Street Fighter X Tekken/Tekken X Street Fighter [Archive] - Page 2

Drakul

07-31-2011, 03:38 PM

As Kuma is in the game, I thought I'd post this:
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I loved this ending when I was a kid:
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Actually, it's a pity we couldn't have Gon in the game.

I wonder what'll happen with the endings in SfxT. I'm hoping they are at least animated. Even better if they are CGI like the videos above but higher quality, obviously.

Fignuts

07-31-2011, 03:44 PM

Kuma's endings are always the best.

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Drakul

07-31-2011, 03:53 PM

I never played anything beynd Tekken 3 so I just saw his 4 and 5 ending just now. I like them and hope he has a good on for SFxT.

Drakul

08-02-2011, 01:32 PM

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Incase the videos don't work:
Part 1 (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sdcc-11-street-fighter/718394)
Part 2 (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sdcc-11-street-fighter/718392)

#BROKEN Hasney

08-02-2011, 02:36 PM

I never played anything beynd Tekken 3 so I just saw his 4 and 5 ending just now. I like them and hope he has a good on for SFxT.

Gameplay wise at least, stopping at 3 or tag is for the best.

Kalyx triaD

08-02-2011, 05:06 PM

What? Tekken 5 DR was the best Tekken ever.

Funky Fly

08-03-2011, 12:45 PM

Yeah. Really should go get a PS3 sometime and d/l it. The PSP version is great and all, but I'd prefer it on a tv as opposed to a handheld.

Kalyx triaD

08-10-2011, 11:21 AM

Harada riffs on Twitter about TKxSF.

How about Electric Hadouken(Just Frame) ;) RT (http://twitter.com/#!/Harada_TEKKEN/status/101208088064958465) @el_chufa d/f+1+2=normal hadouken, but holding ryu charge & make 1 shinku haduken unblockable

Drakul

08-10-2011, 01:41 PM

Today,I'll be check New Playable rom SFxTK for GamesCon! Most exciting for me it!! ;D

Source (http://twitter.com/#!/Yoshi_OnoChin/status/101075724420661249).

Assuming he means Gamescom, that's just a week away. Maybe see a new character reveal?

Kalyx triaD

08-10-2011, 01:50 PM

Surely Kuma and Ibuki this time.

Drakul

08-10-2011, 02:13 PM

Aren't characters usually revealed in twos? Ryu & Ken, Nina & Kazuya, Guile & Abel, King & Marduk.

I think, due to evidence, we'll get Raven for Tekken because he's shown in the water droplets behind Yoshimitsu in his reveal and I've got to think Street Fighters next reveal is Zangief.
Revealing Kuma just screams from Zangief to be revealed opposite him. Plus he's one of the original "World Warriors", so he will be in.

Emperor Smeat

08-11-2011, 12:07 AM

Drakul

08-11-2011, 02:29 PM

I visited the GameFAQs page of the game and, according to some guy (Yeah, realiable, I know), there is a leaked roster list.

I didn't look any further because the roster is something I want to see revealed through trailers and so on but I do know one character that wont be in and two that will. The guy has no proof or anything, though.
Anyone heard of this list? I get the feeling it would be a little more wide spread if it were real.

The character he claims wont be in is Rufus and the characters he claims are in are Sakura & Karin.

Kalyx triaD

08-11-2011, 02:38 PM

They're good bets.

Blitz

08-11-2011, 11:31 PM

If true, with all those schoolgirls in, I feel like Xiaoyu would be a pretty solid bet for Tekken.

Drakul

08-14-2011, 07:24 AM

A new version of the game will be at Gamescom this week and we'll get more characters revealed. US media needs to learn its Gamescom, with an "m" at the end. Everyone in the Us keeps calling it Gamescon.

Imagine if the "twist" was that they included pretty much all the characters from both games. No one said there was a cap on how many they could have and they say they have free reign to do whatever they want with whoever they want.

I looked it up and both series have around about the same number of characters (the high 50's). I'm not saying I think it'll happen but it would be cool.

Kalyx triaD

08-14-2011, 10:59 AM

I'd think they'd wait for a sequel to get numbers like that, if it went past one game.

Drakul

08-14-2011, 03:55 PM

English site is up (http://www.capcom.co.jp/sfxtk_en/).

Kalyx triaD

08-15-2011, 11:58 AM

Drakul

08-15-2011, 12:30 PM

Hugo looks great.

Wont mind giving Kuma a try out either.

Drakul

08-15-2011, 12:46 PM

Some think you can see the next SF to be revealed next to Ibuki at about 3:19. It looks to be Elena.

Edit: 2:26 = Every ranked match in SFxT, guaranteed.

Kalyx triaD

08-15-2011, 12:53 PM

I'm just waiting for the 4plyr confirmation.

Blitz

08-15-2011, 11:38 PM

Ibuki and Raven <3

Drakul

08-16-2011, 09:08 AM

Funky Fly

08-18-2011, 10:58 AM

Bear farts are vicious, apparently. Digging Raven being in this.

Boomer

08-18-2011, 03:38 PM

I'd be floored if Xiaoyu didn't make it in. My heart wants Lei to make it in too.

Street Fighter, they can pretty much do what they want. Bison will always be in my heart, but we haven't seen a ton of charge characters yet.

Funky Fly

08-18-2011, 03:49 PM

Hoping for Bruce Irvin, Eddy Gordo and Bryan Fury to make it in.

And for all the Eddie/Christie haters: not everyone is a button masher. You don't believe me, ask Figburt. He's a fair bit better at Tekken 6 than I am, but he's played me enough times to know when I'm mashing buttons under pressure and when I'm coming at you strong.

Kalyx triaD

08-18-2011, 06:51 PM

I love Christie. They are not button mash friendly.

Kalyx triaD

08-18-2011, 11:33 PM

Our final two questions were about different game modes and online play. On the topic of cooperative, four-player tag teams, like in Mortal Kombat, or a one-on-one game mode without a second character, the only thing Ono could say was, "Wait unit Tokyo Game Show." With regard to online play, he assured us, "You're not going to see less [online features] than in Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition," and you might see some new additions as well.

If/when they confirm a 4plr mode (and even a 1v1 mode), this will easily, easily replace UMvC3 and SSF4AE as my main Capcom fighter. I care more about this than the roster reveals.

Drakul

08-22-2011, 08:07 AM

Judging by the way the character page (http://www.capcom.co.jp/sfxtk_en/character.html) on the site is set up, some people are thinking we could have 10 more characters to be revealed.

Kalyx triaD

08-22-2011, 12:39 PM

That could easily be adjusted but ten more characters seems about right as well. Five more tag teams....

Drakul

09-01-2011, 10:12 AM

A blurry shot from Ono, possibley showing a new character.

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/09/01_SFxTtweet.jpg

Looks like Vega to me. His hair/head by Ibukis hand, his claw by Blankas foot and his mask, in a "thrown away" motion by Blankas hand.

Kalyx triaD

09-01-2011, 01:40 PM

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/09/01_sfxtcover01.jpg

Kalyx triaD

09-01-2011, 01:45 PM

Drakul

09-01-2011, 01:53 PM

That image makes sense now. Sean and his basketball. It's one of those "Duh!" moments after it get's revealed.

Drakul

09-01-2011, 02:02 PM

People seem to be thinking the basket ball is a red herring. Other than the basket ball nothing else points towards Sean. Most think it's actually going to be Rolento.

Blitz

09-02-2011, 12:01 AM

Can't even tell who the first one is.

Kalyx triaD

09-02-2011, 12:26 AM

Kazuya's papi.

Blitz

09-02-2011, 12:37 AM

Bah.

Kalyx triaD

09-02-2011, 12:40 AM

He catches bullets with his teeth.

Drakul

09-03-2011, 03:51 AM

Ono posts two images that basically confirm who the new characters are, even though he put his Blanka toy in the way.

Street Fighter:
Rolentos glove and baton can be seen next to Blankas head. Considering we're getting most of the FF cast and we have the Truck stop stage. My hopes for Sodom to be in the game are high.
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/09/02_SFxTtweet.jpg

Tekken:
Heihachi's hair can be seen behind Blanka.http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/09/02_sfxttweet02.jpg

Blitz

09-03-2011, 03:52 AM

Happy for Rolento.

Kalyx triaD

09-03-2011, 01:51 PM

Blanka himself?

Drakul

09-04-2011, 05:06 AM

Some of the voice actors for the game could have just let slip that Blanka is in at 5:15 though they could have been talking about when he voiced him in SFIV.

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Drakul

09-05-2011, 02:36 AM

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/09/04_onotwosuper.jpg

Two super bars instead of just the one we've seen up until now. 2 players on the same team, maybe, with a bar for each player?

Edit: On a side note, there are gameplay videos uploaded to CapcomUnityVideos YT channel. One fight (Poison & Nina vs Ryu & Ken) takes place at a skate park. You can see Yun skateboarding in the background and Yang watching. So, maybe they wont be in.

Edit 2: A cool musical touch in the game. When two Street Fighter characters are on a team and are both on the screen at the same time or doing a tag team ultra, the Street Fighter II theme tune kicks in.

Kalyx triaD

09-05-2011, 03:16 PM

Ono is a fucking master at this.

Drakul

09-06-2011, 02:33 AM

Yoshinori Ono will debut a new system for Street Fighter X Tekken at this year's Tokyo Game Show, September 15 - 18, 2011, along with new characters as well. No word on if this system has anything to do with the image he posted the other day that shows two super bars in the game, but here's the quote from his Twitter account, regardless.

Relax, everything is going to be perfect TGS Can't wait ^_^ — Kid_Nova77

Ono: Thanks, but we'll be announce about new system in Tokyo Game Show... so busy... ;)

Also, Ready-Up.net put up a short podcast interview with Yoshinori, where he mentions that the storylines between Namco and Capcom's versions of SFxT won't cross over and hints at mini games or some other kinds of extra modes like Tekken Ball could be added in, potentially as soon as TGS.

This isn't a long interview, and there's interesting stuff discussed, so it's worth hoping the link to hear Ono talk shop. You can skip straight to the Ono interview by jumping to the 01:09:00 mark of the podcast.

A lot of the comments for the story are people crying that it'll be a "comeback mechanic" of some kind and that such a thing is stupid and wrong because it means people who don't have "Mad Skillz" might win a round. We wouldn't want someone that doesn't play SF 24/7 enjoying it, would we?

These are probably the same people that play as Ryu/Ken and Shoryuken absolutely everything so, whatever.

Does anyone agree comeback mechanics are bad? I really can't see how they are.

I wonder how many fights the haters of comeback mechanics have won using the system they claim to hate. I'm sure they didn't hate it that day.

It's like spamming in the sense that it's ok as long as they are the ones doing it. If they are on the receiving end, it sucks, it's cheap and it's "scrubby".
God, I hate the term "scrubby".

Kalyx triaD

09-06-2011, 09:44 AM

Funky Fly

09-06-2011, 02:45 PM

Well for one Ono and Seth already commented on the game not having a blatant comeback mechanic. And if it did, I'm betting it would work like the fairly benign Rage system in Tekken 6 (or in Tekken Tag 2's current build). Either way people should stop bitching.

More likely it's the multiplayer mode.

And for the record, the only comeback mechanic I hate is the fucking Blue Shell. I have absolutely no problem with Ultra Moves, K-Meter, Desperation Moves, X-Factor, Rage, Death Streaks, or anything else that keeps people in the game no matter how obvious or under the hood it works. If you're good you'll work the metagame. If you're bad you get victimized. The only comeback mechanic that legitimately rewards a bad player is the fucking Blue Shell. Fuck that thing.

I have to agree here, really. The Blue Shell is pretty ridiculous. Especially because if you're doing bad enough to get one, you already have almost no hope of winning anyway. Short of a massive clusterfuck at a bottleneck, I've never won a race in any Mario Kart game using the blue shell. It just fucks over whoever is number one and maybe one or 2 people without the sense to move when they hear the fucking thing approaching behind you. Since I'm usually top 3 (Mario Kart is the one racing game I've historically raped at), I tend to get get fucked out of victories when the blue shell is a-comin'.

As for comebacks in fighting games, the mechanics are usually subtle or they have a limited window or they have awkward execution methods/horrible recovery times. They're not meant to be crutches, but they can turn the tide in an instant if you know what you're doing.

Kalyx triaD

09-08-2011, 01:24 PM

Captain of Fun

09-08-2011, 03:15 PM

Either Asuka or Jun are a lock, I'd say. Far too popular with tekken fans to leave out.

Kalyx triaD

09-08-2011, 03:53 PM

Given the timeline of the Tekken roster, Asuka will be in over Jun. She was pretty much confirmed with that tease in the second reveal trailer.

Drakul

09-09-2011, 02:20 AM

Zangief, awesome! I'm hoping Hugo works better in this than in SF3. So many times I'll grab someone with Hugo and his arms go right through them and the grab doesn't register.

I wonder who Zangiefs partner will be. R.Mika?

He wont be Rolentos partner because they don't do these reveals for both members of a team. Do they?
One guy gets revealed with these trailers, we see them in action and we see their partner in the water trailers who gets revealed later. So we have at least 2 more SF guys to be revealed.

Drakul

09-09-2011, 03:21 AM

A lot of people are saying the game has too many grapplers. :|

Kalyx triaD

09-09-2011, 11:41 AM

Tekken characters grab a lot. Hugo and Gief grab a lot. They need to get the fuck over it.

Funky Fly

09-09-2011, 01:01 PM

Tekken characters grab a lot. Hugo and Gief grab a lot. They need to get the fuck over it.

Word, it's a new fighting game. The mechanics are not Street Fighter or Tekken. They need to shut the fuck up and let Capcom do whatever. It's like they don't even want this new game to happen. Kane knight, if you should stumble into this thread somehow, this is what I'm talking about.

Tekken is so throw heavy, I don't know what they'll do if Dragunov makes it in. Every other move he has either auto-chains to a throw, chains to a throw upon counter or chains to a throw with additional input. And Abel's anti-air grab is a direct rip off of King and Marduk from Tekken 4.

Drakul

09-09-2011, 01:20 PM

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/09/09_onotweet.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/09/09_onotweet2.jpg

Seth Killian also stated that the latest build of Street Fighter X Tekken has become "REALLY interesting" in a nod that there is definitely something amazing in the works for the game.

Boomer

09-09-2011, 05:33 PM

Cue another game I will probably buy at full price only to have to re-buy it later. It just looks fantastic already,and will probably re-ignite my love for Tekken that I haven't really messed much since Tekken 4 or 5.

Kalyx triaD

09-09-2011, 06:58 PM

Why are you re-buying it? Trouble keeping your games?

Boomer

09-09-2011, 08:03 PM

No, the SFIV->SSFIV->SSFIV:AE or the MVC3->UMVC3 thing.

Kalyx triaD

09-09-2011, 08:07 PM

You mean new characters, rebalances, new systems, and other improvements? For 20$ less than the first game? Just saying.

Boomer

09-09-2011, 08:16 PM

I was fine with SSFIV (though I pirated the original), but after that I've grown cold to Capcom and their game structure. I don't think AE is (yet) worth 15, and I feel like my 50 or 60 for MVC3 pales in comparison to the quality of what comes with UMVC3 for 40. Their handling of this "new" Dead Rising 2 game isn't much to my liking either.

I'm unemployed, and I want to buy a game that's going to fucking last. Paying full price for a fighting game and it not being supported with moderately priced DLC over a higher-priced disc release when you probably could just because you feel like it isn't right to me. That's just how I feel.

Kalyx triaD

09-10-2011, 12:44 AM

Captain of Fun

09-10-2011, 01:18 AM

Rebalances should be free, imo.

Kalyx triaD

09-10-2011, 01:19 AM

Alone yeah, but Capcom likes to pack them with other features. The 2012 rebalance for SSF4 will be free.

Boomer

09-10-2011, 01:22 AM

Well the best thing to do in that case, as it was in regard to Capcom, is never buy a vanilla version fighting game (and really this goes for most Japanese fighting games). Wait it out a year (even less these days), and you'll get some cheaper prices update either DLC or retail. You may have to play the hell out of the vanilla version to appreciate certain changes, but at least you know a better one is coming.

Still, I don't think SFxT will have a pseudo sequel like that. If it's like their Capcom vs SNK series, it will have proper sequels (though that means full priced retail).

But that's the thing. I have bought fighting games at release in recent years (which is extremely rare otherwise, I'm the definition of a cheap-ass gamer) because I want to play it when the community is at its best and I am coming in as fresh as a lot of people are. I literally have no one to play games with in my town anymore, so playing online is going to become more and more important for me to want to keep playing fighting games.

I'm going to buy SFxT release (probably) regardless of how I feel, so I hope you are right about this being the only one until a proper sequel. And I don't want to just blame Capcom either; I just have a fairly poor few of the value of DLC price vs. value in most games, Capcom just does it for things that I would actually consider buying.

Captain of Fun

09-10-2011, 01:27 AM

Alone yeah, but Capcom likes to pack them with other features. The 2012 rebalance for SSF4 will be free.

That is my point. They shouldn't be packaging it with other features exclusively.

If you want a balanced game, you have to buy their shit, regardless of whether you want it or not. It should be available as a free download for anyone who can't buy or simply doesn't want the latest edition.

Kalyx triaD

09-10-2011, 01:35 AM

That is my point. They shouldn't be packaging it with other features exclusively.

Why not? If I wanted to have a marquee title for another year, and I have this fighting game that could use a rebalance, the obvious thing would be to package the balance with new/improved features.

If you want a balanced game, you have to buy their shit, regardless of whether you want it or not. It should be available as a free download for anyone who can't buy or simply doesn't want the latest edition.

Honestly, AE did exactly what you're talking about. Super owners can play AE owners rebalances and all (just without the new characters/replay enhancements). The download was free. In a better world this would be common practice, hope it catches on.

Kalyx triaD

09-10-2011, 01:38 AM

I'm going to buy SFxT release (probably) regardless of how I feel, so I hope you are right about this being the only one until a proper sequel.

I'm just relaying precedent so don't hold me to that hardcore. MvC3 getting an update is kinda left field for Capcom (only Vs game that got an update like that was TvC, and even that was between localization). Capcom does pretty weird things now in reaction to industry trends.

Captain of Fun

09-10-2011, 02:12 AM

Why not? If I wanted to have a marquee title for another year, and I have this fighting game that could use a rebalance, the obvious thing would be to package the balance with new/improved features.

From a business standpoint there is no reason not to, because the fighting game community doesn't seem to have the problem with it that I do. And I don't understand why.

Videogame companies in other genres patch games for free. When something needs to be patched, it means something is wrong with the game. So the devs take responsibilty for their mistake, and put out a patch free of charge.

Fighting games on the otherhand, ask you to buy a new updated version of their game to get fixes that would be free if it were any other game. Despite the fact that character balance plays a large part in the game.

That said, there is no sense arguing anymore about it, because as you said, AE offered balance fixes without the need to buy the DLC. Let's hope MvC follows suit, because that game needs fixes far more than SF.

Kalyx triaD

09-10-2011, 02:19 AM

MvC3 has a lot of under the hood work (more than SF4>SSF4), so there's no way vanilla owners can play Ultimate owners. Characters have new moves and such. I'm just happy I can enjoy lobbies now, because no spectator is huge turn off for a game I love watching as much as playing.

Still, will probably play this game more anyway.

Emperor Smeat

09-10-2011, 09:12 PM

I'm going to buy SFxT release (probably) regardless of how I feel, so I hope you are right about this being the only one until a proper sequel. And I don't want to just blame Capcom either; I just have a fairly poor few of the value of DLC price vs. value in most games, Capcom just does it for things that I would actually consider buying.

It should be a very safe bet SFxT won't have an update until at least Namco gets their version of TvSF done which wouldn't occur until another 1-2 years.

I'm just relaying precedent so don't hold me to that hardcore. MvC3 getting an update is kinda left field for Capcom (only Vs game that got an update like that was TvC, and even that was between localization). Capcom does pretty weird things now in reaction to industry trends.

If TvC counts for updates then Capcom vs SNK 1 & 2 probably also count. CvS 1 "update" ended up being the PS1 version (more characters) and 2nd Dreamcast version (only in Japan) while the CvS 2 "update" ended up being the Gamecube (EO system) and Xbox version of the game (EO system, online).

Drakul

09-11-2011, 06:35 AM

Evidence of Sodom in the Rolento/Sean trailer?

http://www.saint-ism.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rolento_possibly_in_latest_sfxt_teaser.jpg

People on Eventhubs are arguing over how Sodom could be in if Rolento is going to be Ibukis partner.
I think they're wrong and it's going to be Sean that'll be Ibukis partner. His reveal image will be him throwing his basketball at us.

Then they'll reveal Rolento and then Sodom as his partner.

Kalyx triaD

09-11-2011, 11:57 AM

Makes more sense that they'd keep it in the family and Sean would be partners with another Third Striker. Ibuki/Rolento seems random, and so far the pairings have some sense to them (even Sagat/Dhalsim).

Kalyx triaD

09-12-2011, 11:32 AM

Blitz

09-12-2011, 02:02 PM

Everything about that was bizarre.

Kalyx triaD

09-12-2011, 03:42 PM

Well we can gather that Zangief may be Rufus' partner.

Blitz

09-12-2011, 05:08 PM

God I hope not. Never got real reveal for Cody and Guy way back when, so I'm guessing they're not in. Hope the same for Rufus.

Kalyx triaD

09-12-2011, 05:17 PM

Never call for a character's ban, when you want your own. It's not right.

Drakul

09-13-2011, 02:15 AM

In English:
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Loved the trailer. It was pretty amusing. I'm thinking we'll see a part 2 to this trailer.
With all the noise in the dining area, the chef will burst through the kitchen doors to see what's going on. Obviously, the chef will be El Fuerte (maybe in his Mika apron).
Then Law is going to turn up, see the mess of his diner and start fighting people.
At some point Paul will show up and then Mika. Seeing how big a fan Fuerte is, she'll help him out and team with him in the game.

As usual, I've been reading what people are saying about it. A common thought is "This trailer proves Zangief is gay!".
I'm not sure how it does when he shoots out a white liquid everytime Julia touches him and he even does the "I'm spent" droop at one point. You'd have to be 5 to not see what it's representing.

Drakul

09-13-2011, 08:40 AM

Screens:
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/09/13_sfxtart01.jpg

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Cross Assault videos on Eventhubs (too many to post them all) (http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2011/sep/13/rolento-and-heihachi-street-fighter-x-tekken-videos/#comments)

Drakul

09-13-2011, 01:36 PM

If anyone hasn't checked, all the character art on the Japanese official site has an "evil/shadow" version of the character behind them.

Ono says he'll explain it at TGS. Popular thought is some kind of evil or rage mode.

Kalyx triaD

09-13-2011, 02:20 PM

Devil or Dark Hadou infection?!?

Drakul

09-13-2011, 02:22 PM

A powered up Zangief/Hugo tag team.

Would be interesting to see how much damage they would inflict.

Kalyx triaD

09-13-2011, 02:47 PM

And why the hell is Rolento working with Ibuki?!

Kalyx triaD

09-13-2011, 02:50 PM

If everyone is so curious as to why Ibuki and Rolento are partnered, go on capcom's official website for SFxT and it says there that her clan forced her to go on a mission with him.

Kalyx triaD

09-13-2011, 11:34 PM

Captain of Fun

09-13-2011, 11:54 PM

I believe I just creamed myself.

RoXer

09-14-2011, 12:30 AM

swate

Kalyx triaD

09-14-2011, 01:55 AM

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/09/13_sfxtscreen01.jpg

Fuck you, SRK, it's happening.

Drakul

09-14-2011, 02:00 AM

Very cool. Though i misunderstood Scramble. I thought it was a free for all 4 player fight.

I wonder if the game will have an actual story mode and if it'll be just an intro/ending or if it'll be more fleshed out.

Potential story spoilers if my thoughts are right. :
I'm betting Pandora will turn out to be a living thing and be the end boss. If it takes human shape, I'm thinking it'll be a female shape. Pandora is a female name, after all.

Also, everyone thought Rufus would be Zangiefs partner but he isn't because he wasn't shown side by side with Zangief in the trailer like Rolento was with Ibuki.
Mika could still be in.

Drakul

09-14-2011, 02:03 AM

Two more Sony exclusive characters, PS Vita only:

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A 360 exclusive would be good, right about now.

Kalyx triaD

09-14-2011, 02:12 AM

Not if the standard is bland 'superheroes' and cats.

Drakul

09-14-2011, 02:16 AM

We wouldn't even need a Microsoft character, just a character only for the 360 version.

They could give us an exclusive SF character like Eagle or something.

Kalyx triaD

09-14-2011, 02:31 AM

That may cause a shitstorm.

I'd go with Cortana from Halo.

Drakul

09-14-2011, 02:44 AM

I'd vote no on anything Halo related. It's in Forza 4, it was in DOA4 (or was it 3?), It was in Fable II and maybe other stuff I don't know about. I think it's had enough guest spots.
Plus, I've no idea who or what Cortana is. I'm not a Halo fan.

MS have the rights to a franchise that would get people excited and buy SFxT on the 360. It's even the same genre.

Killer Instinct.

People have wanted a new KI for years. To have one or two of its characters show up in a game with Street Fighter and Tekken characters could only be positive. It's staring them right in the face. Why don't they go for it?

PS gets two cartoon cats no one has heard of outside Japan and a superhero (dunno his name) and MS gets Fulgore and Orchid or Spinal and Sabrewulf or any other KI combo.

#BROKEN Hasney

09-14-2011, 12:06 PM

Sweet, cluster fuck mode

Boomer

09-14-2011, 12:27 PM

I imagine someone sitting back and throwing fireballs while the other stands in the front lines. I am crazy over the amount of variety that will be in this game.

Kalyx triaD

09-14-2011, 12:43 PM

Looks fun as hell.

#BROKEN Hasney

09-14-2011, 12:55 PM

Oh yeah, I wasn't complaining. I was taken aback, it's the first thing that made me sit up and at least want to play this.

Drakul

09-15-2011, 04:33 AM

The epic story of Street Fighter X Tekken begins with that mysterious box...!

（When your vitality gauge is under 25%）↓↓MP+MK simultaneously

The story of Street Fighter X Tekken begins with a mysterious meteor that crash lands in the Antarctic. Within the meteor is a strange box-shaped object named "Pandora", which is beyond human comprehension. It cannot be opened by conventional means, but gives off a strong response when it detects violent confrontations.

• Press ↓↓MP+MK simultaneously when your vitality gauge is under 25% to activate Pandora. When you activate Pandora, your partner's strength will increase exponentially.

• The power of the character who calls upon Pandora is necessary to fuel the technique. By sacrificing their vitality to Pandora, their partner will be able to enter Pandora mode.

• Pandora is a system with a built-in time limit. In Pandora mode, the Cross Gauge will be filled to maximum capacity, and you will be able to use EX and Super Arts infinitely. However, if you are not able to defeat your opponent within the time limit, you will automatically be knocked out. Be careful when you use this technique!

Sounds like a mixture of those Supers characters like Makoto have (where she turns red and gets a time limit) and Dark Pheonix.

#BROKEN Hasney

09-15-2011, 04:35 AM

The mode sounds interesting but come on, did they really have to have a story behind that?

Drakul

09-15-2011, 06:33 AM

I think it's more of a story for the actual game.

It's better than usual "Plainly evil organisation stages world fighting tournement and no one gets suspicious." story, at least.

#BROKEN Hasney

09-15-2011, 07:35 AM

Hopefully no-one uses Pandora to upset the Mishima Zaibatsu.

Drakul

09-15-2011, 09:30 AM

Drakul

09-15-2011, 09:33 AM

Just saw a video showing Zangiefs super is a running grab. Should be fun.

Kalyx triaD

09-15-2011, 11:27 AM

I will not use Pandora unless I know I will beat your ass.

Kalyx triaD

09-15-2011, 12:09 PM

I never cared much for Lili in Tekken but she translated well into 2D. May pick her up to bolster my camp (which is pretty much Ken, Nina, and maybe Chun Li).

Emperor Smeat

09-15-2011, 05:18 PM

MS have the rights to a franchise that would get people excited and buy SFxT on the 360. It's even the same genre.

Killer Instinct.

People have wanted a new KI for years. To have one or two of its characters show up in a game with Street Fighter and Tekken characters could only be positive. It's staring them right in the face. Why don't they go for it?
.

KI characters even as a cameo won't be happening any time soon because Rare has said countless times they have no interest in making a KI 3 nor lending out their characters because then people will be demanding a new Killer Instinct. They are too focused on Kinect to do anything else at the moment.

Never was too interested in Tekken but been leaning towards getting this game after all the stuff shown and the 4-player mode sounds nice for "party" style playing.

Kalyx triaD

09-15-2011, 05:30 PM

Rare are fucking idiots now.

Drakul

09-16-2011, 11:33 AM

Yoshinori Ono confirmed to Gamespot (http://www.gamespot.com/events/tgs-2011/story.html?sid=6335007&tag=updates;latest;all;title;9) this morning that there will be some form of customization system for Street Fighter X Tekken in the form of gems.

Whether you can collect gems inside or outside of battle is unknown. Also unknown is what exactly gets changed when you assign or collect gems. It is also possible that the gem system will take place in a separate mode within the game entirely.

The article does confirm that gems will directly impact the moves of each character and their specific timing, allowing "character customization". Ono states that more details of the system will be revealed at New York Comic Con.

The article:
Fighting games have long allowed you to customise your favorite brawlers, but most of these have stuck to purely cosmetic changes such as costumes or accessories. Capcom's upcoming crossover fighter Street Fighter X Tekken is taking the customisation options one step further, and will apparently allow players to change character moves and even timing.

Street Fighter X Tekken producer Yoshinori Ono confirmed to GameSpot today that the gem system—which has been hinted at in previous weeks—will go further than simple costume changes, and will let players tweak individual characters and how they actually play. Ono said traditionally with fighters, characters are exactly the same, with the only thing separating players of the same skill being the ability to read a competitor (and a little luck). The gem system will drastically change this, letting players customise their characters so they are no longer straight clones, Ono said.

While Ono didn't divulge too many details, he did hint that the gem system will allow players to change moves and timing for characters. No other detail—such as what the process is for changing, how often you can do it, and more—were outlined, though Ono-san did say more detail would be forthcoming at the New York Comic Con.

Keep it tuned to GameSpot for more details on the gem system soon.

Kalyx triaD

09-16-2011, 12:15 PM

Heh...

#BROKEN Hasney

09-16-2011, 12:36 PM

POCKET FIGHTER!

Although if it was the system from Pocket Fighter put into this game as is, the whole game would just be a troll of competitive fighting game communities. And I'm OK with that.

Funky Fly

09-16-2011, 02:48 PM

POCKET FIGHTER!

Although if it was the system from Pocket Fighter put into this game as is, the whole game would just be a troll of competitive fighting game communities. And I'm OK with that.

Word. Probably will be a separate mode, though. This is clearly one of their marquee titles for next year. They're not gonna troll too hard.

Emperor Smeat

09-17-2011, 03:27 PM

According to Ono, the PS3 and PS Vita versions of the game will allow DLC to be shared on a single PSN account so that it only has to be bought once and not per system. The only catch is 2 copies of the game are needed (1 for PS3 and 1 for Vita).

"...yes, they're different hardware, but they're part of the same Playstation family, so to speak, so we're already talking with Sony about ways to sync things together. As long as you're using the same PSN account, things you've purchased on the Vita version will work on PS3 and vice versa."

Also the Vita is in the process of getting a mini-arcade stick for the game and as of now, the team is thinking of it being an attachment similar in design to the 3DS having the 2nd stick attachment.

"We're actually talking to Mad Catz about doing something like that," he said. "You can't replicate the experience entirely on a portable, but I think if we made a small joystick that you could just keep in your bag, and maybe even if you're in economy class, whip it out during a flight, put your Vita in there, and replicate to some degree the arcade experience, it would be really awesome."

http://www.screwattack.com/news/sf-x-tekken-may-get-mini-arcade-stick-shares-dlc-between-vita-ps3

Super V

09-23-2011, 07:22 PM

I'm hyped for the 2nd version they'll make of this.

Kalyx triaD

09-24-2011, 01:31 AM

Yeah it should have more characters from the Namco and Capcom universes.

Captain of Fun

09-24-2011, 01:48 AM

I'm hyped for the 2nd version they'll make of this.

Not being naive here, but with Tekken x sf on the way, I honestly don't see them making a "turbo" version or whatever.

Drakul

10-08-2011, 12:59 AM

Kalyx triaD

10-08-2011, 01:04 AM

Juri, Eddy Gordo/Dee Jay, Balrog

Drakul

10-08-2011, 01:06 AM

Dan is in the first video as well. Even though he's supposed to be dead in this game.

Pretty sure the purple close up in the second vid is Gen and the red close up in the third video is Guy.

Some are saying Viper is the third character teased in the first video because it's a close up of her alt, the same way they showed Zangiefs mecha alt even though he's already revealed.

Kalyx triaD

10-08-2011, 01:13 AM

Dan and Mecha Gief seem like red herrings to me.

Guy and Cody may end up in anyway because of their appearance in the second cinematic trailer.

Drakul

10-08-2011, 01:16 AM

Yeah, just read that people are saying that elsewhere. Mecha Zangief is in the background of a stage, like Yun & Yang.

Though someone has pointed out the the blue thing in the 3rd video is definitely Mikas arm. I'm hoping they're right.
I think they are. You can see yellow at the bottom (her hair?) and you can see white at the top, which must be her ruffles she has on her sleeves.

Edit:
http://s1.proxy05.twitpic.com/photos/large/417710908.png

Edit 2:
There is a stage that has Haggar and Sodom in the background. Now, Yun & Yang are in the background of one stage and Mecha Zangief is in the background of another stage and those guys aren't playable and neither is Haggar. It doesn't look good for Sodom right now :(.
Hoping it's a case of him only appearing when he's not being played as, like Tron in MvC3.

Drakul

10-08-2011, 04:02 AM

People seem to have gotten it figured out now

Video 1 is Juri, Video 2 is Vega, Video 3 is R.Mika.

Drakul

10-11-2011, 02:15 AM

Electronic Gaming Monthly posted an interview with Capcom's Yoshinori Ono concerning Poison's gender. The discussion starts from her somewhat humble beginnings to how she's blown up as a pretty popular character in her own right as of late.

Here's a snip to get you going.

EGM: In talking to members of the trans community who have an investment or general interest in the character of Poison, one major concern I’ve heard has come from some of the videos shown for Street Fighter X Tekken in regards to win quotes. For example, in one video that was shown, both Ryu and Chun-Li made statements toward Poison regarding her not being a “real” woman in one way or another.

Capcom rep: Can I jump in really quick on this one? Those win quotes came from an earlier point in the game’s development, and while we haven’t publicized it too much, we’re actually working very closely with GLAAD. We’re very sensitive as far as not wanting to alienate anybody as Ono-san said, so we’re trying to be careful in that regard. It’s been an education process for us, but we do want people to know that we’re now working with GLAAD to make sure that anything that might be offensive has been very tailored to not be.

EGM: Ah — I’m really glad to hear that.

Capcom rep: At the end of the day, in the entertainment industry, you can’t go about willy-nilly and not be sensitive to these sort of things. Our goal here is to make sure we’re caring for all of our audience members, and make sure we’re not stepping on any toes. We want to make sure that the Poison fans out there—no matter which way they see her—are satisfied that the character is being portrayed in a way that suits their idea of the character, but also in a way that isn’t insensitive or demeaning in any way. So, we do take our responsibility in matters like this very seriously, and want to make sure we’re as inclusive as possible.

Comments on Eventhubs are the predictable stupidity on the subject.

I guess this sort of confirms that she is a transgender woman. Though, I could have sworn Ono said otherwise last year.

On the one hand, I sort of wish she was a woman just to shut up the people that turn everything into "Lol, she's not a real woman, she's a dude!!1!" the second someone even mentions Poison.
On the other hand, I like that she's transgendered because it gives her a character. Otherwise she's "generic semi-naked fighting woman #44588". Plus it makes her unique in the game and that can only be a good thing.

They could do a lot with her backstory, being transgendered. Off the top of my head, maybe she could have been a new police recruit at Metro Citys police academy when she was male but, when she confessed to wishing she was born a woman, her fellow recruits weren't so accepting of her and were cruel and violent towards her.
She left the academy and became involved in managing small time pro wrestlers to get by. She eventually could afford to fixed her gender and began managing Hugo who introduced her to Mad Gear, which she joined to get revenge on the recruits (now fully trained cops) that had hurt and taunted her back then.
It would explains how she joined Mad Gear in the Final Fight games, it explains why she has a cop hat and cuffs and it gives her a reason to be fighting.

There is probably a huge amount of holes in that but it's just an idea. Like Q, I'd like to to know more about her origins and story.

Kalyx triaD

10-11-2011, 11:00 AM

She's a chick. Makes me feel better.

Drakul

10-11-2011, 11:52 AM

About?

Kalyx triaD

10-11-2011, 11:59 AM

Ogling her.

Drakul

10-11-2011, 12:25 PM

It's not like we'll ever see any sign that she was ever male. They wouldn't show anything or even mention it out right.
She's designed with a female look so, ogle away.

Kalyx triaD

10-11-2011, 12:27 PM

I will.

Drakul

10-11-2011, 12:34 PM

Good.

Emperor Smeat

10-11-2011, 03:55 PM

Comments on Eventhubs are the predictable stupidity on the subject.

I guess this sort of confirms that she is a transgender woman. Though, I could have sworn Ono said otherwise last year.

According to Wikipedia that has the quote from Ono during a couple of interviews, Ono says Poison is only transgender in the US. He does make the joke about how her status has changed even in Japan from the debates.

Street Fighter IV's producer Yoshinori Ono, when asked in an interview about the matter, stated "Let's set the record straight: In North America, Poison is officially a post-op transsexual. But in Japan, she simply tucks her business away to look female."[11] He later emphasized it again when asked about what female characters could be included in the game Street Fighter IV, stating that it would be too confusing to include her due to the region-specific gender.

Drakul

10-15-2011, 01:18 AM

Teasers:

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Gem and Battle Systems explained:

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Drakul

10-15-2011, 01:20 AM

Limited Edition Announced:

Ono-san also announced the Special Edition of Street Fighter X Tekken for North America, which includes:

- Street Fighter X Tekken game
- Build-It-Yourself Arcade Cabinet Bank (approximately 5”H)
- Exclusive Prequel Comic Book by UDON
- 36 Gems: Includes All Pre-Order Packs Plus An Exclusive Pack
- Pre-Order Bonus: Nine Exclusive Gems Only Available For Pre-Ordering Special Edition
- Total of 45 Gems When You Pre-Order

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/10/14_sfxt08.jpg

No word on price or if it's available outside the US. I hope it's out in the UK. We didn't get the LE of SSFIV or MvC3.

There are new videos on the previous page, in case you miss them.

Drakul

10-15-2011, 01:26 AM

A little more info on gems:

At the SFxT NYCC Panel, Seth and Ono demonstrated the new Gem system.
Catch up on what we know so far, after the break!

Capcom said it's Magic: The Gathering meets Street Fighter.

Gems are equipped prior to a match and add special abilities or buffs to your character. Gems only add abilities when they are activated in a match. Activation requirements vary. You may need to land a certain number of normals or specials, or you may have to take a certain amount of damage.

Certain gems can be equipped in multiples, with activation requirements increasing for each successive gem. The enhancements also stack. For example, the first two Power gems add 10% each to attack power, while the third adds another twenty. When all three are activated, that enables a 40% damage boost.

There are also support abilities such as auto-guard and auto-throw break. Auto guard guards any attack, so long as you are able (i.e. not in recovery frames) but costs 1 bar of meter per blocked attack. If you have no meter while the auto-guard gem is active, it won't do anything.

Drakul

10-15-2011, 02:24 AM

Release dates:

US - 6th March 2012

UK - 9th March 2012

Captain of Fun

10-15-2011, 02:35 AM

Awesome. Sooner than I thought.

Khuntry

10-15-2011, 03:42 AM

this game... is awesome.

Kalyx triaD

10-15-2011, 03:50 AM

Says before I says again: Fighting game of 2012.

Drakul

10-16-2011, 02:43 AM

I've been wondering if gems and Pandora can be used simultaneously or if Pandora deactivates gems.

Pandora gives you a huge power boost and red gems give you power boosts as well, the more red gems you use, the bigger the boost.
So, what if I play as Zangief, use a power gem in every slot, activate them all and then activate Pandora? Zangiefs SPD does about 50% damage when he's using Pandora, even without gems activated.

Would I be in some kind of "one hit KO" mode if I had both activated?

Kalyx triaD

10-16-2011, 03:39 AM

I remember seeing a Pandora mode with orbs flying around you. I suspect Pandora activated all your Gems at once. So yeah... you'd be a god. That makes Pandora a bit more dangerous, I guess. Still needs more time.

Drakul

10-16-2011, 04:01 AM

The cool thing is that I could go that route or I can use his built in strength and use the gems to make him move really fast, making it easier to grab people.
Same for other characters, if Akuma is in, he's always pretty speedy, so you could just stuff him full of whatever gems will increase his health bar and be much more of a challenge for whoever you're fighting.

Kalyx triaD

10-16-2011, 12:01 PM

Buffing your weakness character or skill-wise would be a good idea. I wanna know what the other Gems are. 45 seems like a lot of ideas.

Drakul

10-16-2011, 12:20 PM

They are probably including multiples.

Drakul

10-18-2011, 08:20 AM

30 min interview about Gems that I didn't watch:
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Run down by someone that did watch it:

• There will be no option to disable gems in SFxT. Ono said they're too important to the gameplay.

• Gems are designed to be complex — for advanced players. They really want you to think about which gems will fit your play style and approach.

• Preset gem packages for new players will help them along, though.

• The DLC load times for SSF4 AE are partially a problem with the infrastructure on XBL/PSN. Capcom is aware that this is an issue, though.

• Not all gems in SFxT will be opened up from the get go, DLC and other stuff will make more of them available. There will be a starter set available right out of the gate.

• There are two kinds of gems, one is passive and another is active. One type is geared towards new players, that help with blocking and throwing, and another type of gems that are for high level players, the latter of which adding a more strategic element.

Drakul

10-21-2011, 07:21 AM

A few bits of info from a 9 minute audio interview with Seth Killian.

• Gems are specific to each character on your team in SFxT. i.e. If you have Ryu and Kazuya on your squad, each fighter can have their own set of gems, they don't have to share the same 5.

• He adds that gems can be used to help balance the game yourself, adding relatively small bonuses to your attributes.

• Seth mentions that people haven't had a chance to go hands on with the gem system, but he understands there's not that much information out there. He hopes people check it out before they jump the gun.

Drakul

10-28-2011, 02:40 AM

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/10/27_asukasboot01.jpg

Eventhubs says it's clearly this character:
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/10/27_asukasboot02.jpg

Asuka

Another thing I saw on Tuesday, on Street Fighters Facebook page:

Who's ready for Halloween? Street Fighter's Vega and Tekken's King stay ready. You have to respect the commitment.

Maybe it's nothing, maybe Vega will be reveal on Halloween.

Captain of Fun

10-28-2011, 02:53 AM

She's a good fit for this game.

Funky Fly

10-28-2011, 01:52 PM

Win. Some of my Tekken favourites are in. Still waiting on Bruce, Bryan and Eddy.

Captain of Fun

10-28-2011, 05:32 PM

I'd say Bruce is unlikely, but Bryan and Eddy are two of the most populare characters in the series. No way do they get left out.

Kalyx triaD

10-28-2011, 09:48 PM

I wouldn't say they're that popular over Jin and Nina.

Captain of Fun

10-29-2011, 02:06 AM

I said two of the most popular. Not THE most popular.

Drakul

10-29-2011, 03:20 AM

Is the LE up for pre order on any US sites? I can't see it on any UK sites yet.

Drakul

10-31-2011, 07:18 PM

Elaborating a bit on the gem system in Street Fighter X Tekken, Capcom special adviser, Seth Killian, spoke about some of the ins an outs on this controversial feature with Gamasutra.

Killian mentions that gems will be balanced against each other, and just because someone buys the special edition, they will not have an advantage over other players. Also, he adds that it's possible not to select any gems before a match, but there isn't a no gems option which locks them out of play.

This is a really good write up if you're interested in more details about the gem system. Here's a snip.

The Money Specter

How players will be able to get gems has also been a major topic of player discussion, with rumors suggesting microtransactions or grinding will be necessary.

"At this point we're still sort of figuring that stuff out," says Killian. "The game comes with some gems, some of them will be available as preorder bonuses and things like that." Some may be available packaged with DLC, as well.

"There's also worry about this guy [that] has more money and buys the special edition -- will he have an advantage over me?" The answer, says Killian, is no. "The gems, in the way we've approached them, are balanced against each other."

"If one gem has a bigger damage bonus, it has harder activation conditions."

Drakul

11-01-2011, 04:21 AM

Pandora could be cut.

Destructoid was able to catch a few words with Seth Killian from Capcom about Street Fighter X Tekken.

Here is what Seth had to say.

Pandora [mode] right now I would say is pretty weak-sauce. I would not activate it. We're still playing with it and trying to figure [it] out... This is not the final form.

We're going to try to make Pandora more interesting or just cut it, I'm not above cutting it even though we just announced it.

So they might cut Pandora and it turns out you can start a match without selecting any gems. I get the feeling the community bitching about every little thing that isn't "tourney worthy" is a big factor in those design choices. Which is stupid.

It's good when a company listens to the fanbase but do they have to listen to the wrong things? Gems were supposed to be a big deal in the game but now it seems they aren't. They can't be, if you can play without them. Pandora was supposed to be a big "unholy gamble" mechanic but they might just get rid of it, though I hope they don't. I'd rather then just fixed it up a bit.

Maybe, instead of designing the game to what a small section of the people that play it want, Capcom could tell those people to adapt.

If they want to play as Ryu with in a generic, vanilla match. Go play SFII or SFIV.

Kalyx triaD

11-01-2011, 11:42 AM

I'd just make the timer longer, perhaps relative to how much life your possessed partner had at the time. It's a cool idea, but the timer is short and more property adjustments should happen to allow more chances to open somebody up (like unblockable status on certain attacks).

Boomer

11-01-2011, 12:07 PM

All this online hate about the gem system is stupid. The game is like five months out, and no one has even played a demo with the gem system implemented. I will definitely be upset if the gem system is ignored by the tournament scene.

Kalyx triaD

11-01-2011, 12:39 PM

The DLC/preorder thing is what really set people off (and I sympathize a bit), Capcom got carried away there. If the Gems were all stock and unlocked as you go, like getting better versions of a certain Gem after a while, people would be more accepting I think. Why would you say you need something and then charge premium for some? Of course that would draw lines in the sand (not only in the tourny scene).

And yeah some people don't like the Gems in general. Fuck em. Not every game has to be 'tourny viable'.

Drakul

11-01-2011, 01:01 PM

Why would you say you need something and then charge premium for some?

FPS games can do it with guns and racers can do it with cars. RDR did it with one of its DLC packs. If you bought a certain pack (I forget which) you got access to guns in Free Roam that those without the pack couldn't use. The loading screen even tells you that hitting someone who hasn't bought the tomahawk with the tomahawk would kill them in one hit.

I don't think anyone kicked up a fuss about that (even when one of them was an explosive rifle. One bullet from that and you are blown to mush.) or when someone used their preorder bonus super car in a Forza game in an online race.

If it worries them so much, tourney players can just not use the preorder gems in tournies and make a list of which gems they can use. Maybe whichever gems give the smallest boost in speed/strength/vitality etc.

As for Pandora, my only problem with it was that you just had to block or run away for 7 seconds and the Pandora user would die. I just read today that another way around it would be to activate your Pandora a second or two after your opponent activates theirs so they die first.
So if they could sort that out, we'd be good to go.

Maybe have Pandora only usable by whoever activates it first in a match. Maybe have guarding a bad choice with a high enough chip damage from Pandora attacks to give the opponent reason to try and fight instead.

Kalyx triaD

11-01-2011, 03:45 PM

Fuck it, all Pandora attacks should be unblockable. Then I wouldn't care about the time limit and shit gets hype/terrifying real quick.

Drakul

11-01-2011, 03:51 PM

Unblockable Pandora Hadoukens. Chilling.

Captain of Fun

11-01-2011, 03:53 PM

Gems offer so much strategy and depth. Pussy ass tourney players can go fuck themselves. TPWW crowd is where it's at.

Kalyx triaD

11-01-2011, 04:04 PM

Unblockable Pandora Hadoukens. Chilling.

Hell, the Dramatic Battle thing with two characters on your ass (especially both human controlled) will lead to way worse unblockable set-ups. Pandora might as well be crazy.

Drakul

11-01-2011, 04:25 PM

I've already seen what my future holds when my opponent has both his guys on screen at once. Ryu on one side, Ken on the other. Hadoukenfest.
It's actually in one of the trailers that shows off having both characters on screen.

Kalyx triaD

11-01-2011, 04:30 PM

More likely your big guys are gonna deal with tandem jump attack + low attack strings. Fireballs from both sides will be a cake walk.

Drakul

11-01-2011, 04:34 PM

I'm hoping it will be. I guess a spinning clothesline should deal with something like that. I wonder if they'll have a "range" gem. So your attacks have a bigger range. Or would that be a bit too much?

Kalyx triaD

11-01-2011, 04:36 PM

That may be possible, since they said they have other Gems of different types. Probably have throw range extenders as well.

Drakul

11-02-2011, 02:21 AM

I guess it depends how far they want to go with gems. The "safe" option would be to have gems only effect attributes like speed and stamina.
If they wanted to go all out, they could add in things like increasing your range, maybe an armour gem that decreases the damage you take when you get under 30% or something and walk through projectiles after you get hit by 3 or 4 in a certain time limit.

I'm not bumping the SSFIV thread so I'll put this here:
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Emperor Smeat

11-08-2011, 06:32 PM

Capcom assures potential consumers that they have zero plans for a Super or yearly edition for SFxT and instead the game will be supported just with DLC like they had promised but failed with MvC 3.

Also confined is these DLC updates will mostly be patches and maybe colors/outfits instead of just new characters and/or modes.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/street-fighter-x-tekken-will-only-receive-dlc-updates/

Drakul

11-09-2011, 02:06 AM

Seth has said there are a lot of characters still to come, including old characters that have yet to come back. SF1 characters, maybe?

I'm thinking the next two SF guys will be Vega and M.Bison, though my reason is a little weak.

The Street Fighter Facebook page made mention of SFxT on Halloween saying King of Tekken and Vega of Street fighter are ready for Halloween all year round.

Then, yesterday, they made a SFxT post asking who was the better villan, Heihachi or Bison.

Ok, it's a little weak, like I said, but it is odd that the last two times they made a SFxT post it contained two SF guys that haven't shown up and would go togethor as a team (Team Shadowloo).

Drakul

11-11-2011, 02:40 AM

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/10_onormika.jpg

Drakul

11-11-2011, 02:42 AM

Okay, everyone I want is in the game except Sodom. If he gets in, I'll be completely happy with the entire game.

I need Vega too so my brother and I can team up online.

Kalyx triaD

11-11-2011, 04:57 AM

R.Mika. I recall her being closer to Fuerte than a grappler (Alpha 3 was a long time ago, need to reference vids).

Maki from Final Fight would be fun.

Drakul

11-11-2011, 05:05 AM

I remember her bouncing off stuff and doing running butt bounces. So I think she was El Fuerte like but I think she had some standing grapples do. Didn't she have a northern lights suplex or something?

If Zangief isn't her partner, it might be El Furte.

Khuntry

11-11-2011, 03:22 PM

Needs moar grapplers.

Funky Fly

11-11-2011, 06:26 PM

Needs moar T. HAWK :mad:

Drakul

11-12-2011, 03:44 AM

Needs moar grapplers.

I'm guessing, by the use of "moar", you think we have too many of them?

About half the cast (18/39) of SSFIVAE had projectiles and the game only had 4 or so characters you could consider grapplers. No one batted an eyelid.

Of the confimed characters for SFxT, only 5 of the 28 revealed are grapplers while 9 of the 14 SF characters revealed have projectiles. Over half the SF cast have projectiles in this game but people still want Sakura, Juri, Akuma and Rose. I can't talk for Tekken because I don't know it well enough to know who does and doesn't have projectiles.

Every time someone with a grapple move is revealed or teased someone (usually on Eventhubs) always says the game has too many grapplers.

By the time everyone is revealed, I think grapplers will still be a very small number and projectiles will make up most of the cast or, at least, most of the SF cast.

The game doesn't have too many grapplers. They are just finally giving people who prefer playing that way a choice for once.

Kalyx triaD

11-12-2011, 03:48 AM

There's a good chance you should have verified his meaning before posting that.

Drakul

11-12-2011, 03:51 AM

It wasn't really directed right at Khuntry. Just at the whole idea in general that the game has too many grapplers. Something that seems to be a popular opinion, like I said.

Kalyx triaD

11-12-2011, 03:56 AM

Fuck critics. Grab away.

Khuntry

11-12-2011, 10:59 AM

Calm down. Could care less if they added ten moar grapplers. Actually pulling for Alex in this game ( very unlikely tho).

Drakul

11-12-2011, 12:25 PM

As I said, I wasn't aiming anything at you.

You gave me an excuse to talk about a subject and I took it. No ill feeling towards you.

I can see Alex being one of the last revealed and being paired with Someone like Necro or some other random SFIII guy.

Funky Fly

11-12-2011, 02:40 PM

Necro is a waste with Dhalsim there. There are differences and what not, but it's no different to me than throwing Remy in there with Guile already on the roster. Don't want to many Ken/Ryu type situations going now. Def want T. Hawk in there. Imagine him combined with someone quick and agile.

Khuntry

11-13-2011, 02:43 AM

Necro's far more interesting than Dhalsim. Elena would be amazing in this game.

Drakul

11-13-2011, 05:22 AM

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/13_onopictwitter.jpg

Looks like it's just an alt for Kuma or something, meaning no Mika. They wouldn't give Kuma her outfit if she made it into the game.
That seems a bit harsh as far as "trolling" goes from a guy like Ono.

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Khuntry

11-13-2011, 09:21 AM

Well thats Capcom for ya. They're real good at that shit. She's probably still in tho.

Drakul

11-16-2011, 01:32 AM

Anyone expecting an announcement about characters anytime soon, you'll be waiting a while yet.
Ono said on his Twitter that we'll have to wait until the Asia Games Show. I looked it up and it runs from the 23rd to the 26th of December.

Also, someone asked about making Juli and Juni DLC for SFxT and Ono said it's a good idea and did that ;D smilie. I've noticed he usually does that when someone is onto something. Otherwise he usually says something like "I can't find their phone number" or "Battle Director would say no" and do a ;( smilie.

Kalyx triaD

11-16-2011, 11:32 AM

The Killer Doll girls? You'd think people would object to 'Cammy shotos', then again guess not. I'm cool with it.

Kalyx triaD

11-17-2011, 01:11 AM

Color Edit is BACK!:

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/16_colorssfxt01.jpg

And alt attire is in, (characters cosplay the other company):

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/1116_sfxtalt01.jpg
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/1116_sfxtalt02.jpg
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/1116_sfxtalt03.jpg
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/1116_sfxtalt04.jpg
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/1116_sfxtalt05.jpg
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/1116_sfxtalt14.jpg
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/1116_sfxtalt13.jpg
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/1116_sfxtalt12.jpg
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/1116_sfxtalt11.jpg
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/1116_sfxtalt10.jpg
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/1116_sfxtalt09.jpg
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/1116_sfxtalt08.jpg
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/1116_sfxtalt07.jpg
http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/1116_sfxtalt06.jpg

Captain of Fun

11-17-2011, 01:22 AM

Fucking Brilliant.

Drakul

11-17-2011, 01:41 AM

Awesome. Screw Zangiefs regular outfit. I'm going to wear the bear skin everytime.

Anyone know who the SF guys are dressed as? I can figure out who the Tekken guys are dressed as pretty easily.

Drakul

11-17-2011, 01:42 AM

Someone should cosplay as one of these characters cosplaying as whoever they're cosplaying.

Kalyx triaD

11-17-2011, 01:49 AM

Awesome. Screw Zangiefs regular outfit. I'm going to wear the bear skin everytime.

Anyone know who the SF guys are dressed as? I can figure out who the Tekken guys are dressed as pretty easily.

Ryu - Ogre (Tekken 3 boss)
Ken - Lars (Tekken 6 hero, Kazuya's brother)
Guile - Jack 6
Abel - Armor King (former King 'shoto')
Chun Li - Panda (Kuma model swap)
Cammy - King
Rufus - Angel (Tekken 2 Kazuya/Devil model swap)
Rolento - Raven
Ibuki - Yoshi- or Kunimitsu?
Hugo/Poison - Nothing from Tekken...
Sagat - Sergei Dragonuv
Dhalsim - Jinpachi (Heihachi's father)

Drakul

11-17-2011, 01:54 AM

Cool.

I was thinking maybe these outfits were ways to give a nod to characters that wont make it in but I just looked at Eventhubs and they say Capcom is calling these "Swap Costumes" rather than "Alts".
We have Bob as Ryu and Julia as Chun-Li and a few others dressed as characters in the already in game.

Any chance that these could be hinting at unrevealed characters rather than characters that aren't in?

Edit: Panda wouldn't be a seperate character but I bet you could change the colour around Kumas eyes independantly of the rest of his face to make your own Panda skin.

Kalyx triaD

11-17-2011, 11:35 AM

Yeah betting Kuma can be made into Panda with the edit.

I did think the alts heavily hinted at unrevealed characters but Angel and Panda threw me off - no way they'd include model swap characters (unless they are in via edit). Lars would be so fucking hype, though.

Drakul

11-22-2011, 01:06 PM

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/22_sfxtcoloredit02.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/22_sfxtcoloredit03.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/22_sfxtcoloredit04.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/22_sfxtcoloredit01.jpg

What is most of interest though is a screenshot showing grayed-out gems, forwarding the thought that a few of the gems are one-time use only and can no longer be activated once its triggered effect is complete.

Drakul

11-25-2011, 12:16 PM

New Gem info from the SFxT blog.

•The blog says that there is a certain category of Boost Gems called "Ferocious Attack Gems", and it lists five of them.

•All five of the listed Boost Gems have the same boost (50% meter gain increase) and same active time (15 seconds).

•The five gems' activation conditions are as follows; strike with three special moves, land a Launch attack, have your partner perform a Launch attack, do a reversal, or guard four attacks.

•You cannot equip more than 2 of the same gem.

•If you want to set three of the Boost Gems, they must have different activation conditions.

•To make the effort of activating gems "sweet to the mind" they made the activation conditions harsh.

•They are considering removing gem activation stacking and making it so that you can only activate gems one at a time.

Kalyx triaD

11-25-2011, 01:23 PM

An option to play without this otherwise interesting system would be very nice.

Drakul

11-29-2011, 03:58 AM

More about that last Gem update.

Hey everyone! Today I was hoping to review all of the information about SFXTK that’s available. However, I’m thinking that we’ll have new information for everyone by the end of the year. So before we hit you with the new stuff, there’s a lot of other things I want you to know, so let’s review everything up until now!

Gems are definitely something I want everyone to get a good understanding of.

This has already been shown off on the official site, but I’d like to write about the “Onslaught Gem”.

The Onslaught Gem allows you to absorb 50% more meter for your Cross Gauge.

http://fast1.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/gregaman/blog_photos/f1449d9d32752b87c2b1b572b8cfe2cc.jpg
↑Normally, Ryu’s close standing Heavy Punch gives you this much meter.

http://fast1.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/gregaman/blog_photos/11b9133ef61af44597106584ddc3578e.jpg
↑One Onslaught Gem activated! You acquire more gauge than normal.

http://fast1.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/gregaman/blog_photos/f285bad462f983bbaa8e4d72fa340de1.jpg
↑Gems can be set as long as you have the slots, so if you equip three Onslaught Gems, one close standing Heavy Punch gives you this much gauge! Just imagine all the awesome things you can do!

That’s about all for the Onslaught Gem.

Oh, and to activate the effects of the Boost Gem? Yup, they require that you meet certain conditions first. Check out this example!

Onslaught Gem type example

Activation: Land 3 Special Moves
Effect: Cross Gauge acquisition rate: +50%
Duration: 15 seconds

Activation: Land 1 Launcher
Effect: Cross Gauge acquisition rate: +50%
Duration: 15 seconds

Activation: Your partner lands a Launcher
Effect: Cross Gauge acquisition rate: +50%
Duration: 15 seconds

Activation: Perform a Reversal once
Effect: Cross Gauge acquisition rate: +50%
Duration: 15 seconds

Activation: Get blocked 4 times
Effect: Cross Gauge acquisition rate: +50%
Duration: 15 seconds

Hm, all Boost Gems have various effects and duration times. I’m sure there are some people there are thinking “I’ll equip three of the Gems with the ‘Get blocked 4 times’ condition! If my opponent turtles then I’ll get a ton of meter!”, and that’s great. There’s a lot of great ideas you can come up with! But wait!

With the current Gem system, you cannot equip two of the exact same Gem at the same time!

In other words, if you want to equip 3 Onslaught Gems, then you’ll have to equip 3 of them that have different activation conditions!

Yeah, that’s rough, huh? This Gem system is basically set up so if you want to get a great benefit, the conditions become harsher and harsher.

While you’re not used to the system, maybe it’s better to just equip a bunch of Gems that activate one by one.

Cool King

11-30-2011, 05:07 PM

Drakul

12-01-2011, 02:41 AM

Menu screens:

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/30_sfxtmenu04.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/30_sfxtmenu01.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/30_sfxtmenu02.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/30_sfxtmenu03.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/30_sfxtmenu05.jpg
Shopping carts on the colours. In game shop to buy colours and other things?
Edit: Just notice the word "STORE" in the first screenshot of the main menu. So, think we'll have to buy characters, stages etc? Will costumes be ingame or DLC?

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/11/30_sfxtmenu06.jpg

#BROKEN Hasney

12-01-2011, 06:21 AM

It's Capcom, probably costumes and maybe characters.

Would laugh and not be shocked if colours are microtransaction funded rather than in game money.

#BROKEN Hasney

12-01-2011, 06:35 AM

Probably gonna get this on PC now that's been officially confirmed. I'll get it stupidly cheap that way. "Future disc-based expansion ruled out." by Ono sold it.

Still kinda wish it was just SF tag battle rather than having those dull fucks from Tekken in it though.

Kalyx triaD

12-01-2011, 06:48 AM

Perhaps pick Capcom roster only? Not as good as a full Capcom roster but pretending is fun.

Drakul

12-01-2011, 09:20 AM

I've always thought it would be kind of cool if you could deactivate certain characters so you never fought them in Arcade Mode.

So you could deactivate the Tekken guys and only fight the SF guys or, if you wanted to implement it for online, perhaps have the game rule out matches with people who have, for example, Ryu as their most used character.
It would cut down on fighting the same characters over and over again.

Kalyx triaD

12-01-2011, 02:36 PM

That's life, dude. Better to deal with it, repetitive as it is.

Drakul

12-09-2011, 05:08 AM

Drakul

12-09-2011, 12:51 PM

Gem screenshots:

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen17.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen13.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen16.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen15.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen14.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen11.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen10.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen09.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen08.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen07.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen06.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen05.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen04.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen03.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen02.jpg

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/12/09_sfxtgemscreen01.jpg

Kalyx triaD

12-09-2011, 04:46 PM

This was really a perfectly fine game before the Gem business but I would still like to try it.

Drakul

12-10-2011, 02:40 AM

It would have been fun without the gems but everyone would complain it's just SF4 with Tekken characters. Even with the inclusion of gems, pandora and tag teams, some people still complain that its just SF4 with Tekken characters.

I'm confident Capcom know what they are doing and it'll still be fun with gems and Pandora. They wont screw up a game people have wanted since the 90's.

When I say "they wont screw up", I mean to a normal players standards, like you and I, not the standards of the uppity fanbase that have done nothing but bitch about every new thing and say they wont buy the game when they obviously will.
If it was up to them, we'd see the exact same game brought out each time with no new mechanics or modes.

As for playing without gems, couldn't you select gems that have conditions you know you wouldn't meet? Like playing as Chun-Li and picking a gem that requires you to perform 5 grapples.
I'm sure Ono or someone said there was ways to not play with gems. I can't quite remember.

Calling it now, every match I am winning online will end in a rage quit when my Zangief speeds up or gains more strength. If the match ends, I'm betting I get negative feedback for cheating or being too aggressive. It still amuses me that people accused me of over aggressiveness in a fighting game in which I play as a wrestler.

Gems will be awesome for the people online that beat me with their gems and they'll be "for skill-less scrubs like you!" when I beat them using my gems.

I am looking forward to seeing the effect each gem has on each character and what other gems the game will have, if any.
I'm hoping it adds a bit of variety online. Fighting a Ryu with added strength, then a Ryu with added speed. It may not be a different character but it'll add some variation.
Unless someone figures out the "best" combo of gems to use and then everyone uses them. I'm trying to end this post on a positive note but I can't.

Kalyx triaD

12-10-2011, 04:31 AM

I know you're happy with so many grapplers in the game. I don't have as many legacy characters but I so want this game. So much fun looking at it.

Blitz

12-10-2011, 05:49 AM

I really hope they take the Pandora system out. The Gem system and tag system are more than enough.

Kalyx triaD

12-10-2011, 05:59 AM

It's optional, easy enough not to do it. I just wish it was more bang for my buck. Maybe changes will come.

Drakul

12-12-2011, 02:23 AM

We're coming down the homestretch about Street Fighter X Tekken's master rom.... All Research and Development staff has be like moribund condition. ;P We'll be news in January.

We'll be announce lot of new characters for Street Fighter X Tekken in next year! I'll try to live up to your expectations. ;D

And we'll be ready Street Fighter X Tekken's launch event in March at LA!! ;D Plz wait it's detail news. ;D

New characters in January? I thought they said they'd have new characters for us at some Japanese convention taking place on Christmas day and Boxing day.
Wait, I just got that. Boxing day. It'll be Balrog, wont it?

Kalyx triaD

12-12-2011, 04:30 AM

Guess they delayed the news. And yeah, Boxing Day may allude to Balrog or even Dudley.

Drakul

12-14-2011, 01:58 PM

Drakul

12-14-2011, 02:21 PM

For anyone that didn't watch the video, they confirm that you can play without using gems but they don't set you up with other gemless players online, so theres a big chance you'll be at a disadvantage when you turn up gemless to an online match.

Still, if you play offline or with other TPWWers, you could have gemless fights. I'm happy with gems, though.

Drakul

12-14-2011, 02:25 PM

Screenshots showing Gems and Rival cutscenes. Also, artwork. (http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2011/dec/14/sfxt-new-images-show-rival-scenes-artwork-and-gem-system/)

Kalyx triaD

12-14-2011, 03:03 PM

Hmm...

Khuntry

12-14-2011, 09:05 PM

Oh noes... That'll split the community.. sort of.

Kalyx triaD

12-14-2011, 09:14 PM

Somebody, somewhere, has a problem with this.

Khuntry

12-14-2011, 09:21 PM

Oh well, more fun for me.

Captain of Fun

12-15-2011, 01:21 AM

I love everything about this game, including gems.

Funky Fly

12-15-2011, 03:15 PM

Gonna go preorder tomorrow.

Drakul

12-15-2011, 03:54 PM

Japan is getting a different LE from the US. The Japanese LE comes with an artbook and a 2 disc soundtrack containing 46 tracks.

No idea what Europe will get.

Kalyx triaD

12-16-2011, 08:58 AM

Okay, I have thoroughly read the gem blog until I got it. I am officially perfectly okay with the Gem system and excited about it. I am already running theories in my head on what I'd use with who.

Cammy:
Slot 1: Divine Speed Lv.1 - Speed +10, 20s - Connect with a launcher
Slot 2: Immense Power Lv.2 - Attack +20/Speed -10, 15s - Connect with a launcher
Slot 3: Divine Speed Lv.1 - Speed +10, 20s - Connect five normal moves

The point here is Immense Power with the drawback neutralized. I trust myself to land five normals with Cammy so I will have the speed I want.

Ken:
Slot 1: Divine Speed Lv.2 - Speed +15/Defense -8, 15s - Connect four special moves
Slot 2: Iron Wall Lv.1 - Defense +10, 20s - Get hit by two special moves
Slot 3: Immense Power Lv.1 - Attack +10, 20s - Land three special moves

Speed and power based on how well I'm doing. Iron Wall has a fail safe. I'm balls to the wall with Ken.