Street Fighter V Summer Update reveals Dan, Rose, Oro, and Rival Schools' Akira as new fighters for Season 5!

After promising some big announcements for their "Summer Update" live stream showcase for Street Fighter V, Capcom kept their word and revealed four of the five new characters that will be appearing in the fifth and final season pass of "Street Fighter V: Champion Edition". Three of these fighters are very familiar to fans of the series... While the fourth one is an unexpected yet very welcomed entry into the saga that finally brings a character from one of Capcom's fan favorite brawler into the Street Fighter canon!

Street Fighter V Summer Update
The four characters revealed are as follows  -Dan Hibiki, Rose, Oro, and surprise entrant Akira Kazama of Rival Schools fame! Dan will be the first to arrive and he actually had test footage shown in the stream presentation (which also featured AEW star Kenny Omega - who's a Street Fighter player himself!). Rose and Oro were no brainers as they appeared in the story mode of SFV... But Akira's inclusion is a welcomed one - as it marks the first time a Rival Schools character is crossing over to Street Fighter instead of the other way around as Sakura did!

UPDATE: Here's Dan gameplay test footage straight from Capcom and Playstation!

Street Fighter V - Season V: Dan Hibiki Developer Footage | PS4
For more details on the updates, read it up at Event Hubs and Playstation Blog!

Check out the entire replay of the live stream above! Expect more Season 5 news for SFV down the line and the reveal of who the fifth character is!

Street Fighter V: Champion Edition announced; Gill revealed as next Season 4 DLC player

A long overdue return to blogging and news posting after nearly a month's break - and not a moment too soon as some pretty important World Warrior news has arrived for those into Fighting Games!

Fans and dedicated players of Capcom's current iteration of the long running Street Fighter series finally get their LONG OVERDUE update, as the video game publisher revealed following the Capcom Pro Tour 2019 North American Regional Finals (congratulations Du "NuckleDu" Dang!) that the next major update will be "Street Fighter V: Champion Edition"! This will not only feature a package of 40 fighters and 34 stages, but NEW V-Skils as well in addition to the content and updates that has already been released.

SFV: Champion Edition will be released on February 14, 2020, with a physical edition retailing for $29.99 and a digital update that can be purchased and pre-ordered for $24.99 at Playstation Store and PC. More details on that can be read on at Event Hubs.

Street Fighter V: Champion Edition – Announcement Trailer

 

 Also, Gill has been revealed as the fifth fighter coming to "Season 4" of Street Fighter V. You know him as the "cheap boss" from the Street Fighter III series, and he's joining his brother Urien and secretary Kolin to deliver his holy message and rule representing the Secret Society in this game.

Street Fighter V: Champion Edition – Gill Gameplay Trailer
Gill will be released next month - likely after Capcom Cup and before Champion Edition hits.

Tekken 7: New opening cinematic intro sees Kazuya Vs Heihachi

Coming to arcades next week in Japan as an early release of the game itself, Bandai Namco Games has released the opening cinematic to their next installment in the long-running Tekken fighting game series, with Kazuya Mishima facing off against his own father Heihachi Mishima for the intro to Tekken 7!


Tekken 7 Intro
It's all going down soon and hopefully brings a reasonable conclusion to the Mishima saga. The question now is... Where is Jin Kazama? Tekken 6's ending so the son of Kazuya down after fighting Azazel... So will he return as a secret character in future updates and the console version? Only time will tell.

For now, only 20 characters are expected to be in the first early release of the game. Thanks goes to Event Hubs for the updates on the story.

 Tekken 7 hits arcades next week in Japan.

Street Fighter V: Charlie Nash announced as the third playable character for the game

Looks like an old friend is coming back... And a certain user of the Sonic Boom is going to be happy.

Reported by Event Hubs and announced as the third playable character for Street Fighter V, Street Fighter Zero/ Alpha veteran character Charlie Nash is coming back into the fold... And this return will probably explain officially how he is alive and well (and no, the Shadow character from the Marvel Vs Capcom games is not canon).

As the best friend and fellow comrade of Guile, Nash taught his friend all the tricks of the trade in fighting, which is why they share a similar move sets in the game. Being a playable character in the Alpha series, Charlie's life came to an abrupt end when he was killed by M. Bison/ Vega when he and Guile were infiltrating Shadoloo, leading to the latter to swear vengeance and hunt down Bison and his army once and for all.

It will be interesting to see how Nash's comeback plays out when more details arrive, especially with SFV being a PS4 and PC exclusive.

Tokyo Game Show '14: Yoshinori Ono and Capcom announce "Ultra Street Fighter IV: Omega Mode" DLC

If you thought the latest upgrade to the Street Fighter IV series reached its pinnacle with the recently released "Ultra Street Fighter IV", then you have another thing coming your way courtesy of game producer Yoshinori Ono and Capcom!

Announced at this year's Tokyo Game Show and reported by Event Hubs, a new game mode called "Omega Mode" has been announced... And it DRASTICALLY ALTERS the way you play Ultra Street Fighter IV altogether. To explain what that means will take some time, but let's just say the properties and moves are significantly "different" than how one is usually accustomed to in the normal version of the game!

Check out the video presentation, narrated and guided by pro-Street Fighter player himself, Combofiend!

Ultra Street Fighter 4 Presents...Over The Omega Rainbow & Back Again!
Ultra Street Fighter IV's "Omega Mode" will be out as DLC later this year!

Tekken 7: Katsuhiro Harada unveils poster, details, and first location testing event on October 3-5 in Japan

The King of Iron Fist Tournament celebrates 20 years of existence in the video game world... And Tekken franchise director Katsuhiro Harada is ready to unveil to the world the first look of the latest installment in the series in action, as he and Bandai Namco Games announce that Tekken 7 will begin location tests for the game in Tokyo and Osaka from October 3-5!

As reported and detailed by Famitsu, the event will also feature special Bana Passport gift cards for the first 100 players to sign up and answer questionnaires given, as well well as special stickers that those who attend the location tests will receive. Event Hubs also reports that the game will make use of Online Matchmaking, which is a first in the series as well.

Tekken 7 - Full-Length SDCC 2014 Trailer
Announced a month ago and as the 7th canonical installment in the series, Tekken 7 will serve, according to Harada, as the conclusion to the long running Mishima Bloodline saga that involves series mainstays Heihachi, Kazuya, and Jin Kazama. The story will also answer what happened to Kazuya's mother Kazumi Mishima, and why Heihachi had to kill her and what the mystery surrounding the Devil Gene is all about.

No release date has been given for Tekken 7, but it uses the Unreal Engine 4 will come out for arcades first before hitting consoles.

Street Fighter: Ryu's Evolution from 26 Years of Street Fighter...

It's been a good 26 years for Capcom's signature brawler franchise Street Fighter, and through the years there's been a number of sequels, upgrades, spin-offs, crossovers, and just about anything that involves our favorite world warriors. The latest build and release, Street Fighter IV, will be getting its latest upgrade next year with Ultra Street Fighter IV, bringing with it some new fighters and some new mechanics to add some new dynamics to the franchise before an eventual new sequel turns over.

Meanwhile, Events Hubs (as shown from Kotaku) has created this excellent visual graph of Ryu's evolution wit each installment and spinoff from the Street Fighter franchise.

And here's something nostalgic from Sonic Hurricane...SF? Ryu Exhibition (Evo2k9+OHN8 Edition).



SF? Ryu Exhibition (Evo2k9+OHN8 Edition)

NYCC '12: "Darkstalkers Are Not Dead" Teaser

Those itching and praying for a new Darkstalkers game from Capcom may have just gotten their wish!

At Capcom's New York Comic Con 2012 panel, Street Fighter IV producer and game scribe Yoshinori Ono unveiled to the world a teaser that signifies that "Darkstalkers Are Not Dead", and a new game is certainly underway! Thanks goes to SuparstarX and EventHubs for this piece of news, and below is the teaser footage via SuparstarX!

Street Fighter X Tekken: PS Vita version to feature 12 more characters

Street Fighter x Tekken comes out in a few weeks time for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, and the Capcom devloped brawler is generating a lot of buzz from its respective fans to show that it's a highly anticipated title nobody can wait for! Still, while those looking forward to the console releases will get it early, their stomachs may churn over the latest news to come out related to the game... And it's looking good right now for those investing on Sony's newest handheld, the Playstation Vita.

Via a report from Andriasang.com, the Vita version of SFxT will be getting a big bonus to compensate for its delayed release to Fall 2012. Twelve new characters will be added to the roster, with six entries on each side, and fans who have been loyal to both franchises will be happy to know who's making the cut.

Street Fighter:
- Elena
- Guy
- Cody
- Sakura
- Dudley
- Blanka

Tekken:
- Lars
- Alisa
- Christie
- Jack 
- Bryan
- Lei

This kinda puts a damper on those getting the game early for the big machines, but it's a good bet Capcom will eventually release the Vita exclusive fighters someday, as either DLC or an "upgraded" version of SFxT in the future. Time will tell for sure. For now, take comfort in seeing the new "Features trailer" for the upcoming console version of the game.



Street Fighter X Tekken Features Trailer

For more on the story, visit Andriasang and Event Hubs.

Street Fighter x Tekken unleashes Capcom and Namco Bandai fighting game crossover madness on March 8!

A first look at Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3's Heroes vs Herald Mode!

Anyone a fan of Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3? Prepare to receive a new update that will add more gameplay madness to the fighting game craziness!

Coming out as new DLC next week for the PS3 and Xbox 360 (and PS Vita), a new mode will be available called "Heroes and Heralds", a team-based singleplayer and multiplayer mode that gives players new abilities based on cards they earn, which allows them to upgrade and customize their characters as they see fit. Choosing between two factions, players compete with one another, either as a Hero or as a Herald of Galactus, adding a new layer of gameplay for UMVC3 players to enjoy! Via You Tube, Machinima has uploaded this preview video of the mode, showing how the mode works and how card system comes into play. Check out the characters from the Capcom and Marvel sides who have joined the fray as cards! For more info, check out the source post at Event Hubs!


Heroes and Heralds - an Early Preview by jmoonies (Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3)

Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Update: Leaked images of Sentinel, Hsien-Ko, and Galactus appear.

I would normally take this with a grain of salt, but with the impending release date fast approaching us, it looks like the "final" two slots that complete the final full roster of Marvel vs Capcom 3 have been filled up by characters Hsien-Ko and Sentinel, whose appearance has yet to be officially confirmed by Capcom. Yet magazine shots have leaked online and have been posted in numerous sites, including Destructoid and Event Hubs, showing Sentinel in action and Hsien-Ko's shot at the Character Select screen. Also, character images show Galactus present, which means he could be one of the big bosses players will take on or use in the game! We'll just have to wait and see how this trickles down. For more info, visit the source posts at Event Hubs and Destructoid.

Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate Of Two Worlds starts the crossover brawl madness this February 15!

Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Update: Storm and C. Viper are in!

The list just gets bigger and bigger for Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, and now via news from Event Hubs, an old favorite and a new fighter join the ranks of what could possibly be the biggest crossover game of the 2011!

X-men mainstay and the queen of Wakanda Storm joins the ranks of the Marvel community, as she lends her mutant powers over weather and the elements to once again battle her foes! Check out the reveal video to see her in action!

MvC 3 Storm Reveal Video

Having just made her debut in 2009's Street Fighter IV and previously hinted months ago via a silhouette image, it can now be confirmed that C. Viper has been chosen to represent the new guard in the Capcom side, showcasing her skills and knowledge in the field of espionage! Here's another video that shows off her moves!

MvC 3 C.Viper Reveal Video

Oh, and a new artwork/ poster was revealed today by Capcom Europe, drawn by Marvel hotshot German artist Marko Djurdjević!

Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds unleashes itself on February 15, 2011!

Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Update: Oni Akuma and Evil Ryu Revealed!

It appears that Capcom hasn't been pulling any punches in regards to adding new content for their impending arcade release of Super Street Fighter IV! Their official site has released a new trailer, and it showcases not only the previously announced Yun and Yang, but a tease of two new fighters who are no strangers to long time fans of the series - Oni Akuma (or Shin Akuma) and Evil Ryu! This big update has also been posted on Event Hubs, so check out the trailer and see for yourselves! The game will be released sometime this month at arcades in Japan!

Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition New Trailer

Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Update: Check out the new Smash Hit poster!

It's been a while since Marvel and Capcom have released any new updates related to next year's crossover brawler Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate Of Two Worlds, but I believe the silence will be broken soon enough... for they have just unleashed a new poster that looks as sweet and as drooling as can be!

As posted in Event Hubs, here's the new "Smash Hit" GameStop poster of MvC3, and it's downright amazing! Many of the central characters already revealed and confirmed on the roster are shown here, and to say it doesn't look epic does it a world of injustice. After all, this one sheet is done by none other than Marvel's very own Adi Granov, whose artistic works on the Iron Man and X-men books should be familiar to longtime fans and readers of The House of Ideas! Good show Adi, and I can't wait for more announcements and characters yet to be revealed for the game!

Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate Of Two Worlds drops a fighting game bombshell to consoles on Spring 2011!