Author: Franz "d3v" Co

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.

Kotobukiya has been busy with their Bishoujo line, designed by illustrator, Shunya Yamashita, of figures for some time. The latest character to join this figure line is none other than Final Fight alum Poison.

This 1:7 scale figure features swappable accessories, allowing fans to display Poison with either her trademark riding crop or a pair of handcuffs – something not seen in most other Bishoujo figures. It retails for $69.99, and preorders are currently open here.

In the meantime, you can check out some photos of the figure in the gallery below.

Source: Kotobukiya

BROKENTIER’s Jay “Viscant” Snyder recently started a brand new article series to help both aspiring and veteran players “Hit the Ground Running” when Street Fighter V launches later this month.

While the first installment touched on the general experience of adapting to the new game, the second is focused entirely on the characters, specifically the first eight to be announced: Ryu, Chun-Li, Nash, M. Bison, Cammy, Birdie, Ken, and Necalli. He covers both the changes that each character received over the many beta builds and their game plans based on these adjustments.

Take Ryu, for example. Viscant discusses how the iconic wandering warrior has received several nerfs with each successive beta build, mostly to his combo paths, due to how hard he could hit early on. He also makes the point that it seems as if Capcom doesn’t want him to have reliable setups that lead into an unblockable Denjin Hadouken critical art, something he was capable of in previous builds.

On the opposite end, Viscant highlights how Chun-Li hasn’t really changed much, indicating that Capcom is likely satisfied with how she plays. She’s one of the few characters in the game who can convert to big damage off a light, making her a rather strong character overall.

For more of Viscant’s thoughts on Street Fighter V, be sure to head on over to BROKENTIER by following the link below.

Source: BROKENTIER

Whether going to Capcom Pro Tour events or just weekly local tournaments, anyone who wants to remain competitive in Street Fighter V will need to be ready for a lot of travel, and playing on an arcade stick means finding a way to transport and protect the controller while on the move.

If you find yourself in that boat, Arcade Shock’s limited edition, officially licensed Street Fighter V Ryu FS Traveler arcade stick bag may be right up your alley.

These backpacks, based on the original FS Transporter, are designed with a special layer of thick padding combined with a ballistic bottom material to help protect your arcade stick from the rigors of travel. Their large size and side loading design is also perfect for accommodating large peripherals like the Mad Catz Tournament Edition 2+ and HORI Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai.

Pre-orders for the Ryu FS Traveler backpack are now open through Arcade Shock, where they can be purchased for $84.98. Anyone interested in picking one up should do so soon, however, as only 225 will be produced. Shipments are expected to begin on June 1.

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Source: ArcadeShock

With all the great titles released during the golden age of fighting games, it’s easy to forget something like WeaponLord existed. However, as one of the first designed for online play (over the XBAND network) and introducing one of the first ever parry mechanics, it may be one of the more important titles in the genre’s history.

Two artists by the names of George Sellas and Rich Doak recently teamed up to pay tribute to WeaponLord by reimagining it in high-definition. The pair have designed character art and even mock-up screenshots (complete with backgrounds from original artist Glenn Kim) to provide a glimpse of how the game may have looked had it transitioned into the modern era.

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As you can see above, the art looks fantastic. Even WeaponLord’s project lead, legendary designer James Goddard, stated that George and Rich’s work exceeds what we normally think of as fan art. “I can totally see the modern version of this game in motion and I want to play this now!” he continued, going on to state that it reminds him of why the WeaponLord team put so much work into the “visceral barbarian fantasy.”

Be sure to head on over to the tribute site by following the link below for more art, background on the project, and a quick poll concerning public perception of a spiritual successor to this classic fighting game.

Source: WeaponLord Tribute