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[Crab Milk Mickey]

Cross-platform PC-Xbox 360 MP confirmed today: http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/5...oss-Platform-PC-Xbox-360-Multiplayer-Revealed

Curious how this'll work out. Hoping the PC version won't let players face Xbox 360 users online if their rig can't maintain a locked framerate (no clue if the game runs at 30 or 60).

 

[xero273]

Well your gonna see the Blazblue scene pickup again on consoles. Over on SRK they announced that they will officially be adding Blazblue to Evo2k10

Blazblue Calamity Trigger at Evo2k10
http://shoryuken.com/content.php?r=...ve-Evo-2010-Game-Lineup-Special-Now-Available

It wont be a side Tournament this time. I'm fairly certain all the BB players will go back online to play Calamity Trigger. If Continuum Shift comes out on consoles before Evo, it will probably end up replacing Calamity Trigger. In either case it will be cool to see such high level competition in one room.

Not anymore. BB was removed and MvC2 is now in. BB community wanted different game since most ppl have moved to BB:CS. At least BB is going to be at SBO.

 

[xero273]

BB:CS famitsu scans are out. Don't know where SRK got the release date but all I see is summer 2010. Wonder if evo will put BB:CS back in now.

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/02/09/blazblue_continuum_shift/

So μ-12 wasn't playable in aracade?

 

[Nyx]

Got into CT on the PS3 again this weekend, and I wonder why I'm not playing this more often, it's a lot of fun !

The only downside for me is that you need to do so many moves + buttonpresses for the big combo's, I watched the Bluray with strategies/combos and most looked impossible.

Anyway I was toying around with Noel in the Arcade mode and did pretty good, so I thought I'd try my very first online ranked match.

Matchup was Noel (me) vs Hakumen, and I beat him 2-1 in rounds.
Nothing big ofcourse, till I saw all kinds of trophies added, one called ''Legendary'' or something, and after the match I noticed I beat a lvl 55 player as a lvl 1 myself.

Ofcourse the next two online games didn't went so well, and I noticed lvl 55 isn't even very high, but it felt pretty cool to beat one though in my first online game.

 

[Salz01]

So is BB:CS going to be a download title or disc based? I really hope it comes out as a download. Dont want to buy the a new disc.

 

[h3ro]

So is BB:CS going to be a download title or disc based? I really hope it comes out as a download. Dont want to buy the a new disc.

Definitely disc.

 

[xero273]

So is BB:CS going to be a download title or disc based? I really hope it comes out as a download. Dont want to buy the a new disc.

No one knows, but I wouldn't put too much hope in download title.

 

[InfiniteNine]

To be honest I'd drop it from consideration from buying if it wasn't disk based. I'd even import it from a region that had it disk-based if it was available.

 

[sixteen-bit]

BB:CS famitsu scans are out. Don't know where SRK got the release date but all I see is summer 2010. Wonder if evo will put BB:CS back in now.

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/02/09/blazblue_continuum_shift/

So μ-12 wasn't playable in aracade?

The mechloli in the arcade version was lamda. This means CS console has at least two playble mecha musume characters, one of which is console-exclusive.

 

[Salz01]

To be honest I'd drop it from consideration from buying if it wasn't disk based. I'd even import it from a region that had it disk-based if it was available.

May I ask why? Is it because its easier to take to your friends house? Or limited space on the HD?

 

[Triple Da G.O.D!]

All I gather from that is the arcade version is gonna get u-12 and a balance tweak which will be Console CS. I just hope all the DLC colors from CT are usable in CS. Would be a nice treat. And some Jubei as well.

 

[InfiniteNine]

May I ask why? Is it because its easier to take to your friends house? Or limited space on the HD?

I just like my games on disk, although I make exceptions for things exclusive to PSN/XBLA. Honestly the only things I've bought digitally that I could own physically off the services is Ikaruga and FFVII. Being able to take it to a friends house is an added benefit though.

 

[Urban Scholar]

The mechloli in the arcade version was lamda. This means CS console has at least two playble mecha musume characters, one of which is console-exclusive.

Let it be known, I don't approve of more mecha loli. I must have been out of the loop but I wasn't aware that there would be more mech girls

Spoiler

.....to loathe

 

[Prototype-03]

Maybe they'll fix Rachel's damage for the home release. More than half of her matches end up with 10 secs or less (and a lot of time outs) even if she's dominating.

 

[hikarutilmitt]

If tutorial and challenge are ANYTHING like VF4Evo and Guilty Gear XX, respectively, this will be my FGOTY (unless Super SFIV pulls some HUGE shenanigans).

 

[Prototype-03]

If tutorial and challenge are ANYTHING like VF4Evo and Guilty Gear XX, respectively, this will be my FGOTY (unless Super SFIV pulls some HUGE shenanigans).

Yeah, challenge mode would be interesting. I'm also guessing u-12 is going to be

Spoiler

Noel with swords. BBCS basically said she's the real deal and Hazama always puts her into that chamber at the end.

 

[Shadow Red]

This is awesome. u-12's hair is so papery.

 

[zerokoolpsx]

I haven't seen this yet so...

Finally :lol :lol UK release date: 19/03/2010

Limited Edition Contains:
A special limited edition version of Blazblue is available to pre order while stocks last. This contains a lavish 100-page artwork book and a tutorial DVD which explains some advanced fighting techniques, packaged in an exclusive presentation box.

Courtesy of ShopTo and I will be pre ordering this tommorow as my first Limited edition game.

I hate you and hate europe. *Grumbles* j/k That limited edition is sweet, all we got is a BnB combo dvd and sound track. I just want the artbook :lol

Definitely stoked for this game. Hopefully Mu-12 Drive is different than just swords like Nu-13. We need some more originality. Since CS is announced for Japan Summer 2010, then NA won't get it until Winter 2010 or Spring 2011?

 

[xero273]

I hate you and hate europe. *Grumbles* j/k That limited edition is sweet, all we got is a BnB combo dvd and sound track. I just want the artbook :lol

Definitely stoked for this game. Hopefully Mu-12 Drive is different than just swords like Nu-13. We need some more originality. Since CS is announced for Japan Summer 2010, then NA won't get it until Winter 2010 or Spring 2011?

NA might get it the same time. BB:CT came out couple of days after the japanese release.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Since CS is announced for Japan Summer 2010, then NA won't get it until Winter 2010 or Spring 2011?

We got Calamity Trigger at the same time as Japan. We're getting Blaz Portable at the same time as Japan.

I assume the trend will continue, and we'll get CS console the same week as Japan.

 

[Prototype-03]

Wonder if they'll also do an arcade update. Would be weird if the home release got another char and balance changes but the arcade doesn't.

 

[rykomatsu]

uh...is it me or is u12's body proportioning all messed up on the character artwork? it looks like she has a stumpy shoulder to pelvis section and long legs....

 

[icecream]

The direct-feed shots are on Famitsu.com now too.

Spoiler

Stay tuned for more!

Spoiler

And in case someone didn't realize, μ-12 is voiced by the same seiyuu as Noel.

 

[remz]

Goes without saying yeah, considering what she is/and the voice of the other lolis.

Need in game shots of mu 12!


edit: I think the reason her legs look super long is she's standing right on the end of hwer toes, for whatever reason. :S

 

[ZealousD]

And in case someone didn't realize, μ-12 is voiced by the same seiyuu as Noel.

Translator's Note: Seiyuu means Voice Actor

 

[Shadow Red]

There's a new article about it from ign.
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/106/1068340p1.html

 

[Big Papa Husker]

I found a Gamestop that has the LE of the PS3 version. I have never played this game or Guilty Gear, but hear it is really good. Should I pick up the LE or wait for this newer version?

 

[zerokoolpsx]

Let's see. Getting the LE of a game 8 months old, or wait until this summer to pick up CS with 4 new characters: Lambda, Tsubaki, Hazama, and Mu. Certain characters got new moves. New mode such as Legion mode and all characters now have an unlimited version. I say wait. I don't know how many people are going to drop playing CT to play CS. Hoping CS comes with all the included DLC costumes.

 

[goldenpp72]

Im confused, is it a sequel or an enhanced release? Ign calls it a sequel..

 

[Naked Prime]

Super Street Fighter 4 says BB:CS better be $10 DLC or a $20 retail release. Sorry Arc Systems but I have been spoiled. Unless the Unlimited characters are like the GG variations with totally different move sets I can't see 2 brand new characters and and 2 variations of existing fighters with different moves and names being worth that much. But well see...I'd love to be wrong

 

[rockman zx]

Super Street Fighter 4 says BB:CS better be $10 DLC or a $20 retail release

CS is a new game, not a expansion pack, they put a lot of effort not only on making 3 new characters but in making a new story mode with docens of new artwork, and thousands of dialog lines among other things.

 

[-DarKaoZ-]

Super Street Fighter 4 says BB:CS better be $10 DLC or a $20 retail release. Sorry Arc Systems but I have been spoiled. Unless the Unlimited characters are like the GG variations with totally different move sets I can't see 2 brand new characters and and 2 variations of existing fighters with different moves and names being worth that much. But well see...I'd love to be wrong

Yes, compared a 3D rendered 2D fighter to a 2D HAND DRAWN Fighter, and not least, compared a Big Company (Capcom) vs a Small/Medium Company like ArcSys. Yes dude, you are cleaver indeed. :lol

BlazBlue:CS content will make the game worth it, heck BlazBlue:CT had more things than Vanilla SF4 had that they are just implementing on SSF4 like 8 player lobbies, Save EVERY GODDAMN Replay you want, Amazing Online on pair with GGPO and a intereting/fun/long Story mode fully voiced.

All those things are barely been brought up to SSF4, so I think BlazBlue:CS is a great package already, the game will have 3 new characters, 1 that will be only in consoles + Balancing.

So no, SSF4 is the one that is lacking in content really, gameplay and character amount SSF4 is what its expected to have, because they are 3D characters and its not a new franchise.

 

[arstal]

Let's see. Getting the LE of a game 8 months old, or wait until this summer to pick up CS with 4 new characters: Lambda, Tsubaki, Hazama, and Mu. Certain characters got new moves. New mode such as Legion mode and all characters now have an unlimited version. I say wait. I don't know how many people are going to drop playing CT to play CS. Hoping CS comes with all the included DLC costumes.

There's a reason dustloop told Evo NOT to run BB:CT and run Melty instead. They think CS will be that much beter.

I'm somewhat hype for this game, as opposed to SSF4. Arc seems to realize and care about its mistakes.

I really feel like the fighting game world's hell has frozen over this gen. I used to hate Arc more then any other companiy, but in the end, they made the 2nd best fighter this gen (behind VF), and I'm actually looking forward to their stuff now (BB did remove a lot of what I hated about GG, I just wish b,hcb motions were easier)

 

[vulva]

CS is a new game, not a expansion pack, they put a lot of effort not only on making 3 new characters but in making a new story mode with docens of new artwork, and thousands of dialog lines among other things.

I really love blazblue, I bought it day 1 but come on now. I play fighting games for the gameplay, not the story. Anything added in to the game that doesn't directly affect me playing against my friend should only be looked at as a bonus and not a selling feature. If I'm playing against a buddy, what differences will I notice in it other than 3 (or is it 4?) new characters and some rebalancing?

 

[Vortex566]

Coming from the UK I feel we have got the shaft hard with this game! I will be waiting and importing BB:CS from Japan in the summer.

 

[remz]

I really love blazblue, I bought it day 1 but come on now. I play fighting games for the gameplay, not the story. Anything added in to the game that doesn't directly affect me playing against my friend should only be looked at as a bonus and not a selling feature. If I'm playing against a buddy, what differences will I notice in it other than 3 (or is it 4?) new characters and some rebalancing?

Character balance changes are massive in CS, and it's worth it not to play a BB dominated by nu-13 (although the massive rachel nerf sucks.)

 

[akachan ningen]

Character balance changes are massive in CS, and it's worth it not to play a BB dominated by nu-13 (although the massive rachel nerf sucks.)

One top tier nerf is good but another top tier nerf is bad? :lol

 

[vulva]

Character balance changes are massive in CS, and it's worth it not to play a BB dominated by nu-13 (although the massive rachel nerf sucks.)

I'm aware the balance changes are different. I've been playing CS at an arcade for the past little while since they got it. (photo evidence if needed). That said, I still can't justify completely rebuying the game when it's just balancing and 4 new chars. I still have tons of fun with CT.

 

[arstal]

One top tier nerf is good but another top tier nerf is bad? :lol

Rachael wasn't as good as Nu, and got nerfed more then Nu.

She could use a slight buff now.

Then again, I hate the loli so that's not so bad for me.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Why did they nerf Rachel so hard while letting Arakune have this?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbd9_1AzoDE

 

[akachan ningen]

Rachael wasn't as good as Nu, and got nerfed more then Nu.

She could use a slight buff now.

Then again, I hate the loli so that's not so bad for me.

She was just as good. Rachel rushdown can be way more overwhelming than nu's keep-away. at least with nu, you have time to think.

 

[arstal]

Rachael took a lot more effort then Nu/Arakune. So it wasn't as bad.

She was clearly top-tier, but the lower end of it.

 

[Teknopathetic]

Nu wasn't even that good to begin with.

 

[SolarPowered]

Character balance changes are massive in CS, and it's worth it not to play a BB dominated by nu-13 (although the massive rachel nerf sucks.)

I haven't checked this thread in a while, but I still don't get this idea that everyone thinks of NU as some sort of Juggernaut. I've fought more Nu's than almost any other characters and I've only had problems with like two of them.

Oh well...I'll still be up for CS when it comes out.

Nu wasn't even that good to begin with.

Pretty much

 

[TheExodu5]

Character balance changes are massive in CS, and it's worth it not to play a BB dominated by nu-13 (although the massive rachel nerf sucks.)

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[Aurora]

Wait, so what is the EU release date, the 5th or the 19th?

 

[Prototype-03]

She was just as good. Rachel rushdown can be way more overwhelming than nu's keep-away. at least with nu, you have time to think.

He got to play against me . In all seriousness, Rachel got changed to how she was supposed to play (a really strong keepaway game that forces mistakes on the opponent then rushes in), but her damage is next to worthless. She is EASILY the worst character in the game... But, If they just buff the damage, she should be good.

Also, Lambda is just as annoying. She's the best character that can take away primers. She stuns with the ground wheel thing and then breaks a primer. It gets really annoying. I'm wondering why a lot of people don't pick her up because she's still as good (she might even be better than nu).

 

[arstal]

I'm curious about Tsubaki, though I'll probably due to my lack of execution be forced into Hakumen.

 

[Anony]

why would any europeans get this now when they know cs is coming out (other than the le extras)
please enlighten me

 

[sixteen-bit]

why would any europeans get this now when they know cs is coming out (other than the le extras)
please enlighten me

Probably because some of them own Xbox 360s and the previous releases of that version in other territories have not been region-free.