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Fighting Games News Roundup

It’s been a little while since I’ve updated the world’s greatest fighting games blog, so I think that it’s only fair that we catch up on four of the biggest fighting game franchises that are set to see new versions in the next little while.

We heard that the Castlevania franchise would be making its way […]

Posted by: Akuma on Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Street Fighter IV Consoles Confirmed: Xbox 360, PS3, and PC

Capcom has already provided some indication as to the release date of Street Fighter IV, but that information is largely for the arcade version of the game. When and where will be able to play this highly anticipated fighting game at home? Well, a great tidbit of information has been officially announced.
It has been confirmed […]

Posted by: Akuma on Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

The Best Selling Capcom Game of All Time

Capcom has been around for a good number of years and it is home to a lot of fantastic games. From Resident Evil to Onimusha, Duck Tales to Final Fight, Capcom is responsible for a lot of legends. With so many games under its belt, it can be tough deciding which was Capcom’s best of […]

Posted by: Akuma on Monday, May 26th, 2008

Akuma Enters Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix

As we anxiously await the arrival of Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix (can the name get any longer?) on both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3, Capcom has provided us with a very fascinating piece of information. In addition to faithful standbys like Ryu and Ken, we’ve also got the extra intense […]

Posted by: Akuma on Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Street Fighter: The Legend of Dan Hibiki (Movie)

Most people already know that they are making a new Street Fighter movie starring Kristen Kreuk. As it turns out, though, the filmmakers may not be content with just making Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li. The plans seem to call for a whole series of sequels that will chronicle the entire Street Fighter universe. […]

Posted by: Akuma on Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Street Fighter II: The Japanese Rap

This is just so wrong…
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Posted by: Akuma on Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Street Fighter IV: Introducing the Bosses

Street Fighter IV was originally announced way back in October 2007 and since then, Capcom has been slowly leaking out tidbits of information for the fighting game public. We’ve seen an incredibly muscular and bulgy Ryu, the re-emergence of some retro favorites, and the introduction of a luchadore too.
But what about the bosses? We’ve seen […]

Posted by: Akuma on Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

What if Street Fighter II Bonus Round Was Real?

Check out this video produced by the guys at Mega64. They took the car-busting bonus round from the classic Street Fighter II and reproduced the stage in real-time. They manage to smash a few windows, but can they manage to get perfect? And when did the bonus stage ever allow for three characters?

Posted by: Akuma on Friday, April 25th, 2008

Street Fighter IV Gameplay Videos: El Fuerte and Crimson Viper

As we get closer to the official launch date of Street Fighter IV, more information about the highly anticipated fighting game is starting to avail itself. We’ve already heard about the introduction of newcomer El Fuerte, a lucha libre combatant with rather incredible wrestling-style moves. Now we can see the world warrior in action. In […]

Posted by: Akuma on Sunday, April 13th, 2008

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li

Right near the end of 2007, we caught wind that they were making a live action Street Fighter movie that would focus on the story of Chun-Li. Appropriately named Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, the movie would star Kristen Kreuk (of Smallville fame) in the title role. In the meantime, we’ve heard that people […]

Posted by: Akuma on Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
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