Aksys Games has announced that BlazBlue: Continuum Shift is shipping to stores nationwide.

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift inherits all the key features of its predecessor while adding a few twists of its own. New characters include: Hazama the mysterious performer, Tsubaki the valiant female knight and µ-12.

With new modes like Beginner Mode and Tutorial Mode, even fighting game beginners can pull off combos like the pros and dive right into the action. Players can also battle others from around the world via the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE network. Players can not only search for matches, play games, and observe matches online; they can also chat with friends while playing.