Month: February 2016

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Japanese Rockers Man with a Mission Provide Street Fighter V’s Official Theme Song

Street Fighter IV’s theme song, the infamous “Indestructible,” was one of the most memorable parts of its launch back in 2009. Thanks to the ridiculously awesome stylings of The Next Door, the refrain will forever be ingrained in the memories of Street Fighter fans everywhere.

Now, Capcom has tapped Japanese rock band Man with a Mission to do the unthinkable: follow-up that iconic track with one of their own for Street Fighter V. The announcement quickly spread, but only now has the song become available to the masses thanks to today’s release of the group’s latest album, The World’s on Fire.


 

Founded in 2010, Man with a Mission gained attention for the distinct wolf masks they wear during public appearances. Anime fans may be familiar with their track “Raise Your Flag,” which was used as the opening theme for Mobile Suit Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans. Prior to Street Fighter V, they worked with Capcom to provide the commercial theme song for Lost Planet: Extreme Condition.

What do you think? Is “Survivor” the next “Indestructible,” or will Street Fighter IV’s theme continue to live on in the hearts of the fighting game community? In any case, the single is currently available for purchase on Amazon Japan if you want to pick it up.

Sources: Man with a Mirror via r/Kappa, special thanks to Laban.

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Mortal Kombat X’s Leatherface Revs Up His Chainsaw During Next Kombat Kast

After previewing Tri-Borg at the ESL Pro League finals, NetherRealm Studios is ready to show off fellow Kombat Pack 2 inductee Leatherface during their next Kombat Kast. This horror movie mainstay has been haunting audiences since the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre dropped in 1974, and he’s ready to treat the Mortal Kombat cast to some of that same brutality.

Little is known about Leatherface’s gameplay apart from brief snippets provided in the official trailer, and speculation has only increased thanks to the recent glimpse we received of his Killer variation.

Kombat Kast will be live on Twitch this Thursday, February 11, at 2 PM PST, 5 PM EST.

Sources: NetherRealm Studios, Tyler Lansdown, tip via NightmareSteam