Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown Review
Originally released at a time when Razr flip phones were all the rage, the world of Virtua Fighter 5 makes its return with the release of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios and SEGA's Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown. Does this title still have it after all these years, or have Akira and his friends lost their magic touch?
Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown Review
Arcade warriors weaned on six button layouts will be thrown for a loop at the three button control scheme found here – at least at first. Consisting of a guard, a punch, and a kick, what seems simple hides an incredible amount of depth.
Combos are just the start; there's also varying throws, down attacks, wall moves that are dependent on the arena, back attacks, jump attacks, and even moves that come after certain moves. For the dedicated among us, feats of glory like Akira's guard-breaking "Toryu Tenshin Hazankai" will keep players training until they can pull each one off with ease.
There's no need to memorize pages of combos if you don't want to though; Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown allows those with a firm grasp of the fundamentals to stand their ground. The ultimate goal is to find an opening, and punishing whiffs and poorly timed blocks is the key to success. Those that wish to learn all of Wolf's wrestling grabs can certainly do so (and look cool while doing it), but its core foundation allows for all sorts of players.
Fighters live and die by their roster, and the 19 base characters of this title offer up a healthy amount of variety. Drunken kung-fu, lucha libre, kickboxing, and judo are just some of the practices players can dive into. The fact that there are no newcomers takes some of the wind out of this version's sails, but there are enough variations to keep things interesting.
Unfortunately, those flying solo won't have much content to keep them busy. A standard Arcade Mode against AI opponents, an Offline Versus mode, and a Training Mode with basic Tutorial, Command Training, and Free Training options are the only things available. The Quest Mode from the original release is MIA, greatly hampering its replayability. What is here is serviceable, but the series has previously seen much more single-player content on tap.
Rather, the key selling point of Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown is its online play. Ranked Matches are the main attraction, with players rising through the ranks and taking down all those that stand in their way. To keep things as streamlined as possible, players can choose the type of ranked players they come across, their connection quality, and their opponents' disconnect rate – a nice touch.
Unfortunately, the netcode in this title could use some work. We faced a bit of lag and some disconnects from the 30 matches we played, despite the fact that we had a wired cable Internet connection. Finding an opponent was a straightforward affair, but the core experience could have benefited greatly from rollback netcode. What is present here gets the job done, but something as key to the experience as this could have been greatly improved upon.
The three button setup of Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown has stood the test of time, providing an incredible amount of depth with a strong emphasis on the fundamentals. It's just a shame that the spotty netcode drags down the overall experience; those looking to seek out new challengers best come with a bit of patience.
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God of War: Ragnarok Delayed to 2022
The world of Sony Santa Monica and PlayStation Studios' God of War: Ragnarok will now be released in 2022.
The official @SonySantaMonica Twitter account released a statement today regarding the delay. They stated that they decided on the delay in order to maintain the safety and wellbeing of their team, creative partners, and families.
You can see the Tweet below:
— Santa Monica Studio Is Hiring (@SonySantaMonica) June 2, 2021
A recent PlayStation blog also shed some more light on the development of the title. In a Q&A segment with Head of PlayStation Studios Hermen Hulst stated that the development of God of War: Ragnarok started a little later than the development of Horizon: Forbidden West. He added that because of this, they decided on the delay to ensure that the team "can deliver the amazing God of War game that we all want to play." He also mentions that the title will also see a release on the PlayStation 4 as well.
You can read the full interview here.
The world of Sony Santa Monica and PlayStation Studios' God of War: Ragnarok will now be released in 2022
Featuring 8-bit aesthetics and a chiptune soundtrack, small bros and Retrovibe announced that their MetroidVania B.I.O.T.A. is now in development
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The world of miHoYo's Genshin Impact will make its way to the Epic Games Store on June 9, 2021
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8-Bit Inspired MetroidVania B.I.O.T.A. Announced
Featuring 8-bit aesthetics and a chiptune soundtrack, small bros and Retrovibe announced that their MetroidVania B.I.O.T.A. is now in development.
Packed with deadly traps and mutant monsters, players will take control of the Gemini 2 commando team, which has been sent to investigate a mining colony where all communication has ceased.
Choosing from more than eight different heroes, players will take on more than 40 different degenerated monsters that range from mutated hornets to armed shield sentries to lethal-infecting xenoshifters. These heroes have come prepared though; along the way, players will be able to control a submarine, pilot a mech, and even pilot the mythical Pegasus. There are also a number of unlockable weapons and different upgrades that can be found.
Rounding things out is an 8-bit presentation that features more than 60 available 4-color styles. Keeping things modern is a save-anywhere system that alleviates some of the stress.
You can see it in action with the Retrovibe announcement trailer below:
Retrovibe Announcement Trailer
The game will come out for the PC via Steam and GOG.com later this year. In the meantime, you can add it to your Steam wishlist here.
The world of Sony Santa Monica and PlayStation Studios' God of War: Ragnarok will now be released in 2022
Featuring 8-bit aesthetics and a chiptune soundtrack, small bros and Retrovibe announced that their MetroidVania B.I.O.T.A. is now in development
Update 3.5 of Hello Games' No Man's Sky, dubbed "Prisms," will pay host to a range of new technologies and visual features
The world of miHoYo's Genshin Impact will make its way to the Epic Games Store on June 9, 2021
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No Man's Sky Prisms Update Announced
Update 3.5 of Hello Games' No Man's Sky, dubbed "Prisms," will pay host to a range of new technologies and visual features.
This title will now feature screen space reflection (SSR) technology for the PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. This will add reflective surfaces and improve the lighting quality of the title.
New styles of volumetric lights have also been included, made up of both colored and directional volumetrics. This can be seen firsthand with the bioluminescent flora, Sentinel drone searchlights, and starship headlights.
Gameplay-wise, hazardous weather events like meteors or lightning impacts will now have a chance to spawn valuable objects. The UI for the Appearance Modifier has also seen a refresh.
Interstellar travel has also undergone a sensory overhaul, with both the audio and visual elements tweaked. parallax occlusion mapping technology has also been used, which helps add depth and definition. The lucky ones among us with NVIDIA RTX graphics cards can also take advantage of DLSS, which incorporates anti-aliasing and super sampling techniques.
See this feature in action below:
No Man's Sky DLSS Support
Learn more about all of these improvements with the trailer below:
No Mans Sky Prisms Trailer
The world of Sony Santa Monica and PlayStation Studios' God of War: Ragnarok will now be released in 2022
Featuring 8-bit aesthetics and a chiptune soundtrack, small bros and Retrovibe announced that their MetroidVania B.I.O.T.A. is now in development
Update 3.5 of Hello Games' No Man's Sky, dubbed "Prisms," will pay host to a range of new technologies and visual features
The world of miHoYo's Genshin Impact will make its way to the Epic Games Store on June 9, 2021
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Genshin Impact Coming to Epic Games Store June 9
The world of miHoYo's Genshin Impact will make its way to the Epic Games Store on June 9, 2021.
Players will be able to claim an in-game bonus with the redemption code "GenshinEpic" for a limited time.
To go alongside this release, co-op support for PlayStation, PC, Android, and iOS has been confirmed. Existing players of Genshin Impact will also be able to continue their journey on the Epic Games Store.
According to Forrest Liu, President of miHoYo:
The game is currently available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android and iOS devices, and PC. You can add the title to your Epic Games Store wishlist here.
The world of Sony Santa Monica and PlayStation Studios' God of War: Ragnarok will now be released in 2022
Featuring 8-bit aesthetics and a chiptune soundtrack, small bros and Retrovibe announced that their MetroidVania B.I.O.T.A. is now in development
Update 3.5 of Hello Games' No Man's Sky, dubbed "Prisms," will pay host to a range of new technologies and visual features
The world of miHoYo's Genshin Impact will make its way to the Epic Games Store on June 9, 2021
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Dying Light 2 Community Hub Launching Today
Fans can immerse themselves into the world of Dying Light with today's release of the TechlandGG community hub.
This hub will give players the chance to uncover exclusive content like The Wasp and earn themselves in-game rewards. Along the way, those that log in and complete quests will be able to earn themselves XP and find hidden easter eggs.
You can find a direct link to it here.
A survival horror action RPG, Dying Light 2 will transport players to the sprawl of The City. Players will take control of Aiden Caldwell as he utilizes different parkour skills like sliding, leaping, and wall running. A number of weapons can also be found in this European city, which can be upgraded with different components and blueprints.
The game will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC via Steam on December 7, 2021. All those interested can pre-order the game here.
The world of Sony Santa Monica and PlayStation Studios' God of War: Ragnarok will now be released in 2022
Featuring 8-bit aesthetics and a chiptune soundtrack, small bros and Retrovibe announced that their MetroidVania B.I.O.T.A. is now in development
Update 3.5 of Hello Games' No Man's Sky, dubbed "Prisms," will pay host to a range of new technologies and visual features
The world of miHoYo's Genshin Impact will make its way to the Epic Games Store on June 9, 2021
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Battlefield 4 Free for Prime Gaming Members
Prime members will be able to claim Battlefield 4 for free from now until June 20, 2021.
Available for free from Prime Gaming, Prime members will be able to claim a game code that can be redeemed on Origin for the Battlefield 4 Standard edition. All those interested can check out the official page here.
Originally released in 2013, EA DICE and Electronic Arts' Battlefield 4 takes place during the "War of 2020." Primary, secondary, and melee weapons can all be customized, and a bullet-dropping-system will force players to adjust their strategies. Multiplayer with support for up to 64 players has also been included.
You can scope out the full list of Prime Gaming benefits for June with our coverage here, and with the video below.
June 2021 Sneak Peek – Prime Gaming
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Featuring 8-bit aesthetics and a chiptune soundtrack, small bros and Retrovibe announced that their MetroidVania B.I.O.T.A. is now in development
Update 3.5 of Hello Games' No Man's Sky, dubbed "Prisms," will pay host to a range of new technologies and visual features
The world of miHoYo's Genshin Impact will make its way to the Epic Games Store on June 9, 2021
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Cosplay Wednesday – The Elder Scrolls Online's Altmer
The Elder Scrolls Online series keeps marching on with the upcoming release of The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood. As players uncover the Daedric plot at its heart, Gamers Heroes takes a look at a stunning cosplay of the Altmer race.
Hailing from St. Petersburg, AmazingRogue turned her sights to The Elder Scrolls Online's Altmer race for these shots. The costume and modeling of this High Elf were all done by her. With this stunning cosplay, it's easy to see why this race considers themselves the most civilized culture of Tamriel.
The Elder Scrolls Online Altmer Cosplay
Credit goes to Yui Lang for the photos.
You can find AmazingRogue on DeviantArt here and on Instagram here.
Do you enjoy a bit of gaming cosplay? Or maybe you're passionate enough to do it full time. Drop me a line at casey@gamersheroes.com and we'll feature some of your cosplay.
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First Person Co-Op Shooter PERISH Announced
The trigger-happy among us will be able to ascend to the heavens with the release of ITEM42 and HandyGames' four-player FPS PERISH.
This shooter has players taking control of the corporeal spirit amyetri, who has been condemned to live a shadow life in Purgatory. In an attempt to end your suffering, you initiate the Rites of Orpheus, defeating the deities that block your path to Elysium.
Players will begin with nothing but a broken sword, but can amass danake to fund an arsenal that can take down even the mightiest of Dismal Lords. Be careful though; death means a loss of acquired wealth. This risk-versus-reward system fuels its world, and players must deposit their danake in the Pantheon before biting it.
No need to go at it alone though; players will be able to team up and deploy co-op-specific gear and gadgetry to defend, support, and revive one another.
Learn more with the announcement teaser below:
PERISH // Announcement Teaser
A release date for the game has yet to be determined. In the meantime, you can add the title to your Steam wishlist here.
The world of Sony Santa Monica and PlayStation Studios' God of War: Ragnarok will now be released in 2022
Featuring 8-bit aesthetics and a chiptune soundtrack, small bros and Retrovibe announced that their MetroidVania B.I.O.T.A. is now in development
Update 3.5 of Hello Games' No Man's Sky, dubbed "Prisms," will pay host to a range of new technologies and visual features
The world of miHoYo's Genshin Impact will make its way to the Epic Games Store on June 9, 2021
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Guilty Gear -Strive- Launch Event Coming June 12
The team at Arc System Works is holding a launch event on June 12 to celebrate the release of their new fighter Guilty Gear -Strive-.
Produced by Level Up Productions, this event will be held from 4pm to 10pm PT and will stream on the official Arc System Works Twitch channel here. The event will pay host to character exhibitions, public lobbies in North America, and a Team Region Battle Royal that will pay host to players from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Viewers and chat participants can also win it big with the t-shirt and game code giveaways going on throughout the event.
Created by Daisuke Ishiwatari, Guilty Gear -Strive- will once feature its signature dynamic 3D cell-shaded visuals. A number of new gameplay mechanics have been added into the mix, including a wall-breaking mechanic that will have players changing up their strategies.
For those who'd like to hear some of the tracks of the game, you can listen to a digital soundtrack preview below:
Guilty Gear -Strive- Ultimate Edition Exclusive Bonus "Digital Soundtrack" Preview Trailer
Guilty Gear -Strive- will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on June 11, 2021.
The world of Sony Santa Monica and PlayStation Studios' God of War: Ragnarok will now be released in 2022
Featuring 8-bit aesthetics and a chiptune soundtrack, small bros and Retrovibe announced that their MetroidVania B.I.O.T.A. is now in development
Update 3.5 of Hello Games' No Man's Sky, dubbed "Prisms," will pay host to a range of new technologies and visual features
The world of miHoYo's Genshin Impact will make its way to the Epic Games Store on June 9, 2021
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