Author: Ian “iantothemax” Walker
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Key Fighting Game Designer Leaves Capcom for SNK Playmore
Hidetoshi Ishizawa, better known by the handle Neo_G, has announced his departure from Capcom for a position at competitor SNK Playmore. The name may not be as familiar to newcomers, but Ishizawa’s lengthy resume includes work on beloved titles like Street Fighter Alpha 2, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, Marvel…
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Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- Supports Legacy Controllers
Reports have been flooding in all morning that Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- supports older peripherals, as made evident by the pre-order demo that recently dropped in Japan. One of the major points of contention within the fighting game community as titles shift to modern platforms is legacy controller support. While…
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Churning the Butter #69 feat. Street Fighter V Streaming Live from San Francisco, California
The folks behind Churning the Butter have just gone live with another installment of their weekly tournament series, taking over Folsom Street Foundry in San Francisco, California to host Street Fighter V for local players. Tonight’s event will focus on doubles competition, eschewing the tournament’s traditional singles format. If you’re interested in…
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PlayStation Explores the Symbiotic Relationship Between Fighting Game Creators, Players
It’s no secret that fighting game players often turn their favorite titles into completely different beasts than what shipped. Sure, creators have a vision for how their games will develop over time, but their potential isn’t truly discovered until they’re put through the rigors of competitive play. It’s this relationship…
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Capcom Highlights the Combos, Upsets, and Copious Karin Laughter of NorCal Regionals 2016
With NorCal Regionals now behind us, it’s time to take a look back at the craziness that filled one weekend in Sacramento, California. If you missed out on watching this event live, Capcom has got you covered with their five favorite highlights from this Capcom Pro Tour premier event. Below,…
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Guilty Gear 2: Overture Appears on Steam Out of Nowhere
Surprise! Guilty Gear 2: Overture is now available on Steam. Guilty Gear 2: Overture first appeared on Xbox 360 in 2007, acting as the first numbered sequel in Arc System Works’ marquee franchise. Despite bearing the Guilty Gear name, however, the gameplay was a mixture of the action and real…
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Geese Howard, Ryo Sakazaki, and Joe Higashi Return in King of Fighters XIV
It seems like we get a new King of Fighters XIV trailer every week! Earlier this morning, PlayStation dropped yet another teaser for the upcoming title, revealing three returning characters. While much of the trailer is spent showcasing Geese Howard’s counter ability, there’s also a good deal of Ryo Sakazaki…
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Wednesday Night Fights 2016 1.7 feat. Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat X, and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Streaming Live
Wednesday Night Fights returns to the eSports Arena in Santa Ana, California tonight for another installment of their 2016 season, and Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat X, and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will act as the main competitive titles. But that doesn’t mean those are the only games…
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Ken Traverses the Marvel Series in FightersEvo’s Latest Retrospective Combo Video
Over the past few months, FightersEvo has been hard at work on a series of combo videos chronicling the one and only Ken Masters. As one of Street Fighter’s key representatives, Ken has been featured in a number of games throughout the years, even those outside his core franchise. It’s these…
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Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code Heading to Steam on April 19
Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code will be available on Steam starting April 19, according to new details provided by Arc System Works this afternoon. Much like Guilty Gear Xrd’s arrival in February, this release is part of the developer’s ongoing campaign to expand the presence of their fighting games on…