Evo 2013: Street Fighter x Tekken 2013 pre-set gems allowed

Like them or not, gems will play a role in the Street Fighter x Tekken 2013 tournament at Evo 2013. See the official confirmation from "Mr. Wizard" inside.

Quick Quote: Capcom has no plans to remove gems in SFxT mode

"Still no plans at this time for that. Sorry"

Those hoping Capcom would bust out a Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) mode free of gems are in for a rude awakening. It ain't happening says Capcom Vice President Christian Svensson on the Capcom-Unity forums. We'll see if the company changes their tune in the future.

Street Fighter x Tekken: Tournament patch available now

If it's broke, fix it.

Capcom has announced that the Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) tournament patch is out now on Xbox Live and PSN. News of the patch was revealed earlier this month with swap costumes and color packs being released first.

The tournament patch fixes the sound issues that plagued the game's online experience. You are now able to customize gems at the character select screen as well.

Yoshinori Ono: Gems were very important in Street Fighter x Tekken

Gems! Gems! Oh my!

From the day it was announced, the Gem system in Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) has been criticized by fans. Many saw the system as an opportunity for casual fans to hang with the pros without putting in the effort to learn the game.

Capcom community manager, Seth Killian tried to clear the air on the system and reassured fans that gems would be balanced. If you're still confused on the gem system, click here.

SFxT producer, Yoshinori Ono, sat down with Giant Bomb to discuss why there will be no gem filter online:

Street Fighter x Tekken: Seth Killian talks gems and competitive aspects

In just over a month, Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) will make its way to North America.

Despite the hype and explanations, fans are still concerned about the Gem system. Capcom community manager Seth Killian has had his hands full with SFxT. From clearing up confusion regarding the Gem system to claiming he'd cut Pandora mode if it wasn't up to par.

See what Killian had to say to Kotaku regarding the Gem system and the competitive aspects of fighting games below:

Over 25 minutes of Street Fighter x Tekken gameplay (Video)

The hype for Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) continues to grow strong. GiantBomb has uploaded over 25 minutes of gameplay footage from Capcom's upcoming crossover fighter. Some interesting things to note include button configuration at the character select screen. GiantBomb also claims that Capcom will be releasing a patch that'll make selecting gems easier for tournament goers.

Street Fighter x Tekken: Gem and Pandora Combos

Weak-sauce? Not anymore, apparently.

Capcom has uploaded three new Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) combo videos. The videos include beginner and intermediate gem combos and a Pandora mode video.

If you'd like to go more in-depth on these SFxT combo videos, click here.

Watch the combo videos below:

NOTE: The sound quality is bad so you may want to lower the volume.

Reminder: Live stream revealing new Street Fighter x Tekken feature at 6 p.m. ET

Whoever said less is more, never picked up a controller.

Tonight (Jan. 13, 2012), Capcom will be streaming Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) from the west coast at 6 p.m. ET. Earlier this week, Capcom's Yoshinori Ono hinted that a new feature for SFxT would be revealed on the stream.

With Pandora mode and the gem system already making waves, what could Capcom have up their sleeves this time?

Watch the SFxT stream at 6 p.m. ET below:

Street Fighter x Tekken: New Feature to be Revealed this Friday (Jan. 13)

Pandora mode? Check. Gem system? Check. New feature coming this Friday (Jan. 13)? Check.

Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) is one of the most anticipated fighting games in recent memory, which is why it should come as no surprise that Capcom is loading the upcoming crossover with a bevy of features.

In order to avoid the lack of features that plagued the original Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (MvC3) title, Capcom has added new features such as the Gem system and Pandora mode. Now a new feature will make its way to the crossover.

Peep the tweet of Capcom's Yoshinori Ono below:

Street Fighter x Tekken: Autoblock gems (Video)

Enjoy Free Games has uploaded a video showing how the autoblock gems work in Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT). Street Fighter's Ryu puts the gems to the test as he gives Tekken's Kazuya all he can handle.

What you need to know about Street Fighter x Tekken gems

Still confused about gems?

You're not the only one, which is why Capcom has gone in-depth on the Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) gem system. It seems like ever since it was first announced, the gem system has been met with confusion and criticism.

Capcom community manager Seth Killian has said in the past that the system has been misunderstood and confusion has caused an uproar. Perhaps this new feature is indeed misunderstood and SFxT fans need more information.

In we go:

Street Fighter x Tekken: Divine speed gems (Video)

Much to the chagrin of some fans, Capcom-Unity has posted a high definition version of the divine speed gems in Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT). The 23 second clip shows the difference in Zangief's speed with and without the gems. One thing remains the same, however, Kazuya receives a piledriver.

Street Fighter x Tekken: Speed Gems (Video)

Capcom (via Event Hubs) has uploaded a video showing the difference in Zangief with and without the speed gems in Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT). The SFxT gem system has caused confusion amongst gamers since the day it was announced. Are these gems overpowered or is it something you can deal with?

Justin Wong talks SFxT gems, 'Kings of Chinatown' and more (Video)

Jason CF of Event Hubs sat down with top tournament player, Justin Wong at Northeast Championships (NEC) XII. Among the topics the Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) and Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition (AE) tournament player discussed was the gem system in Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT). Wong also talked about the 'Kings of Chinatown' documentary.

Street Fighter x Tekken: Pre-order bonus gems posted on Amazon and GameStop

Not all gems are created equal.

You can pre-order Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) at any major video game retailer, but the bonuses aren't all the same. Amazon and GameStop are offering different sets of bonus gems if you pre-order from them.

Amazon's bonus features the Iron Curtain Pack. This set includes nine gems which focus heavy on defensive abilities.

See what gem pack GameStop is dishing out below:

Capcom talks gems in Street Fighter x Tekken

The official Japan Street Fighter blog has gone more in-depth on the gem system in Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT).

Among the topics the blog touched on were boost gems. There is a category of boost gems called "Ferocious Attack Gems." All five of these boost gems listed in the blog have a 50 percent increase in meter gain.

The activation conditions for the gems are; strike with three special moves, land a launch attack and guard four attacks.

For more on the "Ferocious Attack Gems," head past the jump:

Street Fighter x Tekken expected to sell 2 million copies

Capcom released its earnings for the first half of the fiscal year and the turnout isn't too great.

The company has dropped from $522 million in 2010 to $375.1 million in 2011. While it's not flattering news, Capcom believes they know what has caused the drop.

No major titles this year.

While games like Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition sold over 400,000 copies worldwide, it was an expansion to a game made back in 2009.

Don't fret Capcom fans. There is good news in this piece.

Street Fighter x Tekken: Seth Killian talks gems and characters (Video)

MeriStationTV spoke with Capcom community manager Seth Killian on Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT). Killian gets into more detail on the gems system. Last Thursday (Nov. 3, 2011) Capcom revealed there would be over 100 gems in SFxT. He also touches on character reveals.

Street Fighter x Tekken: 50 gems? 100 gems? Capcom doesn't think so

The latest blog on Capcom-Unity indicates that the amount of gems in Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) may be well over 100.

"By the way, do you think the total number of Gems is 50? 100? Hmm, I don’t think so… Tons of Gems are in preparation! The best part is still to come!"

Gems ... they're everywhere!

In case you've been living under a rock for a couple of weeks, the gems system for SFxT was first introduced at this year's New York Comic-Con. This system features in-game power-ups and allows you to customize your fighting styles.

Confused?

Capcom community manager Seth Killian to the rescue:

Street Fighter x Tekken: Confusion to blame for Gems ruckus

It all started at this year's New York Comic-Con.

Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) producer, Yoshinori Ono, announced the release date (March 6, 2012) and special edition of the game in New York City. He also revealed the gem system which Capcom dubbed "revolutionary."

Confusion would follow the announcement almost immediately. Questions such as 'will the gems be DLC?' began to pop up. Capcom community manager Seth Killian answered some of those questions last Wednesday (Oct. 26). Still there was confusion among the SFxT community.

Here's what Killian had to say regarding the gem system controversy (via Gamasutra):