BlazBlue: Central Fiction now (Switch/PS4/PS3/XBone) Update

[zenith16]

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
BlazBlue: Central Fiction coming to PS4, PS3 [Update]
Published 16 mins ago. 1 comment.

Latest BlazBlue fighting game console port announced.



BlazBlue: Central Fiction, the latest entry in the BlazBlue fighting game series, is coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals.


The magazine has a 10-page feature on the console port, featuring information on new character Es from Xblaze and an interview with producer Toshimichi Mori.




When it comes west, an Xbox One version of BlazBlue: Central Fiction is also likely planned. At least, that much leaked back in January.

Read more about the title at Wikia.
Thanlks, Famitsu.

Update 7:45 a.m.: A few new details have surfaced. BlazBlue: Central Fiction is due out for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in Japan this fall.
There are various modes unique to the home console version, including:​

• Speed Star Mode – The built-in mode from the arcade version. Compete for the highest number of enemies defeated within the time limit.
• Training Mode.
• Score Attack Mode – Compete for the high score by clearing 10 high difficulty battles.
• Network Battle Mode.

The Arcade Mode featuring short stories for each characters will be there in addition to a home console-original Story Mode featuring a grand-scale story.
As mentioned before the update, Es from Xblaze will be a playable character. She is a hearty fighter that wields a large sword.
Here are some tidbits from the interview with producer Toshimichi Mori:​

• We’re drawing the line regarding the story with this game. The story of protagonist Ragna will reach a single conclusion.
• The volume is about 1.3 times the previous game. Everything is newly written. The play time should amount to dozens of hours.
• You might get a bit of a different impression of Es compared to her in Xblaze.
• The popular Abyss Mode is being developed with specialty staff in order to further enhance it.
• Network Mode will have the same Ranked Matches, Player Matches, and Online Lobbies of the previous game. Please wait for further information.

Development is currently 70 percent complete.
Thanks, Hachima Kikou.​

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source: Gematsu

 

[X Knight]

does it say when this is heading west?

 

[zenith16]

does it say when this is heading west?

date and vthat haven't been stated but it's likely it'll be said when they are ready. I'll keep an eye out. and update has been added though.

 

[X Knight]

date and vthat haven't been stated but it's likely it'll be said when they are ready. I'll keep an eye out. and update has been added though.

thanks.

yeah, it seems like it will come to the Japan consoles in the Fall.

so, maybe, we'll get it here in the USA by Holiday 2016 or more likely early 2017.

I was kind of hoping we'd get it here by this Summer, but alas........

 

[zenith16]

\PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
First look at BlazBlue: Central Fiction for PS4, PS3
Published 11 hours ago. 34 comments.

Xblaze's Es appears on the battlefield.





Famitsu has gone up with its online preview of BlazBlue: Central Fiction for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, providing the first direct-feed screenshots of the console version.




As announced earlier this week, the console version of the arcade fighting game has various modes unique to the home platform, including both familiar modes introduced in previous entries and original new modes. Showcased in the screenshots include Arcade Mode, V.S. Mode, Grim of Abyss Mode, Score Attack Mode, and Speed Star Mode.
In Story Mode, you can enjoy the game’s story via an adventure game format.


The latest game offers a newly written story spanning dozens of hours and depicts the final chapter of the “Story of the Azure” starring protagonist Ragna that has been developing since 2008.









Es, from the Xblaze series, also makes her appearance as a playable character. Voiced by Mayuka Nomura, she is described as the mysterious girl who appeared before Xblaze protagonist Toya Kagari. Contrary to her lovely appearance, she has high combat ability.





She has no interest other than her given mission and doesn’t speak of herself. Unexpectedly, she loves pudding.

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is due out for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in Japan this fall.




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source: Gematsu

 

[X Knight]

nice screen shots!

thanks, zenith!

 

[zenith16]

your welcome

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
BlazBlue: Central Fiction coming to North America this winter
Published 11 hours ago. 72 comments.

Amazon product pages reveal Aksys' latest localization.

Aksys Games will bring BlazBlue: Central Fiction to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in North America.




The news comes via a pair of Amazon product pages (PS4, PS3), which list the following features:

• A 40+ hour story mode with fully animated cut scenes pushes the boundaries of fighting game narratives
• Epic Aesthetic
• Insanely detailed 2D hand drawn sprites coupled with astonishing 3D rendered backgrounds create a world unlike anything you’ve seen before
• A packed roster of over 30+ characters new and old battle across 60+ different stages

The Amazon page lists a placeholder “December 31, 2016” release date. In Japan, BlazBlue: Central Fiction is due out this fall.




As previously detailed, BlazBlue: Central Fiction features various modes unique to consoles, including modes both returning and new. This includes Arcade Mode, V.S. Mode, Grim of Abyss Mode, Score Attack Mode, and Speed Star Mode. Story Mode develops via an adventure game format, with Central Fiction featuring a new story spanning dozens of hours and depicting the final chapter of the “Story of the Azure” starring Ragna. Es, from the Xblaze series, also makes her appearance as a playable character.




Aksys Games is holding a panel at 1:00 p.m. ET today at MomoCon, where it says it will be “making MAJOR announcements.” This will likely be one of them.




Update 1:30 p.m.: Aksys Games confirmed a winter 2016 release for BlazBlue: Central Fiction in North America during its MomoCon panel.




Here is another list of features Aksys provided at the panel:

• Revamped user interface: completely redesigned and more intuitive.
• Brand new story: a massive single-palyer experience.
• New battle systems: “Exceed Accel” and “Active Flow.”
• Five new characters: Hibiki=Kohaku (technical-type), Naoto (aggressive standard-type), and more.
• New levels and level variations.
• “Alliance Mode” team construction mode.
• “Item Shop Mode” where you use currency earned in-game to buy loot.
• “Speed Star Mode” where you try to defeat CPU opponents within a specified time limit.

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source: Gematsu

 

[X Knight]

wow!! I wasn't expecting this until next year!

but it's good news!!

however, I see no mention of an X1 version? Is this really going to be a PS exclusive?

if so, shouldn't this thread be moved to the Sony boards?

 

[zenith16]

wow!! I wasn't expecting this until next year!

but it's good news!!

however, I see no mention of an X1 version? Is this really going to be a PS exclusive?

if so, shouldn't this thread be moved to the Sony boards?

no it's not exclusive inthat way . it's just weirdness from our view point cause the console publishers are still trying to one up each other like who get it out first.

it's still coming out for XBone til they actually state it's not. they have to literally say so. other wise it'll waist the poor mods that work here's time with aback and forth.

 

[X Knight]

no it's not exclusive inthat way . it's just weirdness from our view point cause the console publishers are still trying to one up each other like who get it out first.

it's still coming out for XBone til they actually state it's not. they have to literally say so. other wise it'll waist the poor mods that work here's time with aback and forth.

ah.

well, you figure they would have announced that it's coming to the X1 as well when they announced the western release plans.

guess we'll just have to wait and see.

 

[zenith16]

it's what happen's when you have two competing console publisher's fighting top the other and one game such as this is caught inthe middle ifit's on both consoles. if it was on other consoles be side these to that would have happened.

 

[X Knight]

I mean, as a PS4 owner, I'm pleased that it is getting the lion's share of fighting games ( and JRPGs ).

but, if I were an X1 owner, I'd be ticked if this game did go PS exclusive, especially since the previous game was on the X1 and prior games were on the 360.

however, if I recall, didn't one of the prior games also skip out on the 360 and just release for the PS3? They claimed the 360 wasn't "powerful" enough or something......

 

[zenith16]

I think one did get skipped. sadly.

 

[X Knight]

yeah, that's what I thought.

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
BlazBlue: Central Fiction coming to Europe in Q4 2016
Published 7 hours ago. 13 comments.

PQube localizing latest entry in Arc System Works' fighting game series.

BlazBlue: Central Fiction will launch for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in Europe via publisher PQube in Q4 2016, the company announced.

In North America, the game is due out this winter.


The final chapter in the story of Ragna the Bloodedge, BlazBlue: Central Fiction will feature a 40-plus hour Story Mode, re-worked Arcade Mode, new characters, new gameplay mechanics, and rebalanced characters.


Here is a set of features, via PQube:​

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  • 40+ hour story mode – A Brand New Chapter in the Saga. A massive story mode coupled with new modes and mechanics will keep you coming back for more!
  • 30+ Characters – Compelling visual designs and creative combat mechanics dominate this cast of excellent characters.
  • 60+ Stages – New locales and familiar stomping grounds are all rendered in 3D and offer a unique contrast to the intricately hand-drawn 2D fighter sprites.
  • Glorious 2D visuals – Insanely detailed 2D hand-drawn sprites coupled with astonishing 3D rendered backgrounds create a world unlike anything you’ve seen before!
  • New game mechanics – Massive Exceed Accel attacks to finish Overdrive mode with a bang, and Active Flow that will encourage aggressive play and increase your offensive power.
  • New Game Modes – Speed Star Mode and Alliance Mode
  • Stylish Type – Simplify the control scheme to let new players enter the fight without getting stuck on complicated input commands!

Watch a trailer below.


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source: Gematsu

 

[X Knight]

still no word on an X1 port for North America?

 

[zenith16]

there will be I'm sure . so far it's just ps4 still just wait I'm it'll happen. it was already at the top of the page that Xbone will get it.

 

[X Knight]

^ ah, hope so.

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
45 minutes of BlazBlue: Central Fiction PS4 gameplay
Published 8 hours ago. 14 comments.

First look at the console version in action.

Aksys Games shared the first PlayStation 4 footage of BlazBlue: Central Fiction during an Anime Expo 2016 live stream.


The latest BlazBlue game offers new game modes “Speed Star Mode” and “Alliance Mode,” new fighitng mechanics “Exceed Accel” and “Active Flow,” new playable characters Hibiki Kohaku, Naoto Kurogane, Nine the Phantom, Hades Izanami, and Es, and more.




BlazBlue: Central Fiction is due out for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 on October 6 in Japan, this winter in North America, and Q4 2016 in Europe.
Watch the footage below.


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source: Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
BlazBlue: Central Fiction ‘Es’ introduction trailer
Published 1 min ago. 0 comments.

XBlaze heroine joins the fray.

Arc System Works has released a new trailer for BlazBlue: Central Fiction introducing new playable character Es.

Es comes from XBlaze Code: Embryo and is one of five new fighters added in Central Fiction. Joining her are Hibiki Kohaku, Naoto Kurogane, Nine the Phantom, and Hades Izanami.

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is due out for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 on October 6 in Japan, this winter in North America, and Q4 2016 in Europe.

Watch the trailer below.
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source: Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
BlazBlue: Central Fiction: 33 character combo videos
Published 1 min ago. 0 comments.

Official website updated with short gameplay clips.

Arc System Works has updated the BlazBlue: Central Fiction official Japanese website with pages for its 33 characters, and each page has a short character combo video attached.


Find links to each video below.

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  • Amane Nishiki
  • Arakune
  • Azrael
  • Bang Shishigami
  • Bullet
  • Carl Clover
  • Celica A. Mercury
  • Es
  • Hakumen
  • Hazama
  • Hibiki Kohaku
  • Iron Tager
  • Izanami
  • Izayoi
  • Jin Kisaragi
  • Kagura Mutsuki
  • Kokonoe
  • Lambda -No.11-
  • Litchi Faye Ling
  • Makoto Nanaya
  • Mu -No.12-
  • Naoto Kurogane
  • Nine the Phantom
  • Noel Vermillion
  • Nu -No.13-
  • Platinum The Trinity
  • Rachel Alucard
  • Ragna The Bloodedge
  • Relius Clover
  • Taokaka
  • Tsubaki Yayoi
  • Valkenhayn R. Hellsing
  • Yuuki Terumi

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is due out for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 on October 6 in Japan, this winter in North America, and Q4 2016 in Europe.









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source: Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
BlazBlue: Central Fiction adds playable Mai Natsume
Published 11 mins ago. 2 comments.

Another new playable character confirmed.




Mai Natsume will be playable in BlazBlue: Central Fiction, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals.


Mai joins other new playable characters Hibiki Kohaku, Naoto Kurogane, Nine the Phantom, Hades Izanami, and Es (from XBlaze).


BlazBlue: Central Fiction is due out for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 on October 6 in Japan, this winter in North America, and Q4 2016 in Europe.


Thanks, Famitsu.






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source: Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
BlazBlue: Central Fiction limited edition announced for North America UPDate
Published 14 mins ago. 12 comments.

PlayStation fighting game due out this holiday.

Aksys Games will release a BlazBlue: Central Fiction limited edition for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 alongside the standard edition in North America, the publisher announced.
The limited edition will ship with the following:

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  • Deluxe Hardcover Art Book — Contains 100 pages of BlazBlue art celebrating the history of gaming’s flashiest 2D fighting series!
  • Mini Noel Vermillion Nendoroid Figure — Supervised by Toshimichi Mori and forged by the masters at Good Smile. Noel strikes an iconic pose, sure to mesmerize collectors and fans alike!
  • BlazBlue Song Interlude III Soundtrack — Ten tracks of in-game goodness bound to up your fighting drive!

Aksys Games also revealed that newcomer Es, from the XBlaze series, will launch as a downloadable content character for free on the PlayStation Store for the first two weeks after launch day. After the promotional window, she’ll be available for purchase. Here’s her description:​

A new challenger approaches! The mysterious Es of Xblaze fame joins the fray, ready to lend her brawly talents to eager fighters. Es, Guardian of the Azure and sometimes known as the Mediator, carves out her own unique spot on the roster.

A cursory glance at Es reveals her suite of standard normals and specials which form the foundation of her attack arsenal. While Es can be played as a straightforward beat stick, she has the ability to enhance her special moves, offering inventive fighters strategic flexibility.
Her drive, “Crest Arts”, transforms the trail of her sword into a massive avalanche of doom which gives her devastating attack power during offensive strikes. More hits = more pain. Tricky players can also utilize her drive’s time lag to put opponents in sticky defensive situations and force them to make hasty decisions.



UpDate: In other news, Aksys Games confirmed on Twitter(2) that the game will not ship with English voice overs,
and that there are no plans to dub the game post-release.​

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is due out for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 on October 6 in Japan, this holiday in North America, and Q4 2016 in Europe.
View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.


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source: Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
BlazBlue: Central Fiction fans launch petition for English dub
Published 1 hour ago. 8 comments.

Latest entry is the first without English voice-overs.

BlazBlue: Central Fiction will be the first BlazBlue game not to receive an English dub. This news was quietly announced by North American publisher Aksys Games last week alongside the reveal of the fighting game’s limited edition.


Specifically, Aksys said that ‘it boiled down to game now with no dub, or game six-to-eight months later with a dub. We made a tough decision, but stick by it.’ It further added that it has no plans to release a dubbed version of the game or dub downloadable content.


However, the company did say that an English dub is possible, but sometimes developers need to be convinced via fan efforts like petitions.
So fans, understandably disappointed with the lack of English voice-overs—especially considering this is the end of BlazBlue main character Ragna’s story—have taken to Change.org with a petition to bring a dub to the game.


Ragna voice actor Patrick Seitz voiced his disappointment in a Facebook post last week, summarizing,



“BlazBlue: Central Fiction isn’t getting dubbed. I’m sad about it, irate about how impersonally I found out, and not putting any particular stock in a dub happening after-the-fact… After all this time, it hurts to be told that we’re not so central to the fiction after all.”


I received a lot of e-mails about this. Fans are really trying towards something they feel is essential to the BlazBlue series. If you’re a fan, or just want to contribute, you can help by signing the petition at Change.org.


BlazBlue: Central Fiction is due out for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 on October 6 in Japan, this holiday in North America, and Q4 2016 in Europe.


In related news, find a newly released Japanese TV Spot below.
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source: Gematsu