IPLAYWINNERhttp://iplaywinner.com/news/en-US2012-02-07T09:16:30ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)SF X T: Maximilian Helping Out On Cross Assault Productionhttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/6/sf-x-t-maximilian-helping-out-on-cross-assault-production.htmlThe Phantomnaut2012-02-07T05:32:37ZSFxTK

Some people were likely wondering why Mr. Online Warrior Maximilian didn't apply for any of the Cross Assault teams. On his channel, he announced that he will be involved with IPLAYWINNER and Team Spooky for the production of the reality show.

This unfortunately will postpone production of his in-house Assist Me series for a small bit but it will continue after Cross Assault. He also has plans for making new videos on upcoming games including his take on Street Fighter X Tekken and more episodes of The Online Warrior after Cross Assault ends. While Maximilian will be involved in production, he will try to keep active with uploading quick video blogs and appearing on the Cross Assault stream on occasion.

If you are still planning to submit a Cross Assault video, you have until Feb. 8 to get it done. Make sure to submit the video URL here: http://www.capcom-unity.com/go/crossassault/signup

]]>NorCal Regionals 10 Teaser Trailer, Live Stream by IPLAYWINNERhttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/6/norcal-regionals-10-teaser-trailer-live-stream-by-iplaywinne.htmlhaunts2012-02-06T23:00:00ZKOFXIII SCV SFxTK UMVC3 tournaments

NCR is one of the most important fighting game tournaments this community has as it not only brings in some of the hottest competition from all over the world, but has also been one of the most watched FGC tournaments year after year. It was one of the first majors to ever be streamed, and as many of you know, we continue to step up the production and entertainment value with each passing NCR.

NORCAL REGIONALS: MARCH 24th-25th 2012

This year will be no different, and with NCR10 being an official Road to EVO seeding tournament, it's one that any serious competitive player certainly won't want to miss. Hit the jump to see a brand new teaser trailer and the full list of featured games, and keep an eye out for more details and media on NorCal's premiere major in the coming weeks!

]]>SCV: Avoiding The Puddle Reviews Arcade Sticks From Mad Catz And Horihttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/6/scv-avoiding-the-puddle-reviews-arcade-sticks-from-mad-catz.htmlThe Phantomnaut2012-02-06T22:40:13Zarcade stick soul calibur

Aris at Avoiding The Puddle got some of the products to help promote SoulCalibur V and reviewed these on the YouTube channel.

Aris also got both arcade sticks from MadCatz and Hori to try out as well. He compared some of the cosmetic differences between both sticks and other specific nuances like Hori's addition of the keyboard and headset support.

Check out the video reviews after the jump! Also included is his praising review of the strategy guide by Future Press.

]]>New Phantom Breaker Trailer for Version 1.02http://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/6/new-phantom-breaker-trailer-for-version-102.htmlhaunts2012-02-06T22:08:25ZPhantom Breaker

5bp. released a new trailer for Phantom Breaker -- a fighting game coming to North America on 360 March 6th -- that details many of the various changes made in the latest patch. It's safe to assume the version we will get here in the states is the same, though they mention that North American players wont be able to play online versus Japanese opponents.

Check out the full trailer after the jump.

]]>STA Season 3.3 Replays & Results - SSF42012/UMVC3/KOFXIIIhttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/6/sta-season-33-replays-results-ssf42012umvc3kofxiii.htmlhaunts2012-02-06T19:52:52ZKOFXIII SSF4: AE VER. 2012 UMVC3

For those of you who tuned in all weekend to watch the action live, we hope you enjoyed all the crazy matches from Southtown Arcade and with multiple Double KO's, Phoenix Wright and Jill Valentine shenanigans not to mention a huge showing for SSF4 there was certainly no shortage of them.

If you weren't able to stream monster it up for 14 hours over the course of two days (for shame!) the replays for Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition Ver. 2012, Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 and The King of Fighters XIII are now live on YouTube.

STA WindZero and Honzo Gonzo both made another strong showing in Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 and due to a misunderstanding, the grand finals for SSF4 between Illiterate and SBA Harrison were easily the longest in world history. For KOFXIII, ON Michel S returned and did some serious damage in the brackets but was it enough to take out Geovanny? Check out all the full results after the jump along with all the replays to find out!

]]>Cross Counter Asia: The Soulful Adventures of Zhi & Shen Yuan: Ep.1- Kayane, Will You Parry Me?http://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/6/cross-counter-asia-the-soulful-adventures-of-zhi-shen-yuan-e.htmlAriesWarlock2012-02-06T19:30:00ZSCV Soul Calibur V

Cross Counter Asia is premiering a new series for Soul Calibur V with Zhi and Shen Yuang. Watch as they try to take their online trolling to new pastures though it will take Zhi sometime before he is successful at it.

Check out the video after the jump.]]>SNK-Playmore Announces The King of Fighters XIII: Climax, Location Tests to Take Place in Japan Mid-Februaryhttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/5/snk-playmore-announces-the-king-of-fighters-xiii-climax-loca.htmlhaunts2012-02-06T05:33:49ZKOFXIII

While we are still waiting on a proper translation, it appears SNK-Playmore is rolling out The King of Fighters XIII: Climax -- an arcade revison of that game that brings it up to date with everything that the console version contains, such as extra characters and balance changes. According to Famitsu, a few location tests are planned to take place in Japan come February 11th and 12th.

They also opened up an official page for the game on their site but details seem sparse at the moment. Keep an eye on this post and the front page of IPW for more updates as they come through!

]]>STA Season 3.3 Live Today With KOFXIII at 1PM PSThttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/5/sta-season-33-live-today-with-kofxiii-at-1pm-pst.htmlhaunts2012-02-05T19:05:18ZKOFXIII

Yeah, yeah, who cares about the Super Bowl? Why not watch a real game? We got you covered today as we'll be streaming The King of Fighters XIII live from Southtown Arcade today around 1PM PST! Check it out at the usual place, our TwitchTV Channel.

In the meantime, follow us on Twitter and we'll post up as soon as we're live.

]]>Cross Counter Asia Adventures of Xian and Zhi: Ep. 3 - Peeling Tokyo Bananashttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/5/cross-counter-asia-adventures-of-xian-and-zhi-ep-3-peeling-t.htmlFuriousRGD2012-02-05T15:53:30ZSSF4: AE VER. 2012

With all the Ultimate Marvel and Soul Calibur V grabbing some spotlight, it's nice to have an excuse to put some good old Super Street Fighter 4: AE on the front page! Cross Counter Asia's Zhi and Xian troll Xbox Live Ranked Match and shank some fools. ]]>Soul Calibur V: Princess of Wolfkrone - A Hilde Guidehttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/5/soul-calibur-v-princess-of-wolfkrone-a-hilde-guide.htmlFuriousRGD2012-02-05T14:51:52ZSCV soul calibur

For those just starting out with Soul Calibur V's Hilde, or thinking of doing so, ThwompBlock has put together a very helpful and informative video guide for the character. The guide gives you a look at the character's playstyle, some of her important moves, and combos.

It's full of info, so be ready to pause if you need time to read and digest before moving forward. Read on for the guide.

]]>Video Review of the Future Press Soul Calibur V Strategy Guide by Avoiding The Puddle's Arishttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/5/video-review-of-the-future-press-soul-calibur-v-strategy-gui.htmlFuriousRGD2012-02-05T14:35:12ZSCV soul calibur

If you are playing Soul Calibur V right now or plan to play it in the future, you really should consider picking up the guide by Future Press. However, don't take my word for it. Aris from Avoiding The Puddle has put together a spot-on video review of the guide which echoes all of my own thoughts.

If you have not had a chance to check out this guide yet, take a look at this video to get a nice look inside the book and get a glance at what it has to offer.

]]>Soul Calibur V: The Online Warrior Episode 2 'Royal Yin-Yang' with Maximilianhttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/4/soul-calibur-v-the-online-warrior-episode-2-royal-yin-yang-w.htmlFuriousRGD2012-02-05T00:41:00ZSCV soul calibur

Maximilian's videos are almost universally fun to watch, and his new episodes of The Online Warrior featuring SoulCalibur V are no different. If you aren't familiar with the series, the premise is simple. Max records himself playing ranked matches online and then gives his commentary.

These episodes are a bit different in that he is giving live commentary, making it interesting to see his reactions to things. With this game's robust character customization, it's also interesting to see the unique character designs that are floating around in ranked matches.

]]>New Skullgirls Trailer Shows Off the Game's Story Mode!http://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/4/new-skullgirls-trailer-shows-off-the-games-story-mode.htmlFuriousRGD2012-02-05T00:16:56ZSkullgirls

The Playstation Blog has put up a new trailer for Skullgirls, with this one focusing on the game's story mode. What they show is very interesting, with the game's unique cartoon-style cel-shaded graphics strutting their stuff. I am certainly excited to see where they take the story in this one. Skullgirls is coming early summer as a downloable title on Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network. Check it out!

]]>KOFXIII: Stylish and High Damage Combos for K'http://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/4/kofxiii-stylish-and-high-damage-combos-for-k.htmlhaunts2012-02-04T20:02:36ZKOFXIII

DarkChaotix187 just dropped another comprehensive combo video this time focusing on K'. Not only are most of these combos really stylish but they also dish out well over half life damage each time. While you might not use these in an actual match, this video will surely give you some ideas and a better sense of what K' is capable of.]]>Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena Arcade Openinghttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2012/2/4/persona-4-the-ultimate-in-mayonaka-arena-arcade-opening.htmlhaunts2012-02-04T19:43:36ZPersona 4

The full opening for the arcade version of Persona 4: Ultimate Mayo was uploaded to the Japanese Atlus YouTube account just a day or so ago. A lot of this is mostly artwork that has been released for the game already, so don't expect any wild new gameplay montages or anything, though you probably wont have to wait too much longer as it's slated to released in arcades come March.

What do you think? Looking forward to playing it once it's released on consoles in the summer or do you feel it will get lost in the mix of all the other fighters that are coming out this year?

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