Blazblue: Calamity Trigger is a new experience in 2D weapons based fighting games making exceptional use of the power behind the Next Gen consoles and online gameplay networks. The game is created by Arc Works Systems the Japanese developers behind the critically acclaimed long running Guilty Gears fighting franchise which began in 1998. Blazblue: Calamity Trigger has been hailed as the "game that every self-respecting console fighting fan should play". It has already enjoyed huge success in Japan and critical acclaim in North America scoring above 90% in several specialist gamer Reviews. The European version of the title will be fully localised into English German French Italian and Spanish. It will include additional content not available anywhere else such as new characters and moves. For those new to fighting action the game has been specifically designed so it's easy to pick up at the beginning and an ever increasing depth introduces new and more demanding skills. The game features an all-original goth-anime cast with intricately detailed hand drawn high-Definition character sprites. And they are a unique bunch indeed. A plethora of defensive and offensive options are at your disposal. Take advantage of Barriers Counter Assaults Rapid Cancels Barrier Bursts Ukemi Tactics and Distortion Drives to turn the tide of battle. Drive your way to victory! Use the unique "Drive Attacks" specific to each character to decimate your opponent. Console exclusive content features brand new music animations backgrounds and a fully fleshed-out story mode which have been made exclusively for the console release. Battle online and train your skills through ranked and player battles.