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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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 […]
Guilty Gear -Strive- the delayed fighting game messiah is finally available to purchase worldwide and be a next favorite fighting game. Published by anime powerhouse Bandai Namco, you can find this on the PlayStation or PC. I was given the chance to sit down with the game and Strive to tell you if it’s worth […]