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What Is Daigo’s Day Job?

Daigo Umehara could very well be the greatest Street Fighter player on this spinning blue orb we call “Earth”. There must be more to the man than that. There is. In an interview with Japan’s Sankei newspaper, Daigo talks about signing autographs and his English-language nickname, “The Beast”. Besides the money he earns from tournaments,…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 22, 2010

Capcom Does Not Learn, Promises More Street Fighter Movies

The first Street Fighter movie was so bad it was kind of good. The second? Plain old bad. That’s not dissuading Capcom, however, who say that further live-action Street Fighter projects are currently in the pipeline. “I think you’ll see some clever live-action stuff that will excite our fans at some point in the future,…

By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2010

Rumor: Namco vs Capcom, Capcom vs Namco In Development

Those aren’t two interpretations of the same piece of news; if Game Informer are to be believed, then two fighting games are currently in development, both pitting the stars of Namco against the stars of Capcom. Note these are fighting games, not a continuation of the old Namco x Cappcom RPG title that appeared on…

By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2010

A Street Fighting Fantasy

Our Street Fighter fantasies have never been this literal before. By Genzoman, as seen in Udon’s upcoming “Art of Capcom 2” book

By Luke Plunkett Published July 17, 2010

Some of The Best Fights of EVO 2010

EVO, the annual fighting game world championships, draws thousands of players competing in six games. It has helped create gaming stars like 2010 Super Street Fighter IV champion Daigo Umehara, and a reputation for unbelievable game-play seen nowhere else. Here’s a look at some of our favorite videos from this year’s throw-down. This year’s EVO…

By Aulistar Mark Published July 14, 2010

It’s Fighting Game Madness With These Combo, Fireball Compilations

Maj showed these two awesome clips off at the EVO fighting game championships over the weekend. One is a massive compilation of fireballs and ranged attacks. The other? Combo madness The combos, up top, are just a sight to behold. The ranged attacks, in the clip below, aren’t quite as captivating, but they’re still a…

By Luke Plunkett Published July 14, 2010

This Chun-Li Has Tiny Thighs

My heart. It melts. As seen on Capcom

By Luke Plunkett Published July 13, 2010

EVO Kicks Off Today

The EVO Championships, one of the largest video game fighter tournaments in the world, starts at 10 a.m. Mountain Time. Watch it here. Read about it here. [Thanks mintycrys will Vanquish]

By Brian Crecente Published July 9, 2010

My, M. Bison, What Big…Teeth You Have

This statue is 19 inches of M. Bison, complete with billowing cape and enormous feet. And gums. Designed by Pop Culture Shock Collectibles, he’s now available for preorder, and will ship to stores sometime in the Summer. There’ll be 700 made available – 500 in red, and 200 in the Sideshow-exclusive black – and all…

By Luke Plunkett Published July 9, 2010

Zangief Vs. The Universe

Zangief proves once and for all that even goat-horned, laser-shooting dinosaurs are no match for the Red Cyclone. A compilation video takes a look at Zangief pile-driving foes into submission over the years. The highlight reel contains footage from nearly every Street Fighter game Zangief has starred in, with a few omissions such as the…

By Aulistar Mark Published July 8, 2010

Street Fighter Sneakers Keep It Classy

Some sneakers based on video games can be tasteful! Others, less so. These Street Fighter Dunks, rumoured to be part of an official collaboration between Capcom and Nike, are thankfully the former. Resisting the urge to plaster the shoes with character likenesses and tacky logos, the two pairs – based on Chun-Li and Ryu –…

By Luke Plunkett Published July 2, 2010

This is What you Look Like Playing Street Fighter

Be prepared, it’s not pretty. And don’t think for a second that you look any better. [Thanks Khoa]

By Brian Crecente Published June 30, 2010

Street Fighters Find Facebook

It’s taken them long enough, but the World Warriors of Street Fighter II have finally found their way onto Facebook. And what are they doing? What everyone else does: flirt and play Farmville. Dorkly have put together this highlight reel, showing what would happen were the likes of Ryu, Ken and Balrog to actually take…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 4, 2010

New Japanese Pro-Wrestling Goes Street Fighter

This New Japan Pro-Wrestling video shows off the Street-Fighter inspired moves of Canadian wrestler Kenny Omega. Among his arsenal is a hadouken and an ultimate atomic buster. Enjoy? [Thanks Jamie]

By Brian Crecente Published June 2, 2010

You’ll Never Want to Turn Off this Street Fighter HDTV

Now, I love Street Fighter, and I love big ass TVs, but when my friend calls and is all “LOL, turn on Judge Mathis!” I don’t want to wait eight seconds while the screen shows me a picture of Ryu. But that’s one of the core features of this Super Street Fighter IV-branded TV by…

By Owen Good Published May 25, 2010

Street Fighter II or Street Fighter IV, Which Does Daigo Like Better?

Daigo Umehara is arguably the most famous Street Fighter fighter on Earth — for this clip, perhaps. But which is his favorite SF game? “SFII holds a very special place in my heart. It was the very game that introduced me to the world of Street Fighter,” Daigo tells Kotaku. “I know Street Fighter IV…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 25, 2010

A Minimalist Perspective on Street Fighter‘s Characters

Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, but three is a trend in design. Kode Logic joins the minimalist movement in video game design with this five-poster tribute to the iconic cast members of Street Fighter Ryu and Ken were featured in this roundup of minimalist faces late last year; the franchise didn’t make it into…

By Owen Good Published May 22, 2010

Arise, Zangief Prime

Zangief is more than meets the eye in this fan-made custom Transformer, complete with rust chest hair. Created by Deej at the Fanboy Forum. Thanks Benjamin!

By Mike Fahey Published May 21, 2010

Bionic Commando, Dark Void Last Straws For Capcom

After not one, but two Western-developed sales blunders, Capcom is planning to stick with its home turf. Capcom’s president, Haruhiro Tsujimoto, tells the Financial Times that the company is giving up on developing new franchise titles in the West after the catastrophic sales of two of its attempts, Bionic Commando and Dark Void. Predicted to…

By Lauren Orsini Published May 17, 2010

Sunny Days, Beating Your Cares Away

Five of the many Sesame Street Fighters to spring from the twisted mind of Deviant artist Gavacho13, as seen on Capcom Unity

By Mike Fahey Published May 17, 2010