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Still pumped from Capcom’s release of Street Fighter V themes this morning? While visiting San Diego Comic-Con, the developer announced that they have teamed up with a company called Brave Wave to rerelease the iconic Street Fighter II soundtrack in a high-quality package for a look at how the series’ music got to that point.

Known previously for their work on similar retro projects, Brave Wave has gone all out to make sure their Street Fighter II tribute is as authentic as possible. These soundtracks have been lifted straight from their original homes on CPS1 and CPS2 arcade boards and remastered under the supervision of Street Fighter II composer Yoko Shimomura, and the physical release will feature classic art from Capcom’s own archives.

All in all, Brave Wave appears to be handling this project with all the respect it deserves, and it should be fantastic to hear the fruits of their labor when it finally launches. More details and final package designs are expected in the future, so stay tuned for more information.

Source: Capcom-Unity

Xbox Live is currently running a variety of sales on their digital library, including a pretty good deal on the full Killer Instinct package. But if the Microsoft property isn’t your cup of tea, you should be happy to find out Mortal Kombat X has also been discounted through their marketplace.

The base game is now available for only $44.99, a 25% off the normal price. Should you want the complete experience, you can pick up the Premium Edition bundle for $67.49. With three new characters, a grip of alternate costumes, and more already released for the game, the latter is probably the best way to get up to date.

These sales will be live through July 13, so don’t miss out!

Source: Cheap Ass Gamer

Initially developed to help players who learned to play on keyboards transition to tournament play on consoles, the Hit Box has proved to be quite versatile, allowing for more accurate inputs than some traditional controllers. That said, anyone who wanted to use one of these unique peripherals on Xbox One was out of luck…until now.

Hit Box just announced that pre-orders for the Xbox One version of their popular controller are now open. As with the older model, they use a black, powder-coated, metal casing with Sanwa buttons. These sticks will run players $199.99, slightly less than their multi-console PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 version.

Hit Box plans to start shipping Xbox One controllers in August.

Source: Hit Box

As fighters continues to grow as a competitive gaming genre, more and more professional teams are picking up notable players for their rosters. The latest team to do so is relative newcomer Zeveron, who recently announced that they have signed Ryota Inoue, better known as Kazunoko.

Kazunoko represents the team’s first fighting game player. Prior to this, the team was focused mostly on Blizzard’s MOBA, Heroes of the Storm.

Prior to the announcement, Zeveron had made several posts over social media teasing the fact that they would be signing a fighting game player and sending them to Evolution 2015.

According to details provided by Zeveron CEO Jeff Suddarth, Kazunoko has been signed to a year-long contract that includes a regular salary and travel, indicating that they are planning to keep the Japanese powerhouse around for some time instead of trying to cash in on quick exposure.

Source: Zeveron via r/Kappa

Hot on the heels of their “Rivals” arcade stick, Mad Catz has announced yet another variant of the Tournament Edition 2 that pays homage to one of the classic limited edition variants of the original model.

In a recent post, Mad Catz community manager and arcade stick aficionado Mark “MarkMan” Julio revealed that a new Chun-Li themed Tournament Edition 2 will be coming later this fall. This variant is a nod to their previous effort from 2010 with new art based on Street Fighter V.

As with that stick, this updated model features a blue casing with white accents, though it seems to have lost the translucency of its predecessor. It will be be compatible with both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, the latter being the only console that Street Fighter V will be coming to this generation.

The cost of this new variant has yet to be detailed, though we expect it to retail around the same $199.99 price point as the currently available Tournament Edition 2 sticks.

Source: MarkMan

Alongside the recent reveal that Ken would return in Street Fighter V, Capcom’s Street Fighter team has posted a new update to their Saikyo Blog. While the blog mostly shares the same details that we’ve previously reported, it does have something extra that was not seen–or, more precisely, heard–in our original coverage: a sample of the Street Fighter V remix of Ken’s theme.

Yes, Ken’s classic Street Fighter II theme is back in a new mix that eschew the Street Fighter IV’s EDM-inspired stylings for a more guitar driven mix that feels closer to Yoko Shimomura’s original. This theme is so rockin’ that it made me want to grab a friend and start doing chin-ups.

Of course, this isn’t the only piece of new music that you can listen to; the blog post also contains samples of Ryu, Nash, and M. Bison’s themes, as well as that of the recently revealed Forgotten Waterfall stage.

We’ve included Ken’s theme below, but be sure to head on over to the Saikyo Blog to give the rest a spin.

Source: Saikyo Blog, tip via Ivan C.

A rush of Street Fighter V information on the newly revealed Ken Masters has been steadily pouring in since his announcement earlier today. How does Ken’s trademark flashy, fiery style fit into Street Fighter V? While you might have picked up a bit more on Ken’s moves from the trailer and early play videos, here’s a further introduction into Ken and his techniques from Japanese site Gamer.

“Rush & Blaze” Ken

Profile

Height: 175 cm
Weight: 83 kg
Occupation: Head of the Masters family, martial artist
Likes: His family, pasta

Ryu’s fellow pupil, friend and greatest rival. A foundation representing America and son of the distinguished Masters family.

V-Reversal: Senpu Nata Otoshi

After blocking, Ken counter attacks with a flaming kick. With the abundant number of kick moves at his disposal in Street Fighter V, it’s a fitting V-Reversal.

V-Trigger: Heat Rush

Ken’s special moves gain flaming properties and increased forward movement. Also notice the fire visual effects that wrap his body.

V-Skill: Quick Step (Funjinkyaku)

Cancel normal attacks into this special forward dash! He the dash has follow-up moves into attacks, making it quite useful for closing distance and surprise attacks.

Special Move: Shoryuken

The well-known Shoryuken of the Street Fighter series is of course still strong in SFV. During V-Trigger, its damage and appearance change.

Special Move: Tatsumaki Senpukyaku

The number of kicks and trajectory change with different button strengths. It also has can be performed on the ground and in the air, giving the attack a number of variations.

Critical Art: Guren Enjinkyaku

Ken kicks the opponent upward into the air with a series of flaming kick moves. The camera angle shifts for a final kick to the face.

Source: Gamer

Although UDON Entertainment has had the market on Street Fighter comics cornered for quite some time, a new player will be entering the equation next year. IDW Publishing announced at San Diego Comic-Con that they are planning a special crossover event between the Capcom fighting game series and the long-running G.I. Joe franchise for next year.

While details are scarce at the moment, Capcom revealed that the six-issue miniseries will see the forces of Shadaloo team up with Cobra. They also hinted at dream battles between M. Bison and Cobra Commander as well as Vega and Storm Shadow.

No official release date has been provided, but it’s likely this comic will coincide with the release of Street Fighter V in spring. Stay tuned for more details.

Source: Comicbook.com via Polygon

By now, I’m sure many of you know Ken will appear in Street Fighter V (and if not, what are you waiting for?!), but fortunately Capcom’s Peter “Combofiend” Rosas also took the time to explain a bit of his gameplay for folks who weren’t fortunate enough to attend Comic-Con.

Ken’s V-Skill, Quick Step, will allow him to rush towards his opponent in a sprint. This run can be canceled near the end into his step kick or other undefined attacks. As he generally tends to play a little more offensively than friendly rival Ryu, this will likely help Ken establish a strong pressure game and keep enemies on their toes even from further away.

Once he gets in, Ken can activate Heat Rush, a V-Skill that covers his body in flames and upgrades his various special attacks. The added number of hits and adjusted trajectory will allow Ken to perform brand new combos unavailable outside of this ability.

Rosas also teased an future announcement, possibly to be made at Evo 2015, so be sure to tune into the tournament next week for even more Street Fighter V surprises.

Source: PlayStation Blog via Anton Cao

During their panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2015 this morning, Capcom revealed that Ken will be playable in Street Fighter V.

This veteran joins fellow world warriors Ryu and Chun-Li in bolstering the requisite number of classic cast members, and apparently sports a slick new ponytail. His official reveal trailer has been included below along with a gallery of brand new images; be sure to keep your eyes peeled at the end of the video for a quick glimpse of another character that some believe to be Akuma.

According to a report from Polygon, Ken will eschew from classic shoto mechanics. Though he still retains his shoryuken, this version of the returning fighter will come equipped with Heat Rush, a V-Trigger move that adds fiery damage to his specials, and Quick Step, a V-Skill that gives him the ability to run at opponents, further accentuating his rushdown playstlye.

Expect more details and possibly even gameplay footage in the near future, as attendees will be able to try Ken out immediately on the show floor.

In other Street Fighter V news, Capcom also revealed that there will be three beta phases in total, but weren’t ready to announce dates for the next two.

Street Fighter V is currently in development for PlayStation 4 and PC, with a launch scheduled for sometime in spring 2016.

Sources: Black Vegeta, Maximilian, Mission Start Podcast, Polygon, John Maloney via SpeedBrkr, Street Fighter, tip via fiendmaw