September 26, 2011
Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 10th Anniversary Dogfight in Tokyo Game Show 2011 event report!
64 teams clash! An official arcade version tournament at Tokyo Game Show!
On Tokyo Game Show 2011's last day, September 18th, the Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. tournament 'Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs 10th Anniversary Dogfight in Tokyo Game Show 2011' was held.
64 teams were selected for this Gundam Vs. 10th anniversary celebration, including several past champions. We join the furious battle in the quarterfinals!
Favored units at this stage include high-cost all-rounders with a specific range focus like Master Gundam, Destiny Gundam, and Strike Freedom Gundam.
Also favored were low-cost units with a single powerful attack: the Hildolfr, Zaku Kai, and Char's Customize Gelgoog, with six of the eight finalists using one of these suits.
■ Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Presentation
With the quarterfinalists chosen, a Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. PS3 version (on sale December 1st) presentation was made.
Kenichi Suzumura, familiar for his performance as Shinn Asuka in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, arcade version producer Baba, PS3 version producer Goto discussed info on the PS3 version and upcoming updates to the arcade version.
First, Goto introduces the latest PS3 trailer, along with info on its online mode which lets players take on rivals nationwide, Mission Mode featuring play of Gundam-style scenarios, and a range of new units including the Astray Blue Frame. This is clearly not just a quick port.
Next is Baba, who reveals that a new arcade version is in the works, with new units, new modes, and and something more in mobile support... A save card usable on multiple games... And more and more new info!
When conversation turns to Toru Furuya's slip at the announcement conference that he's been recording Amuro and Ribbons lines, Suzumura mysteriously comments 'You know, Baba haven't we been working together recently on something other than this panel?'
They promise to reveal more soon, so keep your eyes peeled!
After this, the tournament reconvenes, with eight semifinalists fighting for the laurels.
Rivalries are on full display in these matches, with fierce assaults, canny maneuvering, and results coming down to the wire.
■ Quarterfinals
Quarterfinal match 1
Team A's ranged powerhouse Strike Freedom takes on team B's low-cost wave tactics. Under Strike Freedom's blistering fire, the Zaku Kai closes in to finish off team A's Char's Customize Gelgoog with a hand grenade for the win.
[Team A] Yoshiki (Char's Customize Gelgoog), Yui (Strike Freedom) vs.
[Team B] Hassee (Char's Customize Gelgoog), Ohmiya Zaku (Zaku Kai)
Team A's ranged powerhouse Strike Freedom takes on team B's low-cost wave tactics. Under Strike Freedom's blistering fire, the Zaku Kai closes in to finish off team A's Char's Customize Gelgoog with a hand grenade for the win.
Quarterfinal match 2
[Team A] Saihieru (Strike), Orgoma (ν Gundam) vs.
[Team B] Finnel (Hildolfr), Bridgeston (Zaku Kai)
Team B puts up a valiant fight with two cost 1000 units.
Playing by the book, they take care to keep at least one unit alive at all times and gradually wear down team A.
Quarterfinal match 3
[Team A] Kuma (Hildolfr), Lily (00 QAN[T]) vs.
[Team B] Dai（ゝω・）v (Zeta Gundam), Eathley (Master Gundam)
Team A's QAN[T] keeps up a solid defense with its GN Bits while racking up the damage.
In the end, the Hildolfr takes out Master Gundam for team A's victory.
Quarterfinal match 4
Both teams go on the offensive immediately. Team B wins the all-out batte with the fierce power of Destiny during EX Burst.
[Team A] Ubuki (Hildolfr), Mikan (Tallgeese III) vs.
[Team B] O Sugi (Destiny Gundam), Pico (Char's Customize Gelgoog)
Both teams go on the offensive immediately. Team B wins the all-out batte with the fierce power of Destiny during EX Burst.
■ Semifinals
Semifinal match 1
As two low-cost teams clash, the Zaku Kais toss their hand grenades and fill the field with flame immediately. Each team pushes the other's reserves to the limit, until through the smoke of the battlefield a curved shot from team B's Hildolfr finishes the fight.
[Team A] Hassee (Char's Customize Gelgoog), Ohmiya Zaku (Zaku Kai) vs.
[Team B] Finnel (Hildolfr), Bridgeston (Zaku Kai)
Semifinal match 2
[Team A] Kuma (Hildolfr), Lily (00 QAN[T]) vs.
[Team B] O Sugi (Destiny Gundam), Pico (Char's Customize Gelgoog)
The melee heavyweights QAN[T] and Destiny square off! Each side attempts to run out the other's cost gauge with strategic EX Burst use.
In the end, Char's Customize Gelgoog' picks off the QAN[T] as it makes its move, giving team B the victory.
■ Championship fight
Championship fight
[Team A] Finnel (Hildolfr), Bridgeston (Zaku Kai)
[Team B] O Sugi (Destiny Gundam), Pico (Char's Customize Gelgoog)
The championship was decided best two rounds of three.
The Hildolfr has proven its worth in this championship, but team B's O Sugi and Pico have taken down each one they've faced. Finnel and Bridgeston are under the gun!
Which team will wear the laurel wreath!?
Championship round 1
Each side probes the other cautiously. The Hildolfr cannily keeps its distance, finally picking off the Destiny to secure team A's victory.
Each side probes the other cautiously. The Hildolfr cannily keeps its distance, finally picking off the Destiny to secure team A's victory.
Championship round 2
In round 2, both teams go on the attack. The Zaku Kai covers the Hildolfr as it's about to receive an EX Burst-powered blow from the Destiny, allowing it to counterattack—a great example of teamwork!
After a short intermission, the close combat resumes, until finally, the Destiny gives chase to the heavily-damaged Hildolfr and, just as it activates its EX Burst for the finishing blow, is picked off by the Hildolfr's counterattack.
The champions, Finnel and Bridgesston, take home a trophy, HG 1/144 Extreme Gundam kits, and will receive copies of the PS3 version of Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. upon its release. Runners-up O Sugi and Pico receive a shield, games, and kits.
Finally, Baba comments that he appreciates the other devs' dedication to their work keeping them from watching live. Next, the Premium Dogfight 2012 was announced to be held at Differ Ariake in February.
This tournament's winners and runner-ups were invited, and with a 'More updates are coming! We hope you can keep up!' and a cheer, the tournament is concluded.
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Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs.
Type： Arcade game
In operation： Currently
Platform： System 357
Genre ： Team Action（2v2）
Players: 1 - 4 |
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