Arc System Works has published the main visual for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, which you can see above. Aditionally, they have revealed several of the game’s modes:

Episode Mode

Essentially the game’s story mode. An original story centered on the “Phantom Field”, a point where the worlds from the four works represented in the game collide.

Tactics Mode

Experience Cross Tag Battle’s unique mechanics and learn new techniques.

Survival Mode

Defeat as many fighters as you can in a row.

Training Mode

Get to know the various characters and their moves.

Gallery Mode

View special illustrations, artwork and movies.

Replay Theater

Watch saved replays of fights.

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Damascus Gear: Operation Tokyo also releasing for Switch in the west next week

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Yesterday, Damascus Gear: Operation Tokyo was confirmed for release in Japan next week via an eShop listing. It’s also coming west next week, the European eShop shows. The launch is scheduled for March 1.

Damascus Gear: Operation Tokyo is a mech-action RPG. We have an updated English overview and trailer below – we’re slightly concerned by the lack of spaces shown for character dialogue.

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BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle has a story mode known as “Episode Mode”

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This week’s issue of Famitsu is revealing a brand new story mode for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. In the game, “Episode More” will be included.

Not much is known about Episode More at present, though we should learn more as Famitsu leaks. Currently it’s confirmed that BlazBlue, Persona 4 Arena, Under Night In-Birth, and RWBY will have their own stories in the game.

Expect more information about BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle’s story mode soon.

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6 minutes of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle footage

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GameSpot has a new look at BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle with six minutes of footage. Take a look at the video below.

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Happy Birthdays: first Switch version trailer

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Arc System Works has published the first trailer for the Switch version of Happy Birthdays. This trailer is in Japanese, but the game has already been confirmed for a Western release this Summer. Check it out:

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BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle’s US pricing revealed; producer comments on DLC controversy and Switch development

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Much has been made about BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle’s DLC and how much it’ll cost to obtain everything. After Destructoid spoke with the game’s producer, we finally have some clarification.

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will be sold at $49.99 with DLC offered outside of that. You’ll also be able to pick up the Deluxe Digital Edition for $69.99 featuring the main game and Cross Tag Character Pack 1-6.

Here’s a full breakdown of pricing:

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Guilty Gear director unsure if the series is a “good match” for Switch, but looking into it

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Destructoid recently caught up with Guilty Gear director and designer Daisuke Ishiwatari. Ishiwatari spoke about the future of the franchise, and was asked about Switch.

Regarding Guilty Gear possibly appearing on Nintendo’s console, Ishiwatari explained that it might not be a “good match” due to the need for “high quality graphics.” However, he did also say that Arc System Works hasn’t made a final decision and is “still working on that.”

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Platinum the Trinity, Orie, Kanji revealed as new DLC characters for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

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Three new characters have been announced for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. Platinum the Trinity from BlazBlue, Orie from Under Night in-Birth, and Kanji Tatsumi from Persona 4 will be in the game. All three will be DLC characters.

Here’s a trailer showcasing the characters in action: