Street Fighter V: Opening Cinematic & F.A.N.G trailers released

After a grueling and intense Capcom Pro Tour event that saw 32 world pro-gamers brawl, a new champion crowned in Kazunoko, and the last time we'll see the Street Fighter IV series (specifically Ultra Street Fighter IV) used in a major pro-tournament setting, Street Fighter series producer Yoshinori Ono took to the stage of the recently concluded Capcom Cup 2015 to not only thank the fans and award the winners, but also showcase a new trailer for the opening cinematic to Street Fighter V!

Here's the short but sweet cinematic showing off old fighters, returning characters, and new challengers converge.

STREET FIGHTER V : Opening Cinematic On a related note and in case you missed it, here's the reveal trailer for the other brand new character coming to the game in F.A.N.G.

Street Fighter V: F.A.N.G Reveal Video
Street Fighter V comes exclusively to PS4 and PC on February 16, 2016.

Street Fighter V: OFFICIAL and coming to PS4 and PC!

It doesn't get any more official than THIS.

Revealed before this weekend's Playstation Experience event via leaks online but FINALLY and OFFICIALLY announced by Playstation and Capcom themselves, the next evolution of Street Fighter is coming exclusively for Playstation 4 and PC, and that is Street Fighter V!

Here's the teaser announcement shown in Playstation Experience by Yoshinori Ono and the crew themselves - the "Rise Up" trailer.

Street Fighter V Announcement Trailer "Rise Up"
And for the first time, here is actual gameplay footage from the game, featuring Ryu and Chun-Li duking it out!


Street Fighter V - Gameplay Trailer | PS4
What's more, Cross-Platform gaming between PS4 and PC users will be implemented for online multiplayer, and predecessor title Ultra Street Fighter IV will also be coming to PS4 on 2015!

No release date has been given for Street Fighter V, but expect more announcements from Capcom soon!

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!

Ultra Street Fighter IV: Retail version out now and Launch Trailer

In case you didn't know, this week the game is FINALLY out in retail.

Featuring new modes, balance changes, five new characters, and brand new gameplay mechanics, the latest update of Street Fighter IV in now out for current generation consoles and PC, adding a new depth of brawling to Capcom's signature fighting game series!


Ultra Street Fighter IV Retail Launch Trailer
Go grab "Ultra Street Fighter IV" now for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC!

EVO 2014: Justin Wong wins and makes EVO MOMENT, Luffy Wins Ultra SF IV Tourney, and Tekken 7 announcement trailer!

In case you missed EVO 2014 - One of the biggest stages of e-sport Fighting Game professional competition, some good folks in YouTube have uploaded some of the BEST FIGHTS to come out of that glorious annual championship series, and here they are!

For the Finals in Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3... JUSTIN WONG VS FILIPINO CHAMP FOR THE ULTIMATE MARVEL VS CAPCOM 3 FINALS! 

WATCH FOR THE EVO MOMENT/ COMEBACK OF THE YEAR AT THE 12:35 MARK~!

UMVC3 EVO 2014 Winners Finals Filipino Champ vs Justin Wong
And of course for the Ultra Street Fighter IV Side...  MELTDOWN LUFFY VS BONCHAN!

EVO 2014 Meltdown Luffy VS Bonchan USF4 Grand Finals

And CONGRATULATIONS are in order for ALL THE WINNERS! Congrats to Justin Wong and Luffy for their respective victories!

 Also, TEKKEN 7 got teased... Gotta Love EVO 2014!!!
TEKKEN 7 Teaser
This is why I love FIGHTING GAMES... And can't wait for EVO 2015!!!

Ultra Street Fighter IV: 5th Character revealed... and her name is Decapre

Revealed at the end of the Capcom Pro Tour 2014 tournament, Capcom has revealed the much anticipated identity of the 5th character for Ultra Street Fighter IV... And her name is Decapre.

That name of course is Russian for "December", and much like her look suggests, she's a Cammy Clone who is one of M. Bison/ Vega's Dolls... But her moves are charge based and she's very different from her good girl counterpart. Very much like Violent Ken, but with fast moves. Take a look at the trailer reveal.

Ultra Street Fighter IV Decapre Trailer
Expect Ultra Street Fighter IV to his consoles and arcades sometime on June 2014!

Ultra Street Fighter IV: New trailer teases "Edition Select" feature

Gearing up for a mid-year release, Capcom prepares to unleash its latest update in the Street Fighter IV franchise by teasing up some new features for "Ultra Street Fighter IV" coming for the Arcade, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC. Their newest trailer showcases one of those new additions... In the form or an "Edition Select" feature that allows players to select a version of their favorite character from past Street Fighter IV installments and use them in battle! This basically holds the same principle as "Hyper Street Fighter II", a version of say Ryu from SF IV can fight Sagat from Super Street Fighter IV... And a lot of different match combinations ensue.

So whatever alterations, nerfs, or balance changes may have come... There's no excuses anymore!

Here's the trailer courtesy of the official Street Fighter YouTube page, and as reported by Shoryuken.com.

Ultra Street Fighter IV Edition Select Trailer
Ultra Street Fighter IV hits consoles and arcades on June 2014.

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)

Ultra Street Fighter IV: Capcom unleashes new official trailer

It's still due sometime in 2014, but Capcom has released a slick new trailer that shows off the features to expect on their next BIG update to their Street Fighter IV franchise - Ultra Street Fighter IV.

Via Capcom and Gamespot's YouTube Page, here's the new teaser for the update coming next year.

Ultra Street Fighter IV - Official Trailer
Ultra Street Fighter IV hits Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 in both retail and DLC on Early 2013.

Ultra Street Fighter IV: New artwork, game mechanics, and location testing footage released

Due for release next year and adding another new update to the latest installment of the series, Capcom has released new artwork and location test footage showcasing new gameplay mechanics to expect from the upcoming new Street Fighter IV update, Ultra Street Fighter IV.

In addition to adding new characters to the roster such as Elena, Rolento, Hugo, and Poison, new mechanics such as "Red Focus" and "Ultra Combo Double" have been incorporated into the game, adding new dynamic features that change the playing field of this brawler altogether. For more information, visit the official Street Fighter Facebook Page.

Evo 2013: New Injustice: Gods Among Us DLC and Ultra Street Fighter IV upgrade announced

It's the big time for fighting game fans and players worldwide, as Evolution 2013 brought together some of the biggest and baddest brawlers from around the planet to test their skills in one of the biggest annual tournaments in the Fighting Game Community (you can also watch the stream LIVE while it's going here via Kotaku)

That being said, there's going to be plenty of memorable matches and players when the dust settles and the final list tally comes up, but EVO 2013 also gave rise to some pretty intense announcements, especially with two games I've had the privilege of playing and enjoying as a player myself - Namely Injustice: Gods Among Us and Street Fighter IV.