Gem system & special edition details for Street Fighter X Tekken
Posted by Jon 'Catalyst' Grey • October 14, 2011 at 5:16 p.m. PDT • Comments: 139
Today at New York Comic-Con, Street Fighter X Tekken producer Yoshinori Ono revealed a ton of new info, including the revolutionary Gem System, an all-new customizable power-up system that creates an exciting way for everyone to experience the Street Fighter and Tekken fighting systems.
Choose from dozens of Gems that modify characters’ abilities and stats. Check out the new trailer that sheds light on this new way to experience fighting games.
Prior to the game hitting shelves on March 6 in North America and March 9 in Europe, fans will be able to grab special packs of Gems for pre-ordering at various retailers.
Ono-san also announced the Special Edition of Street Fighter X Tekken for North America, which includes:
- Street Fighter X Tekken game
- Build-It-Yourself Arcade Cabinet Bank (approximately 5”H)
- Exclusive Prequel Comic Book by UDON
- 36 Gems: Includes All Pre-Order Packs Plus An Exclusive Pack
- Pre-Order Bonus: Nine Exclusive Gems Only Available For Pre-Ordering Special Edition
- Total of 45 Gems When You Pre-Order
Choose from dozens of Gems that modify characters’ abilities and stats. Check out the new trailer that sheds light on this new way to experience fighting games.
Prior to the game hitting shelves on March 6 in North America and March 9 in Europe, fans will be able to grab special packs of Gems for pre-ordering at various retailers.
Ono-san also announced the Special Edition of Street Fighter X Tekken for North America, which includes:
- Street Fighter X Tekken game
- Build-It-Yourself Arcade Cabinet Bank (approximately 5”H)
- Exclusive Prequel Comic Book by UDON
- 36 Gems: Includes All Pre-Order Packs Plus An Exclusive Pack
- Pre-Order Bonus: Nine Exclusive Gems Only Available For Pre-Ordering Special Edition
- Total of 45 Gems When You Pre-Order
Q: Are gems a handicap system?
A: What do you mean?
Q: Are they just to give new players a leg-up, or will they be used in tournaments?
A: Tournament players will want to use them.
IPW also goes into more detail with the gem system, detailing abilities such as auto-block, auto-throw and offensive powerups.A: What do you mean?
Q: Are they just to give new players a leg-up, or will they be used in tournaments?
A: Tournament players will want to use them.
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