In the contentious console war between Nintendo and Sega’s 16-bit systems, most of the attention was focused on the elements that the two warring factions directly controlled: the hardware and first-party games, and especially the dueling mascots, Mario and Sonic. But third-party support varied wildly at the time, with entire …
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To celebrate the release of Thor Love and Thunder, Marvel Contest of Champions is adding, and giving away, both Ragnorok Thor and Jane Foster Thor. Whether you are a brand new or existing player, if you log in to Marvel Contest of Champions between July 8 and August 2, you …
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If you’ve ever wanted to start your very own arcade at home, then now’s a good time to lock in an early order for the Capcom Street Fighter II: Champion Turbo Legacy Edition from Arcade1Up. Preorders are now live at Best Buy for the replica arcade cabinet, which doesn’t just …
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Reports have surfaced recently that a mobile roguelike based in the BlazBlue universe called Chaos Effect is being developed by Arc System Works. The trailer released on TapTap, a website devoted to sharing mobile games, shows off gameplay of a fast-paced side-scrolling platformer. The news comes from an Eventhubs report …
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Nintendo has announced another slate of games for its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service, this time filling out more of the Genesis catalog that that’s included as part of the Expansion Pack. Those include a compilation of Mega Man games, a stylized brawler, and a game best known for its …
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Marvel’s mobile fighter game Contest of Champions is getting ready to celebrate the release of Thor: Love and Thunder on July 8, with two new champions Gorr and Valkyrie. All players who log in during the event will also be able to pick up either Ragnarok Thor or Jane Foster’s …
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On most days, Tekken 2 can be picked up from online stores, retro game shops, and yard sales for a modest price. This week, the usual $10 price of Tekken 2 slightly increased on the PlayStation Network by 1,000% and was briefly listed for $10,000. On Twitter, KBGamer spotted Sony’s …
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Capcom has dismissed claims that Fei Long can no longer appear in Street Fighter games due to a dispute with the Bruce Lee estate. Street Fighter 5 composer Daniel Lindholm had suggested that Fei Long–who is inspired by Lee and his cinematic appearance in Enter the Dragon–couldn’t appear in the …
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There’s been no shortage of Street Fighter 6 news since the game was officially revealed, as Capcom has divulged more details on its core combat, revealed some familiar faces on its roster, and even showed how you can brutally mock Ryu. Expect news on Street Fighter 6’s development to slow …
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What started as a somewhat nervous reaction to Street Fighter 6’s announcement–largely owing to a very generic logo–has quickly turned into an excited fervor around the game, at least among fighting game enthusiasts. The latest entry in Capcom’s storied franchise was arguably the main event at Summer Game Fest 2022’s …
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