UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys: Celes is the latest in the rather niche “anime fighting game” franchise developed by French-Bread, famous for the Melty Blood series. Will this game add to the ever-growing landscape of fighting games in 2024, or be condemned to death on arrival? The Midnight Hour Approaches For fans of the lore […]
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Tekken 8 – Review | The Next Battle Begins
It’s a new year and already we have the arrival of another installment of one of gaming’s most influential titles. January of 2024 sees the release of Tekken 8, the latest in a long line of games that spans back to 1995. A seven-year-old me played Tekken and attempted to button bash my way to […]
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising – Review
Some things never change. War, the passage of time, and fighting games getting “upgraded” releases. Whether it be due to the pandemic or other outside factors, the first Granblue Fantasy Versus didn’t quite catch flight despite having a passionate fan base to support it. Well, it’s now round two. Much like a phoenix, Granblue Fantasy […]
Street Fighter 6 – Review | The (Open) World Warrior
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 […]
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 […]