Capcom will be rolling out its version 2012 patch for Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition on February 21st for both the PS3 and Xbox 360.

The update does not feature any new additional content, but includes several bug fixes that should lessen the frustration. Here’s the scoop:

PS3 version fixes:

• In the Car Crusher stage, a bug that made it impossible to advance has been fixed.
• Against specific characters, a bug that caused Juri to pass through her opponents when they were hit at point blank range with close standing medium punch has been fixed.
• Against specific characters, a bug that caused Dee Jay to pass through his opponents when executing close standing heavy kick super cancelled into heavy Sobat Carnival has been fixed.
• Against Sagat, a bug that caused Cody’s EX Bad Stone to miss when Focus Attack Lv. 3 -> Dash -> EX Bad Stone was performed has been fixed.
• In SSFIV AE, a bug where Dudley’s Step Straight caused an opponent’s hit animation to not operate as expected has been fixed.

Xbox 360 version fixes:

• In the Car Crusher stage, a bug that made it impossible to advance has been fixed.
• Against specific characters, a bug that caused Juri to pass through her opponents when they were hit at point blank range with close standing medium punch has been fixed.
• Against specific characters, a bug that caused Dee Jay to pass through his opponents when executing close standing heavy kick super canceled into heavy Sobat Carnival has been fixed.
• Against Sagat, a bug that caused Cody’s EX Bad Stone to miss when Focus Attack Lv. 3 -> Dash -> EX Bad Stone was performed has been fixed.
• In SSFIV AE, a bug where Dudley’s Step Straight caused an opponent’s hit animation to not operate as expected has been fixed.

“This patch does not have anything that changes the nature of the game, but we hope that you can enjoy a more perfect version of SSFIV AE Ver. 2012!” said. assistant producer Tomoaki Ayano.

In other news, Capcom has announced that Street Fighter X Tekken has just gone gold and the game will arrive in stores on March 6th in North America, and on the 9th in Europe. To celebrate the occasion, a new character was teased in an image which you can see below, where only the outline was shown. Street Fighter fans won’t take more than a second to that the character in question is M. Bison.

We’re back with a new comic to tickle your funny bones and today one of the most popular Counter Strike lines is being shown in another light. Any Counter Strike fan would instantly realize what we’re talking about. But we don’t want to spoil anything for you. Sit back and enjoy the comic below.

Valve’s just sent word that two new modes will be introduced in Counter Strike: Global Offensive.

The game will feature  Arsenal mode which will be based on the popular Counter Strike: Source mod Gun Game. There will be two options within the mode – “Arsenal Arms Race” and “Arsenal Demolition” and it’ll add eight new maps and expand on the classic Counter Strike gameplay.

Valve is currently working directly with the creators of the Gun Game mod in order to make the Arsenal Mode similar and authetic.

“We are excited that Valve reached out and is working with us to ensure Arsenal Mode is the best version of  Gun Game.”, Michael Barr project lead of Gun Game.

Counter Strike: Global Offensive is in development for PSN, Xbox Live and PC and Valve is planning to release it in early 2012.

Valve also sent us some new screenshots to mark this announcement.

After making gamers lock horns in six different cities in India, the finals of the Indian leg of World Cyber Games 2010 were held at Essel World in Mumbai on August 29. The major attraction as ever was Counter Strike 1.6. Six teams who qualified from all over India, besting the competition at their respective cities finally came face to face in the finals. They were divided into two groups and finally only two remained, who would go on to play the finale of the event. The skilled teams were A+e ( the reigning champions of the last 4 WCG Indian legs) and iNvictus ( another veteran clan having seen many a tourney before) .

A+e emerged out as the winners beating iNvictus 16-4 & 16-4 on de_dust2 & de_train respectively; proving once again that they are India’s no 1 Counter Strike clan. They will now go on to represent India at Los Angeles in the World Cyber Games finals to be held there from September 30, 2010 onwards. Although, A+e has failed to impress at the grand stage so far, we hope this time they come out on top, however with the little support that they get, it’s not going to be easy.

“The response from all six cities has been tremendous and our heartiest congratulations to all the winners. We hope they make India proud at the Grand Finale,” said Vishal Gondal, founder and CEO UTV Indiagames.

Other games were also featured in the Indian Leg of WCG like Fifa and Asphalt 5. The full list of winners is provided below

• Team ATE ( Counter Strike 1.6 )
• Rahul Kumar ( FIFA )
• Naveen Uraon ( Asphalt 5 )
• Gana Sekhar ( T20 Fever )

We wish all the winners the very best and hope they put up a good show in LA and make all of us proud.

Counter Strike Source: How to SCORE with the weapons you’ve got!

The tagline says it all. This section is all about how you can get the maximum out of each of the weapons at your disposal in CS: S.

Note: – I will only cover the weapons which are actually of some use to you and not feature the useless ones!

1. Knife :- The knife is one of the default two weapons in CS: S . Most of you might think how useless this thing is which proves how most of you are so dumb!!!

Don’t be fooled by its look. Although anyone trying to actually kill someone with this thing might as well jump off the nearest cliff, it has other useful features. When equipped you run a lot faster and also can jump much higher! So, it’s crucial to equip it while trying to cover long distances and also when you are out of ammo and need to retreat or want to move to crucial camping spots before your enemy does. Equip the knife and run. It might save your life!

Pistols:- Pistols are your lifelines in CS: S. If you run out of ammo for your primary weapons while in the midst of a heated firefight, this little thing is crucial for you to walk out of it alive! It also serves as your primary if you’re a beggar… Read on.

9 x 19MM sidearm

Cost – $400

Rating – *

Description – This is the terrorist only default sidearm you will get. Its offers a clip of 20 rounds and has two modes of fire – single shot and 3 shot burst mode. It’s really a weak weapon and a highly inaccurate one at that. Try to shoot burst of 3 to 4 bullets at a time aiming for the head. Avoid it if you can buy anything else!

KM .45 Tactical

Cost – $500

Rating – **

Description – This weapon is a CT exclusive and is your default pistol. Is relatively stronger than its terrorist counterpart and offers a mix of decent stopping power and accuracy. ! Ammo’s 12 per clip and has a silencer which is better left unused unless you’re a pro. If you have good control over the mouse, use this weapon in the first two rounds and get a few kills with it in order to buy a rifle in the third. 4 shots in the upper body of the Jihadis will ensure they attain Jannat ASAP!

Nighthawk .50C

Cost – $650

Rating – ***

Description – Lethal will be the perfect word to describe this baby.  The most powerful pistol at your disposal, it lives up to its name! Known for quickly disposing off anyone who’s foolish enough to come in its way, although it requires some major skills for using this pistol effectively as its recoil is heavy and you need to pinpoint it at your target before pressing the trigger. Has only 7 rounds per clip but reloads pretty quick.  Use this baby with respect, pausing after each shot and one bullet to the head the 3 in the chest will ensure your opponent becomes a statistic.

Writer’s Tip – If you really want to pwn your foes, then crouch while shooting with this gun and aim near the neck and you will be able to kill one enemy per shot! Also it becomes a lot more accurate while used in the crouch stance.

.40 Dual Elites

Cost – $800

Rating – ***

Description – These are my favourite pistols in CS: S. They are only available to the terrorists and are the most expensive pistols in the game. These pistols seem they have been inspired from the wild wild west! Have a whooping 30 rounds combined clip and are darn accurate and powerful pair of pistols. Spray your opponent with these and he won’t stand a chance. Shoot repeatedly like a cowboy towards your enemy and he will go down. Only blemish is the fact that it takes ages to reload. So, use the full clip before reloading and find cover before doing so.

Writer’s Tip – You can take on multiple enemies using these guns at once thanks to its large clip. Just maintain distance and fire this weapon in the direction of both the enemies while maneuvering and both of them will go down before you do! Works best in a pistol

round.

Es Five Seven

Cost – $750

Rating – **

Description – This is the most expensive pistol available to the CTs and is also an exclusive. When it comes to packing a punch, its nowhere close to its terrorist’s counterpart. Has a 20 round clip and can boast of high accuracy but stopping power’s poor and so is the recoil. Use this only if you like aiming for the head and spraying your enemy in hope of getting some headshots! Needs 3-4 headshots with this to take an enemy down! Best not used!

This wraps up our pistol guide. I have left out the 228 Compact pistol, as it’s useless and offer no real advantage!

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