Author: Dertrick "ninjadertle" Winn

Bandai Namco has revealed that several in-game character panels designed by world-renowned artists will be coming to Tekken 7. As announced at San Diego Comic Con 2017, the aesthetic panels will be available to purchase as DLC sometime in September

Among the list of artists are names like Mister Cartoon, Ron English, and Jeremy Fish, all of which have made an impact on the world through their eclectic and provocative street art. Much like the New Japan Pro Wrestling items added to Tekken 7 earlier this year, this artistic collaboration is another example of the influence that fighting games have had on other areas of popular culture.

You can check out a higher-resolution image of the art and artists teased below, and stay tuned to Shoryuken for more FGC related news coming out of SDCC 2017.

Source: Gematsu

The Xbox 360 port of Virtua Fighter 2 is the latest fighter to join Xbox One’s backwards compatibility collection. Originally premiering on the Sega Saturn, the port features a graphics polish and the ability to engage in online matches. Other fighting games that are backwards compatible include Street Fighter IV, Skullgirls, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Soul Calibur V and Virtua Fighter V: Final Showdown.

There are quite a few Xbox 360 fighting game titles that are still eligible for porting, and the option is still available for players to voice their opinion and cast a vote on which games should be made backwards compatible on the Xbox One. We have taken the liberty of assembling the full list of those games, and you can check it out and cast your votes by click here.

Source: Eurogamer

The digital version of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for PS3 is currently discounted by 40% in the PlayStation Store. If you’re a PlayStation user looking to hop aboard the Marvel hype train for the first time, you can currently do so for just $15.

Though Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is on the horizon, we could likely continue to see UMvC3 played alongside it, seeing as how it has been ported to PS4 and parts of the game — such as the three-character system, the X-Factor mechanic, and a number of playable characters — may now be exclusive to the title.

You can jump to Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 in the PlayStation store right here. Also, if you haven’t already, check out the Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Evo results. The PSN Flash Sale ends on July 24th.

Source: PlayStation Store via GameSpot

Japanese sneaker brand Ubiq have teamed up with Capcom to create a set of sneakers that commemorate a few of the gaming giant’s classic titles. Among this set is a pair of Street Fighter II sneakers, sprinkled with frames of the original 8 World Warriors performing their iconic special moves, and held in a box printed with equally nostalgic artwork. Pictures capturing the detailed shoes and their fancy receptacle can be seen in the gallery below.

Reportedly, all the shoes in this collection will be made-to-order, and can be expected to ship sometime in November. They are currently exclusive to Japan, and are priced around $145 USD. Those who want to purchase some online can do so by clicking here.

Source: Atmos Tokyo via Footwear News

Storm Collectibles has a history of creating top-notch fighting game action figures, and they have delivered the goods once more with their San Diego Comic Con 2017 exclusives. The notorious Hot Ryu ($59.99) and the enigmatic Noob Saibot ($49.99) from Street Fighter V and Mortal Kombat respectively, have been immortalized as 7″ inch figures that will be available only at this year’s SDCC.

The two fighters, as they appear in their toy form, both have origins that are have become as comical as they have memorable in the fighting game community. With replicated detail, interchangeable hands, faces and weapons, it is unlikely that a couple of FGC jokes have ever looked this cool. You can check out the reveal images below, or just stop by Storm’s booth at this year’s SDCC for an even better look.

Source: FlickeringMyth

Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX SIX STARS!!!!!! is the kawaii-but-deadly appendix to Arcana Hearts 3 has been in Japanese arcades since 2014, but has yet to receive a home-accessible version of any kind. Aligning with Examu’s previously reported plans to bring their game to PC, they have has launched their Kickstarter campaign to do so — having started on July 5th.

As reported on Examu’s Prefundia page, balance changes and two new characters, Minori Amanohara and Ichor, the Arcana of Blood, will be updates included with the PC port, should it receive the necessary funding. Images of Minori and Ichor, respectively, can be seen below.

More images and info on the future of Arcana Hearts 3: LOVE MAX SIX STARS!!!!!! is available via Prefundia.

Sources: Gematsu and Prefundia

As reported on the PlayStation blog, Darkstalkers: Resurrection will be free to PlayStation Plus subscribers through the month of July on PlayStation 3. This bundle contains two ported games from Capcom’s classic underworld brawling franchise: Night Warriors: Darkstalkers Revenge and Darkstalkers 3.

Getting a free fighting game is certainly a nice bonus to gamers who already use PlayStation Plus to access their PlayStation 4’s online capabilities — presuming you also have the prior console! Furthermore, readers of UDON’s Street Fighter vs. Darkstalkers series can now get acquainted — or reacquainted –with the Darkstalkers’ shadowy origins.

Darkstalkers: Resurrection‘s PlayStation Plus status will be updated in early July. If you wish to see the other titles that will be free next month, you can do so by clicking here.

Source: PlayStation