Capcom’s long-running fighting game series is back with Street Fighter 6. With an all-new style and some old and new faces, the iconic series has returned, with Capcom determined to learn from the launch of Street Fighter 5 and deliver a great content-filled game. Touring the World World Tour is the primary single-player mode and […]
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DNF Duel – Review | Switch’s Time To Duel
Originally released on consoles and PC back in 2022 to a warm response, DNF Duel quickly suffered the curse of the fighting game drop-off. Now, with the support of a roadmap and a massive update schedule, DNF is ready to become the street fighter in its Nintendo Switch debut. DNF Duel is a 1vs1, 2D […]
Here Comes A New Challenger – Review
Covering the cultural phenomenon known as Street Fighter II, Here Comes A New Challenger is a documentary directed by Oliver Harper of “In Search of the Last Action Heroes” fame. I had the privilege of watching it to see how well it captures and informs one of the periods that lives vividly in my mind […]
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R – Review
For the few who haven’t heard of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, it started life as a manga that had quite a cult following. It was then turned into an anime that skyrocketed its popularity. It soon added a few games under its belt, including a certain 3D fighting game added back in 2013. Let’s see if […]
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium – Review
Capcom is a name synonymous with arcade gaming culture. Street Fighter is just one of their vast library of past titles. Following on from their successful collection of re-releases last year, Capcom has once again opened the gates to the Stadium with Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium. Capcom Celebration Much like the original, Capcom Arcade 2nd […]
Big Bang Pro Wrestling – Review | Let’s Get Ready to Fumble
Released just in time for Wrestlemania weekend, SNK and Code Mystics have dropped with little fanfare the Neo Geo Pocket Color’s only wrestling game. Despite the name, it doesn’t have Sheldon or Leonard playable; it’s Big Bang Pro Wrestling. It All Started with a….. Released in Japan exclusively in 2000, Big Bang Pro Wrestling seemingly […]
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax – Review | A Beary Good Time
Anime, JRPG, and fighting game fans can rejoice. The P-1 tournament is back. Grab your tarot card or evoker, strengthen your social links, and have a great day at your Junes. It’s time for Persona 4 Arena Ultimax. Persona has become a little bit of a household name since Atlus released the enhanced port of […]
Phantom Breaker: Omnia – Review
Phantom Breaker: Omnia is the sequel to an Xbox 360/PS3 title I had never heard of – one that never made its way out of Japan. More interestingly, it ties into the fantastic beat ’em up Phantom Breaker: Battlegrounds which was ported to just about everything. Is Phantom Breaker: Omnia worth shouting about? Let’s find […]
The King of Fighters XV – Review
The King of Fighters is a franchise that was once considered a worthy rival to the goliath that was Street Fighter. While output on the franchise has slowed, the flame of a fighter burns bright. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for King Of Fighters XV. The Path of the Warrior The King of Fighters XV […]
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl – Review | Cartoon Combat
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is the kind of game that usually just sneaks out into the market and doesn’t exactly cause any ripples. This one breaks the mold, with it receiving tons of publicity and people excited about it long before release. So does it live up to the internet hype train it garnered? Let me […]