Nuki revealed tonight that Capcom will hold an all-night Vampire Resurrection stream on Niconico on March 19 (next Tuesday) starting from 11 PM JST. In the show, players such as Nuki will come to have online match against users from home. Capcom producer Ayano will also participate.
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Saturday, March 16, 2013
Friday, March 8, 2013
Umehara vs. Sako in Vampire Resurrection PV2
As promised, the second part of Vampire Resurrection promotional video is posted today (first part here).
Vampire/Darkstalkers Resurrection will be released on March 14.
Notes
- Capcom producer Ayano and Nuki talk about screen styles that you can choose in the game: Over-the-Shoulder, Retro, Arcade Cabinet, Wide.
- Although it says in the video that Sako is Vampire Savior national No.1, Sako had never won any major individual tournament. His best was top 4 in Tougeki 2004 (according to Famitsu). (He won pre-Tougeki 2004 5 on 5 tournament which is a team tournament.)
- On the other hand, Nuki was actually Vampire Savior national No.2 at Gamest Cup (where he lost to Umehara in the final). (When Gamest Magazine stopped, many staff went with Arcadia Magazine that later organized Tougeki.)
- Umehara and Sako has an online match. (This's to test online play.)
- This's more like a PR match rather than a serious one since both players changed characters freely.
- (Impression after the match) Umehara said "I didn't feel any lag. Because the game is speedy, no lag is good."
- Famitsu has full page ads of this promotion.
Vampire/Darkstalkers Resurrection will be released on March 14.
Notes
- Capcom producer Ayano and Nuki talk about screen styles that you can choose in the game: Over-the-Shoulder, Retro, Arcade Cabinet, Wide.
- Although it says in the video that Sako is Vampire Savior national No.1, Sako had never won any major individual tournament. His best was top 4 in Tougeki 2004 (according to Famitsu). (He won pre-Tougeki 2004 5 on 5 tournament which is a team tournament.)
- On the other hand, Nuki was actually Vampire Savior national No.2 at Gamest Cup (where he lost to Umehara in the final). (When Gamest Magazine stopped, many staff went with Arcadia Magazine that later organized Tougeki.)
- Umehara and Sako has an online match. (This's to test online play.)
- This's more like a PR match rather than a serious one since both players changed characters freely.
- (Impression after the match) Umehara said "I didn't feel any lag. Because the game is speedy, no lag is good."
- Famitsu has full page ads of this promotion.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Umehara and Sako in Vampire Resurrection promotion video
Since the two are well-known Vampire/Darkstalkers players, everyone knows it's coming. Capcom today posted a promotional video of Vampire Resurrection featuring Daigo Umehara and Sako. This's only the first part and mainly has interviews which were done by Nuki, a well-known Vampire player himself. The second part which will focus on gameplay and matches between Umehara and Sako will be posted on March 8.
Notes
- Umehara began the series at around 13 years old, Sako at around elementary school.
- Umehara said that Vampire has more ways to approach the opponent. In Street Fighter II you can't jump. He also said that Guard Cancel can counter tick throw.
- Umehara talked about the hype when Vampire Hunter/Darkstalkers 2 released.
- Nuki asked about Umehara's 286 winstreak legend at Akihabara district. Due to system limitation, the counter stopped at 255 and reset, Umehara said it's sad you need a witness (laugh). (The competition was high in this district.)
- Umehara's talked about his first time at (Vampire Hunter) national tournament. Umehara saw two players, Donovan player and Bishamon player, talking about Bishamon's ghost hand grab (Oni Kubihineri). "What do you think about this move?" "That move is dirty I'll never use it." "I think so, too." They seemed to be good friends until they played each other. Umehara saw the Bishamon player use that move and mashed like crazy (laugh). He then realized they're all opponents (laugh). (For this EX move, you can mash stick and buttons for additional hits.)
- Sako was impressed and learnt about 1-hit Advancing Guard tech in Vampire Savior/Darkstalkers 3 by asking people.
- Sako said the "Sako Special" was a result from practicing everyday all day on Sega Saturn. He said that the setup was good because it's still ok even when an attack is missed when in corner. (Sako Special is (Bulleta/B.B. Hood's) one-frame semi-infinite)
- In the past, Sako, invited by Oboro (player), went to play Umehara who was already famous at the time. Sako won but he said he was happy enough just to be able to fight Umehara. Umehara said that at the time he was into Street Fighter Zero 3 and didn't play Vampire Savior much but still gave Sako a hard time. (Umehara lives in Tokyo while Sako and Oboro live in Kansai region.)
- Sako talked about pre-Tougeki 2004 5 on 5 tournament where he won the strongest Bulleta player in Kantou region Kosho in mirror match in the final. (Kantou vs. Kansai rivalry is like East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry in America)
- The video is narrated by Daisuke Ono, one of the most famous (male) voice actors in Japan.
Nuki's Twitter already hinted that this video was made on January 28.
Notes
- Umehara began the series at around 13 years old, Sako at around elementary school.
- Umehara said that Vampire has more ways to approach the opponent. In Street Fighter II you can't jump. He also said that Guard Cancel can counter tick throw.
- Umehara talked about the hype when Vampire Hunter/Darkstalkers 2 released.
- Nuki asked about Umehara's 286 winstreak legend at Akihabara district. Due to system limitation, the counter stopped at 255 and reset, Umehara said it's sad you need a witness (laugh). (The competition was high in this district.)
- Umehara's talked about his first time at (Vampire Hunter) national tournament. Umehara saw two players, Donovan player and Bishamon player, talking about Bishamon's ghost hand grab (Oni Kubihineri). "What do you think about this move?" "That move is dirty I'll never use it." "I think so, too." They seemed to be good friends until they played each other. Umehara saw the Bishamon player use that move and mashed like crazy (laugh). He then realized they're all opponents (laugh). (For this EX move, you can mash stick and buttons for additional hits.)
- Sako was impressed and learnt about 1-hit Advancing Guard tech in Vampire Savior/Darkstalkers 3 by asking people.
- Sako said the "Sako Special" was a result from practicing everyday all day on Sega Saturn. He said that the setup was good because it's still ok even when an attack is missed when in corner. (Sako Special is (Bulleta/B.B. Hood's) one-frame semi-infinite)
- In the past, Sako, invited by Oboro (player), went to play Umehara who was already famous at the time. Sako won but he said he was happy enough just to be able to fight Umehara. Umehara said that at the time he was into Street Fighter Zero 3 and didn't play Vampire Savior much but still gave Sako a hard time. (Umehara lives in Tokyo while Sako and Oboro live in Kansai region.)
- Sako talked about pre-Tougeki 2004 5 on 5 tournament where he won the strongest Bulleta player in Kantou region Kosho in mirror match in the final. (Kantou vs. Kansai rivalry is like East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry in America)
- The video is narrated by Daisuke Ono, one of the most famous (male) voice actors in Japan.
Nuki's Twitter already hinted that this video was made on January 28.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Darkstalkers Resurrection delayed to March 14
Capcom announced today that the release date of Darkstalkers Resurrection (Vampire Resurrection in Japan) is changed from February 7 to March 14. The news said that the delay is to improve the online function.
The game is priced at 2,990 yen in Japan.
The game is priced at 2,990 yen in Japan.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Darkstalkers Resurrection (finally) announced for Japan
Capom Japan has announced (via 4Gamer) during Japan's Street Fighter 25th Anniversary National Tournaments this evening that Darkstalkers Resurrection (AKA Vampire Resurrection in Japan) is also coming to Japan early 2013.
So this is the announcement that producer Ono tried to hide.
Anyway, we can't wait to see Daigo Umehara play this series in front of the world.
The first tournament Umehara won was not Street Fighter, but Darkstalkers 3 (Vampire Savior), in 1997. He was a famous Bishamon player.
There is actually an urban legend about Umehara from Darkstalkers 2 era (Vampire Hunter) where he said to the game center staff that his cabinet's HK (strong kick) button are not working, after 50+ win-streak.
So this is the announcement that producer Ono tried to hide.
Anyway, we can't wait to see Daigo Umehara play this series in front of the world.
The first tournament Umehara won was not Street Fighter, but Darkstalkers 3 (Vampire Savior), in 1997. He was a famous Bishamon player.
There is actually an urban legend about Umehara from Darkstalkers 2 era (Vampire Hunter) where he said to the game center staff that his cabinet's HK (strong kick) button are not working, after 50+ win-streak.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Darkstalkers Resurrection not coming to Japan
According to Capcom's producer Yoshinori Ono (via Twitter), Darkstalkers Resurrection is not coming to Japan! So this is like Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix!?
In response to a Japanese user, from his words, Capcom Japan is yet to announce the game. (It could or could never come out in Japan at all.) He then asked the user to wait for a news.
In response to a Japanese user, from his words, Capcom Japan is yet to announce the game. (It could or could never come out in Japan at all.) He then asked the user to wait for a news.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Darkstalkers Resurrection announced
Capcom announced just now Darkstalkers Resurrection for PSN and Xbox Live.
Summary
- A bundle of Darkstalkers 2 (Vampire Hunter) and Darkstalkers 3 (Vampire Savior) port
- Coming early 2013
- $14.99
- High definition
- GGPO
- 8-person lobby
- Spectator mode
- YouTube replay sharing
- Unlockable stuff
- Trials
And since Daigo Umehara is also the most famous Darkstalkers player and champion, expect a promotional video featuring him later from Capcom Japan side.
Summary
- A bundle of Darkstalkers 2 (Vampire Hunter) and Darkstalkers 3 (Vampire Savior) port
- Coming early 2013
- $14.99
- High definition
- GGPO
- 8-person lobby
- Spectator mode
- YouTube replay sharing
- Unlockable stuff
- Trials
And since Daigo Umehara is also the most famous Darkstalkers player and champion, expect a promotional video featuring him later from Capcom Japan side.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
PS1 Archives arrives on Vita
Since PlayStation Vita will be able to play selected PlayStation games starting from yesterday (or next month), we take this opportunity to recommend you some games. These games are only 600 yen each. (Note: PS1 Archives = PSone Classics)
Vampire Savior EX Edition (ヴァンパイア セイヴァー® EXエディション) AKA Darkstalkers 3
The best fighting game before Ougon Musou Kyoku. Long life bar and no comeback mechanics make this a game for a true winner. It's rushdown-friendly. Charge characters don't actually need charging. Commands are simplified. (Most of special moves are quarter circle or Sonic Boom. The hard ones are half circle. Only 4 moves from 2 characters in the game use full circle.) Most of the characters are likeable. The original game was released in 1998.
Samurai Spirits: Amakusa Kourin Special (サムライスピリッツ天草降臨スペシャル) AKA Samurai Shodown IV Amakusa's Revenge
Being the last 2D game of the series before Playmore's takeover makes it the special one. The original game was released in 1996. Like Darkstalkers, this's one of the FG series that has the best cast overall. The series is also the father of sprite choreography of sword-wielding characters. If you've never played this series before, it's good to start here.
Psychic Force 2 (サイキックフォース® ２)
Psychic Force series taught us that a 3D fighting game can have flashy and fun gameplay, and the genre still opens for a lot of new creative ideas as of today. In this game you can fly around while blocking since it has block button. Everyone has projectile which requires charging after shooting a few times. So it's about frame advantage and gauge management. Commands are very simple and similar to average 2D FGs but they ignore directions. Ultimate moves are cool, like shooting Phoenix or stopping time. The game was released in 1999 and it's the last one of the series.
Vampire Savior EX Edition (ヴァンパイア セイヴァー® EXエディション) AKA Darkstalkers 3
The best fighting game before Ougon Musou Kyoku. Long life bar and no comeback mechanics make this a game for a true winner. It's rushdown-friendly. Charge characters don't actually need charging. Commands are simplified. (Most of special moves are quarter circle or Sonic Boom. The hard ones are half circle. Only 4 moves from 2 characters in the game use full circle.) Most of the characters are likeable. The original game was released in 1998.
Samurai Spirits: Amakusa Kourin Special (サムライスピリッツ天草降臨スペシャル) AKA Samurai Shodown IV Amakusa's Revenge
Being the last 2D game of the series before Playmore's takeover makes it the special one. The original game was released in 1996. Like Darkstalkers, this's one of the FG series that has the best cast overall. The series is also the father of sprite choreography of sword-wielding characters. If you've never played this series before, it's good to start here.
Psychic Force 2 (サイキックフォース® ２)
Psychic Force series taught us that a 3D fighting game can have flashy and fun gameplay, and the genre still opens for a lot of new creative ideas as of today. In this game you can fly around while blocking since it has block button. Everyone has projectile which requires charging after shooting a few times. So it's about frame advantage and gauge management. Commands are very simple and similar to average 2D FGs but they ignore directions. Ultimate moves are cool, like shooting Phoenix or stopping time. The game was released in 1999 and it's the last one of the series.
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