Wussup guys?  If you’re hype for OMEGA Mode — I know you are — then you’re in luck as Ayano-san sent over a ton of new information on many changes to the character’s attacks! Hit the jump to check out the new moves, a recap of the “Wild Costumes” and Capcom Pro Tour Asia from Game Start 2014 in Singapore!

Hey everyone, Tomoaki Ayano here!

Last week I was in Singapore for the video game expo GameStart 2014. As you might have heard, we showed off some new costumes there, so today I’d like to talk about those and also bring you Part 2 of the Ultra SFIV Omega Edition introduction. First up, more Omega character info!

Balrog

Gigaton Blow: A powerful EX follow-up to Balrog’s EX Dash Straight.

The Gigaton Blow uses three bars of EX meter, so you’ll need full meter to pull it off after an EX Dash Straight. Maybe this could be just the move you need when you want to put your opponent down for the count…

You can’t really hit-confirm it, so you’ll have to think of good ways to land it.

Horn Breaker: A command throw.

Balrog goes all-in with head blows. You could call this a special move version of his Dirty Bull. It dishes out quite a bit of stun.

Balrog also has new options for his close and long range attacks, making him into a more aggressive character.

My inspiration: A wild bull with giant horns.

Vega

Rose Thorn: A new variation that can be triggered from Vega’s Barcelona Attack. As the name suggests, this is a sharp, dangerous kick move. It can be performed after flying over an opponent’s head, making it a difficult move to read. You might get hated on for using it. Heh heh.

Ryu: Is this gonna be the throw? Or the claw attack?!

Vega: Rose Thorn!

Crimson Crucify: A version of EX Rolling Crystal Flash that uses two bars of EX meter. This is a rushing multi-hit move that does big damage.

Though Vega mainly specializes in single-poke attacks, now he has a multi-hit combo that does big damage too.

We always conceptualized Vega as a character who is strong in the air, so we wanted to expand on that concept.

My inspiration: An even thornier Vega.

Sagat

Tiger Raid: A kick combo that finishes with a powerful flying kick. This is very similar to the move from the Alpha series.

This move can be linked from a medium kick, so if you’ve got the meter you can look for ways to hit it after one of those. And since it sends the enemy flying, you can use it to help push your opponent into a corner too.

Sagat also has target combos and feint moves, making him a character who can use his legs pretty freely. And with his projectile he can keep up the pressure at both close and long range.

My inspiration: Sagat going beyond the title of The Emperor of Muy Thai!

M. Bison

Psycho Crusher Omega: A more powerful version of the Psycho Crusher that uses two EX bars. After hitting his opponent with the Psycho Crusher, M. Bison can pound his enemy with an uppercut for an explosion of Psycho Power!

After the hit he even gets his trademark pose in! This also counts as a hit!

Psycho Sever: A new move—the fierce and EX versions give Bison the overhead he’s always wanted.

Now you can repeatedly pressure your opponents with Double Knee Presses, and then break through their defenses with the Psycho Sever.

The properties of Bison’s existing moves have been changed, and with new command normal and special moves you’ll have fresh new ways to play Bison!

My inspiration: The evolution of a dictator!

Akuma

Syura Rengoku

During the forward-moving kick version of Ashura Senku, use two bars of EX meter for another version of the Shun Goku Satsu. Trick opponents into thinking it’s a normal Ashura Senku, then hit them with a surprise attack!

There have been many changes and additions to Akuma’s EX moves, starting with Hyakkishu. Try some of them out and it won’t take long for you to discover that you’ve got a completely different Akuma on your hands.

My inspiration: Akuma having a lot of things to do in the air!

Gouken

Fudoshin

A striking attack that can be used in combos. It doesn’t have a whole lot of reach but it comes out fast and doesn’t cause a lot of pushback, making it easy to use in combos. You can also use it together with EX Focus Cancels to create various new combos.

Pictured above is the EX version. It’s not only powerful, but also causes crumple stun.

Now you can send Gouken’s EX Hadoken flying in three different directions depending on your button combinations. You can use this in combos, and it’s also good for keeping your opponent in check.

Gouken’s versatility has really improved. Take a good look at all of his moves and choose the play style that’s right for you.

My inspiration: Gouken with a stronger ground game!

Seth

EX Sonic Boom

 

EX Sonic Boom stays still on the screen for a bit before flying towards the opponent. I guess you could call it a set-up move.

Follow after it to apply the pressure, or…

Use a Yoga Teleport while the Boom is holding to teleport behind the opponent for a mix-up.

And there’s a new special move too—the Chariot Tackle! Use it for new combos!

 

Seth has always had a lot of moves, so we’ve balanced them to make them easier to use.

 

My inspiration: Seth coming at you from both the ground and the air.

So, are you getting a clearer picture of what Omega Edition is all about? All 44 characters are getting changes that will further emphasize their individuality. Next week we’ll be covering Abel, Viper, Fuerte, Rufus, Cammy, Fei Long, Dee Jay, and T-Hawk. The theme is “New Challengers—SFIV/SFII!”

Now, to change gears a bit, at GameStart 2014 in Singapore we showed off the “Wild” series of costumes. The animal-themed costumes in SFxT were a hit, so we’re bringing that theme over to USFIV. Let’s take a closer look at the five characters we showed at the event!

This is Ryu.

A Japanese-style wolf. Just perfect for the lone wolf that is Ryu.

Here’s Cammy as a fox.

The English-style clothing goes well with the fox look.

Like me, you may have no idea who this is when you first see it, but take a closer look and you’ll realize that it’s Dudley. The bulldog look really brings out his aggressiveness.

The goat version of Gen.

The goat look preserves the image of an old warrior, and his chilling stare is a kind of scary. This costume suits Gen’s background as an assassin, don’t you think?

 

And last but not least, octopus Hakan!

So Hakan is all about being oily and slippery. We were thinking, “What animal goes best with that…?” And everyone unanimously agreed on an octopus! Heh heh.

And once he oils up, he’s going to be even more octopus-like! I love it!

We still haven’t finalized the release date for Omega Edition, but as soon as we do we’ll be sure to let you know.

Speaking of GameStart 2014, we held the Capcom Cup Asia Pro Tour finals there. Taking the crown was none other than Japan’s own Daigo Umehara.

 

Oh yeah—check out the picture below of the huge USFIV LCD display that was in the event’s escalator hall! Pretty cool, huh?

Anyway, that’ll do it for this week. Next week we’ll bring you more new Omega Edition info. See you then!

I still can’t get over how some people can fold paper enough times and make a Monster Hunter monster… and they made a Daimyo Hermitaur , no less! See how complex that looks?

We have to thank Brazilian origami artist Alex Satsukawa for this awesome creation, and the one after the jump

See more photos of this Lagiacrus  here .

Check out more pictures of both monsters and tons of great origami on his blog OrigamiSatsu :  Daimyo Hermitaur – Lagiacrus

Tune into Twitch at 4pm PT for one of the most influential games EVAH: Resident Evil 2   for the PlayStation 1. This game singlehandedly changed the way I looked at games, police stations, tree frogs, and hulking mystery men in trench coats. Come share your  own RE2 anecdotes with us in the live chat. Hope to see you there!

Steam just launched a massive  Halloween Sale where you can save a lot of moolah on some downright spooky games, including the Resident Evil, Dead Rising, and Devil May Cry series. I know, I know, Devil May Cry isn’t that spooky. But it is crawling with horrible demons. And there’s lots of tricking  and treating. 

Capcom Halloween Pack  (Dead Rising 2, Devil May Cry 4, Resident Evil 5) – $59.99 | $19.79

Resident Evil 4 – $19.99 | $9.99
Resident Evil 5 – $19.99 | $9.99
Resident Evil 6 – $39.99 | $13.60
Resident Evil Revelations – $49.99 | $16.99
Resident Evil Revelations Complete Pack – $59.99 | $20.39

Dead Rising 2 – $19.99 | $9.99
Dead Rising 2:OTR   – $29.99 | $14.99
Dead Rising 2 Complete Pack – $39.99 | $19.99
Dead Rising 3 – $49.99 | $37.49

Devil May Cry 3 SE – $19.99 | $4.99
Devil May Cry 4 – $19.99 | $4.99
Devil May Cry 3 & 4 Bundle – $29.99 | $7.49
DmC Devil May Cry – $49.99 | $17.00
DmC Devil May Cry Complete Pack – $59.99 | $20.39

Everyone’s favorite rabbit beast learns a number of new tricks in  Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate !

You may remember I wrote about this beast during our MH3U campaign , and even wonder why I’m bringing it up again for MH4U. This time, I wanted to get you thinking about how returning monsters have changed to fit MH4U’s new gameplay systems.

For example, you see here Lagombi’s signature belly slide attack… but notice how its belly is not touching the ground here. That’s because it was sliding down a hill with ledges – much like how you can perform jump attacks.

Now think of all the possibilities: projectiles being shot off at various angles, monsters rushing down or up hills, some even running on walls! That’s gotta spice some of the battles that you’d otherwise label as familiar.

 

Want something else to look forward to? Take a look at these Lagombi-based weapons:

Dual Blades

Gunlance

Bet you didn’t expect a giant white rabbit to inspire weapons covered with sharp icy edges…

Anyways, I hope that got you thinking about how your favorite returning monster might bring a brand new challenge in  Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate . Look forward to this, and much more , when the game is released early next 2015.

                   

After Loot Crate released that amazing short film teasing some manner of Dead Rising 3 goody for their October crate, we were swamped with speculative tweets, comments, and catcalls. Well, ladies and gentlemen, this right here is the official reveal of that item. I know, I know, some of you have already received it and are caressing it lovingly as you read this, but just in case! Here it is.

Voila. True Dead Risers will recognize this as an authentic replica of Nick’s iconic sledgesaw weapon. But wait, that’s not all….

It also doubles as a fully functioning pen! Plus, it comes in a box that replicates Nick’s workbench in the WrenchORama garage.

The October Loot Crate shipped a few weeks ago and the net is blowing up with unboxing videos , images of the sledgesaw pen, as well as it being sold on the collector’s market. Seems like everyone wants one! 

Our Marketing and Creative Director, Francis Mao, dreamed up this product and wanted to make something that was authentic and cool that would appeal to both hardcore Dead Rising fans as well as collectors. Every care was taken to ensure that the sledgesaw was exactly the same as what you see in-game, to the point that they actually used the in-game weapon’s 3D data to create the sculpt of the sledgesaw, as well as the skin for the workbench and logos and brands of establishments that you see in Los Perdidos. The fact that it’s also a fully functioning pen makes it all that more unique. Bust this thing out next time you have a non-Scantron pop quiz and you’ll be on the fast track to attention-getting (note: does not guarantee good quiz score).

Plus, check out the awesome, DR3 artwork in the overall box it came in.

Get it? WrenchORama? Diorama? Eh? Eh?

Meanwhile, this is just the beginning of a whole slate of cool products that we’re making with Loot Crate – each will rival the sledge-pen in both coolness and collectibility. For the November Loot Crate, we have not one, but TWO items lined up featuring Mega Man and Street Fighter.

Subscriptions are open for the November Loot Crate right now at  lootcrate.com/capcom . Use the code “CAPCOM” for $3 Off your first crate. Subscriptions will only be open through November 19th, so act fast and not miss out. 

SPEAKING of missing out, if you missed out on the Sledgesaw pen this month, we have five available to raffle off. To enter, simply follow @capcom_unity on Twitter and RT this here tweet ! Entries close Friday, November 7, 2014.

We’ll be following up with some teasers on the November Loot Crate Mega Man and Street Fighter items in the coming weeks and a full reveal next month.

The spooky deals spook on! Revisit classic locales and relive classic moments in  Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City ,  currently available for cheap as part of PSN’s ” Sale of the Dead .”  

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (PS3) –  $39.99 | $13.99 | (PS+) $9.79

Still looking for something to get you in the Halloween mood? Pick up two awesome Resident Evil titles for cheap on Nintendo’s Halloween Sale, going on now. 

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (3DS)   – $19.99 | $7.99
Resident Evil Revelations  (3DS) –   $19.99  | $8.99
Resident Evil Revelations (Wii U) – $49.99 | $15.99

Just in time for Halloween, residentevil.net has posted a trio of new Present Codes for Revelations players. Grab these items before they’re gone!

Battlefield leader: Dictator (Lv46, Slot 3)

A handgun in a class of its own! Unlock with [ halloween ]

Make it rain: Lead Storm (Lv31, Slot 5)

Fires a solid wall of bullets. Unlock with [ trick ]

Aim? Who needs to aim? Windham (Lv10, Slot 5)

Great for stopping faster enemies. Unlock with [ or ]

Autonomous raiding: Ammo Magnet IV

A mysterious part that increases ammo drops. Unlock with [ treat ].

Crush the weak but help the strong? Green Belt III

Because even minions can be annoying. Unlock with [ sweets ]

However, if you’re not diving into more Raid Mode this week, you can still pop over to the Resident Evil Recollections site and view the official timeline, post comments or search for secrets in the Revelations 2 teaser.

::UPDATE::
Stream archive is now on YouTube ! 

Heads-up everyone: on our next  Monster Hunter Mondays live stream we will be playing the  Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate demo from recent events, including NYCC and MCM London .

What can you expect from this live stream?

– At least one quest to hunt the Daimyo Hermitaur;
– One quest to hunt the brand new Tigerstripe Zamtrios ;
– Maybe one quest to hunt a Great Jaggi (that’s a “definite maybe” for now);
– GIVEAWAYS! I have a special something here that you totally want… 😉

The stream will happen this upcoming Monday October 27  at our usual time 3pm PT (6pm ET and 10pm GMT) on our Twitch channel : twitch.tv/capcomunity  

Tell a friend, tune in, and then tell another friend!

See you there. =)

::UPDATE::

Here’s the recorded version:

Hey all, with the recent release of version patch 1.03, a new issue involving Vega has surfaced which may affect the experience of our players. Firstly, I’d like to apologize and secondly let you all know that we’re working hard on a fix which we expect to be released by the end of the year. 

Continue on for a description of the issue and how to resolve it if happens while you’re playing.

EDIT: This post has been edited with even more detail on how to recover from the various bug states.

Issue Description:

If an airborne opponent trades attacks with Vega as he performs “Rolling Izuna Drop” after the “Flying Barcelona Special” Super Combo it causes the opponent to become frozen in mid-air, unable to move. Depending upon timing, there are also instances in which Vega himself is also rendered unable to move.

This issue currently affects those who are PS3, XBox360, and Steam.

For those who are affected, please follow the recovery steps below in order to get back to enjoying USFIV as quickly as possible:

1. If one player is frozen and Vega is not, have Vega hit the frozen character to unfreeze them.
2. If both players are frozen:
1. And you’re offline, pause the game and quit back to the main menu, before a time over occurs, otherwise you will have to press either the PS Button or Xbox Guide Button to quit the game entirely.
2. And you’re online, wait for the match to time out. Approximately three minutes after that, you will be ushered to the next round. If this occurs in the final round, you will be taken to the results screen as normal. You are not disconnected from your opponent on PS3 or Xbox 360, unlike PC where your connection is cut from the opponent.

As of this writing, we have determined what causes the issue, but fixing it will take some time. We are working toward having a fix implemented by the end of the year and will continue to update users when progress has been made.

Once again, please accept our apologies on the matter and thank you for your continued support of Ultra Street Fighter IV.

We’ve seen how the Zamtrios was inspired by real-life sharks on our #SharkWeek special, and we even touched briefly on its subspecies Tigerstripe Zamtrios ; now it’s time to take a closer look at the actual Zamtrios and what it does in the game.

Will you dare to stare the monster shark in the eyes?

For starters, I know the image above makes the Zamtrios look quite deadly (and it is), but don’t worry too much. When calm, it doesn’t have that sharp icy armor covering its body… here’s a little clip showing the transition:

 
Okay, now you can be scared.

Once you manage to cut through Zamtrios’ rime coat, it willl inflate itself into a giant deadly  blob .

No… it’s not funny. This thing can jump really high and come crashing down on any distracted hunter. And since it forms a pretty large circumference, it can cover long distances pretty fast by rolling in your direction.  These screenshots  of the Tigerstripe Zamtrios illustrate this idea very well.

By now you should be at least 35% more scared of sharks and 78% more scared of the Zamtrios… but hey, here’s a little incentive to try and take this guy down:

 
Bow (left) and Lance (right)

Blademaster armor

Gunnner armor

Dual Blades – see more Zamtrios weapons here .

Oh! Let’s not forget Zamtrios’ ice beam attack… basically a  shark with lasers !

Remember to secure your copy of  Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate ,  or even the awesome Collector’s Edition ; 2015 is coming up pretty fast!