Fighting Game News - 07/01/09
We’ve got a whole lot of news about fighting games coming down the chute, so let’s get down to it.
First off, we have this incredible Akuma statue from Katon Callaway. He measures about 12-inches tall, is filled with all sorts of raging demons, and will retail for $120 this September. [CobraCaptain]
Even though it doesn’t have the same kind of graphical prowess, Street Fighter IV for the Wii is still a distinct possibility. Several alterations will have to be made of course, but we’ll keep this within the realm of possibility. [SFB]
From the same people that brought you Guilty Gear, we’re looking forward to BlazBlue. This 2D fighter is being slated for release on the Sony PS3, but you’ll be able to use Remote Play on the PSP as well. [Kotaku]
In case you didn’t notice, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 didn’t make its expected arrival on PSN and Xbox Live this week. It shouldn’t be too long, however, as the new release date has it pushed into the month of July. In the meantime, we can also look forward to the upcoming Marvel vs. Capcom hip hop mixtape. Yes, you read that correctly. [Kotaku]
If you’re like me, then you were probably disappointed with the subdued violence in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. Fear not. If Midway manages to find its way out of this whole bankruptcy fiasco, Mortal Kombat 9 will be much more violent. Bring back the gore! Bring back the decapitations! Bring back the gratuitous blood! [NewLaunches]
Tekken 6 may have been released in Japanese arcades in 2007, but it’s heading to home consoles this October 27. To coincide with the launch, you’ll be able to pick up the bundle depicted above for either the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. Unlike the Street Fighter IV bundle that came with a figurine, DVD, and music soundtrack, the Tekken 6 bundle will come with an artbook and a HORI Wireless FightStick. Arcade sticks are awesome! The bundle will be $150. [TechEBlog]
Also related to Tekken 6, we’ll see the arrival of Penny Arcade’s cardboard tube samurai as an alternate outfit for Yoshimitsu [1Up] and a new story-based campaign mode that has you killing kangaroos at will. [Kotaku]
Video: Zangief in Real Life (OMGOMGOMG)
I think most of us would agree that Zangief’s move set is pretty outrageous and probably wouldn’t translate very well to a “real” wrestling ring. Well, it turns out that we are quite wrong. Here is a professional (?) wrestler who recreates Zangief’s Ultra Move from Street Fighter IV, starting with a spinning lariat, moving into a German suplex, connecting into a tossing backbreaker, and yes, even capping it off with a tossing and spinning piledriver. Holy schmoly!
Fighting Games at E3 Expo 2009
So, were there fighting games at E3 Expo 2009 in Los Angeles this week? Of course there were! And even though I didn’t see SNK Playmore on the list of exhibitors, King of Fighters XII was indeed there in full force through the Ignition Entertainment booth. Nothing too out of the ordinary there, but there is a great article on fighting games at Futurelooks.com. Check it out for coverage on:
- Tatsunoko vs. Capcom
- Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny
- TMNT Smash-Up
- Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny
- Tekken 6
