Tekken Fans Start Requesting a Tekken Tag Tournament 2 PC Port - And That's a Good Thing

 

The Tekken franchise has been dominating the world of fighting games for 28 years and counting, and there have been 7 mainline games with 3 proper spin-offs thus far. Of course, that's excluding all the unique editions, handheld ports, and side projects that we have seen on a large variety of platforms over time, such as Death by Degrees and Tekken Card on smartphones.

However, as surprising as it may be, despite the fact that the PC is such a major gaming platform as of today - we have only had one official Tekken release to date. That is Tekken 7, which is the most recent game in the series so far.

Normally, that might not be the most surprising thing since the latest fighting game installment is often a replacement for everything before it - if fans accept the game. And with Tekken 7's success, it can be said that the game has satisfied most fans. 

But in the case of Tekken Tag Tournament 2, things are a bit different. That is because the Tag series is a spin-off of the main Tekken games and features a unique battle system in which each character selects two fighters each from the large roster. Not only that, but these games contain every single character from the series that have been added to the franchise up to the time of release.

And it's not just the tag aspect that's different, Tag 2 has no Rage Arts (which some prefer) and the gameplay mechanics are quite different in general. The game has lengthier combos and there are many unique things that you can do with your tag partner, which adds a whole new layer of things that you can do. 

Not only that, but even smaller details like how characters interact with each other (neutral, friends, rivals) is a lot of fun to see. And other things like legacy stages, having dirt stick to your body, and so on - it's just a very fun game that is filled with an insane amount of fun and feels like a love-letter to longtime fans of the series.

Naturally, fans have been hoping for a PC port of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 for ages and assumed it might get released as part of a random collection at some point. But with remasters becoming so common and fighting games doing better than they were a bit earlier, it feels like the perfect time for fans to ask for Tekken Tag 2 on PC while they patiently wait for the titular release of Tekken 8 soon.

After all, it's only the second-last game in the series right now and is wildly different to Tekken 8 - so it's the perfect game to port over right now. Sure, you can emulate it on PC, but as the official subreddit for this movement stated, it's not as perfect as an actual port with proper netcode.

A post detailing the issues with playing on emulation as compared to an official port

The people behind this movement raise very good points and it's just a no-brainer for Namco to invest in a good port of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 on PC with stable netplay. And of course, if they have the resources, bringing the game to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S would be a great idea too. 

Tag 2 is one of the few games in the series that are still stuck on the PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U era of consoles and it's about time we bring it back to life, especially since it's such an underrated game that deserved to sell more.

You can visit the official subreddit for this by clicking 'here', and the Twitter account 'here'. 

The numbers of the movement at the moment are low, but it's just a matter of exposure as thousands do want the re-release but no one has tried to gather those fans in one place before. With time, it will undoubtedly spread. With all of that said, we sincerely hope this port does happen because I would love for that game to exit the 7th generation curse. #Tag2forPC

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Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition - 5 Playable Characters and PC Version Confirmed | UPDATE: Retail Release and Limited Edition in Japan

After rumors circulated around NEOGAF, Capcom has now officially confirmed that Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition will have a total of five playable characters, which include the returning Dante and Nero, as well as Vergil, Trish and Lady.

The PC version of the game is also confirmed through the most recent trailer of the game, which includes the Steam logo. This was also indirectly confirmed a bit earlier through the German game rating board USK, as it rated Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition for the PC platform.

Not only that, Hideaki Itsuno, the director of Devil May Cry 2, 3, and 4, has confirmed that the game will have new modes as well, along with 'gameplay improvements' which are not revealed yet, as well as visual improvements from it's seventh generation version.

Some detail about Vergil's gameplay has been revealed, which mentions that his gameplay will be based on his Devil May Cry 3 appearance, while also having a mix of his DmC: Devil May Cry counterpart. The detail about the gameplay is:

One of the biggest new attractions in Special Edition is that you will be able to play as Vergil, who has proven to be an extraordinarily popular character amongst fans. For his appearance in Special Edition, we’ve used his Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening Special Edition rendition as a gameplay foundation, and added in elements of his DmC rendition to create the definitive version of the character.

We’ve also added in a brand new “Concentration” mechanic, which complements Vergil’s signature “iaijutsu” fighting style, making his attacks grow stronger and stronger the more calmly and flawlessly he fights. Additionally, the “Grim Trick” ability, which allows Vergil to teleport using his “Sword Illusions,” makes for an action experience that will feel new and distinctly different from that of Nero or Dante.

We also decided that we wanted to make Lady and Trish playable for the Special Edition. On top of the already playable Nero and Dante from the original game, this makes for a total of five playable characters in the game.

Much is not told about how Lady's gameplay will work, but it's said to be focused on use of fire-arms:

Lady, who is a playable character for the first time in the series, has a fighting style that is conceptually quite different from that of the other DMC4 characters, with a special emphasis on firearms. Lady’s focus on long-range fighting will feel like a completely different way to take on the action.

Trish's gameplay will revolve around the use of the Sparda Sword:

 When playing as Trish, you will see that she does away with weapon switching, and instead makes skillful use of the Sparda sword in a variety of ways that require the use of relatively few buttons. This again makes for a play style that will feel distinctly different from anything you’ve seen in the game until now.

 The console version of the game will now also include the PC-exclusive difficulty 'Legendary Dark Knight Mode'.

The game is also said to feature new/extra costumes that will also work within cut-scenes.

It's not revealed yet whether the game will feature story for any of the new characters, but fans are expecting Vergil to have a separate story-mode as he was seen in a new cutscene which was a teaser for his inclusion in the update.


The game is set to be released in Summer this year, for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. The game is currently revealed to be only released through digital release; which means no disc release unlike DmC: Definitive, which had one. However, it's still possible for it to be out on disc release soon after the digital release, or maybe right with it.



Check out the most recent official trailer of Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition, revealing the new playable characters and improved visuals, and the inclusion of the Steam logo which confirms the PC release:




UPDATE:

The game will be getting a retail/disc release exclusively in Japan for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. There is also a limited edition of the game that will be sold through e-Capcom Store, also exclusive for Japan. 

The Limited Edition contains a disc of the game, a 'Production Note', a "Premium Music Selection" soundtrack CD that includes 2 new soundtracks exclusive to this release, and the original box. What you'll also be getting with the limited edition(and also with the normal retail game if you order through e-Capcom) are 3 extra replacement 'jackets' for the game box, two extra costumes for Lady(DMC3 Lady outfit) and Trish(Gloria outfit), and a bonus of 300,000 Red Orbs for the game. 

No retail release outside Japan is planned, which means no Limited Edition or extra replacement jackets, skins and red orb bonus outside of Japan, as other countries are only going to get a digital release. No PC version of the retail release and the limited edition is planned, not even for Japan.

Fans are greatly dishearted and are creating petitions against this decision, and are arguing about the fact DmC: Definitive Edition, the lower selling game and less-hyped game got a retail release worldwide, yet the much better selling, more content-packed and much more hyped Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition will be digital only aside from Japan.

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Capcom Is Adding The Cancelled Offline Split-Screen Co-op Campaign and Raid Modes Back Into The PC Version of Resident Evil: Revelations 2

After Capcom did not add the offline/local Co-op mode for the campaign and Raid mode on the PC version of Resident Evil: Revelations 2, saying it was excluded due to 'quality concerns', there was extreme negative feedback regarding this, especially due to the fact the game's description on Steam was not clear enough and led many customers to believe that the offline/local Co-op mode will be included in the PC version of the game just as it was on the console versions.

It got the point that a PC modder called 'FluffyQuack' took the matter in his own hands and created a working and playable offline/local Co-op campaign mod for the game.

However, after the negative feedback and the incident with the customers angered over the misleading Steam description, and possibly, the fact that a PC modder ended up making it in the game himself, Capcom has now officially stated on Steam that they will be adding the offline/local Co-op mode for the story campaign and Raid modes on the PC version of Resident Evil: Revelations 2.

The statement says:

Hello RE fans, 

Following Resident Evil Revelations 2 PC player feedback, we've got some new information to share. The development team has been exploring various options and we're in the process of creating a way for players to utilize a local co-op feature Soon we plan to release a beta branch on Steam which will allow two players to play the Story and Raid modes locally via a split screen. We want to get this feature in the hands of our PC players as soon as possible, so this option may not be 100% polished when it is released. Feedback from those who try it out is welcomed. For anyone who isn't satisfied with this option, refunds are available through Steam.

As mentioned in the statement, Capcom is adding the local/offline co-op mode for both the story campaign and Raid mode back into the PC version of the game, but have stated that it will not be '100% polished' right on release and it will be available through beta, requiring feedback from those who try it out. However, Capcom is also offering refunds through Steam for those who are still not satisfied with how things turned out.

Capcom has released instructions for those who want to join the beta local/offline Co-op program, which can be accessed 'here'.


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German Game Rating Board, USK Rates Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition for PC

The German game rating board, USK(Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle), has officially rated the upcoming Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition for PC(as well as other platforms). This could confirm that the game is coming to PC, whereas Capcom only mentioned the title for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles.

Capcom has not yet commented on this, but USK is the official game rating board of Germany, so it is not an unreliable source.

You can check the German game rating board's official site 'here'.

The game is set to be released sometime around Summer this year, and whether the PC port is delayed or released alongside the console versions, is unknown at the moment.


Are you excited for the Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition or DmC: Definitive Edition? Leave your comments, opinions, feedback and issues in the comments section below!

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Modder Adds The Cancelled Offline Split-Screen Co-op Mode in Resident Evil: Revelations 2 for PC

Resident Evil: Revelations' first episode has been released and the second episode is up to be released in a day or two. People were expecting it to come with a local/offline Co-op mode for the campaign, as it did with the console versions, however, Capcom did not include a Co-op campaign mode for the PC version of the game.

After the dismay of players and fans, fortunately, a PC modder called 'FluffyQuack' has modded Resident Evil: Revelations 2 and have successfully added a split-screen offline Co-op mode in episode 1 of the game.

The mod is said to have a 'few issues', but you will be able to play the entire game in Co-op. The Co-op also only works with gamepads, instead of the keyboard.

The Co-op mode was originally to be added by Capcom in the game, but they cancelled it due to "quality concerns". They eventually apologized to the players who were misled after reading the Steam description of the game which did not clearly explain that the offline Co-op that was available in the console versions is not going to be in the PC version.

You can get the offline Co-op campaign mod by 'FluffyQuack' by clicking 'here'.


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Resident Evil: Revelations 2 Is Officially Announced!

Resident Evil: Revelations 2 is coming to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC.

The game is coming out in early 2015, according to Capcom's producer Masachika Kawata's announcement at a Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia press conference held today.

The game will be set in a new period of time and even a new setting, and the game's protagonists will not be Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield. The game will be developed by the same team of staff members who developed the first Revelations game.

The game has been announced with a live-action teaser trailer which you can see above.

 Masachika Kawata has stated that Capcom will reveal more information about the game in the next 2 weeks and even a playable demo will be available at this month's Tokyo Game Show.

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Resident Evil 4 HD Ultimate Edition Coming To PC

After countless ports of Resident Evil 4 on major and handheld platforms, Resident Evil 4 is getting yet another re-release.

The Resident Evil 4 HD Ultimate Edition has been announced by Capcom for PC, and it's already available on Steam for pre-order now, while Europe will have a retail version of the new edition as well. The pre-order of Steam comes with digital bonus content which is 60+ track digital music album, a 80+ page digital archive which is only in English which features Resident Evil 4 characters, creatures, story, concept art and "more". 

The HD Ultimate Edition's key features are:

• Stunning HD running at a smooth 60 frames per second for the first time. 
• A complete visual overhaul has been performed to bring this revered title to the highest graphical quality ever. 
• Fully optimized for the wide screen, texts have been sharpened and textures have been upgraded on characters, backgrounds and in-game objects. 
• Steam platform support with Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, global leaderboards, and full game controller support. 
• Native keyboard and mouse support with customizable key binding, mouse sensitivity, and mouse acceleration settings. 
• This new PC version will include everything from the prior iterations including subtitle support in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Japanese as well as previously released bonus content such as the Separate Ways epilogue.

The system requirements are also revealed:

Minimum System Requirements: 

• OS: Windows XP/ Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8 
• Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or better, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 Ghz or better 
• Memory: 2 GB RAM 
• Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800GTS or better, ATI Radeon™ HD 4850 or better 
• DirectX: Version 9.0c 
• Hard Drive: 15 GB available space 
• Sound Card: Standard audio device 

Recommended System Requirements: 

• OS: Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8 
• Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 Ghz or better, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3 Ghz or better 
• Memory: 4 GB RAM 
• Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 or better 
• DirectX: Version 9.0c 
• Hard Drive: 15 GB available space

The Resident Evil 4 HD Ultimate Edition is priced at $19.99USD on Steam and is available for pre-purchase/order. The game will be released on February 28, 2014.

These are some HD Screenshots released:

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Resident Evil 4 is a survival horror game by Capcom, released in 2005. Originally an exclusive for the Nintendo GameCube, the game has since seen many other ports such as PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows(PC), Wii, mobile, iOS, Zeebo, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. 

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