Blade Arcus from Shining EX is Coming West

Originally released in Japan by Sega for the Playstation 4, Playstation 3 back in 2015, it has been announced that Blade Arcus from Shining EX will be coming west, but with a new title. Studio Saisenzen will be bringing the newly titled, Blade Arcus from shining: Battle Arena to Steam on July 28.

Be sure to check out the overview below.

Overview

In a world controlled by blade, magic, and fist diverse warriors gather for battle! This is a 2D fighting game featuring characters from Shining Blade and Shining Hearts.

Features

  • Tag Battle with 16 playable characters
  • Beautiful artwork by Tony(AlbionWorks)
  • Story Mode with full voice acting
  • Hone your skills in Traning Mode!
  • Go head to head with your friends in Versus Mode!
  • Online mode, created just for the Steam release!
  • Defeat your rivals from all over the world with Online Leaderboards/Ranking System!

4 Different Game Modes

  • Explore the characters stories in an RPG style with full voice acting in Story Mode!
  • Go head to head with your friends in Versus mode.
  • Hone your skills in Training Mode.
  • Take on Blade Arcus Battle Arena players from all around the world with Online mode.

Characters

Play as one of 16 different characters from the Shining universe! The full list of character are as follows: Ryuuga, Pairon, Rage, Sakuya, Xiao Mei, Altina, Roselinde, Melty, Fenrir, Isaac, Rick, Dylan, Rouna, Urayukihime, Misty, Sonia

Beautiful Artwork and Voice Acting

  • Tony (AlbionWorks) has created some incredibly beautiful artwork for this game.
  • We’ve also brought on an incredible cast of voice actors including Yukari Tamura, Nana Mizuki and Rie Kugimiya.

Battle System

Originally from Japanese game centres/arcades, Blade Arcus from Shining features unique battle and game balance systems. Play online, defeat your rivals, and become the very best!

You’ll utilize tag-based mechanics by selecting a primary character and a secondary character. You can switch characters between rounds as well as call on your partner for help using “Link Attacks”

The King of Fighters XIV Demo Launches July 19

During EVO, SNK Playmore announced that players will be able to download the King of Fighters XIV demo  from the Playstation Store on July 19.

the demo will feature seven playable fighters from the 50 playable character roster.

In addition to the KOF XIV demo, SNK Playmore announced that The King of Fighters XIV will have cooperative online multiplayer, in which two teams of three players can fight against each other.

Players can pick up KOF XIV on August 23 for the Playstation 4 in North America, August 25 in Japan, and August 26 in Europe.

Dizzy will be Released Tomorrow for Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator

Dizzy was revealed during EVO2016, and will be free DLC for a limited time, as well playable for Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator starting July 18. Along with the Dizzy news, a DLC alternative costume for Elphelt will become available. This costume will be her original outfit firm the first Xrd title.

GG Xrd Revelator will also received a 1.03 update to its game balance for all characters, along with improved usability.

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There will also be a 1.04 patch scheduled for a fall release in 2016, and it will feature a “digital figure mode” and more

Be sure to check out the video and screenshots below

Eyedol’s Reveal at EVO 2016

During EVO 2016, right before grand finals, Microsoft and Iron Galaxy revealed that Killer Instinct will be having Eyedol, the final boss from the 1994 KI title returning to the new Killer Instinct. Eyedol will be the final character from season 3 and will be released on July 22 for Ultra Edition owners. Combo Breaker edition owners will get Eyedol a week later unfortunately.

Killer Instinct is available on Xbox One and Windows 10, along with the Definitive Edition releasing September 20.

Be sure to check out the Eyedol trailer below