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If you’re looking to expand your Funko Pop collection with some fighting game characters, you better start saving your cash for this November. Funko have teamed up with NetherRealm Studios to announce a line of special Mortal Kombat-themed figures.

The base set of figures includes Sub-Zero, Raiden, Scorpion, Kitana, and Liu Kang, as well as a limited edition Chase Sub-Zero. GameStop are stocking two limited editions — a 6″ Goro and a double pack of Scorpion and Sub-Zero, where Sub-Zero is on fire while Scorpion is made of ice. There is also a flaming skull Scorpion figure, which is suitably exclusive to Hot Topic.

All of these Funko Pops are based on character designs from Mortal Kombat X, so don’t expect to see any figures based on the classic Mortal Kombat ninjas just yet. You can check all of the figures below, or over on the Funko Pop website.

Source: Funko Pop

On the eve of OHN 15, see where it all began!

This weekend, the longest-running FGC tournament in Australia will be hitting Sydney in the form of OzHadou Nationals 15, a Capcom Pro Tour Ranking event. To mark fifteen years of the event that essentially birthed the Australian fighting game scene, Chee Seng Siow spoke to the organizers and originators to compile a four-part series of articles: The Oral History of OzHadou Nationals. You can read these detailed accounts of how this event began — and grew over the years — at these links:

• THE PLAYTIME ERA
• THE UTS ERA
• THE RED ROOM ERA
• OHN TAKES THE NEXT STEP

For more information on the OzHadou Nationals, head over to their official website.

Sources: Chee Seng Siow & OzHadou Nationals

A new fighter and new ways to play arrive today.

Today’s Nintendo Direct news stream didn’t contain any big revelations for the fighting game community (i.e. Smash remains MIA on Switch), but it did confirm that clowny newcomer Lola Pop, along with her new unique attacks, will be joining the roster for ARMS on the Nintendo Switch today.

Along with Lola, today’s version 3 update will also implement the game’s recently-promised control customization features, allowing some freedom in your control schemes for the stretchy fighter. Watch for this content to arrive later today, now that the Nintendo Direct stream has finished.

Source: Nintendo Direct (stream)

Donovan faces Akuma in the latest installment issue of UDON’s world-mashing series.

The newest issue of UDON’s 8-issue limited crossover series Street Fighter vs. Darkstalkers has arrived in stores today; issue #5 sports three cover variants. UDON Entertainment provides this issue synopsis:

A Darkstalker hunter faces a raging demon, as Donovan Baine finds himself square in the path of the master of the fist — Akuma! The crossover chaos continues in STREET FIGHTER VS. DARKSTALKERS!

Check out these preview pages:

You can pick up a copy of Street Fighter vs. Darkstalkers #5 at a comic shop near you or from Focus Attack, while the digital version is available from comiXology. Issues #0-#4 are already available, and make sure you didn’t miss the new 2017 Street Fighter & Friends Swimsuit Special! If you’re interested in UDON’s original Street Fighter comics, they will soon be returning to print in the form of Street Fighter Reloaded.

Source: UDON Entertainment

As Street Fighter V‘s fifth Season 2 DLC character — and the game’s fifth proper newcomer — continues to take the world by storm, the Shadaloo Combat Research Institute has recently unveiled the Activity Report of this new challenger. Read on, as Private Nakagawa attempts to shed some more light on this mysterious fortune-telling apprentice.

Private Nakagawa: “A fortune teller girl who uses Soul Power, a power that opposes Lord Bison’s Psycho Power. And here’s her command list!“

Basic Info:

Name: Menat [From Egyptian language mnj.t, “menat,” a necklace who was used as a musical instrument rather than a necklace proper, typically associated with the priestesses of the goddess Ḥwt Ḥr Hathor (literally “mother womb of Horus“). Hathor was also aptly named nb.t mnj.t “Lady of the menat,” and Mnj.t “Menat” as well, with different hieroglyphic spelling. Note that Egyptian language didn’t note vowels, only consonants; thus we can’t be sure that “menat” was its actual pronunciation. Despite what wikis might there would tell you, “menat” has nothing to do with Arabic language, even as that’s the language spoken in Egypt in the present day (and rightfully appears in her moves).]
Height: 163cm
Weight: 55kg
Blood Type: 0
Birthday: November 12th
Country of Origin: Egypt
Likes: Souvenirs from various places of the world, Her diary
Dislikes: Sarcastic people, Thrill rides (e.g. rollercoasters)
Fighting style: Soul Power, using her crystal ball

Private Nakagawa: “A mysterious fortune teller who manipulates a crystal ball with Soul Power. Apprentice of a famous Italian fortune teller who lives in “Palazzo Mistero.” [In Japanese 神秘の館 Shinpi no yakata, Italian for “Mystery palace.” Implying a rather luxurious residence, as indeed Rose’s mansion is.] She flies around every place of the world to tell mysterious revelations. She has a polite and serious character, but can be a bit hasty. She doesn’t use Soul Power to directly attack, but by way of an object. She attacks her opponent from afar using a crystal ball. She plays with her enemy with tricky movements that resemble a dance. She’s powerless, but uses special powers, and looks like she’s having fun fighting.”

You can check out the last batch of profiles, which covered Elena’s Family, Aprille’s brother Maggio and Final Fight 2 Mad Gear Gang member Eliza, here. Be sure to check back for more CFN Profiles as they’re released.

Special thanks to Midgardsorn for translations and footnotes.

Source: CFN Portal

Here’s some interesting news for any players who prefer watching their Marvel movies on their consoles. Pre-ordering the digital copy of Spider-Man: Homecoming on either PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will give Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite players free access to the “Superior Spider-Man” alternate costume for character.

For those not familiar with the comics, Superior Spider-Man had the titular hero’s body taken over by the mind of Doctor Octopus, who then tried to prove that he could be a “superior” Spider-Man than Peter Parker. Part of this involved wearing a striking new black and red costume — one which the new costume teased at the end of Spider-Man: Homecoming shares some visual cues with (alongside the red and gold “Iron Spider” costume from Civil War comic event).

Access to the costume (as well as a PlayStation 4 theme and avatar, for those who pre-order it on the console) will be given for free to those who pre-order Spider-Man: Homecoming before October 24. For those not interested in pre-ordering (or who’re purchasing a copy of the movie through other means), the costume will also be available for purchase normally via PSN or Xbox Live for $3.99.

Sources: PlayStation Network; Microsoft Store; thanks to brainfraud for the tip.