In addition to the rear touchpad, you can also map any button press or combination you like to the left and right flicks of the second analog stick.

If you’re looking to actually go hands-on with the game before it comes out, well, here’s one way: the Uphoria – Party in Singapore this Saturday will feature a demo build of Final Fantasy XIII-2.

Speaking of Saiki, he’s playable once you beat him as a mid-boss in Arcade Mode. On my second run through Arcade Mode I also unlocked Billy Kane after running into him as another mid-boss.

EX moves are a real game changer. Some EX special moves are merely stronger versions of the same move, but a great deal of them actually gives the characters you’ve mastered over the years completely new ways to open up your opponent’s defenses.

No matter which console you have, you can try Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Online Edition before buying it. Capcom will release a playable demo of the game on PlayStation Network.

Another new trailer for Shmusicup shows off a nice range of songs and bullet effects.

Tzai Entertainment’s have a beta for their music-powered shoot-em-up for everyone to try out.

Tzai Entertainment are accepting music contributions to be featured in Shmusicup’s soundtrack.

Tzai Entertainment’s music-powered shoot-em-up gets a new gameplay trailer.

Shmusicup lets you outfit lead character, Lyric, with three different suits, all of which act as a different kind of multiplier.

ShmusicUp is a vertical scrolling shoot-em-up with a bit of a twist.

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