Seth Killian dished a bit more dirt for fans hungry for more details about Shuma-Gorath and Phoenix in Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Snow also jumped in to clarify when fans should expect their copy of the game if they ordered from the Capcom Store.
Do the MvC3 devs look at MvC2 for ideas (Normals, Specials & Supers) for returning characters who weren't very strong, but were pretty strong in other vs titles, such as Marvel Super Heroes, and Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter?
Example, Shuma Gorath wasn't very tough in MvC2, but was a beast in Marvel Super Heroes, and good in Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter. Do the devs take the time to find out what made em so viable in those titles and try to implement it into Marvel vs Capcom 3? — Shuma_G_Gorath
Seth Killian: It's not a question of "not understanding" why he was good in a past game — the devs that made him good in older games are many of the same guys that are working on him now. It's also not a question you can really address on a character-by-character basis. You can actually give Shuma more tools in, say, MvC2 than he had in MSH, but he doesn't necessarily become a stronger character because strength is relative to the other characters in the title. That's a long way of saying it's comparing apples to oranges, in some cases, and a lot of those strengths have more to do with the overall game engine and other characters' possibilities than with, "well he had this move and it was good."
Blah blah blah, right? =) Anyway, unlike Jill, Shuma in MvC3 will be immediately recognizable to long-time fans. He definitely has some new brand new juice, and some new tweaks to old tricks, but there's no question he's still the Shuma you remember. His animation also looks really great (for a slimy tentacle demon) but you'll believe that when you see him...
Since Phoenix has a very low health what advice could you give us on how using her?
Seth: Don't get hit :) Sounds like I'm kidding, but I'm not. She's a beast on offense, but can't take a hit, so yeah. If you're the kind of player that doesn't mind taking a few hits to get into that sweet spot, Phoenix is not really for you. You might give similar advice to someone playing Strider in MvC2 (though she doesn't play like Strider).
Does her healing shield have some defense proprieties, or does it only heal her?
Seth: No defensive properties, and it only heals her while an opponent is touching the field. That is to say if you try and activate it and run, you won't heal yourself at all. Healing has to be incorporated into her rush/block strings to have a significant effect.
Can we use Dark Phoenix for unlimited time in the training mode?
Seth: Yes.
Can Dark Phoenix tag out? Will she still loose health if she tags out or will she heal her red life like everyone else?
Seth: She heals like everybody else when she tags out. When you call Dark Phoenix as an assist, her assist move also gets her "Dark Phoenix" bonus too (e.g. 2 fireballs instead of one).
What does X-Factor do to Dark Phoenix?
Seth: X-Factor affects everyone a little differently, but it doesn't give Phoenix a unique additional buff — she's already terrifying enough. Oddly the existing videos haven't really shown off the best bits of what Dark Phoenix is all about, but we'll correct that soon... :)
Does pre-ordering MvC3 from the Capcom store mean I'll get the game on release day?
Snow: I talked to the store manager about this. It's apparently very likely to arrive on release of the game if you picked the free shipping method. However, there is a small chance that it could arrive a bit after release.
Seth: X-Factor affects everyone a little differently, but it doesn't give Phoenix a unique additional buff — she's already terrifying enough. Oddly the existing videos haven't really shown off the best bits of what Dark Phoenix is all about, but we'll correct that soon... :)
haha that last bit sounds so evil, can't wait.
@#6
dark phoenix just happens when she dies with full meter, everyone else doesnt have to be dead too. Just xfactor is stronger when everyone else is dead.
Should've asked if Dark Phoenix loses health while in X-Factor, if she gains it back slowly or if nothing happens at all.
Wait, can someone explain "X-Factor" to me? I'm confoozed as to what this is.
Osbjorn...woooow wow wow keep it in your pants
boobee_cakes
Xfactor is a power up ability you get for hitting the 3 attack buttons and the exchange button however if you have 3 characters alive it will only last 10 seconds however it heals your red damage(the red health you see when you get hit in MVC1-3) and gives you a power boost.
If you only have 2 characters you're stronger and Xfactor last 20 and if you're down to your last character it will last for 30 seconds and you'll do alot more damage even if they're blocking. Be careful though you only get one in a normal match
Anyway Shuma FTW
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7v7TT...
Interesting news. I'm fine with the boxed characters but praying to see Strider & Mega Man as DLC. BTW for the Mega fans here on PSN, Rockman 1 Remix from the JPN PS1 release drops tomorro.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsvSnn...
WASTE OF FLESH! old school shumie
Oh shes like strider? well, strider doesnt die in..oh wait i play on reduced damage, nevermind
@31: I do not use him, I stated that I am not good with him xD. Im just saying that I feel he was one of the more used Marvel characters then other then the ones that everyone uses. There is a guy/girl that I have played like 5 times, he uses Shuma Gorath, Stryder, and I forget the other character.... dude/chick is sick nasty with Shuma Gorath ;o
So how long before everyone constantly bombards Seth with the obligatory "where are Mega Man and Frank West" questions?