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




PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC, Arcade
BlazBlue: Central Fiction Jubei battle style overview video
Published 51 mins ago. 3 comments.

DLC character due out this summer on console and PC.



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Arc System Works has released an eight-minute gameplay video of BlazBlue: Central Fiction providing a look at the battle style of new playable character Jubei.




Jubei will be added to the arcade version of BlazBlue: Central Fiction with the game’s August 3 update. The character is also due out as downloadable content for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PC versions of the game this summer.
Watch the video below.


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source:Gematsu
 
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Industry

Arc System Works establishes North American branch
Published 2 hours ago. 7 comments.

New branch to 'ensure the fans voices are heard and applied.'


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Arc System Works has announced the establishment of Arc System Works America, a North American branch based in Torrance, California, “in order to expand its operations and offerings to fans in the region.”


Find a statement from president and CEO Minoru Kidooka below.
“Since its inception almost 30 years ago, Arc System Works has been at the pinnacle of 2D Fighting game development — merging traditional Japanimation-like expression and technology to bring fans around the world entertainment the likes of which they have never seen.

“While we have been able to bring our games to North America with help from local business partners in the past, with our new branch ‘Arc System Works America, Inc.’ we will better be able to open the channels of communication between fan and developer, ensuring your voices are heard and most importantly applied.

“As we expand in these exciting times, I will personally ensure we never lose sight of the Arc System Works company slogan: ‘Action’ ‘Revolution’ ‘Challenge’. I look forward to our latest challenge of establishing a new branch and continuing to develop exciting and innovative experiences for all the fans who made this next stage in our company’s history possible.”
source:Gematsu
 
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PlayStation 4, PC, Switch
Arc System Works America to publish BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle in North America
Published 20 hours ago. 62 comments.

Newly established North American branch's first title confirmed.


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System Works America, the newly established North American branch of Arc System Works, will publish BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle in North America as its first title, the company announced.


The Japanese announcement of the North American branch also clarifies that Arc System Works America will handle the sales and distribution of products developed by Arc System Works, as well as marketing, promotion, support, licensing, and localization duties.


BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will be released for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC.



source:Gematsu
 
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Guess BBTAG did well on the Switch.
 
Hopefully a date for the west's coming soon


Switch
BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition for Switch launches February 7, 2019 in Japan
Published 3 hours ago. 2 comments.
ncludes the downloadable content from the other versions.



The Tokyo Game Show 2018-announced BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Editionfor Switch will launch on February 7, 2019 in Japan, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals.

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition will include much of the downloadable content released for BlazBlue: Central Fiction on other platforms.

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BlazBlue: Central Fiction first launched for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in October 2016, followed by PC in April 2017.

Thanks, Famitsu.

source:Gematsu
 
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Switch
BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition coming to Europe on February 8, 2019
Published 20 hours ago. 13 comments.
North American release still to be announced.
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PQube will release BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition for Switch in Europe on February 8, 2019, the publisher announced.

In Japan, the game was previously dated for February 7, 2019. A North American release has yet to be announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via PQube:

About

Experience the final chapter of the epic BlazBlue saga in 40-plus hours of story mode, featuring over 30 unique characters on more than 60 stages and challenge yourself or your friends in one of the many modes – anywhere you go! Including all downloadable content and updates to date, BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition Special Edition will be the most comprehensive version of the showpiece anime fighting game series from Japan.

Key Features

  • The Final Chapter – Find out how the massive story around Ragna the Bloodedge concludes or relive the grand finale!
  • Unique Character Designs – Fan favorites returned and new faces joined with Central Fiction—who will be your fighter of choice?
  • Stunning Visuals – Iconic and beautifully rendered 3D stages offer a unique contrast to the intricately hand-drawn 2D fighter sprites.
  • Be the AggressorCentral Fiction introduced Exceed Accel attacks to finish Overdrive mode with a bang and Active Flow that will encourage aggressive play!
  • Various Game Modes – Apart from classic modes like Story and Versus, find new challenges in many modes!
  • Easy to Pick Up – Not a fighting game veteran? Not a problem! Choose Stylish Type and perform the most spectacular combos with ease!
View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.


visit gallery »
source:Gematsu
 

Switch
BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition coming to North America on February 7, 2019
Published 9 hours ago. 28 comments.
A digital-only release in North America.

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Arc System Works will release BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition for Switch via the Nintendo eShop in North America on February 7, 2019, the publisher announced.

The game was previously dated February 7, 2019 release in Japan and February 8, 2019 release in Europe. It will be released both physically and digitally in Japan and Europe.

Here is an overview of the game, via European publisher PQube:

About

Experience the final chapter of the epic BlazBlue saga in 40-plus hours of story mode, featuring over 30 unique characters on more than 60 stages and challenge yourself or your friends in one of the many modes – anywhere you go! Including all downloadable content and updates to date, BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition Special Edition will be the most comprehensive version of the showpiece anime fighting game series from Japan.

Key Features

  • The Final Chapter – Find out how the massive story around Ragna the Bloodedge concludes or relive the grand finale!
  • Unique Character Designs – Fan favorites returned and new faces joined with Central Fiction—who will be your fighter of choice?
  • Stunning Visuals – Iconic and beautifully rendered 3D stages offer a unique contrast to the intricately hand-drawn 2D fighter sprites.
  • Be the AggressorCentral Fiction introduced Exceed Accel attacks to finish Overdrive mode with a bang and Active Flow that will encourage aggressive play!
  • Various Game Modes – Apart from classic modes like Story and Versus, find new challenges in many modes!
  • Easy to Pick Up – Not a fighting game veteran? Not a problem! Choose Stylish Type and perform the most spectacular combos with ease!
View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
source: Gematsu - Japanese Video Game News
 

Industry
BlazBlue series turns 10 years old
Published 2 hours ago. 30 comments.

Toshimichi Mori teases new title.


The BlazBlue series turned 10 years old today. The first entry in the fighting game franchise, BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, was released in Japanese arcades on November 20, 2008.

The series’ 10th anniversary website was also updated today with a message from creator Toshimichi Mori, which seems to tease a new title in development.

“For everyone looking forward to BlazBlue in the future, I hope to once again return to the feelings I had 10 years ago [when BlazBlue started] and impart the memories of battle into a new BlazBlue…” Mori said. “Specifically, with things like BlazBlue: Alternative Dark War [for smartphones] and ‘[Redacted] [Redacted]Blue (Temporary).’ Please look forward to them.”

The way Mori teases the new title is a bit difficult to put into English, but the Japanese is “○○ッ○○○○・○○○○ブルー.” Each ○ would be one Japanese character, and the ッ indicates a lengthened consonant for the following letter.

Other updates to the website include the results of a cosplay contest and 10th anniversary survey.

Arc System Works will host a live stream in celebration of the series’ 10th anniversary today at 19:00 JST, where it will look back on past 10 years with guests like Hibiki Kohaku voice actor Mitsuhiro Ichiki through a BlazBlue: Calamity Triggerexhibition match and more. You will be able to watch it on Twitch and Niconico.

Here is a full history of the series, via the 10th anniversary website:

1972

  • September 25, 1972 – Toshimichi Mori was born
1988

  • One day in 1988 – Young Toshimichi Mori comes up with the idea for Hakumen in class
2003

  • October 1, 2003 – Toshimichi Mori joins Arc System Works
2005

  • One day in February 2005 – The BlazBlue project begins
2008

  • November 20, 2008 – BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger released in arcades
2009

  • April 9, 2009 – BlazBlue Radio web radio show started
  • June 25, 2009 – BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
  • November 20, 2009 – BlazBlue: Continuum Shift released in arcades
2010

  • January 27, 2010 – BlayzBloo: Super Melee Brawlers Battle Royalereleased for DS
  • February 20, 2010 – Blue Fes 2010 -Spring Raid- event held
  • February 25, 2010 – BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger released for PSP
  • August 7, 2010 – BlazBlue Streaming event held
  • August 19, 2010 – BlazBlue Mobile Battle released for mobile
  • August 20, 2010 – BlazBlue: Phase 0 novel released
  • August 26, 2010 – BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger released for PC
  • December 9, 2010 – BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II released in arcades
2011

  • January 22, 2011 – Guilty Gear x BlazBlue Music Live 2011 concert held
  • February 14, 2011 – BlazBlue Chimelical Complex comic released
  • March 31, 2011 – BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II released for PSP and 3DS
  • April 20, 2011 – BlazBlue: Phase Shift 1 novel released
  • July 1, 2011 – BlazBlue Puppet Show started
  • December 17, 2011 – BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PS Vita
2012

  • March 24, 2012 – BlazBlue Revolution event held
  • May 31, 2012 – BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend released for PSP
  • August 5, 2012 – Blue Fes 2012: Riot Summer Again event held
  • November 21, 2012 – BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma released in arcades
  • December 21, 2012 – BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger released for PC
  • December 26, 2012 – BlazBlue: Clone Phantasma released for 3DS
2013

  • January 19, 2013 – BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger novel released
  • February 7, 2013 – BlazBlue: Remix Heart comic released
  • May 19, 2013 – Arc System Works Festival event held
  • September 20, 2013 – BlazBlue: Continuum Shift novel released
  • October 8, 2013 – BlazBlue: Alter Memory anime broadcast
  • October 9, 2013 – BlazBlue comic released
  • October 24, 2013 – BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma released for PlayStation 3
  • October 24, 2013 to November 10, 2013 – BlazBlue Museum exhibition held
2014

  • March 6, 2014 to March 9, 2014 – BlazBlue: Continuum Shift live act held
  • April 24, 2014 – BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma released for PS Vita
  • June 20, 2014 – BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience novel released
  • July 12, 2014 – Guilty Gear x BlazBlue Music Live 2014 concert held
  • October 9, 2014 – BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma Ver 2.0 released in arcades
2015

  • January 7, 2015 – Eat Beat Dead Spike-san released for smartphones
  • March 29, 2015 – BlazBlue Music Live 2015 concert held
  • April 23, 2055 – BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and PS Vita
  • July 12, 2015 – Blue Fes 2015: Lord Ultimate event held
  • November 19, 2015 – BlazBlue: Central Fiction released in arcades
2016

  • March 2, 2016 – BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma released for PC
  • August 10, 2016 to August 14, 2016 – BlazBlue: Continuum Shift live act held
  • October 6, 2016 – BlazBlue: Central Fiction released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3
  • October 20, 2016 – BlazBlue: Spiral Shift novel released
  • December 12, 2016 – BlazBlue: Variable Heart comic released
2017

  • April 27, 2017 – BlazBlue: Central Fiction released for PC
  • August 3, 2017 – BlazBlue: Central Fiction Ver 2.0 released in arcades
2018

  • May 31, 2018 – BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle released for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC
  • November 20, 2018 – BlazBlue 10th Anniversary: Please look forward to future developments
  • 2018 – BlazBlue: Alternative Dark War will be released for smartphones


source: Gematsu - Japanese Video Game News
 

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BLAZBLUE CENTRAL FICTION SPECIAL Edition Gets Action-Packed Launch Trailer For The Nintendo Switch
BlazBlue Central Fiction Special Edition has finally become available for the Nintendo Switch, and today we get a fantastic, and action-packed launch trailer for the acclaimed fighting game.Read more

| 2/8/2019
Filed Under: "Fighting Games" Source: Nintendo
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BlazBlue Central Fiction
is the fourth game in the relatively new 2D fighting series created, developed, and published by Arc System Works; releasing in 2015 for Arcades and in 2016 on home consoles, with a Nintendo Switch version of the game, in the form of BlazBlue Central Fiction Special Edition — announced to be in development last year.

Like any proper fighting game, especially those developed by Arc System Works, BlazBlue Central Fiction Special Edition for the Nintendo Switch features polished fighting mechanics that fans of the developer have come to expect over the years.

The Nintendo Switch version of BlazBlue Central Fiction brings back all of the 36 playable charcters and allows players to play in handheld, TV, and tabletop modes; engaging in fights with up to 8 players for the ultimate anime fighting game experience.

As BlazBlue Central Fiction Special Edition for the Nintendo Switch becomes available today, Arc System Works releases a fantastic, and action-packed trailer for the game; going over some of the features that players should expect to to find in the game.

Take a look:



The definitive edition of the 『BLAZBLUE』 series, 「BLAZBLUE CENTRALFICTION」, is the most-played 2D fighting game in the world featuring with beautiful graphics and a well-designed, fighting system.

BlazBlue Central Fiction Special Edition is currently available for the Nintendo Switch


source: GameFragger.com: Video Game News, Reviews, Trailers and more!
 

PlayStation 4, PC, Arcade, Switch
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Naoto Kurogane battle trailer
Published 3 hours ago. 3 comments.
From BlazBlue: Central Fiction.


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Arc System Works has released a new trailer for the arcade version of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle showcasing new playable character Naoto Kurogane in battle.

Naoto Kurogane, from BlazBlue: Central Fiction, is one of four new playable characters debuting in the arcade version and due out for the PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC versions as downloadable content this spring.

Watch the trailer below.


source: Gematsu - Japanese Video Game News
 

Industry
Sega Fes 2019 details events lineup
Published 4 hours ago. 25 comments.

Sakura Wars and Atlus exhibitions planned.

Sega has detailed the events that it will feature at Sega Fes 2019, which runs from March 30 to 31 at Bellesalle Akihabara in Tokyo.

Get the details below.

■ 2F

Sakura Wars Exhibition

The crown holder in both the “Title Category” and “Most-Wanted Revival Category” in the “1st Sega General Poll” held at Sega Fes 2016, the Sakura Wars series will be on display in the form of artwork and valuable articles in the “Sakura Wars Exhibition.”

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Great Atlus Exhibition

It has been 30 years since Atlus published its first title, Puzzle Boy, in 1989. Follow the history of Atlus, who grew alongside the Heisei era and always offers new worlds to the game market, in its first title joint exhibition, the “Great Atlus Exhibition.”

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■ 1F

Mega UFO Catcher

The overwhelmingly big “Big UFO Catcher” from the previous Sega Fes returns, but this year it has evolved into the “Mega UFO Catcher.” This time the game nature is even greater, and the enjoyment and ease of catching has been upgraded to Mega-class!

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Huge Sega Saturn Controller Pad

Play Fighters Megamix, Die Hard Arcade, and Hanagumi Taisen Columnson a huge Sega Saturn controller pad in celebration of the console’s 25th anniversary!

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Huge Sega Logo Monument

The photogenic Sega logo monument returns again this year. Take a souvenir photograph before entering Sega Fes!

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Sega Logo Taiyaki

The “Sega Logo Taiyaki,” which was sold for a limited time at Sega Taiyaki Ikebukuro, will be sold at Sega Fes 2019. Choose from the popular “sweet adzuki bean paste” and “premium cream” varieties. These will be available in limited quantities, so get them while you can!

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Shirocoppe

The “Sonic Chili Dog” that just went on sale at Yawaraka Shirocoppe Akihabara will be sold at Sega Fes 2019 with original goods.

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DARTSLIVE Experience Corner

Those who clear the conditions of the “Darts Challenge!,” which uses an event-exclusive game, will win a Sega Fes 2019 original t-shirt. You can also play darts with the LIVE QUEEN. And DARTSLIVE card holders can also receive a Sega Fes 2019-exclusive original DARTSLIVE theme.

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Live Stream Booth

Sega Group information, presentations from developers regarding various titles, and the latest information on spotlighted titles—all live streamed.

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Goods Corner

Tons of Sega-original goods are being prepared. Sales of Sega Fes 2019-exclusive goods are also planned.

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■ B1F

Main Stage

Stages featuring the latest information on spotlighted titles with special guests, surprise announcements fit for Sega Fes, eSports tournaments, and more. Also, Hiroshi Fujioka will appear as a special guest for the “Sega Saturn 25th Anniversary Daikanshasai.” Stage events will be live streamed.

Sega has yet to announce the stage schedule for Sega Fes 2019.

—Featured in the teaser image: Kemono Friends 3, Persona 5, Puyo Puyo eSports, Border Break PS4, and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.

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PlayStation 4, PC, Arcade, Switch
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Teddie battle trailer
Published 5 hours ago. 1 comment.
From Persona 4 Arena.


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Arc System Works has released a new trailer for the arcade version of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle showcasing new playable character Teddie in battle.

Teddie, from Persona 4 Arena, is one of four new playable characters debuting in the arcade version and due out for the PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC versions as downloadable content this spring.

Watch the trailer below.

source: Gematsu - Japanese Video Game News
 

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