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Bullet's theme, from what I can hear, sounds pretty cool. It's similar to Alexandrite. Azrael's theme sounds pretty heavy and fast-paced. It has the same tone as the new OP/Astral theme, and I couldn't tell if it was the same song at first, but it isn't.

It's still in the loketest stages, meaning strict watchdogs and no clear footage. Wait for the actual release to hear the new tunes and see some real footage.

So far we only have the trailer music, a confirmed remix of Tager's theme MOTOR HEAD, and a new song for Bang Install. Takayoshi Ohmura is still doing the guitars (he took over for Yoshihiro Kusano when CS rolled around, and is arguably much better) and there are still drum machines abound (so far we know that Daisuke uses drum machines on anything that isn't Guilty Gear). Here's some thoughts I have. -Rebellion will be the Live version from GGxBB 2012 (updated guitars and in E minor instead of D# minor) -Lust SIN will probably be the Live version with the extended intro, maybe with a key change -Bullet Dance will probably be replaced with a new song w/Kanako Kondou vocals to match Noel's design change or get a drastic overhaul (like a completely different feel to it) -Queen of Rose will probably be more metal-oriented -Catus Carnival will be turned into a dance/rave-like theme, kinda like Makoto's theme -We already know MOTOR HEAD sounds extremely different from it's original incarnation -Oriental Flower will probably have a slight key/speed drop and be given a more sorrowful feel to reflect Litchi's current situation -Thin RED Line will likely eschew the horror intro and pianos for heavy riffage, reflecting Arakune's sudden increase in power and ability to speak coherently -REPPUU will remain unchanged, only with upgraded instruments because you just don't fuck with Bang Shishigami's theme -Marionette Purple will probably be more aggressive and less classy -SUSANO'O, in my opinion, will be changed drastically like Tager's theme -Condemnation Wings will probably sound more dynamic and evil, maybe with an angelic choir and some pipe organs thrown in -Gluttony Fang will either be replaced with Endless Despair, mixed with it, or probably be more sinister and subdued/heavy, reflecting Terumi slowly undoing his facade as Hazama -Alexandrite will get even more techno/rave-y -Howling Moon will probably get more classy instruments like violins and organs added to it, maybe a bit faster -Active Angel will sound even more like a Sonic theme -Plastic Night will likely undergo a drastic change, maybe more speed metal oriented with a new feel to it -Amane's theme is probably going to have a lot of Japanese instruments in it, and will likely have a dance-like beat to it -Bullet's will probably be a heavy, rave-like tune like Makoto's, but with a slower beat and quiet sections like Tager's -Azrael's will likely be just straight up power/speed metal

Well Dead Spike is now a projectile like EXE Beast so that's a start. The less bullshit corner juggling from Ragna, the better.

Litchi still is quite fanservice-y. Noel is just Mori's Creator's Pet so she has to be made as Mary Sue-ish and self-appealing as possible, and more of a braindead character gameplay-wise than anyone else because Mori doesn't know shit about balancing a fighting game. CS2 proved Mori was a fucking retard not a good director when he decided to butcher everyone's fighting styles so they would be more geared towards getting the opponent in the corner, completely destroying mid-screen options. Extend kind of fixed everything, but it was too late; they balanced it to the point where it's boring as fuck to play and watch, and everyone got tired of CS updates (don't blame 'em) and moved on to Persona.

You forgot making Amane as fabulous as humanly possible and turning Noel from a whore into a super-whore.

I think we all know what must be done.

Hidden Retreat was the best Tekken stage ever created. Nothing will ever top it.

I'm sure we all know the perfect conditions for making Astrals practical. 1. Have 100 Heat by end of the winning round and one Burst 2. Taunt the opponent once during the match 3. Input command when "FINISH HIM/HER!" or some other message appears (only when conditions are fulfilled)

Easiest way to land any Astral (except Arakune/Carl): knock opponent down and wait for them to mash DP like Street Fighter.

For the love of fuck, this. OH SHI-

New Arakune Astral description from General thread.

I made it into an Online Warrior episode http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4mT_ziIIRw&feature=g-u-u

It's the best netcode I've seen for an XBLA/PSN fighter by far, IMO.

Out now for Xbox. Just played it, some impressions. -HD upscaling is really good. Shading on color palettes is a lot better, and it has more of a manga feel to it. -Found lots of Japanese and surprisingly British players online. -Music and sound effects are perfect CPS3 quality. None of that echo-y bullshit from the OST and the PS1 gamerips floating around. -Voices sound like ass in comparison. You can barely hear them over the music, and they sound like somebody put a bucket over their heads. -Online is very smooth, even against Japanese players. Does not use GGPO, instead uses updated UMVC3/AE netcode. -Pet Shop is still god tier and not banned in ranked match.

Only Hazama's old VA has trouble with the Japanese names from what I've heard. The Extend voice at least gets Takamagahara right every time.

Not much but it's only the first of many. And you know what they say: always remember your first.

Only ones remaining that are mysteries are Johnny, Robo-Ky, and Testament.

1. Probable, given that there's one unannounced "boss" character. 2. Yes to Bang, fuck no to Hazama. Keep his Extend voice, it sounds way better and more fitting to his personality. The old voice sounded really boring and not how Hazama should sound. 3. Pretty sure they'll have the old soundtracks too somewhere along the line.

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That would be 100% broken as fuck. For Unlimited Arakune it would be favorable since his curse doesn't last very long but for regular Arakune? Fuck that.

Holy shit, we actually ARE getting BlazBlue/cosplay colors. Here's what I can make out. Sol: Ragna Ky: Jin May: Platinum Millia: Noel Eddie: Carl Potemkin: Tager Chipp: Bang Faust: Litchi Axl: Hazama Baiken: Bullet Anji: Azrael Venom: Relius (same VA lol) Johnny: ??? Jam: Makoto Testament: ??? Dizzy: Mu Bridget: Amane Slayer: Rachel Zappa: Arakune I-No: Phantpm/Nine Robo-Ky: ??? Kliff: Valkenhayn Justice: Hakumen A.B.A: Kokonoe Order-Sol: Tsubaki

If that's true, then it's gonna be Slayer for me.

Not R on launch? Oh well, guess I'll be using SS Tier Justice on Ranked until it comes out.

Looks like they changed Brad's voice. Again.