Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown: A week of action with Maximilian Day 4

Another day, another round of Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown.

Maximilian is one day away from completing his first week of Final Showdown matches. While day one was more of a feeling out process, days two and three have been all action. Day four is also packed with the excitement fans have come to expect from Sega and AM2.

Watch Max tackle Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown once again, after the jump.

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Deadpool BnBs for beginners by Mystro (Video)

Beginners to Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) often like to use their favorite characters, but they don't know where to start. Mystro has posted a Deadpool bread and butter (BnB) video to help.

Street Fighter x Tekken Mobile coming to iOS devices this summer

Move over PS Vita, you're not the only handheld to nab Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT).

At E3 2012, Capcom quietly showed off SFxT on an iPad. Now the company that brought you the crossover has revealed some more information.

The game is being called, Street Fighter x Tekken Mobile. The game will have new modes and a "new take on the tag team mechanic." SFxT Mobile will only be available on iOS 5 devices or higher. You can expect the pint sized fighter to drop this summer.

See Capcom's press release, after the jump.

THQ's $10 off sale on UFC Undisputed 3 and WWE '12 ends Monday (June 18)

Father's day is just around the corner.

You can celebrate the occasion by purchasing UFC Undisputed 3 or WWE '12 for $10 off. The sale is available on the THQ Store website. Monday (June 18) marks the end of THQ's offer.

The deal cuts the price of UFC Undisputed 3 to $49.99, while WWE '12 becomes $39.99 on Xbox 360 and PS3 and $29.99 on the Nintendo Wii. The People's Edition of WWE '12 is also part of the special. The price becomes $59.99 if you take advantage of the deal.

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3: "Online Warrior" episode #32 (Video)

Maximilian has posted the 32nd episode of the popular web series, "Online Warrior," the Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) edition. Max dives into the east coast versus west coast wars that have been seen in the fighting game community (FGC).

Reminder: Big Two live stream tonight (June 13) at 8 p.m. ET

In preparation for CEO 2012 this weekend (June 15-17), the Big Two rolls along. The weekly tournament event will take place tonight (June 13) from Next Level in Brooklyn, NY at 8 p.m. ET. Henry Cen will be your host for the tournament matches.

The event starts at 8 p.m. ET. As usual, the tournaments played tonight will be Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) and Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition v.2012 (AE v.2012). Regulars such as Chris G are expected to attend.

Watch the Big Two live stream below:

Street Fighter x Tekken: Lars, Dudley, Alisa, Lei, Guy, & Bryan trials

Time for some disc-locked DLC character trials.

FROG55JQN (via Eventhubs) has posted the trials of some Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) DLC characters. These characters will also be available on Sony's PS Vita version at retail, and will not be DLC for the handheld.

So besides Lars, who are the characters you'll be seeing today (June 13)? Dudley, Alisa, Lei, Guy, and Bryan. Watch their trials, after the jump.

Desk tackles Avatar Fighter Online (Video)

Leave it to Desk to pull something like this off. The popular fighting game YouTube uploader has touched on a new title. Desk has dived into the indie section of Xbox Live to provide videos for Avatar Fighter Online.

Watch a combo video below:

Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown: A week of action with Maximilian Day 3

Day three of five for the Final Showdown is here.

Maximilian is now just two days away from completing his first week with Sega and AM2's Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown. The game is available now on Xbox Live for 1,200 Microsoft Points and PSN for $14.99.

Watch day three, after the jump.

Daigo Umehara talks Evo 2012 with Gamespot (Video)

Gamespot Asia nabbed an interview with one of the most renowned tournament players in the world, Daigo Umehara. Daigo will be participating at Evo 2012 July 6-8 in Las Vegas. Here he talks about the biggest threats he expects in the tournament.

Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown eclipses Japanese sales expectations

Score one for Sega.

AM2 took to Twitter (via Andriasang) to reveal some exciting news. Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown has exceeded sales expectations in Japan after just one week of release. North American sales were not available.

This has to be a huge confidence boost for Sega and AM2. The duo seems to have brought some life back into the Virtua Fighter series.

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3: C. Viper combos by Honzo Gonzo (Video)

Need more Viper? Here she is. Honzo Gonzo has released his latest Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) combo video featuring Street Fighter's C. Viper. Viper can be a handful but when in the hands of players like Gonzo, she's your worst nightmare. See the transcription, after the jump.

Mortal Kombat 9: Sindel Guide by Mr. Mileena

Mr. Mileena is back with a new Mortal Kombat 9 (MK9) guide.

Sindel isn't the most used MK9 character. In fact, the uploader of this guide believes she has been downplayed by tournament goers. If these clips have anything to say about it, that will change.

Watch Sindel's "specialties," after the jump.

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Magneto combos by SMP (Video)

SMPotatoes has a Magneto combo video that will have your head spinning. These combos show the Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) villain knows how to finish his plate and destroy the dining table afterwards.

Xbox 360 spring 2012 update coming to 'few' this week, the rest next week

Heads up Xbox 360 gamers, an update is coming your way.

Major Nelson of Xbox Live took to Twitter to reveal when the new spring 2012 Xbox 360 system update would take place. The update will reach some Xbox Live enthusiasts this week. Everyone else will have to wait until next week.

Microsoft put a heavy focus on SmartGlass and Xbox Music at E3 2012. SmartGlass allows for app sharing on devices such as tablets, while Xbox Music promises to come with 30 million tracks.

It's assumed that the update is to prepare for both additions to the Microsoft gaming juggernaut.

Mad Catz announces CEO 2012 sale on arcade sticks and fight pads (Video)

Here we go again. Mad Catz has announced another arcade stick and fight pad sale. This one is for CEO 2012, who promotes the deal with an NWO flavor. The deals are the same as the Mad Catz UFGT8 sale with $60 off sticks and $20 off pads. You can use the promo codes: CEO60 and CEO20 on select sticks and pads.

Capcom launches Street Fighter 25th Anniversary website

Let the celebration begin.

Capcom has launched the official Street Fighter 25th Anniversary website. The 25th Anniversary Set will make its way to Xbox 360 and PS3 Sept. 18. For more details on what will be included in the limited edition package, click here.

The new website features some dazzling artwork. On display are M. Bison, Blanka, and many other characters that have made the Street Fighter series unique. Visit StreetFighter25.com to see the content.

Not only is Capcom celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Street Fighter with a slew of games, animes, books, and accessories. They are also enjoying the moment with $500,000 in tournament money. For a list of tournament dates and locations, head past the jump.