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#marvelvscapcom Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 isn't just an additional twelve characters and a few new game modes, it's a chance for Capcom to tweak the mechanics and balance of the original game in such a way that it requires four videos to detail the changes to just the Marvel side of the cast. More »

#marvelvscapcom The Assist Me guys continue their in-depth looks at the new fighters coming to the Ultimate update to Capcom's crossover, with the spotlight turning to the Devil May Cry series's doppelganger half-demon Vergil and Nova, Marvel's cosmic champion. You might think that Vergil would play just like Dante and that the Human Rocket is just a blunt-force brawler, but fighting game guru Max and a slovenly Doctor Doom show you otherwise. We're only about two weeks from Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3's release, so it's great getting to know how strengths of the new additions to the game's roster. More »

Procyonids and sneezy attorneys prove to be worthy adversaries against the best of Marvel and Capcom.

Mad Catz has some competition for Capcom fans' branded-controller budgets, in the form of two Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 arcade sticks from Hori's Real Arcade Pro V series.

Announced at an event in Japan, the stick features splash artwork of a bunch of UMVC3 characters, and will be released in Japan on November 17. The PS3 version will sell for ¥13,800, with the Xbox version costing ¥2,000 more.

Both the Hori RAP V series and the Mad Catz Tournament Edition S sticks feature genuine Sanwa internals, so the choice of whether to import one of these or a Mad Catz stick is basically personal. Do you want the lighter Hori stick, with a panel made to closely resemble a Vewlix arcade cabinet, or the more easily moddable FightStick? If that's too fiddly a distinction, of course there's always the distinction of "which stick looks nicer to you."

Capcom fighting ambassador Seth Killian offered an explanation we hadn't considered for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3's seemingly early release (just nine months after MvC3): Marvel licensing constraints.

"We have the license for this specific game, but other companies outside of Capcom have licenses for other Marvel games that impinge," he told Eurogamer. "So we have to find specific times where we're able to release products. It's on the Capcom side and on the Marvel side." He added that "I don't ask anybody to feel sympathetic about that."

As for why the game is a standalone product on a separate disc, rather than DLC, Killian cited the slow adoption of DLC in Japan. "Capcom obviously has strong roots in the disc based tradition," he said. "That's the way most games are sold in Japan, so this is the way to approach it naturally. Clearly they're active in a global market, but are putting their toes in the water of shifting tastes for consumers in other places. Having just an all DLC release would be considered a strange move in Japan. Having an all DLC release would be odd."

Taking a game about a lawyer fighting a sentient space raccoon, and then letting you download it. That would be odd.

No doubt, most (if not all) of you are intimately familiar with Frank West and his impressive photojournalist/zombie murderer resume. Not only has he fought for his very life against imesurable odds, but he's also fought for Capcom against Japan's historic anime alumni in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars. His survival instinct is apparently up to snuff, and as such he'll be fighting alongside Ryu and the others in next month's Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3.

You may not, however, be as familiar with the latest addition to Marvel's cast of characters: Rocket Raccoon. As an anthropomorphic space-jet fighter pilot and military strategist, Rocket predates similar ilk by 17 years, originating in the mid 70s and eventually becoming a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Ironically enough, both characters feel reminiscent of MvC2's Jill Valentine; namely, Frank's ability to summon zombies and Rocket's zoning traps. Check out Frank's introduction trailer above and Rocket's after the break, followed by two enlightening match videos featuring the new fighters.

#marvelvscapcom http://youtu.be/XBhQdfnGhmU One's a photojournalist that's covered wars and zombie outbreaks. The other's a sentient raccoon that acts as the guardian of an entire quadrant of galactic real estate. Together they are the latest two characters joining the roster of Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3. What a crazy pair! More »

Villain, a bar in London's Shoreditch neighborhood, is hosting a preview night of Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 on Nov. 9, one week before the game is released and because that's what an establishment called "Villain" does. Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 will mark the first installment of the bar's monthly "Ultimate Villain" night, which includes six screens for hands-on gameplay held inside of an aircraft fuselage with a car dangling from the ceiling, apparently.

If you're of age and you'll be in the Shoreditch area, RSVP to the event here, and if you won't be -- don't fret. Everyone there will probably get too plastered to remember playing the game at all, which also sounds like a lot of fun, just in a different, headache and upset-stomach kind of way.

Last weekend we took a look at the changes coming to Marvel's fighters in November's Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, and now it's time to scrutinize the nerfs and buffs being administered to Capcom's side of the isle.

Jump past the break for the incredibly "inside baseball" list of adjustments and start planning your strategies accordingly. There's plenty of alterations being thrown around, but MvC3's tiers have been so well defined up until now, we doubt we'll see any fewer C. Vipers in tournament finals, especially now that she has an "Optic Laser," whatever that may be.

First Soulcalibur 5, and now Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3? We don't know what the French have done to get into such good graces with Japan's fighting game developers, but we're going to start taking notes. We want in on some of this pre-release expo-match lovin'.

While we're out buying cigarettes and complicated foods to up our Frenchness, take a long gander at these 11 UMvC3 videos from a recent expo-match event at Paris' Manga Cafe, lovingly captured and uploaded by YouTube user Pharaon92i (with permission from Capcom France). Most of the new characters are represented, including the very best new character, so head on through for a look at the many punches you'll be receiving come November 15.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=shmF2AjaCMc If you still need more insight into the moveset Phoenix Wright will use in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 after we had fighting game legend and Capcom special consultant Seth Killian play for us, then dig on this Assist Me! video featuring the Ace Attorney and Marvel's Iron Fist. It's narrated again by tournament vet Maximillian, who's joined by a few, um, special friends. I've always been a huge Iron Fist fan and can't wait to get my fight on with the one-time Hero for Hire. More »

#marvelvscapcom So, we know that Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3's going to have more, well, everything. More backgrounds, more modes, more new characters. But, part of how Capcom's been positioning this update has been to talk about the tweaks and changes that will make UMvC3 a better more ultimate game than its predecessor. More »

Capcom's time-honored tradition of updating its existing fighters proudly marches on, as Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3's November 15 release draws ever closer, filling the super meters in our hearts with a palpable anticipation for punches.

As with any Capcom fighter update, the changes being made to existing characters are just as important as the new characters being introduced, and any fighter worth their salt knows how imperative it is to be prepared for those changes ahead of time. Lucky for you, we've posted UMvC3's massive Marvel characters change log after the break, so you can start making adjustments to your match-up strategies accordingly.

We've heard a lot about the expanded roster in Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 in the last few weeks, but we've seen little of how the new fighters play. We've finally got an in-depth look at eight new (and returning) fighters we'll see in UMvC3. Seth Killian from Capcom sat down to demonstrate and details new abilities, stages, and special moves in these quick-look commentary videos. Kick back, watch, and learn something about everyone...

Newegg seems to have a pretty good sale going on, offering discounts and free shipping on several games. Using the correct coupon code, Assassin's Creed: Revelations and Saints Row: The Third can be pre-ordered for $48, while Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 will drop to $30. Also, while it's not listed in the actual sale, we also noticed a $10 promo code for Batman: Arkham City as well.

Find links to each game and their promo codes after the break. The sale runs through Saturday (except for the Batman promo, which runs through the 24th). Let us know if you spot any eligible games.

As fast and frantic as Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is, its opening cinematic is awfully ... still. If it's too still for you to handle, you can find a non-shaky-cam trailer of the "Heroes vs Heralds" mode after the break. If it's not still enough, there are some new screenshots too.

#marvelvscapcom This past New York Comic-Con weekend apparently got picked as Mode Reveal Weekend in the Capcom corporate offices. We saw Gem Mode revealed in Street Fighter x Tekken on Friday and then got word of the Heroes and Heralds Mode in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. More »

If you want to feel as if you've been punched in the gut, Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom knows just the sweet spot to hit -- directly under the solar plexus. Or just watch this video of the free post-launch DLC coming to Ultimate MvC, "Heroes vs Heralds." A team of benevolent heroes fight against Galactus and his posse of evil using a new ability-card system to unlock new moves, such as projectile invincibility, invisibility, new combo chains and many more.

If you don't feel nauseated because of how awesome this video is, you'll definitely feel it from the shaky-cam action. But you should probably persevere until the end -- it's worth a little pain, trust us.

#marvelvscapcom If watching Seth Killian play with Phoenix Wright in my previous post didn't communicate how wacky the counselor is in the crossover fighting game, then take a look at the trailer shown at New York Comic-Con on Saturday. You'll see the reactions of attendees at the Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 panel to Phoenix's antics and that, combined with the surprisingly intricate structure of his moveset, might make him a secret weapon when the game hits this fall. More »

#marvelvscapcom The biggest applause in the panels that Capcom held for their upcoming fighting games came for the introduction of the blue-suited hero of the Ace Attorney games. During the Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 panel, special consultant and fighting game expert Seth Killian talked about how the development team tried to make the unlikely placement of the barrister into a brawling game. They also wanted to make sure that Phoenix still felt like the hero who's earned a loyal following. I think they nailed it. Watch this video and you'll probably agree. More »

Our long-time hate for Capcom's fighting game bosses knows no bounds, but we're not above playing as one of the overpowered baddies ourselves to destroy friends. It looks like Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 will allow us to do just that, with Capcom strategy manager Seth Killian today revealing during New York Comic Con that Galactus will become playable in the upcoming Ultimate version of MvC3.

Rather than becoming a player in the main roster, Galactus will apparently be getting "his own little mode" in UMvC3. We'll be sure to track down Killian for more details as soon as we can, but take that for what it's worth for now.

#marvelvscapcom Capcom's fighting game guru Seth Killian says it's kind of cheap, but you can play as Galactus in Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3. He showed off that feature today in a trailer that showed the devourer of worlds giving Wolverine a beatdown. More »

Our long-time hate for Capcom's fighting game bosses knows no bounds, but we're not above playing as one of the overpowered baddies ourselves to destroy friends. It looks like Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 will allow us to do just that, with Capcom strategy manager Seth Killian today revealing during New York Comic Con that Galactus will become playable in the upcoming Ultimate version of MvC3.

Rather than becoming a player in the main roster, Galactus will apparently be getting "his own little mode" in UMvC3. We'll be sure to track down Killian for more details as soon as we can, but take that for what it's worth for now.

If you're sick of fair fights, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 has you're number. During a Marvel games panel at New York Comic-Con, Capcom announced and showed Galactus as a playable character in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Basically, Galactus inhabits the right side of the screen from the waist up and blasts, crushes, and pounds his enemies. He had no health bar and seemed to take no damage. The panel described this as its own mode. Whatever it was, it looked totally cheap and totally cool...

There was a time when I was a huge fighting game fan. But my gaming attention has long since frayed into many directions, and the years haven't been too kind to me. Now, my fighting game skills have slowly atrophied into nothing. So when I stepped-up to a kiosk to play Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 t...

#marvelvscapcom Capcom's Phoenix Wright and Marvel's Richard Rider get a massive Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 asset dump, just in time for the New York Comic-Con. Is there a Mega Man surprise in store for fans? More »

Capcom actually did it. Phoenix Wright is in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, and somehow Capcom managed to build an arsenal of attacks based on Phoenix's strengths: investigation, gathering and presenting evidence, and ... getting out of Maya Fey's way.

He even has a super attack in which he presents decisive evidence in a murder case against his opponent.

If you're at New York Comic-Con, you'll be able to get material for your own testimony about this game by playing the new build featuring Phoenix.

I'm sure that there are some minor technical differences between Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and its upcoming Ultimate counterpart. I'm also sure that most of them would go right over my head, so, this preview will focus on some of the bigger system changes. I can also lay out some basic info on Vergil and Iron Fist, two characters that made their public debut at TGS.