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Street Fighter Was On Death’s Door, And Its Players Weren’t Getting Any Younger
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Street Fighter Was On Death’s Door, And Its Players Weren’t Getting Any Younger

Street Fighter 5 launched in 2016 in rough shape, and if things hadn't changed, the classic fighting game franchise might have been dead and buried by 2026. That's according to Street Fighter 6 producer Shuhei Matsumoto and game director Takayuki Nakayama, who recently spoke about how Capcom's signature fighting game franchise was knocking on death's door at one point, before a turnaround strategy reenergized it for a new generation of digital fisticuffs. Following Capcom veteran Yoshinoro Ono's exit from the company in 2020, Matsumoto and Nakayama started work on a new Street Fighter game that could appeal to both the existing--and aging--player base while attracting new blood to the series. "When the two of us were talking during Street Fighter 5, we realized that if we didn't do something about Street Fighter, the Street Fighter IP would probably die in 10 years. It was critical. So,

The Street Fighter Movie’s Most Obscure Easter Egg Is For True Fighting Game Nerds
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The Street Fighter Movie’s Most Obscure Easter Egg Is For True Fighting Game Nerds

Ahead of its release later this month, marketing for the Street Fighter movie has focused on deep references to the long-running fighting game series. How deep? We already knew that fighting game legend Justin Wong--alongside Michael "IFC Yipes" Mendoza--was making a cameo as one of the inmates who watches Ryu take on Blanka in a prison fight , but even his prisoner costume hides one heck of an Easter egg. Any fighting game fan will instantly recognize it: on Wong's neck, you can spot the number 37, a reference to the legendary Evo Moment 37 . In a new behind-the-scenes video, Wong detailed the time he spent on the Street Fighter movie set getting fake dirt and dressing up for his cameo. If you're unfamiliar with the significance of the fake 37 tattoo his character sports, it's a deep-cut nod to what many consider one of the greatest fighting game comebacks in history. Back in 2004, Wong

Yes, Guile’s Street Fighter Movie Theme Goes With Everything
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Yes, Guile’s Street Fighter Movie Theme Goes With Everything

The Street Fighter movie is shaping up to be a love letter to Capcom's classic fighting game series, with its goofy action and costumes, but if there's one crucial element it's nailing, it's the franchise's sound. Specifically, Guile's iconic theme, which is legendary for its ability to complement anything in life. How does the movie version match up? It's not straying from what is considered fighting game soundtrack perfection, but it is adding to it with a kickass guitar solo and a few more cinematic tweaks, allowing the main theme to do all the heavy lifting. Listen to it yourself, from one of the streaming links below: Apple Music Spotify Amazon Music YouTube Music Deezer Tidal Guile's Theme is one of those evergreen memes of the late 2000s and early 2010s, and while it's nowhere near as popular as it once was--YouTube probably got sick of all those 10-hour uploads--it's still instan

AU Deals: Save $110 on this Super Fast 320Hz Gigabyte Monitor, Score a Free Copy of Street Fighter 6
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AU Deals: Save $110 on this Super Fast 320Hz Gigabyte Monitor, Score a Free Copy of Street Fighter 6

Looking to give your battlestation a massive visual upgrade? Right now, Gigabyte is serving up a tidy A$110 discount on the Gigabyte M27Q3 27-inch gaming monitor over on PLE Computers. And until October 15, snagging this budget-friendly beast also nets you a digital copy of Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition entirely for free. Whether you are climbing the competitive ranks or exploring visually rich single-player worlds, you will get buttery-smooth, tear-free gameplay thanks to the M27Q3s impressive 320Hz capable refresh rate, alongside G-Sync / FreeSync compatibility. It also includes a handy built-in KVM switch, letting you seamlessly control multiple devices (like a desktop PC and a work laptop) with just one keyboard, video, and mouse setup. Purchase a Gigabyte Monitor, Win One-of-a-Kind Custom Rig In addition to the free copy of Street Fighter 6, purchasing an eligible Gig

Street Fighter Movie’s Popcorn Bucket Is Absolutely Perfect. No Notes.
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Street Fighter Movie’s Popcorn Bucket Is Absolutely Perfect. No Notes.

Popcorn buckets for movies are all the rage today. Basically every big movie has one. But they aren't all created equally. One popcorn bucket that looks like it could be the best one yet is for this October's Street Fighter movie. Revealed today by Cody Rhodes, the Street Fighter popcorn bucket, which will be exclusive to AMC locations, is modeled after his character Guile's epic hair. The popcorn goes in the bucket, and then you can put it on your head and grab the popcorn from up there. Or you can plop it in your lap and eat the popcorn normally. In a word, the popcorn bucket is perfect . If you need three words, Rhodes said the popcorn bucket is "aerodynamic, ergonomic, delicious." Check out the glorious announcement video for the Street Fighter popcorn bucket below. https://twitter.com/CodyRhodes/status/2100619500072686014 Tickets for the Street Fighter movie go on sale this coming M

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