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/01/evo-2011-results-roundup/#comments
This year's EVO Championship Series was bonkers, you guys. Not only did MVC legend Justin Wong get perfected into third place during the Marvel vs Capcom 3 grand finals, but The Beast took a bewildering fourth place in Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition, ending two consecutive years of first-place victories.

This was also the first EVO ever to feature a Mortal Kombat game, which is a major victory for both NetherRealm Studios and the MK kommunity. Historically, Mortal Kombat titles have never been considered balanced or polished enough to participate in high-level tournaments, and EVO's seal of approval goes a long way in legitimizing Mortal Kombat in the eyes of the fighting community.

Check out the highlights reel above for some incredible displays of skill, dedication, and heart, and be sure to peep the full list of winners and finalists after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksdotemuguilty-gearguilty-gear-isukapcretroSat, 23 Apr 2011 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift patch, new character DLC coming in May]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/17/blazblue-continuum-shift-patch-new-character-dlc-coming-in-may/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/17/blazblue-continuum-shift-patch-new-character-dlc-coming-in-may/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/17/blazblue-continuum-shift-patch-new-character-dlc-coming-in-may/#comments Two updates are coming to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of BlazBlue: Continuum Shift in May -- one free (to you), and one paid. A patch is being prepared, intended to alter the game balance of the console versions to be in line with the arcade release of Continuum Shift 2.

It will also add new tutorials, new Challenge Mode content for every character, and tweaks and updates to the online mode and its interface. The patch also fixes a problem with Valkenhayn's Achievements in the Xbox 360 version. This won't cost you anything to download, but Aksys will still benefit financially -- the update also puts an ad banner on some in-game screens.

The same month, Aksys will release a new DLC character, Platinum the Trinity, who will have new Achievements and Trophies to unlock. This character will cost $7.99 or 560 Microsoft Points.

Gallery: BlazBlue: Continuum Shift (Platinum DLC)

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The bad news is that CS2 will actually arrive a week later, on May 31. The good news is that it won't have to needlessly compete with Dead or Alive Dimensions by being released on the same day! We have galleries of each version, so the PSP and 3DS releases can battle one-on-one for your fighting game budget. There's also a trailer after the break.

Gallery: BlazBlue: Continuum Shift 2 (PSP)

Gallery: BlazBlue Continuum Shift 2 (3DS)

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