Blaz Blue: Calamity Trigger

[Evil Avnovice]

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx230/Avnovice/Video%20Game%20Boxart/blazblue_limited.jpg

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-Japanese Website (http://blazblue.jp/ct/)
-Official Website (http://www.aksysgames.com/blazblue/)
-Amazon (Xbox 360 Limited Edition (http://www.amazon.com/BlazBlue-Calamity-Trigger-Limited-Xbox-360/dp/B001W6JFM0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1242851340&sr=8-2)/PS3 Limited Edition (http://www.amazon.com/BlazBlue-Calamity-Trigger-Limited-Playstation-3/dp/B001W6JFLQ/ref=pd_cp_vg_1?pf_rd_p=433255201&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001W6JFM0&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=10WV97AWV11PKFMJ1AVM))
-Amazon Japan (PC version (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B7%E3%82%B9%E3%8 3%86%E3%83%A0%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-BLAZBLUE/dp/B0032UX6D8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=software&qid=1270170129&sr=8-1))

*BlazBlue: Continuum Shift (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?p=376520#post376520) CoG Thread

[Lekon]

Well, I'll be making an order with Play Asia for this bad boy. Ps3 being region free is my favorite feature at times like this.

[Evil Avnovice]

Three new videos from Comic-con '09.

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[Variable Gear]

This game still floors me. It just looks incredible and the animation is so fluid. Arc System Works strikes again!

[Evil Avnovice]

Some new video.

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[Evil Avnovice]

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[menage]

I really like the look of this, my only concern is the number of characters. Ofter playing SC4 and SF4 It's pretty hard going back to 9 or 10.

[Evil Avnovice]

Some new images (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen30460_blazblue-calamity-trigger-in-more-pictures.html). (Gamekyo)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/7662620090308_223052_2_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images2_4_30460.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/7662620090308_223053_11_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images11_4_30460.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/7662620090308_223052_6_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images6_4_30460.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/7662620090308_223053_15_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images15_4_30460.html)

[Evil Avnovice]

A few more pieces. (alexkidd jeux-france's blog (http://www.gamekyo.com/blog_article221038.html) at Gamekyo)

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/c7e6fa2924ceb562081b7cfdac75808820090308174216.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/media24308.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/627fb69110044c9e8732fbda998565bf20090308174217.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/media24309.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/558abd5fc31c8802ca08ecedb6a4339b20090308174217.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/media24310.html)

[Wraith]

Eurogamer has a review (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/blazblue-calamity-trigger-review) of the arcade version.

[Iron Past]

I'm completely new to this (aside from seeing the gameplay on X-Play), and I never played Guilty Gear, so sorry if I'm dumb.

This is a combo based fighter, right? As opposed to STIV being a... I don't know, a more here and there fighter. Now that I have a stick, I'll have to keep an eye on it.

[Molotov Cupcake]

It's coming to the 360, surprisingly. I definitely wanna try it out as soon as possible. Looks gorgeous.

[Evil Avnovice]

A new trailer. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/videoen14766_blazblue-in-a-new-trailer.html))

[Evil Avnovice]

Some new images. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen30563_more-2d-pictures-for-blazblue.html))

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/7662620090324_132003_2_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images2_4_30563.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/7662620090324_132003_4_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images4_4_30563.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/7662620090324_132003_5_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images5_4_30563.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/7662620090324_132004_9_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images9_4_30563.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/7662620090324_132004_10_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images10_4_30563.html)

[Talanvor]

Wow, it's looking pretty good! Definitely interested now.

[Evil Avnovice]

Promotional video.

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[Wraith]

Limited Editions (http://kotaku.com/5233094/blazblue-limited-edition-is-very-blue-indeed) for PS3 and 360.The set not only contains a very pretty box and the game itself, but a 2-disc, 42-song soundtrack set and a bonus disc containing tutorials from the experts at Dustloop.com and Shoryuken.com. The video walks you through each character, showing you the ins and outs and delivering special tips for getting the most out of your favorite fighters.

How much would you pay for this much BlazBlue? That's the best part. The limited edition set is $59.99, the same price as the game alone. In fact, players who've already pre-ordered the game are getting a free upgrade to the limited version. If you've not pre-ordered yet though, you might want to get that done now, as the limited edition set is first-run only, with the second run consisting of the game all by itself, looking sad and lonely.http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/kotaku/2009/04/blazblue.jpg

Doesn't look like limited editions are listed separately on Amazon. They have the release date for both versions as June 30. So I suppose there's no way to guarantee a limited edition, just preorder and cross your fingers?

[Variable Gear]

Thank kami-sama for Aksys. I'll definitely be preordering this. Thanks for the info, Wraith-san.

[Evil Avnovice]

Blazblue will be playable at the latest Fanime event. (Aksys Games (http://www.aksysgames.com/2009/05/19/aksys-nation-fanime-edition/))

[Deadend]

I am quite excited for Guilty Gear 3.. I mean Blaz Blue.

[Xerxes]

Damn I'm so fucking tempted to preorder now. I probably won't like the movie and I don't like tips.

[Wraith]

BlazBlue PS3 Version Unlocks Remote Play (http://www.onelastcontinue.com/9105/blazblue-ps3-version-unlocks-remote-play/) (One Last Continue)Getting BlazBlue next week? Got a PSP as well? If so, this bit of news might sweeten the deal even more; BlazBlue is one of the first PS3 retail games since (ugh) LAIR to support PSP Remote Play. The game, which released just a few short days ago in Japan and will be hitting store shelves next week in the United States, hosts a number of new features exclusive to the console ports; among these are new battle backgrounds, new music tracks, and new battle-ending Astral Heat finishing moves. Thanks to some observant gamers with the Japanese version of the game, we can now add PSP Remote Play to that list as well.

[Hawkzombie]

Oy...I want this game. I love really well done 2D fighters...hell, the only 3D fighter I've ever liked was Soul Calibur.

[DiBiddilyBop]

Remote play? I'm sorry, but with this game it seems like a bad idea. I get annoyed enough about lag when I play SF4, and that's just going from me to whoever I'm playing. This goes from them to my PS3 then out to me on my PSP wherever I am.

I'd love to see more games feature remote play (*cough* Disgaea 3 *cough*), but this isn't one I think it's a great idea on.

[TrackZero]

Was hoping my copy of Blazblue would arrive in the mail today, so far no luck.

[Evil Avnovice]

Launch trailer:

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[Evil Avnovice]

A GamesRadar interview (http://www.gamesradar.com/f/blazblue-character-blowout/a-20090629103715421091) with Mori Toshimichi (Director).

[BLeeP]

Went out looking for this today and couldn't find it. I suppose I will give it another shot tomorrow.

[DiBiddilyBop]

Absolutely loving this game so far. All the characters are sooooo different, it's really amazing. I've just tried V-13 and Rachel and Rachel plays like nothing else I've ever played in a fighter. Very, very cool.

[danhoo]

Damnit, I need to pick this up

[Deadend]

I am going to try buying it tomorrow, I hope a Gamestop has it.

[Evil Avnovice]

I love this game. The feline character will be my "first" character to start with. Problem is, they're all so unique that it's hard to choose who to start with.

Lesser note: As far as the bonus Blu-ray disc loaded with special features, it may as well been on a DVD instead. The matches in particular were grainy, and the menu layouts were okay.

Looooove that soundtrack though. :D

[DiBiddilyBop]

The bonus disk was actually *useful* though which was what I was pumped about. One of the first things I did after jumping into the game and playing a few rounds was to pop in the bonus disk and learn some combos. It's pretty sweet.

[BLeeP]

Well, tried finding it again today, and there was nothing. Guess I just wasn't meant to own the game.

[DiBiddilyBop]

For a game this good, you shouldn't give up so easily!

Any CoGers want to get some friend matches in? I have it on PS3. PSN ID: dibiddilybop

[TrackZero]

Amazon mailed me today to say they're finally shipping my CE, but knowing customs, I probably won't see it until next Tuesday. I also got the 360 version.

[BLeeP]

I got it (360 version) and was having a great time playing as the gun wielding Noel, but then I got to Haku-men. He is so freaking cheap. I'll lay down a hojillion hits and a quarter of his bar is gone, and he hits me 3 times, lays down a special and I'm waiting for the killing blow. UGH.

[Abyssion]

I have the ps3 version, my psn ID is AbyssionX

I'll hop on sometime tomorrow if someone wants to play... I don't have a headset though, and I might not be that good either lol.

[Lekon]

Picked it up.. and am loving it. Its just.. what I hoped for! I've been enjoying Arakune and Tao quite a bit. Hit me up on 360 Kats, we can get a game going!

[BLeeP]

Picked it up.. and am loving it. Its just.. what I hoped for! I've been enjoying Arakune and Tao quite a bit. Hit me up on 360 Kats, we can get a game going!

We definitely will sometime. I don't know how serious you are about games like this, though 8-P. I'm definitely not a big fighting game person, but I do enjoy puttering around in Guilty Gear, so I picked this up. All I'm saying is I don't ever expect to get very good. Although, when I finally kicked Haku-man's ass with Noel, I felt pretty awesome!

[Lekon]

I'm not actually worried about being hardcore in BlazBlue, I've found it to be amazingly accessible. Its.. rather strange how easy it is to pickup. Sure there are just blocks, barrier breaks and whatnot, but really, just using the face buttons lets you do a hell of a lot.

[BLeeP]

I'm not actually worried about being hardcore in BlazBlue, I've found it to be amazingly accessible. Its.. rather strange how easy it is to pickup. Sure there are just blocks, barrier breaks and whatnot, but really, just using the face buttons lets you do a hell of a lot.

Yea, I grasped the basic attacks pretty quickly. I think that's because I read the glowing IGN review before looking into getting it and the way the journalist described it made it easy to wrap my head around, what with the a, b, c, and d attacks and then everything else is just a combination thereof. I will say that I have yet to figure out how to use my barrier :o and I don't really do the special moves as so much as just use the ones that are mapped to the right stick. The basic attacks and stringing them together in certain combos seems to be clicking with me, at least for Noel. The large amount of time spent fighting Haku-man let me learn a lot about the basics, though.

[Lekon]

Best advice: Watch that damn DVD. That thing is awesome. The Drive sections and strategy areas are incredible for helping you figure out *how* to use a character. The combo videos though are a lil overkill.

[H.Bogard]

I played around an hour of it last night against my brother and a friend. This game is awesome, though entering the arena knowing no combos or even anything about the mechanics was a bit daunting at first. Heck, I still can't figure out proper combo chains for my character (Jin Kisaragi).

GT has reviewed the game and given it a 9.0:

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[KamaItachi]

A question for those playing on 360 are you playing with the regular pad or with a fighting pad/stick? If it's the regular one how does it fare? Comparable to SF4?

[Lekon]

A question for those playing on 360 are you playing with the regular pad or with a fighting pad/stick? If it's the regular one how does it fare? Comparable to SF4?

I'm playing it on 360 with just the good ol regular pad. In Sf4, I had a few problems. In this game? No problems at all yet. IN fact, it handles awesomely. Theres only the four main buttons (Weak, Medium, Strong, Drive) so it fits well on the face buttons.

Game handles like a dream once you get into it.

[quidmonkey]

I'm playing it on 360 with just the good ol regular pad. In Sf4, I had a few problems. In this game? No problems at all yet. IN fact, it handles awesomely. Theres only the four main buttons (Weak, Medium, Strong, Drive) so it fits well on the face buttons.

Game handles like a dream once you get into it.

Which difficulty level are you playing on for BB and SF4?

[JRR1285]

My copy of Blazblue comes tomorrow for 360. I will be using my SF IV pad to play it.

[BLeeP]

I'm playing it on 360 with just the good ol regular pad. In Sf4, I had a few problems. In this game? No problems at all yet. IN fact, it handles awesomely. Theres only the four main buttons (Weak, Medium, Strong, Drive) so it fits well on the face buttons.

Game handles like a dream once you get into it.

Heya, I felt sort of like I stood you up last night. I was totally thinking "Hey, I'm going to get online and get my ass handed to me by good ole Lekon!", and then I got caught up in WoW. I apologize :(.

H.Bogard, for combos, you basically just do any order of A,B,C,D, but never the same letter twice in a row. So, for start, you could basically go in order, and then mix it up by starting with the reverse. Hope that helps a bit, and this might not apply to every character (since I haven't tried all of them) but it seems to be the basic combo mechanic.

[Lekon]

Which difficulty level are you playing on for BB and SF4?

Was playing hard on SF4, normal or hard on this. The last boss is a bit of a pain though on anything higher than normal.

And Kats, no sweat. WoW is an evil mistress.

[H.Bogard]

A question for those playing on 360 are you playing with the regular pad or with a fighting pad/stick? If it's the regular one how does it fare? Comparable to SF4?

I was playing with the analog stick. It was pretty easy.

[Wraith]

We definitely will sometime. I don't know how serious you are about games like this, though 8-P. I'm definitely not a big fighting game person, but I do enjoy puttering around in Guilty Gear, so I picked this up. All I'm saying is I don't ever expect to get very good. Although, when I finally kicked Haku-man's ass with Noel, I felt pretty awesome!I'm not actually worried about being hardcore in BlazBlue, I've found it to be amazingly accessible. Its.. rather strange how easy it is to pickup. Sure there are just blocks, barrier breaks and whatnot, but really, just using the face buttons lets you do a hell of a lot.Hmm. Maybe I'll have to put this back on my list.

I'm definitely not a fighting game buff. I've played Soul Calibur and DOA games, but don't spend any time mastering combos.

[Lekon]

Hmm. Maybe I'll have to put this back on my list.

I'm definitely not a fighting game buff. I've played Soul Calibur and DOA games, but don't spend any time mastering combos.

Some of the characters are more combo based, but most are more about how you use their Drives.

Example: My two fave characters at the moment: Taokaka(Catgirl) and Tager(Giant Guy). Tao's drive makes her fly in a direction while keeping claws out. So to do combos with her, I don't bother doing A-B-C-A-B- Downforward C, etc. I do something to take them off guard, fly at them, hold forward to land behind, fly up then back down at an angle or back to get out of a sword swipe, bounce off the wall, and go straight down to fly at them again. Tao's very... fast.

Tager's drive either is a shoulder charge, or a fairly long range punch that glows. Trick is: if it hits (even blocked) your enemy is now magnetized. Any attack Tager does that makes his hands glow, ie his drives, his upwards grab, his spinning piledriver, pulls the enemy towards the fist at a fairly fast rate. Those enemies that jump around are much easier to grab when the vist has a vacuum attachment!

If you can, get the Limited edition, that DVD really helps in understanding how different the game plays from others. If you can't get the Limited, I'd be there are places to find the DVD already. Just... don't watch the combo vids. Stick to basics/strategy/drives. The combo vids are all of the "Here's what you can do once you've played for a few months!" type combos.

[Evil Avnovice]

"Anime Expo 2009 Developers Interview" video:

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[Camel]

This game looks (graphics-wise) incredible. I'm terrible at every fighting game except for Street Fighter 2 and maybe Tekken 2, but I keep hearing how accessible this game is.

I'll put it on my Gamefly queue and hope for the best. I really liked SFIV, but I've been burned by way too many fighting games in the past (basically the entire Soul Calibur series). Maybe someday I'll learn my lesson.

[Jason]

I'm not very good at fighting games anymore, age is starting to catch up, but I will pick this one up at some point in the next couple weeks. It looks amazing and from what I've read plays that way too.

[Deadend]

I enjoy it, most characters are easy to do cool looking thing, and many have cool unique mechanics.

I love how many of the characters are about space control and positioning, such as Rachel, Boobie-lady, and Carl.

I like the story modes as well, there seems to be a core storyline that has continuity to it.

Ragna is also pretty cool, he isn't just a tough Silent Guy, more like a goofball hero.
He is fun to play as, just a bit odd doing reverse fireballs and lifetap.

[JRR1285]

I am way too used to the fast paced feel of SF IV. This feels a little slower but is still fun. It's growing on me every minute.

[Codicier]

I hope some of you guys got this for the PS3. That's what I've got it ordered for and when it gets here I'd like to play with some CoG people instead of getting my ass handed to me by anonymous people. (I'll still get my ass handed to be but at least I'll have someone to take my displeasure out on. :p)

Anyway, add me on the PSN if you want to play some BlazBlue in the near future.

[JRR1285]

Had a lot of fun fighting Lekon. This game is amazing looking, the animation is so fluid and it just looks flat out gorgeous. It is easy to pick up and mash the buttons to a victory but that is not very satisfying to me. I am planning on watching the DVD it came with to really get myself into it.

Another thing of note is how varied the characters are, the range is off the charts. One more thing, forget what I said in an earlier post about it feeling slow... It can become furiously fast with the right two characters in the match just going all out.

[Lekon]

. One more thing, forget what I said in an earlier post about it feeling slow... It can become furiously fast with the right two characters in the match just going all out.

Noel vs Taokaka was insane. We were both flying all over, throwing out combos.

It was awesome. It looked like we knew what we were doing!

[JRR1285]

Yes that match was absolutely INSANE. I look forward to having a room full of spectators so people can see it.

[JRR1285]

Who ever bought the version that came with the DVD... YOU NEED TO WATCH IT. lol I just learned how to do certain moves and I whipped out a 55 hit combo with Ragna, it was pure awesome.:D

[Klunka]

I wish I hadn't read this thread. I'm going to end up getting this game now, and I'm not even that good at fighters.

[shodan2020]

I saw this today at BestBuy for $60. I'm kicking myself for not getting it.

[Lekon]

Who ever bought the version that came with the DVD... YOU NEED TO WATCH IT. lol I just learned how to do certain moves and I whipped out a 55 hit combo with Ragna, it was pure awesome.:D

Yup, just like I told ya. The beauty of that DVD is just so damn handy. Lots of things you never knew you had no idea about.

[Camel]

Decided to sell some old games so I can pick this up. Like I said before, it looks incredible and I don't want to miss out on the special edition.

I plan on getting the 360 version, so hit me up if you want someone to dominate later tonight! :D

[Lekon]

We look forward to it camel! Remember to watch that bloody DVD. It really makes a difference.

[Camel]

We look forward to it camel! Remember to watch that bloody DVD. It really makes a difference.
Definitely need to do that. I jumped right into the story and it's kind of hilarious. I started off with the ninja of love and justice, BANG SHISHIGAMI!

I am getting used to his moves...sort of. It's cracking me up a bit because I am pulling off special moves and having no idea how I did so. Once I pulled out what looked like an umbrella and it did a bunch of damage, and later I unlocked his four seals and music started playing and I was zipping all over the place. Pretty awesome game so far. I'm really looking forward to playing as these different characters. That's one thing this game really has going for it...it's extremely refreshing and fun to see all these new characters with moves I've never seen before. Ryu, Mitsurugi, and all the other common fighters from long-running fighting series seem much more boring in comparison.

[Joshkdmw]

I need to get some more online play happening. Everyone, feel free to add me and invite me to games when you see me.

Jin is definitely my Go-to guy. I'm also liking Taokaka. Still looking for a third. Bang, maybe?

[Deadend]

Definitely need to do that. I jumped right into the story and it's kind of hilarious. I started off with the ninja of love and justice, BANG SHISHIGAMI!

I am getting used to his moves...sort of. It's cracking me up a bit because I am pulling off special moves and having no idea how I did so. Once I pulled out what looked like an umbrella and it did a bunch of damage, and later I unlocked his four seals and music started playing and I was zipping all over the place. Pretty awesome game so far. I'm really looking forward to playing as these different characters. That's one thing this game really has going for it...it's extremely refreshing and fun to see all these new characters with moves I've never seen before. Ryu, Mitsurugi, and all the other common fighters from long-running fighting series seem much more boring in comparison.

Even the most vanilla characters Jin and Ragna have quite big twists on things, as Jin does freeze attacks and Ragna has lifeleech. I love it.

I kind of like Arakuna, but I am quite hit and miss with him, sometimes I can do some massive beatdown on the AI with him, other times, I just flail and fail.

[Joshkdmw]

Okay, I think Bang is my backup character. I have a far better comfort level with him as opposed to Taokaka.

But I still Go to Jin for the good stuff.

[Iron Past]

So did we ever get impressions from the FightStick users? I'll have some of my own in a few hours (with the cooperation of a certain 3 y/o), but I was curious for others.

[Lekon]

So, I went all out on story mode last night during a bout of insomnia.

While the various stories are neat, what really sold me is the "Teach me Boobie Lady!" sections. You can get to them in story mode, then shift over (right bumper on 360) To "tips" they are little side stories meant to tell the history of the game. They are also insane.

"Seyector Seven" has one of the silliest ways of censoring a word I've ever seen in a game. I don't want to spoil but you guys need to see it.

[Mike Kelehan]

I'm torn. On the one hand, I can still get the LE, and $60 for that is a great deal. On the other hand, I know this game will go down in price at some point...

[H.Bogard]

I'm going to have some more matches with friends this weekend or the next, but I sure hope they port this to the PC like they did with the GG games... (pleasepleaseplease!)

[Lekon]

I'm torn. On the one hand, I can still get the LE, and $60 for that is a great deal. On the other hand, I know this game will go down in price at some point...

Price is the same for regular as limited edition. The LE is basicaly the early edition, and comes with the CD/DVD for bonus stuff. If you can find a used copy, by all means, go for it. The DVD really helps though. (Its on the torrents already though, if you can only get the regular edition).

But.. the game is just awesome. One of the most fun games I've bought in a fair while now.

[JRR1285]

I'm having a lot of fun with this. One thing is for sure the Hell setting is no joke. I can easily beat SF IV on hardest... I can barely get 3 fighters in before giving up. Besides one of my fights with Lekon, my favorite moment was the first time I beat the final boss. After many failed attempts I just went nuts and beat the living crap out of her, then she starts to mount a come back, I end the fight with an Astral Heat finish by mistake. I was quite amused.

[Iron Past]

I'm torn. On the one hand, I can still get the LE, and $60 for that is a great deal. On the other hand, I know this game will go down in price at some point...

What pushed me into buying now is, aside from missing out on the LE, I can't see this being very easy to find down the road. Maybe I'm wrong, though.

[Kenzington4short]

I've only been playing it for like half an hour. I think I should pop the DVD in. I have no idea what's going on!

Also, did anybody else have to go into the options menu to change the scale? I noticed it was cutting off the names on the lifebars. I had to choose type B in the display settings. Kinda weird.

[TrackZero]

Great round robin games with Lekon, Shodan and fatefodder tonight. Thumbs up.

[TrackZero]

I've only been playing it for like half an hour. I think I should pop the DVD in. I have no idea what's going on!

Also, did anybody else have to go into the options menu to change the scale? I noticed it was cutting off the names on the lifebars. I had to choose type B in the display settings. Kinda weird.

Yeah, not sure why they made the default view have overscan. Easy enough to fix in the settings, but weird.

[Lekon]

Great round robin games with Lekon, Shodan and fatefodder tonight. Thumbs up.

Indeed. So.. much... carnage.


Sad thing. RIGHT after you crashed, and fate left... I landed an astral finisher on Shodan. Figures. everyone leaves, I land the big one.

[Iron Past]

Yeah, not sure why they made the default view have overscan. Easy enough to fix in the settings, but weird.

Is that why the screen looks a little pixelated? I'll have to fix that. I'm also not sure if it's the style of animation or if the framerate keeps dropping; I haven't noticed any slowdown, but some characters seem choppy when moving (or in a standing animation), like Bang.

Anyway, I only played a very small bit, but I'm not sure I like the FightStick for the game. Probably I just need to get used to it again, but tomorrow I'll try with the FightPad for comparison.

Also, the Coke my son tipped over onto my keyboard a couple days ago has just about solidified, making typing extremely hard; I need to buy another.

[JRR1285]

Really beginning to get into this game. Just a few thoughts though. I have been training myself against the CPU. I am near being able to beat it on very hard then its onto hell. There are a few characters that I feel need to be adjusted. I have been using Ragna throughout so keep that in mind.

1. V-13 is a broken character at least when controlled by the CPU on higher difficulties. One of the cheapest bosses I have ever fought... I would say worse than Seth. I have to employ a strategy of all-out offense to even have a chance, even then I barely eek it out.

2. Arakune is just plain nasty and the 2nd biggest thorn in my side. I broke down and ended up looking up strategies to beat him. The first thing I found out is that both him and V-13 are supposedly getting nerfed. (http://standinheaven.wordpress.com/2009/07/02/between-arakune-and-nerfing/) How true that is I do not know but we will see.

3. Jin is a cool character and fun to play against but fuck is he hard on the 2 highest difficulties. I find him to be just fine in player matches but under CPU control he is downright infuriating. His projectiles are strong and in close he's pretty tough so its a tough match when the CPU is getting its ass handed to itself and decides to keep range the whole fucking time. His moves are also very high priority at least against Ragna. He needs a slight tweak in my opinion.

These are the ONLY characters I have a really tough struggle with meaning I may lose over 10 time before getting the victory out. All the rest its a nice balanced fight that I may either lose or win.

So tell me what you guys think. Is this analysis totally offline or does it seem fair? I'm all for balancing the game out with slight advantages here and there. But when something plays cheap it annoys me.

[Deadend]

JR, is that in Versus against V-13 or in arcade mode? As the AI DOES cheat in Arcade mode.

Arkune is a horrible bitch. If a player using him can start up a good combo, you are fucked. Even bursting out won't stop it really. Hell, the DVD even shows an unstoppable infinite corner beatdown with him.

I really, really, really hope that Blazblue will be a Living fighting game, with patches and balancing over time, instead of just leaving it as-is. As the game seems to be quite setup for ultra-hardcore players to do their thing in it.

[Joshkdmw]

JR, is that in Versus against V-13 or in arcade mode? As the AI DOES cheat in Arcade mode.

Arkune is a horrible bitch. If a player using him can start up a good combo, you are fucked. Even bursting out won't stop it really. Hell, the DVD even shows an unstoppable infinite corner beatdown with him.

I really, really, really hope that Blazblue will be a Living fighting game, with patches and balancing over time, instead of just leaving it as-is. As the game seems to be quite setup for ultra-hardcore players to do their thing in it.

Be all that as it may, it's better balanced that SOME games out there.

SFIV, Im looking at you.

[Evil Avnovice]

Sure, no one cares, but I thought I'd post it anyway. (Aksys Games (http://www.aksysgames.com/2009/07/09/blazblue-1080i-errata/))

It has come to our attention that there is an unfortunate misprint on the BlazBlue PS3 Limited Edition box which indicates that the game will output a 1080i video signal. This is incorrect: BlazBlue only supports 720p (and lower) resolutions. If you have an older HD television (usually a CRT) which only supports 1080i, your PS3 will output BlazBlue at a resolution of 480p. Aksys Games sincerely apologizes for any confusion or inconvenience caused by this misprint, which should be corrected in the packaging for the Standard Edition of BlazBlue.

[Joshkdmw]

Awesome games tonight, everyone. I did not relish using a character I have so little experience with, but I just can't use Jin anymore. Bang is my new Main, I think. I have some real practicing to do.

[shodan2020]

Indeed. So.. much... carnage.


Sad thing. RIGHT after you crashed, and fate left... I landed an astral finisher on Shodan. Figures. everyone leaves, I land the big one.

It was unimpressive. :)

[shodan2020]

Awesome games tonight, everyone. I did not relish using a character I have so little experience with, but I just can't use Jin anymore. Bang is my new Main, I think. I have some real practicing to do.

Jin is the Ken from SFIV of BlazBlue. You don't need anymore practice with Bang, you're annoying enough already. I just need to tweak my boobie lady and Taokaka skills then you'll ALL be sorry!

[Joshkdmw]

Jin is the Ken from SFIV of BlazBlue. You don't need anymore practice with Bang, you're annoying enough already. I just need to tweak my boobie lady and Taokaka skills then you'll ALL be sorry!

Oh, I need more practice. I rely too much on his drive attacks to close distance. Plus, I should probably be grabbing less. I mean, I know it's a devastating tactic, but I should be using it less, I feel.

It's just that grabbing is so FAST! And it's practically guaranteed damage! I am but a man!

[Deadend]

Oh, I need more practice. I rely too much on his drive attacks to close distance. Plus, I should probably be grabbing less. I mean, I know it's a devastating tactic, but I should be using it less, I feel.

It's just that grabbing is so FAST! And it's practically guaranteed damage! I am but a man!

I know there are guard breaks, I don't know how to perform them however. So be careful, you may go for the grab and get a distortion drive to the face.

[Joshkdmw]

I know there are guard breaks, I don't know how to perform them however. So be careful, you may go for the grab and get a distortion drive to the face.

Seems to me a distortion drive to the face would be an effective deterrent to further grabs when the opponent has enough heat. It's classical conditioning - pavlovian, even.

Grab breaks are performed by hitting the grab buttons just after the exclamation points appear above the character's head. According to the instruction manual, the throw button must be press just as your character is thrown. Like, just before damage is calculated. And no jamming the button - pressing too soon and you won't be able to escape.



And with that, I have verily sown the seeds of my own destruction.

[Daytime_Lantern]

I've just started playing this game and I am having a blast. I am beginner with a capital B, so I have been spending most of my time trying to do combos I find in the limited edition dvd. I've managed to do a couple of Jin's and have moved on to focusing on Litchi (who's combos are much more difficult btw). The game feels like Tony Hawk with all these button sequences I have to remember and execute.

When I find time away from training, I slowly completed the story which is wildly entertaining. It is like trying to solve the mysterious events surrounding the characters by piecing small bits of information you gleam off of each individual character's story. All of which culminate into an epic "True Ending" that raises even more questions (sequel damnit!)

Anyways, lots of fun; if anyone has any advice on how to get competent at fighting games that is different from the approach I am taking please let me know. Please note, I have no experience with fighting games (I don't even have to dexterity to do a double tap to dash consistently on the arcade stick).

[Joshkdmw]

I've just started playing this game and I am having a blast. I am beginner with a capital B, so I have been spending most of my time trying to do combos I find in the limited edition dvd. I've managed to do a couple of Jin's and have moved on to focusing on Litchi (who's combos are much more difficult btw). The game feels like Tony Hawk with all these button sequences I have to remember and execute.

When I find time away from training, I slowly completed the story which is wildly entertaining. It is like trying to solve the mysterious events surrounding the characters by piecing small bits of information you gleam off of each individual character's story. All of which culminate into an epic "True Ending" that raises even more questions (sequel damnit!)

Anyways, lots of fun; if anyone has any advice on how to get competent at fighting games that is different from the approach I am taking please let me know. Please note, I have no experience with fighting games (I don't even have to dexterity to do a double tap to dash consistently on the arcade stick).

Glad to see you're enjoying the game.


As far as tips - you're doing all you can do. Getting good at fighting games takes time, memory, muscle memory, and dexterity of the fingers. Be prepared to develop some calluses, that's for sure.

The best tips are thus:

1: Practice, practice, practice.

and

2: Watch the DVD.

You've done both, so keep at it, and you could be pwning noobs in no time.

Fair waring: Jin has garnered a reputation for being a "cheap" character, as he has a couple of high-damage combos that aren't too hard to pull off - in combination with a brutal distance-closer (the back-roll attack where he rides on a sheet of ice). There's strategies that work against him, but some people are still going to call you cheap for using him.

Me, I don't mind. He's a character, like any other. But I thought you should know.

[Klunka]

So I got some good playing time in this weekend and this is the best fighting game I've played in a long time. I'm not even really a fighting game fan or anything. This game is just so pretty and easy to play. I'd love to get in on some of the matches you're all having if there's any room.

Spent most of my time just seeing which characters felt the best to me. Had a hard time finding characters I didn't like though. I think Rachel, Arakune and Litchi are just not fighters suited to my style. My favorites are probably Tager, Ragna and Noel. Just need to familiarize myself with their combos. Great stuff.

[Iron Past]

Fair waring: Jin has garnered a reputation for being a "cheap" character, as he has a couple of high-damage combos that aren't too hard to pull off - in combination with a brutal distance-closer (the back-roll attack where he rides on a sheet of ice). There's strategies that work against him, but some people are still going to call you cheap for using him.

Pshh, he's only called "cheap" because others players don't want to use him and don't yet know how to use their chosen character. If you know the character, there are quite a few devastating moves each has.

By the way, no one likes Noel? I like her style, though I need to practice her combos.

[Camel]

Pshh, he's only called "cheap" because others players don't want to use him and don't yet know how to use their chosen character. If you know the character, there are quite a few devastating moves each has.

By the way, no one likes Noel? I like her style, though I need to practice her combos.
I really like Noel. I love how fluidly her combos flow together, and I just enjoy her animations overall.

Still doesn't beat out THE TRUSTWORTHY NINJA OF LOVE AND JUSTICE for me, though.

[Joshkdmw]

I really like Noel. I love how fluidly her combos flow together, and I just enjoy her animations overall.

Still doesn't beat out THE TRUSTWORTHY NINJA OF LOVE AND JUSTICE for me, though.

Word. Bang is the MAN.

[Daytime_Lantern]

Just put SANWA buttons on my Hori Real Arcade Pro 3 today. Yup, I'm hardcore now.

[BLeeP]

Noel is the character I've spent the most time with and is the one I would like to get good with. Granted I haven't tried much of anybody yet.

[Joshkdmw]

Noel is the character I've spent the most time with and is the one I would like to get good with. Granted I haven't tried much of anybody yet.

Her combos can be pretty brutal once she gets a chain revolver going. People online use them pretty much to the exclusion of every other attack - except of course distortion drives.

Works for me, though - leaves her wide open for DDs of my own - and mine pck more of a punch than hers.

[shodan2020]

Noel is the character I've spent the most time with and is the one I would like to get good with. Granted I haven't tried much of anybody yet.

I'm really focusing on Litchi and Taokaka right now, but I like Noel too.

[Klunka]

I think Tager is definitely my character. I'm not terribly good, so I only get one or two good combo's off in a match anyway. At least with Tager, one or two combos makes it look like I did pretty good as even his simple ones still take away a third of your HP.

[Uno Ill Nino]

I started off with Taokaka because I liked her "look" and found her to have some things in common with Wolverine from Capcom's VS games. Actually, Carl's marionette reminds me of an assist attacker from the VS games too. I haven't spent a lot of time with him, but I like those similarities. I still like Taokaka the best, but Rachel is starting to become an obsession with me.

She has this cool element of setting up traps with those electric pillars and the frog familiar. I think its really cool and different from anything else I've played in a fighting game.

We talked at length about the game on this week's Moofcast, for anyone who might be interested. Plus, I sprinkled in several songs from the soundtrack throughout the show. Follow the link in my sig if you wanna hear it.

[Mashidar]

Well due to this thread and the general reviews that the game has earned I picked up this title tonight, I plan on giving it some playtime in the next few days and then I might fight some folks online if there are matchs. :D

[danhoo]

I can't seem to find a copy of this anywhere (for PS3). Oh well, I guess I'll wait for the regular edition.

[Wraith]

Yeah, Amazon didn't have the PS3 version in stock when I ordered, so I got the 360 version. (Didn't really have any particular preference on this one.)

Just got it today, played a little tonight, mostly button mashing. Only got up to the 5th fight in Arcade. Ran through Jin's story mode once. Watched a few replays downloaded from the leaderboards.

[Klunka]

Being a big anime fan, I am really loving Story Mode. It really hits all the typical archetypes and quite often will poke fun at them. All the characters have multiple endings and story branches, but if you get the clear end for the characters it actually creates a really intricate story, where most everything ties together. I'm impressed. Just have Carl left, then that will unlock Hakumen and V-13 story modes. Then I can start getting ultimate versions and finish off the astral finishes.

Favorite ending? Tager's story. Beat Taokaka, then Distortion Finish Bang. Pure ridiculous anime awesomeness.

We need to setup some online fight times. I'd love to test my mettle against some of you.

[Wraith]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/cog/2009-07-14-178061.jpg

[Joshkdmw]

{snip snip}

What the fuck was that all about?

[Klunka]

What the fuck was that all about?

Looks like the Amazon symbol on the box. Maybe his order got delivered today?

[Joshkdmw]

Looks like the Amazon symbol on the box. Maybe his order got delivered today?

Oh, now I see. I so rarely use Amazon.

[Daytime_Lantern]

Is there XBOX 360 PS3 cross platform play?

[BLeeP]

Is there XBOX 360 PS3 cross platform play?

Short answer: No.

Long answer: Never (IMO).

[menage]

Is the Asian version for this English subbed and menu written as well (not the japanese one), like Demon Souls?

[Deadend]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/cog/2009-07-14-178061.jpg

Oh, exploitable.

[shodan2020]

Well due to this thread and the general reviews that the game has earned I picked up this title tonight, I plan on giving it some playtime in the next few days and then I might fight some folks online if there are matchs. :D

Dude, hit me up for a match, I'm always looking for one. Fatefodder, Lekon, and Track also have BlazBlue. Maybe we can get a full room going on a player match this weekend.

[shodan2020]

Being a big anime fan, I am really loving Story Mode. It really hits all the typical archetypes and quite often will poke fun at them. All the characters have multiple endings and story branches, but if you get the clear end for the characters it actually creates a really intricate story, where most everything ties together. I'm impressed. Just have Carl left, then that will unlock Hakumen and V-13 story modes. Then I can start getting ultimate versions and finish off the astral finishes.

Favorite ending? Tager's story. Beat Taokaka, then Distortion Finish Bang. Pure ridiculous anime awesomeness.

We need to setup some online fight times. I'd love to test my mettle against some of you.

I'd love to. Look around for me this evening. :)

[Uno Ill Nino]

Are you guys mostly playing on 360? I'm on PS3 if anyone wants to add me for some games. Pretty much still learning the characters (Tao and Rachel are my mains) but I'm always down for action.

[Codicier]

Are you guys mostly playing on 360? I'm on PS3 if anyone wants to add me for some games. Pretty much still learning the characters (Tao and Rachel are my mains) but I'm always down for action.

Abyssion has this for PS3 (I remember his post from about a page back using 50 posts per page) and I think Daytime_Lantern has also got it on the PS3. I'm getting it for the PS3 as well but my order is coming fairly slowly. Feel free to add me though; hopefully it'll get here soon.

[shodan2020]

Are you guys mostly playing on 360? I'm on PS3 if anyone wants to add me for some games. Pretty much still learning the characters (Tao and Rachel are my mains) but I'm always down for action.

I'm on 360. There's quite a few of us on the 360 that have this game. :)

[Xerxes]

Isn't this game like hard to find now?

[Wraith]

Well Amazon, Newegg and GoGamer still have the 360 version. Gamestop.com's sold out of both (though they're still taking orders for the backordered 360 version).

The regular edition's coming on the 28th.

[Joshkdmw]

Isn't this game like hard to find now?

I had to pay a hundred bucks for mine at an independent shop just to get a copy a week after the Release due to "Scarcity". If it's easy to find, I have some asses to kick.

[Xerxes]

I think this is probably cause it's the Limited Version but i heard the perks are pretty good.

[DeathtollWRX]

I feel left out because i'm not playing BLAZBLU.

Do Street Fighter IV skills apply?

[JRR1285]

I feel left out because i'm not playing BLAZBLU.

Do Street Fighter IV skills apply?

You would be just fine... I need to pop it back in. I have been low on free time lately.

[Joshkdmw]

I feel left out because i'm not playing BLAZBLU.

Do Street Fighter IV skills apply?

Yes, but you're gonna need to be pressing more buttons. Just turn the speed of SFIV up about 400%, add the ability to do double-jumps, wall jumps, and air dashes, and a better soundtrack, and you'd have a rough training simulation of BlazBlue.


Seriously, though - I'd like to see how good you are at Blazblue. I like to think I might beat you as you beat me in SFIV.

[JRR1285]

Yes, but you're gonna need to be pressing more buttons. Just turn the speed of SFIV up about 400%, add the ability to do double-jumps, wall jumps, and air dashes, and a better soundtrack, and you'd have a rough training simulation of BlazBlue.


Seriously, though - I'd like to see how good you are at Blazblue. I like to think I might beat you as you beat me in SFIV.

You do remember who we are talking to don't you.:D

[Joshkdmw]

You do remember who we are talking to don't you.:D

Oh, I remember. Long and hard I fought against this foe. Never giving up, never quitting. Hours on end.

If a man shows his true self in battle, then I know him as I know no other man. We have seen each other's full measure -- I'm sorry, I can't continue. That was a little too homo-erotic for even my tastes.

But I'm a lot better at Blazblue than I am at SFIV - mainly because my preferred character isn't totally gimped - in fact, all the characters (except Jin) are pretty well-balanced, while Vega - my main in SFIV - was, to use the scientific term, Clown shoes.

[Iron Past]

It turns out that using one of our TV trays (sturdy and made of wood) in conjunction with a table chair puts the FightStick at just the right level, so I take back what I said earlier. I was doing awesome combos that I couldn't pull off on command with a gun pointing at my head--not yet, anyway.

[Joshkdmw]

I'm thoroughly disappointed with all of you.

And here I was ready to grace you all with the bauty of advanced Bang play. But No - No! Nobody showed up!

I'm gonna be on tomorrow, anyways. I issue an open challenge to anyone here - with special attention to Lekon. I'm calling you out, pal! How DARE your trueskill rank be exactly ONE higher than mine!? If I beat you, I'll be at the top of the leaderboards on my friend list!

It's go time.

[shodan2020]

I think this is probably cause it's the Limited Version but i heard the perks are pretty good.

My Best Buy had 3 copies of the Limited Edition for $60 available a few weeks ago. I bought one of them. I bet the other two are still there. Also, they are going to release a standard edition in a month or so, so don't despair if you can't get the limited edition, more copies are on the way.

[Xerxes]

My Best Buy had 3 copies of the Limited Edition for $60 available a few weeks ago. I bought one of them. I bet the other two are still there. Also, they are going to release a standard edition in a month or so, so don't despair if you can't get the limited edition, more copies are on the way.

I might just order one form Amazon. I want the 360 version anyways.

[shodan2020]

I might just order one form Amazon. I want the 360 version anyways.

Yeah you do. That where most of us CoGers play.

[Xerxes]

Yeah you do. That where most of us CoGers play.

4Also where my street fighter TE stick is...

[Lekon]

Yeah you do. That where most of us CoGers play.

Damn right. I'll be beating you all down tonight with the Kitty of DOOOOOOM.

[shodan2020]

Damn right. I'll be beating you all down tonight with the Kitty of DOOOOOOM.

About goddamn time, WTF were you last night?! :D

[Lon Lon Rabbit]

Playasia also still has CEs (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-dh-49-en-15-blaz+blue-70-3d2l.html).

I'm tempted to reup Live to play this game online a little, but I'm off overseas soon so I doubt I'll bother.

Having fun locally with a friend though, but I can only use Noel.

[Wilkz07]

i got it today. got my ass kicked in a player match.

[shodan2020]

i got it today. got my ass kicked in a player match.

Yes, you will get your ass kicked a lot. I just enjoy playing against other CoG members, the trash talk is hilarious.

[Uno Ill Nino]

Have you guys been playing the story mode? Its so cool. I've really come to appreciate a few of the characters now because of it. For example, I used to think Bang Shishigami was the most generic looking dude, but now that I've explored all of Taokaka's story, I see Bang in a whole new light. He makes me laugh now!

And Rachel is a much more interesting character now that I've done all of her story as well. She's my favorite character. I think the voice actress and whoever penned her script really bring her to life in a way I didn't expect.

So cool. I just spent Saturday morning in bed doing story mode and it kinda felt like I was a kid watching cartoons again. :)

[Lekon]

About goddamn time, WTF were you last night?! :D

Sleeping! I have to do that sometimes!

Edit: Yes, the story mode IS awesome. I think my favorite might be Rachel. She seemed so generic and "Bored" in arcade, but you go through story mode and she suddenly has a soul.

Best story mode is one of Noel's Branches where Litchi starts chasing her to dress her up in different costumes from Guilty Gear!

[shodan2020]

Sleeping! I have to do that sometimes!

Edit: Yes, the story mode IS awesome. I think my favorite might be Rachel. She seemed so generic and "Bored" in arcade, but you go through story mode and she suddenly has a soul.

Best story mode is one of Noel's Branches where Litchi starts chasing her to dress her up in different costumes from Guilty Gear!

My personal favorite is the end of Taokaka's story if you choose the path that allows you to fight Bang. BANG SHISHIGAMI NINPO: The Golden Scrolls Gaiden: The Revenge of Taokaka!

[Joshkdmw]

My personal favorite is the end of Taokaka's story if you choose the path that allows you to fight Bang. BANG SHISHIGAMI NINPO: The Golden Scrolls Gaiden: The Revenge of Taokaka!

Hold on, what now!? I gotta see this!

[Iron Past]

Is there a hard copy version strategy guide for this? I usually only get strat guides for fighting games, and even then very rarely, and I'd be willing to throw down for a decent BlazBlue one. It'd be the first I've bought in about ten years, but I can't seem to find one. :)

[shodan2020]

Is there a hard copy version strategy guide for this? I usually only get strat guides for fighting games, and even then very rarely, and I'd be willing to throw down for a decent BlazBlue one. It'd be the first I've bought in about ten years, but I can't seem to find one. :)

Get the Limited Edition, you get a DVD full of recorded BlazBlue battles and step by step strategy videos for each character + a sound track.

[Iron Past]

Get the Limited Edition, you get a DVD full of recorded BlazBlue battles and step by step strategy videos for each character + a sound track.

Oh, I have and appreciate that, but like the ease of a hard copy guide that I don't have to be in front of a TV to read, or can sit in my lap while I'm in practice mode. I also usually like the artwork and expanded story telling frequently found in them. There's a Japanese one I've found, but so far nothing in English.

[shodan2020]

Oh, I have and appreciate that, but like the ease of a hard copy guide that I don't have to be in front of a TV to read, or can sit in my lap while I'm in practice mode. I also usually like the artwork and expanded story telling frequently found in them. There's a Japanese one I've found, but so far nothing in English.

Oh ok. Hmmm, I got nothin on that. I settle for my dvds. :)

[Restlessavenger]

I went out and picked up the PS3 version this morning. I have been playing around with the different characters to get a feel for how they each play. I think I may end up really liking this game.
Feel free to send me an add if your playing on the PS3 and want a game.

[Klunka]

Has anyone else played Score Attack? I find it to be the most frustrating mode of play. I couldn't get passed the 3rd character. I began to felt I was truly awful.

However after I went into network mode against some randoms, and completely owned the small room. It was probably that I just found terrible players, but I like to think my hour of frustration in Score Attack made me a better player.

[shodan2020]

Has anyone else played Score Attack? I find it to be the most frustrating mode of play. I couldn't get passed the 3rd character. I began to felt I was truly awful.

However after I went into network mode against some randoms, and completely owned the small room. It was probably that I just found terrible players, but I like to think my hour of frustration in Score Attack made me a better player.

Score attack's difficulty is harder than the toughest arcade/story difficulty in the game.

[Kenzington4short]

Oops. Been meaning to jump in here and say thanks for the invite on Saturday with Josh, Shodan, Lekon, and one other guy. Sorry! I can't recall the name. Also, I have to apologize about my headset. I have no idea what's wrong with it. If you noticed I was pretty quiet it's just because I didn't have the headset plugged in most of the time. I'm gonna blame it on the fish settling near the pipes in the Pacific. Damn fish and their wifi networks! Seriously though, I wonder if it was because I was using a SFIV fightpad.

Anyway, it was nice getting matched up with people from the boards. Totally got my ass handed to me most of the time but that's something I'm used to.

Have you guys seen Tager's rather... quirky ending? Let's just say it involves Jin. I'd rather not give any more away. I was surprised to see how whacky this game can be at times.

[Joshkdmw]

Oops. Been meaning to jump in here and say thanks for the invite on Saturday with Josh, Shodan, Lekon, and one other guy. Sorry! I can't recall the name. Also, I have to apologize about my headset. I have no idea what's wrong with it. If you noticed I was pretty quiet it's just because I didn't have the headset plugged in most of the time. I'm gonna blame it on the fish settling near the pipes in the Pacific. Damn fish and their wifi networks! Seriously though, I wonder if it was because I was using a SFIV fightpad.

Anyway, it was nice getting matched up with people from the boards. Totally got my ass handed to me most of the time but that's something I'm used to.

Have you guys seen Tager's rather... quirky ending? Let's just say it involves Jin. I'd rather not give any more away. I was surprised to see how whacky this game can be at times.

Always a joy to play another CoGer. Shame about your Mic - it was pretty loud.

I recommend using the stock 360 controller. I've found it works quite well.

[Klunka]

Great games last night. Always a killer time getting a crew together. I need to learn how to use another character though. I love Tager don't get me wrong, but it gets stale just picking him.

Now who should I sub? Can't say I dislike any characters in this game. Except maybe Carl, he sucks.

[shodan2020]

Great games last night. Always a killer time getting a crew together. I need to learn how to use another character though. I love Tager don't get me wrong, but it gets stale just picking him.

Now who should I sub? Can't say I dislike any characters in this game. Except maybe Carl, he sucks.

Taokaka is pretty good.

[Joshkdmw]

Taokaka is pretty good.

V-13 is also pretty brutal, and she's a vastly different playing style than Tager, as well.

[Lon Lon Rabbit]

You guys better all still be playing in about a month when I finally reup my Live subscription.

[Joshkdmw]

You guys better all still be playing in about a month when I finally reup my Live subscription.

Lon Lon, I'd keep this game forever if it meant I'd have a chance to kick your ass up and down the internet.

[Klunka]

I'm still playing almost every night, so I'm fairly certain I'd still be down next month.

Also, despite my previous statements. I want my sub to be Carl, just because I've never run into anyone else that plays him. Going to force myself to like him.

[Daytime_Lantern]

I tried a ranked match and the lag was pretty bad. I may have to restrict my play to players in my general vicinity.

[Camel]

I'm still playing almost every night, so I'm fairly certain I'd still be down next month.

Also, despite my previous statements. I want my sub to be Carl, just because I've never run into anyone else that plays him. Going to force myself to like him.
When I saw a video of him and his sister juggling someone in the air, I thought he would be awesome. I really don't find him all that much fun to play, though. Then again, I am not exactly a pro at fighting games.

Also, I need to finish Persona 3 ASAP so I can come back and play this with you guys. I just moved and am not turning on the 360 again until I beat this damn game!

[shodan2020]

When I saw a video of him and his sister juggling someone in the air, I thought he would be awesome. I really don't find him all that much fun to play, though. Then again, I am not exactly a pro at fighting games.

Also, I need to finish Persona 3 ASAP so I can come back and play this with you guys. I just moved and am not turning on the 360 again until I beat this damn game!

Yeah, P3: FES is why I was away from Live for the better part of a month. Go get them Social Links! :D

[Uno Ill Nino]

Wow man. Playing online will turn you into a better player pretty quickly. I started up a Player Match room titled "WelcomeBeginers" and had a nice afternoon of playing sub-level 10's for a couple hours. It was a lot of fun with some super fierce competition.

Dilly, I forget your full screen name, but sorry I had to run after just two matches the other day. I had already been on playing the new Motorstorm PR tracks for like an hour and then I saw you get on. I was waiting for my father to pick me up for lunch (it was my birthday) and he pulled up just after we got started. Rematch sometime? You rocked me, but I feel I can put up a better fight next time. :)

[total]

Fuck I am going to have to pick this up. So many good fighters this gen.

[DiBiddilyBop]

Wow man. Playing online will turn you into a better player pretty quickly. I started up a Player Match room titled "WelcomeBeginers" and had a nice afternoon of playing sub-level 10's for a couple hours. It was a lot of fun with some super fierce competition.

Dilly, I forget your full screen name, but sorry I had to run after just two matches the other day. I had already been on playing the new Motorstorm PR tracks for like an hour and then I saw you get on. I was waiting for my father to pick me up for lunch (it was my birthday) and he pulled up just after we got started. Rematch sometime? You rocked me, but I feel I can put up a better fight next time. :)

For sure. I'm still trying to learn Ragna and Noel since I main Nu and... let's just say most people don't like playing against her. Send me an invite any time.

[Joshkdmw]

For sure. I'm still trying to learn Ragna and Noel since I main Nu and... let's just say most people don't like playing against her. Send me an invite any time.

She does have some Ba-rutal combos. Both distance wise, and close-up. Damn that Blade skirt!

[Klunka]

She does have some Ba-rutal combos. Both distance wise, and close-up. Damn that Blade skirt!

I think my biggest problem with Nu is that even if you manage to block the combos, it still sends you across the screen. If her moves didn't have the knock back I feel it would be much more fair.

So when is CoG's official Blazblue night? I haven't got the chance to play enough of you.

[Klunka]

Oooh, Penny Arcade (http://www.penny-arcade.com) is doing a BlazBlue story arch apparently. Here's "Escalation: Part1"


http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2009/20090724.jpg

[Wraith]

GoGamer's latest sales includes BlazBlue Limited Edition (360) (http://www.gogamer.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=74094798) for $53.90.

[Kenzington4short]

Oooh, Penny Arcade (http://www.penny-arcade.com) is doing a BlazBlue story arch apparently. Here's "Escalation: Part1"


PA COMIC

Wait a second. Is that actually possible? Wouldn't the Distortion Drive require 50%, the instant cancel another 50%, and then the Astral Heat the full 100%? Or is there something I don't know about the game? (Which wouldn't surprise me)

I should pop that back in. I haven't played anything the last few days.

[Codicier]

My PS3 copy of BlazBlue came a few days ago. Haven't cracked it open yet. Anyone who has it on the PS3, I say again add me to your list and enjoy kicking the crap out of me while I learn to play.

[DiBiddilyBop]

Wait a second. Is that actually possible? Wouldn't the Distortion Drive require 50%, the instant cancel another 50%, and then the Astral Heat the full 100%? Or is there something I don't know about the game? (Which wouldn't surprise me)

I should pop that back in. I haven't played anything the last few days.

Some moves you can cancel without using heat (Noel in particular has several moves that cancel into other moves). However that'd still leave you with 50% heat, which means that there would have to be some exception for a character that allowed them to cancel distortion into astral.

Maybe Hakumen since he doesn't use heat? I don't know because I don't play him.

[Daytime_Lantern]

People have beens saying that he's probably messing around in training mode.

[shodan2020]

People have beens saying that he's probably messing around in training mode.

Yeah, you can set your charge bar to infinite 100% in training mode. It's handy when you're learning your distortions. I don't think you can do astrals in training mode though, because you can only do astrals after you have one match win and your opponent is down to 20% health.

[DiBiddilyBop]

I believe that in training, the bars don't regenerate during combos, so you can't actually chain together things that you couldn't train together outside of training with 100% bar.

[Lon Lon Rabbit]

Lon Lon, I'd keep this game forever if it meant I'd have a chance to kick your ass up and down the internet.

Good answer.

I'm overseas now but it'll still be a few weeks before I get reliable internets.

[Xerxes]

I just bought it. Should be here Tuesday. I just didn't want to be stuck with the standard version.

[Klunka]

I just bought it. Should be here Tuesday. I just didn't want to be stuck with the standard version.

Now that the entire DVD is on youtube, the LE isn't all that special unless you really like the music. The soundtrack doesn't even have Bang's Super Mode music for crying out loud!

Anyone going to be on tonight? I'm probably going to be on if anyone wants to eat a Tager Driver.

[Codicier]

I played quite a bit of BlazBlue on the weekend. Played only with Ragna so far but I think I'm getting pretty good with him. Next guys I'll try will be Jin and Hakumen probably. Beat the arcade mode with Ragna but geez V13 is hard. I ended up just spamming special attacks using the right stick to beat her.

[Daytime_Lantern]

Now that the entire DVD is on youtube, the LE isn't all that special unless you really like the music. The soundtrack doesn't even have Bang's Super Mode music for crying out loud!

Doesn't have the opening cinema song either. Sure it sounded lame the first time round but it grows on you (Maybe it's just the positive association?)

[Deadend]

Agh, I am trying to do Arcade mode and I just lost 7 times in a row using Nu against Unlimited Rachel. The lightning Spam and the fucking Frog just make it impossible. Well, maybe possible, but it's cheap as hell. I also saw my DD (sword from above) go straight through her without hitting her. I turning off my console, as it was either that or break something.

[DiBiddilyBop]

Agh, I am trying to do Arcade mode and I just lost 7 times in a row using Nu against Unlimited Rachel. The lightning Spam and the fucking Frog just make it impossible. Well, maybe possible, but it's cheap as hell. I also saw my DD (sword from above) go straight through her without hitting her. I turning off my console, as it was either that or break something.

It took me over an hour to win that match. I finally found some things that help. First, she always opens with the lightning and it tracks you, so if you rush her it'll hit you or if you dash back and use swords it'll hit you. Your best bet is to just block at the beginning of the round. From there, she's actually not all that tough unless the frog is out. Just keep backing up and if you catch her with your regular D attack (on hit or block), just keep spamming the combo (5DD, 4DD, 236D, repeat). If George XIII is out though, two ground blades will kill him and you can go back to using your D attacks. With that in mind, she should go down pretty quickly.

[Arjay]

While recording the latest episode of In-Game Chat with the group this week, someone sent a message by way of Twitter requesting I play some Blazblue online. Between Fallout 3 and KoF12, I regrettably haven't given this title the proper amount of attention it deserves. I'll be getting some practice in (Score Attack), and then I'll go online for some ranked matches.

If anyone's interested in some matches, my PSN screen name is Arjay9975.

[Jason]

I got this game earlier this week and have been playing the arcade and training modes just to get a feel for the characters. I started to play the story mode a little while ago and watched the first two tips after getting Noel's story to 85%. I laughed quite a bit watching the Ms Litchi stuff and the parts of Noel's story that has Litchi, Bang and Tao in it.

[Evil Avnovice]

Some Blazblue goodies for Japan. The first image is NSFW. (Andriasang (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/07/31/noel_pillow_case/))

[shodan2020]

Some Blazblue goodies for Japan. The first image is NSFW. (Andriasang (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/07/31/noel_pillow_case/))

Oh Japan, your pervyness makes me smile... and a tad disturbed. Let's not forget the DOA "pillows".

[Joshkdmw]

Oh Japan, your pervyness makes me smile... and a tad disturbed. Let's not forget the DOA "pillows".

I like looking at weird merch from japan.

Whenever you feel like a pervert, go to a japanese online store. Because as it turns out, you're not even close. In fact, you're not pervy enough.

[shodan2020]

I like looking at weird merch from japan.

Whenever you feel like a pervert, go to a japanese online store. Because as it turns out, you're not even close. In fact, you're not pervy enough.

Yeah, some of their shit makes my genetically inherited Dutch pervyness look quaint and amusing.

[Joshkdmw]

It's been a while since I've played this. If anyone sees me on live in the next couple of days, don't be afraid to shoot me an invite.

EDIT:

Played some ranked. Looks like Ragna is the new big money character, huh? Has a couple of infinite chains going, the bastard, and a couple of triple-string combos. As the gamers are given more time to play the game, it is slowly but surely becoming less balanced.

[Klunka]

It's been a while since I've played this. If anyone sees me on live in the next couple of days, don't be afraid to shoot me an invite.

EDIT:

Played some ranked. Looks like Ragna is the new big money character, huh? Has a couple of infinite chains going, the bastard, and a couple of triple-string combos. As the gamers are given more time to play the game, it is slowly but surely becoming less balanced.

Ragna certainly has a lot of long combos, I haven't seen/heard of any infinite ones though. Ragna does crap for damage and takes a more than his share. He heavily depends on his drives for life support. Luckily they all have long startup times to them. Also never approach him in the air or you'll get an inferno divider to the face. My strategy against him, Noel and Jin is pretty much the same. Sit back, block, then punish. Those three have bad recovery times with which to strike for massive damage.

I'm in the same boat though, always looking for someone to play with. Send me friend requests and invites people!

[Jason]

I've had this for a week now and haven't played it online yet, but I'm up for some games.

[Joshkdmw]

Ragna certainly has a lot of long combos, I haven't seen/heard of any infinite ones though. Ragna does crap for damage and takes a more than his share. He heavily depends on his drives for life support. Luckily they all have long startup times to them. Also never approach him in the air or you'll get an inferno divider to the face. My strategy against him, Noel and Jin is pretty much the same. Sit back, block, then punish. Those three have bad recovery times with which to strike for massive damage.


I'll have to try that. My defensive play seriously needs some work, I know. Which is odd, because Bang has some great defensive pokes - those nails are brutal for escapes.

As far as Jin goes, I don't even play against him online. I exit the room as soon as I see that picture on the card. It's never a level 3 Jin, either - it's always like, 40.

EDIT:

Played some more ranked today, and I got the full-spectrum experience of Live.

I played this one guy - CLOSE match, came down to me winning with a finger's breadth of health. The dude actually went out of his way after to send a message, saying "Amazing!". I thought that was pretty cool.

Then I fought this bogus Arakune player - you know the type. Throw cloud, use the ground-shark move, spam projectile, repeat. Rocked his show two rounds in a row, going in for the finish, I hit him full in the face with a distortion drive - Bang's combo one, where he runs you into a wall.

Just in my moment of glory, game freezes. "He didn't." I think.

He did. Motherfucker quit just as I won. JUST before the points got tallied. I sent him a message, saying only: "Are you fucking kidding me?" Filed a complaint for cheating, and gave a negative review. His name's omgthepope32, if you guys come across him.

I find the quitting to be baffling i this game. Losing rounds does not lose you points or levels. You just don't get as much. It actually costs you around 11 points to quit, as the game would have thrown them your way post-match. In street fighter, I get it - you lose significant BP. But this game doesn't work like that. Very frustrating.

Also, had some fun fighting a dodgy Taokaka. They weren't bad, but they clearly didn't play against bang much, and I got them to a third health pretty quickly. You ever fight a Taokaka who's devoting all of their energy to avoiding you? Not fun. I had to throw up some speed nails to get in quick enough.

[Klunka]

Also, had some fun fighting a dodgy Taokaka. They weren't bad, but they clearly didn't play against bang much, and I got them to a third health pretty quickly. You ever fight a Taokaka who's devoting all of their energy to avoiding you? Not fun. I had to throw up some speed nails to get in quick enough.

I main Tager. Everyone I play spends time running away from me. It gives the fight a very Resident Evil feel. Big demon looking dude chasing down his opponent so he can throw him up into the air, then smash his face into the ground.

I love the Genesic Emerald Tager Driver.

[Joshkdmw]

I main Tager. Everyone I play spends time running away from me. It gives the fight a very Resident Evil feel. Big demon looking dude chasing down his opponent so he can throw him up into the air, then smash his face into the ground.

I love the Genesic Emerald Tager Driver.

As I recall, I didn't run TOO much. I mean, maybe a little, but...

Isn't the trick to beating tager getting on close and pummeling him with smaller attacks and combos? Unless you're bang. Then just use your drive attacks.

[Klunka]

As I recall, I didn't run TOO much. I mean, maybe a little, but...

Isn't the trick to beating tager getting on close and pummeling him with smaller attacks and combos? Unless you're bang. Then just use your drive attacks.

That can work, but the problem is the second Tager blocks anything you're getting grabbed into a 360A because of his invincibility frames. The trick to Tager is counter hits. Everything in his arsenal has slow start up frames except his neutral A, which only combos into his BNB if you're ridiculously close. Once you get a counter hit off, you get a full second of stun time to rush in and hit him with everything you have.

Unless of course you're V-13, Arakune, Carl and maybe Rachel. Then it's all keep away.

[Joshkdmw]

That can work, but the problem is the second Tager blocks anything you're getting grabbed into a 360A because of his invincibility frames. The trick to Tager is counter hits. Everything in his arsenal has slow start up frames except his neutral A, which only combos into his BNB if you're ridiculously close. Once you get a counter hit off, you get a full second of stun time to rush in and hit him with everything you have.

Unless of course you're V-13, Arakune, Carl and maybe Rachel. Then it's all keep away.

Or keep a fee frames away and poke. As I recall, you're pretty grab-happy. Good damage, but once people notice, it's easy to dodge.

EDIT:

Also, has anyone else noticed the prevalence of people choosing the black character palettes in ranked? Makes me feel like I'm fighting My chemical romance.

[Klunka]

Or keep a fee frames away and poke. As I recall, you're pretty grab-happy. Good damage, but once people notice, it's easy to dodge.

EDIT:

Also, has anyone else noticed the prevalence of people choosing the black character palettes in ranked? Makes me feel like I'm fighting My chemical romance.

Yea, a lot of Tagers best combos start with grabs. I'm slowly learning to mix it up a little. I really do mean slowly though.

Also yes, I'd say 60% of the randoms I play with use black palettes.

[Daytime_Lantern]

QLihwTbGTiA

This video makes me sad that I'm a Litchi.

[Joshkdmw]

This video makes me sad that I'm a Litchi.

Really? Makes me damn happy I'm a Bang.

[Klunka]

This video makes me sad that I'm a Litchi.

Great video, Mike Z is a living legend for sure. Too bad there's no bad russian accent voice over on this video as lots of Real Soviet Damage was done.

I'm not sure how this hurts Litchi more than others, does she not have invincibility frames after the super flash? Why couldn't she do this to others?

I might have to start practicing my Hakumen after seeing this. His counters become much more viable after this. At least against people who don't combo into their supers.

Also that music is brilliant

[Evil Avnovice]

From Aksys (http://www.aksysgames.com/2009/08/07/too-cheap-to-buy-a-blazblue-6b-shirt-then-try-to-win-it-by-battling-the-aksys-crew/):

If you’re a podcast listener then you probably heard of the win a 6B t-shirt by battling the Aksys Crew. Here are the details:

-We’ll be taking 10 entries on XBL and PSN
-Email us at podcast (at) aksysgames (dot) com with the subject heading of BB Tshirt Contest (XBL or PSN) along with your Gamertag or PSN ID
-We’ll choose the entries at random.
-You’ll be battling Mikey, Mike, Harry and Gail. If you can take 2 matches from us, you win a shirt.
-It gets real on Wednesday, August 19th at 7PM

[Arjay]

Thanks for the Heads Up, Evil. I'll be signing up for this.

[Evil Avnovice]

You're quite welcome. :)

[Ancalagon]

I really want this game. If only they had thought to release it for europe, or not make it region encoded. Region encoding = fail. In this case, it means a lost sale. Congratulations guys.

[Jason]

I played on Live for the first time tonight in some player matches. I don't think I did too bad as I broke even at 4:4. I can see how Nu can be really annoying. The first guy I played used Ragna and then Nu. I beat him when he used Ragna, but couldn't do anything againest Nu. Maybe I should have used Noel instead of Bang.

[Klunka]

Some great games tonight. I hope you all understand the power of Iron Tager now.

[Joshkdmw]

Some great games tonight. I hope you all understand the power of Iron Tager now.

Understand doesn't begin to cover it. My asshole only just stopped bleeding.

[Klunka]

Understand doesn't begin to cover it. My asshole only just stopped bleeding.

They don't call it a Gigantic Tager for nothing

[menage]

I picked this up yesterday. I'm getting used to it but it's prettty hard to grasp after SF4 adn SC4. I'll stick with it.

Anyone else getting a freezebug when trying to get back to the titlescreen from the menu, also my shadowdude has some weird graphicglitch sometimes (PS3)

[Klunka]

I picked this up yesterday. I'm getting used to it but it's prettty hard to grasp after SF4 adn SC4. I'll stick with it.

Anyone else getting a freezebug when trying to get back to the titlescreen from the menu, also my shadowdude has some weird graphicglitch sometimes (PS3)

If you're talking about Arakune, it's not a glitch. That's just one of his moves.

[menage]

If you're talking about Arakune, it's not a glitch. That's just one of his moves. The disolving into squares thing:P?

[Klunka]

The disolving into squares thing:P?

Yea, check out this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH6ozQmCfJE). Go to about 1:47 and is that what it looks like?

[menage]

Yea, check out this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH6ozQmCfJE). Go to about 1:47 and is that what it looks like?

Yep, that's it. Funny, I really thought it looked like a frame/animation bug:D

Thanks for the link btw, I can use some guidance.

[Klunka]

Yep, that's it. Funny, I really thought it looked like a frame/animation bug:D

Thanks for the link btw, I can use some guidance.

Arakune can take a while to get used to, but he's a beast once you do. Genereally considered to be top tier (along with Rachel and V-13). Those damn bees! Though it might just be cause I main Tager and that's a really bad matchup for us Tagers.

[Joshkdmw]

Man, I had a GREAT night on ranked.

I won four matches in a row. One f them against a Jin, and one of them against a lv. 33 Ragna. I was pretty damn impressed with myself. My record for the night was 4 and 0. But then I got greedy.

"Surely," I quipped, "Five straight wins would be far more impressive. And as I seem to be particularly capable, another win should be a cinch!"

Then I played against a Taokaka a few levels higher. I wouldn't say they kicked my ass, but they definitely had a higher skill level. So I kept playing until I could end the night on a win.

The last match was against an Arakune, and it was an epic fight. The first match, I won, but my remaining health was not even visible in the bar. The second match, we were both down to bare millimetres of health - and had both barrier burst. He managed to win the day when I choked trying to input my distortion drive as he charged.

The third match, I was down to a thumbnail of health, and he was at half - but bursted. I managed to chisel him down to a dangerous amount of health, and proceeded to throw a distortion drive right in his face.

But so close was the match, and so great was his skill level (Very respectable Arakune play, he didn't spam bees - in fact, barely cursed at all), I sent him a missiv straightaway, saying the following:

"That was a truly epic match. Nicely done."

I have yet to get a response, but I bet the other guy was Charles Nelson Reilly. Either way, my bang play has gone sharply upward since my Bronchitis went away.

[Klunka]

Man, I had a GREAT night on ranked.

I won four matches in a row. One f them against a Jin, and one of them against a lv. 33 Ragna. I was pretty damn impressed with myself. My record for the night was 4 and 0. But then I got greedy.

"Surely," I quipped, "Five straight wins would be far more impressive. And as I seem to be particularly capable, another win should be a cinch!"

Then I played against a Taokaka a few levels higher. I wouldn't say they kicked my ass, but they definitely had a higher skill level. So I kept playing until I could end the night on a win.

The last match was against an Arakune, and it was an epic fight. The first match, I won, but my remaining health was not even visible in the bar. The second match, we were both down to bare millimetres of health - and had both barrier burst. He managed to win the day when I choked trying to input my distortion drive as he charged.

The third match, I was down to a thumbnail of health, and he was at half - but bursted. I managed to chisel him down to a dangerous amount of health, and proceeded to throw a distortion drive right in his face.

But so close was the match, and so great was his skill level (Very respectable Arakune play, he didn't spam bees - in fact, barely cursed at all), I sent him a missiv straightaway, saying the following:

"That was a truly epic match. Nicely done."

I have yet to get a response, but I bet the other guy was Charles Nelson Reilly. Either way, my bang play has gone sharply upward since my Bronchitis went away.

Epic fight sounds epic!

Bang is so awesome a character in the story, and his voice actor is brilliant (It's Lupin III!!) but I could just never get the hang of him. It's not from a lack of trying, but he's just not my guy. He has the best fight intros as well.

I managed to finally make it to the Unlimited Characters in Score Attack last night, only to soundly have my ass handed to me on a silver platter by Unlimited Rachel. The damn frog never goes away! He just stays there shocking me until I die.

We need more BlazBlue nights people. The power of science compels you!

[Wraith]

European release will get new characters, moves? Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5337458/blazblue-coming-to-europe-in-2010-with-new-characters)The release comes as a result of publisher PQube and Zen United, a consortium of Japanese and Asian developers targeting the European market. The title will be fully localized, with support for German, Italian, French, English, and Spanish, so just about everyone can be confused by the twisted storyline of this lovely little fighting game.

...

The European PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 release will feature bonus content, including a strategy guide and the game's soundtrack, and the announcement makes mention of "new gameplay content not available anywhere, like new characters and moves."

[Klunka]

European release will get new characters, moves? Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5337458/blazblue-coming-to-europe-in-2010-with-new-characters)

Those better come to us later as DLC damnit! Extra Characters: Terumi, Valkenhayn, Makoto, Jubei? The possibilities are plentiful. Excuse me, I'm drooling a bit.

[Codicier]

New characters/moves would be hot. Hopefully, if they're good, they will come to NA at some point.

[Joshkdmw]

Those better come to us later as DLC damnit! Extra Characters: Terumi, Valkenhayn, Makoto, Jubei? The possibilities are plentiful. Excuse me, I'm drooling a bit.

Don't forget Kokonoe. Oh, and they could give us a version of Jin that isn't made of cheese!

[Wraith]

The official EU box art will be designed by NeoGAF users (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=371173).The best illustration will be used as the box art of the European BlazBlue release. The best remaining illustrations will be included in the manual, and the winners will receive recognition in the game's credits.Also check that thread to links to some high res art assets.

[Joshkdmw]

Just rocked some more ranked. Played this one dude who had a really good Taokaka. Beat my ass. Then we got matched up again, and I beat his ass.

This other guy I get matched with is showing Ragna on his card, but chooses Taokaka for the match. It was a decent fight, but I took him down. Then we got matched up again right after, and he chooses Ragna.

"Oh dear," Quoth I. "This is his primary. I'm going to get it with both barrels now. Playtime is evidently over."

I spanked his ass. HARD. I had lost maybe an inch of health the first match when he went down - and he died of chip damage from the Iron Umbrella. Then during the second round, it's going good, when Either my or his connection goes crappy and the game becomes lag-tastic. To the point you couldn't string combos because it wouldn't take that much input. This is great for bang, who is a single strike guy, but Ragna kind of needs his combos to be effective. He did pretty well, though, as I kept getting greedy and trying for flashy moves. Ends up I'm bursted with almost no health, and he's about the same health with no burst. From across the screen, his distortion drive kicks in- Carnage scissors. I can jump and dodge, I can simply block and feed him, or I can use my drive to auto-block and smack him upwards.

But I did none of those. I risked everything hoping the game would recieve the command, and went into my forward Distortion drive. I grabbed that daffy fuck right out of his scissors, slapped him around, and hit him into a wall. It was most satisfying.

Ranked competition must be getting worse, because I don't think I'm this good.


However, I did fight my first Tager on ranked in a LOOOONG time. He skullfucked me so hard my grandkids are going to be touching the back of their heads occasionally and say "Ow". Tager is a beast. Those combos... there's no escape but a barrier burst! And you can't burst because then one DD from Tager kills your ass! The horror...

The horror...

[menage]

European release will get new characters, moves? Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5337458/blazblue-coming-to-europe-in-2010-with-new-characters)

Fuck. Well, I hope I can still DLC the rest then. Hope that works with a US copy from EU though.

Played some hours last night. I'm really starting too feel this game. I haven't used many chara's yet besides Ragna and Jin (tried Alucard, Vermillion, Bang, U13 a bit). So far Jin whips out the easiest stuff on the fly.

The animation really is godlike.

[Lekon]

Friend of mine sent me this image. Its been floating around a bit. Some rather comical fan art.

Putting it in a regular link, just in case of boss over shoulder syndrome. Nothing too NSFW, but better safe than fired.

Costume Swap! (http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/1927/costumesawp.jpg)

[Joshkdmw]

Friend of mine sent me this image. Its been floating around a bit. Some rather comical fan art.

Putting it in a regular link, just in case of boss over shoulder syndrome. Nothing too NSFW, but better safe than fired.

Costume Swap! (http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/1927/costumesawp.jpg)

That costume on Noel gives a whole new meaning to the name "Bang."

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[menage]

Bang must be the funniest chara in a long time.

"You are the enemy of all women" really cracked me up. Great voice acting.

[Joshkdmw]

Bang must be the funniest chara in a long time.

"You are the enemy of all women" really cracked me up. Great voice acting.

He definitely has the best quotes.

"Now... Jump into my manly chest!"

"I am the trustworthy Ninja of love and justice - Bang Shishigami!"

And how he announces his moves.

"This is an Ukemi!"

"Aerial Ukemi!"

"Break the bone!"

"Shishigami-ninpo ultimate forbidden technique: Fuu Rin Ka Zan!"

And then the music kicks in.

[Klunka]

"He, who laughs last, laughs best. He who laughs at Bang dies!"

and his Fuu Run Ka Zan quote you can never hear cause the music kicks in:
"Quieter than the wind, and as still as the forest! Hotter than flames, and more magnificent than a mountain!"

[menage]

The voice acting overall is quite good. Was really impressed with the "I am Haku-men" thing as well. Very old school kung fu movies.

[Klunka]

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Some other good ones if you look through the related videos.

[Joshkdmw]

You know, I'm starting to like Hakumen. He has way different moves, but the play style is sort of similar to Bang's. I have some practicing to do.

[shodan2020]

Those better come to us later as DLC damnit! Extra Characters: Terumi, Valkenhayn, Makoto, Jubei? The possibilities are plentiful. Excuse me, I'm drooling a bit.

Kokonoe would be good too.

[Klunka]

Kokonoe would be good too.

We already have the clear stand out star from Sector 7 in Iron Mothafuckin' Tager. Besides, we don't need another annoying cat woman on the roster. Taokaka and her infuriating 'if I hit you with a low poke that comes out lightning fast it leads into a 10 minute combo.' No more cat women!

[Joshkdmw]

We already have the clear stand out star from Sector 7 in Iron Mothafuckin' Tager. Besides, we don't need another annoying cat woman on the roster. Taokaka and her infuriating 'if I hit you with a low poke that comes out lightning fast it leads into a 10 minute combo.' No more cat women!

You wanna talk annoying combos?

"I'm tager! I'm gonna hit five buttons and take a third of your health, and the only escape from my grab combos is a barrier burst. durp-de-durp-de-durp."

[Klunka]

You wanna talk annoying combos?

"I'm tager! I'm gonna hit five buttons and take a third of your health, and the only escape from my grab combos is a barrier burst. durp-de-durp-de-durp."

The only grab that's inescapable is the atomic collider thanks to the POWER OF SCIENCE! If I combo into any other grab (normal, 360 or 720s) they're all tech-able.

[Klunka]

Should anyone care, here are the SBO tournament results copied from dustloop:
3rd round results:

A Block - Ke-chan (Rachel) vs. kakutoubishinTaokaka (Nu)
B Block - Dora (Bang) vs. Tsukasa (Nu)
C Block - Kyaku (Carl) vs. Azu (Nu)
D Block - Mebo (Taokaka) vs. Diechan (Litchi)
E Block - Fumo (Arakune) vs. Ribaia (Nu)
F Block - BLEED (Litchi) vs. Bonus Game (Rachel)
G Block - Kyou (Nu) vs. Eru (Rachel)
H Block - NOtoko (Rachel) vs. Chou (Nu)

Top 8:

kakutoubishinTaokaka (Nu) vs. Dora (Bang)
Kyaku (Carl) vs. Diechan (Litchi)
Fumo (Arakune) vs. BLEED (Litchi)
Eru (Rachel) vs. Chou (Nu)

Top 4:

kakutoubishinTaokaka (Nu) vs. Kyaku (Carl)
Fumo (Arakune) vs. Chou (Nu)

Finalists:

Kyaku (Carl) vs. Fumo (Arakune)

Winner:Fumo (Arakune)

Things of note. Only 1 Tager and 1 Hakumen in the tournament at all. Hakumen lost in the 2nd round. Only 1 Jin and 1 Noel made it to round 2. No Ragna's made it to the 2nd round.

According to reports, place went nuts when any of the 'top tier' (Nu, Rachel, Arakune) characters were defeated. So much as to ignoring the main screen fights. Crowd was 100% behind Dora's Bang all the way until his defeat.

Maybe next year Tager :(

[menage]

I really don't get Carl.

[Klunka]

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This is why Carl is awesome. You may look at this and think "just tech the throw! it's not that hard!" Well his 8D is air unblock-able, so you just get hit right back into him. If you can set it up the opponent has to barrier burst out of it. Except Hakumen can break out of it with a quick jab I believe.

[menage]

I had a feeling you had to scissor enemies a lot, I managed it once or twice. But it just doesn't come natural at all with him for me. Maybe it's the fact you kinda have to hit the drive to activate the doll first (instead of pulling of a move right away) and then pull of shit that's bothering me. I haven't really tried to to be honest, he just didn't click.

[Evil Avnovice]

6 min+ slideshow of the DLC for alternate colors.

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[Joshkdmw]

The only grab that's inescapable is the atomic collider thanks to the POWER OF SCIENCE! If I combo into any other grab (normal, 360 or 720s) they're all tech-able.

I disagree. I've been hit by those combos many times, and have yet to find a way out. The grabs are tech-able, sure. But the post-grab drive punch and body slam? Not so much. And that's where the real damage comes in.

[Klunka]

So mad. I had a fairly epic battle against a Nu last night. He was lvl 55, I am 36. He absolutely smoked me first round, may have even been a perfect. Second round I pinned him down and corner raped him. It was very satisfying.

Third round, it's very close. We've both bursted, and we're both down to our last 10% in health. I jump in right above him and attempt a macho man elbow drop. He anticipates with a block, than I rapid cancel and Bust out the Genesic Emerald Tager Buster right as I land. Grabbed, twirled him around a few times, tossed his ass up in the air and then just as we're coming back down to the earth for some monstrous face smashing epicness ...


"Your opponent has disconnected"


Son of a bitch bastard!

[shodan2020]

"Your opponent has disconnected"
Son of a bitch bastard!

You still get the points of winning that round. Whoever disconnects, forfeits.

[Klunka]

I still didn't get the satisfaction of smashing little Nu's face into the ground.

I've been watching so many videos of this game lately. I highly recommend searching for videos of DIO (Carl) or Dora (Bang). These guys are so much fun to watch.

[Joshkdmw]

You still get the points of winning that round. Whoever disconnects, forfeits.

Is that true? I thought no points were counted at all.

[Daytime_Lantern]

Does anyone else have problems connecting online? I can get to the lobby but normally can only connect to about 1 out of 10 rooms and for most I don't see a latency bar.

If you guys have any possible solutions, it would certainly cut down on a lot of frustration on my part.

[shodan2020]

I played some BlazBlue @ PAX with an actual arcade stick and got way confused. I sucked pretty bad. I played two matches and got owned in both, the first one couldn't be helped because it was against a guy who was cheesing as Jin, the other one was against his friend as Ragna who showed me and my Tao a little compassion.