BlazBlue: Chronophantasma

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma is the next installment in this 2D fighting game series, developed by Arc System Works. It was announced on August 5th 2012 and is set to be released this winter in the Arcades. The game has been confirmed to get a port to the PS3, however there is no set date yet, nor has a 360 port been mentioned. New stages, music, game mechanics, and three newcomers have been confirmed. In addition, all of the returning characters have been re-balanced and given new moves to add to their arsenal. All of the returning characters' standing sprites, and portrait art have been redrawn, and a few have new costumes.

Returning Cast

 * Ragna the Bloodedge
 * Jin Kisaragi
 * Noel Vermillion
 * Rachel Alucard
 * Taokaka
 * Carl Clover
 * Litchi Faye-Ling
 * Arakune
 * Iron Tager
 * Bang Shishigami
 * Hakumen
 * Hazama
 * Tsubaki Yayoi
 * Makoto Nanaya
 * Valkenhayn R. Hellsing
 * Platinum the Trinity
 * Relius Clover

New Playable Characters

 * Bullet
 * Amane Nishiki
 * Azrael

New Game Mechanics
The following have been removed from BlazBlue as of Chrono Phantasma:
 * Gold Break Bursts
 * Guard Primers

The following has been added to Chrono Phantasma:
 * Over-Drive: Each character has a new mechanic called Over-Drive. When activated it gives you enhanced strength and access to new moves unique to the character. Normally Over-Drive lasts 5 seconds, at lower health it lasts around 15 seconds and freezes the timer. The bar to use Over Drive fills up over time, and can be used when full only.
 * Crush Trigger: Crush Trigger acts as the replacement for the Gold Break Burst. If you have 25% heat then you may press A+B to crush the opponent's guard during some moves. Doesn't work on the Barrier Guard however.