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[Update: We’ve added hot new screenshots to our gallery, fresh from Atlus.] We figured this might be what Atlus wasteasinga few days ago, and it feels so good to be right. Atlus just sent out an email to the Atlus Faithful confirming that theirPersona 4fighting game collaboration with Arc System Works will be coming west. Wisely, they’re dropping the convoluted Japanese titlePersona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arenaand just calling itPersona 4 Arena, which is much more to the point....

Prise de Tahure DICE is slicing off a piece ofBattlefield 1‘sThey Shall Not PassDLC and setting it free. Beginning January 16, everyone will be able to play the once-premium nighttime map Prise de Tahure. There’s also a separate “Gallipoli Trial” running from Tuesday, January 16 to Monday, January 22 that providesBattlefield 1players with access to a portion of theTurning Tidesexpansion and other DLC maps including those found inThey Shall Not PassandIn the Name of the Tsar....

The Ultron’s Battle Matrix Protocol event challenges you to strategically build a team for an auto battler face-off inMarvel Rivals. If you want to achieve victory, you need to use the best team comps. There’s a vast roster of heroes to choose from, and none of them play the same as they do outside of the event. It can be tricky to figure out what works and what doesn’t, so here are thebest team comps you can use for Ultron’s Battle Matrix Protocol event inMarvel Rivals....

Much-needed initiative Early next month, BitSummit will kick off with its first ever event in Kyoto, Japan. From what we’ve heard we think it’s going to be a great start to a Japanese indie game uprising. Bring on the tidal wave! Our indie scene here? It’s great — better than ever. Indie games are widely available now on every platform. But Japan? Games in Japan come from big publishers, and their shadow obscures the smaller guys....

No local versus, only testing online The firstStreet Fighter Vbeta is coming exclusively to PlayStation 4 on July 23. The beta will run for five days, allowing participants to get their hands on six playable characters. Four fighters (Ryu, Chun-Li, Charlie Nash, and M. Bison) will be available from the get-go. The other two (Cammy and Birdie) will then join the roster on July 25. Capcom asserts the staggered release is designed to test out its new content delivery system....

There’s no escape Resident Evil 7just released today, and it’s gettingquite the positive reception. Capcom’s not content to rest on its laurels, though. It’s rapid-firing the expansions before people have a chance to forget about the game. Today,Capcom outlined its initial DLC plansforResident Evil 7. Here are the unminced descriptions of bothBanned Footage Vol. 1andVol. 2: Banned Footage Vol. 1 Banned Footage Vol. 2 Capcom has struck a time-exclusivity deal with PlayStation for both add-ons....

What a time to be alive Live during Nintendo’s specialSuper Smash Bros. UltimateDirect this morning, the publisher confirmed that Simon Belmont, ofCastlevaniafame, will enter the arena. Simon has been long-rumored by way of a leak that also involved Ridley, which turned out to be true after his unveiling at E3 this year. He was revealed by way of a trailer where Luigi is straight up killed byCastlevaniabaddie Death (!) and will sport the signature Belmont clan whip (which is described as a “longer reach than any other fighter,” even though it’s on the slow side)....

And trust me, it’s pretty savage In today’s contest you can winJourney to the Savage Planeton Steam! I almost typed out Journey to the Sausage Planet, which would be pretty funny, but not quite accurate. It’sJourney to the Savage Planet, and it just hit Steam! That means it’s time to give away some copies, because that’s what we do best. Hey hey, I actually played this one! It’s a neat little exploration game where you have to determine if planet ARY-26 is fit for human life!...

Dame mas gasolina Three’s company, but four’s a squad inPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. At least that’s how it typically goes when the D-Team gets together. This time around, Steven “Lipovka Lover” Hansen ditched Brett, Jordan, and me in favor of drinking tequila in Mexico. That’s not to say the D-Team can’t function as a trio! Today’s run is one of my favorites yet. We invoke the name ofDaddy Yankeeand summon him as our fourth, spiritual squad mate to overcome the bloodthirsty enemies knocking at our door....

As per Ghost Ship Games’ latest announcement,Deep Rock Galacticis about to Falcon Punch any tidbit of FOMO that might’ve once been attached to the game with its next major update. More specifically, old season passes will now be available to play whenever players wish to do so. This is, of course, phenomenal news from the consumer side of things. The recentDeep Rock GalacticQ&A session on Steamrevealed that one of the biggest new features coming to the game with Season 5 will be the Season Selection UI....

Well, I can’t believe that I’m saying this, butDestiny: Risingis actually pretty fun. It’s not perfect by any means, but it’s remarkable how much it feels like I’m playingDestinyon my phone. Now, I gravitate towardDestiny: Risingduring idle time and sneaking 10-15 minutes during breaks. It’s not in any position to take me away fromDestiny 2proper, but it provides a quickDestinyfix and plays well enough that I’m willing to overlook some of the more annoying aspects of mobile games....

Whether it’s in the mail or in-store Nintendo Friday madness is upon us. I know the feeling all too well, waking up before the break of dawn to go hunt for amiibo — a practice I gave up shortly afterthe disastrous Wave 4 debacle. Rather, today is all about the SNES Classic, a piece of hardware that holds the key to unlockingStar Fox 2, a long-lost and once canceled SNES game that’s exclusive to the Classic....

450 titles in development for OUYA, apparently The importance of quality software for the upcoming OUYA has been harped on for months, but at least in the short term, it sure does look like this console will be successful. Following the news that OUYAwill be sold at retailerslike Amazon and Target, founder Julie Uhrman announced at the 2013 D.I.C.E. Summit that Double Fine plans to support the platform. Specifically, this means we’ll be seeing the KickstartedDouble Fine Adventure(otherwise known asReds) in addition to the recently releasedThe Cavefor OUYA....