(3-30-09)

King of Fighters Movie Cast...
(updated 4-2-09) Yes, another potentially horrible live action movie is in the making. The casting goes as follows... Sean Faris as Kyo Kusanagi, Will Yun Lee as Iori Yagami, Maggie Q as Mai Shiranui, Ray Park as Rugal Bernstein, Bernice Liu as Vice, Monique Ganderton as Mature, Francoise Yip as Chizuru, Hiro Kanagawa as Saisyu Kusanagi, David Leitch as Terry Bogard, Sam Hargrave as Ryo Sakazaki, and Kane Kosugi as K'. 

CLICK HERE for 2 video interviews from Movieset.com with the Producer/Director (Gordan Chan)... Yes, the plot really is that bad.

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mai shiranui is flat chested?!? ohh no they didn't.

(3-26-09)

Blazblue Gameplay & Anime Trailer!
CLICK HERE for a new trailer!

(3-24-09)

Samurai Shodown Anthology!
Ships today for the PS2 & PSP, but if you're looking to buy the Wii version, you'll have to wait until April 7th. Full TFG Review coming soon!

KOF XII Interview!
Jeuxactu recently interviewed Masaaki Kukino, producer of The King of Fighters XII... CLICK HERE for the full interview!

(3-23-09)

KOF XII Location Test Vids!
Youtube user sugarboy has uploaded several new videos from the latest KOF XII location test in Japan!!!

(3-17-09)

KOF 2002: Unlimited Match Trailer!
CLICK HERE for the brand new trailer!

Arcana Heart 2 Trailer!
CLICK HERE for the Japanese debut trailer!

(3-16-09)

KOF XII Interview + New Info!
In the latest Game Informer, KOF producer Masaaki Kukino has confirmed "extra characters" for the home versions of KOF XII & KOF creators Nona and Ogura were interviewed! See the trio of scans below for all the details! A must read!

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my money's on k' and... rock howard!!!

(3-10-09)

Toshinden (Wii) Trailer...
This trailer won't tell you or show you very much, but none the less, here's the first "teaser" trailer for the upcoming Toshinden game for Wii (still untitled)... CLICK HERE.

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these scans from last october tell more than the new trailer.

(3-7-09)

King of Fighters XII Screenshots!
25 new screenshots were added to the profile!

(3-6-09)

More Blazblue Videos!
Blazblue continues it's attack on the first week of March... CLICK HERE for 4 awesome new videos including an interview with the lead designer and even more gameplay footage of the home version!

(3-5-09)

Blazblue Video Interview!
CLICK HERE to watch X-play's interview that reveals Blazblue will be ported to the U.S. PS3 & 360 this Summer! If that's not enough for you, Arc System Works themselves posted this video on their official site under the news caption: "BlazBlue Announced for North America"!

Blazblue Direct-feed Gameplay!
And CLICK HERE to check out some high quality gameplay and a walkthrough of the home version of Blazblue!

KOF 98: UM New Videos!
Check out some new gameplay videos and the intro HERE!

(3-4-09)

KOF XII Worldwide Release Date!
SNK Playmore and Ignition Entertainment have announced the Playstation 3 & Xbox 360 versions of King of Fighters XII will be released worldwide this July!!!


next gen KOF... only 5 months away.

Blazblue Port Confirmed!
Arc System Works has officially announced a PS3 & 360 port of Blazblue! Both the US and Japanese versions have been confirmed, slated for a Summer release! Also announced were some details regarding the home version of Blazblue, including a story mode, which will take "30 hours" to complete. The game will also have full online multiplayer support, downloadable content, and a new animated into by anime studio GONZO.


we'll have plenty of fighting games to play in 2009.

Mortal Kombat For Sale???
 Surprise surprise... After filing for bankruptcy last month, Midway continues on the seemingly inevitable downward spiral and the Mortal Kombat franchise may very well change hands. Below is the full article from 1up:

"Midway is barely keeping its head above water in the midst of bankruptcy proceedings. But that might not last much longer, as it appears that they are looking to sell their few remaining assets. And offer their executives some tidy bonuses in the process.

According to documents obtained by netDockets (via Kotaku), Midway has set certain goals in its fight to remain afloat. The first is selling Wheelman, which was accomplished in an agreement with Ubisoft.

After that, it's all about the "execution of an asset purchase agreement for the sale of Midway's Mortal Kombat franchise assets." And if that and other goals are accomplished, that could mean $3,755,000 for the company's remaining executives.

The money will reportedly come from the fund set aside for paying former employees their remaining paid personal time off. Internal memos show that Midway's original promise of payment has been suspended until "the relevant classes of claims under the Chapter 11 case are resolved," and then "only to the extent that resolution provides for payment."

In other words, former Midway employees probably shouldn't hold their breath. More information can be found in the documents posted on netDockets and Kotaku.

(3-2-09)

KOF XII - US Debut Trailer!
CLICK HERE for the all new trailer (or just take a look at the video of the moment)! 

Sunday X Magazine Official Site!
The official Japanese site is online, complete with an official trailer... CLICK HERE!

New Items Available in TFG Shop!
A handful of new Street Fighter items are on sale!

(2-27-09)

Update on Sunday X Magazine!
Sunday X Magazine: Shuuketsu! Choujou Daikessen! is now the official title... 3 new characters were also confirmed: Takamura from Hajime no Ippo, Mui from History's Strongest Disciple, and Lucy from Fairy Tail.

(2-26-09)

Tatsunoko VS Marvel?!?!
No, don't get too excited, it's not a game (yet)... Tatsunoko's mother company, Takara-Tomy, will be making Marvel heroes toys, and Tatsunoko will be making an anime that crosses both companies! They also said that they're planning to make sure that this reaches a worldwide level. CLICK HERE for the full story from Anime News Network!

(2-23-09)

KOF98: UM "Legends" Trailer!
One more American trailer to get you excited about this game... CLICK HERE!

(2-22-09)

Street Fighter IV Review!!
TFG's full review is online! Now I'm gonna go back and play some more...

(2-21-09)

Shounen Magazine X Shounen Sunday Nettou!
8 new characters have joined the roster: Recca from Flame of Recca, Yaiba from Yaiba: The Legendary Samurai, Tora (with Ushio, that shirtless kid) from Tora, Cyborg 009 from Cyborg 009, Devilman from Devilman, Tokine from Kekkaishi, Tiger Mask from Tiger Mask, and Joe Yabuki from Tommorow's Joe!


what are you doing in there king???

(2-20-09)

KOF XII Release Date!!!
SNK Playmore has announced they will release The King of Fighters XII in Asia on April 10, 2009!

Capcom Unity Card!
Capcom has announced their new Capcom Unity Card, a prepaid VISA card which can be used everywhere where VISA cards are accepted. You'll get a 15% discount buying from the Capcom Online store, earn money back, and score Capcom Unity points on purchases. The card will be available in two designs: Street Fighter IV and Resident Evil 5.

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pretty epic.

(2-18-09)

SF IV: T. Hawk & Dee Jay confirmed!?!
An interview with Street Fighter IV producer Yoshinori Ono from a recent Famitsu blog reveals that both T. Hawk and Dee Jay have already been developed into to pre-texturing 3D models. For T. Hawk, the developers even went so far as to come up with plans for how the he would fight in SF IV. "If there's demand from users, we're ready to revive them at any point." said Ono.

Famitsu asked Ono to explain how they decided which characters would make it into the home versions of SF IV. The selection process, he explained, was by a vote conducted in America. The voting was done with "light" users and "core" users alike. Characters like Cammy and Fei Long were in the top ranks of the light users. Rose and Gen were tops with the core users.

Ono added that those who stick with SF IV for a long time could see some "nice announcements." Famitsu asked if this means that players can look forward to a SF IV Dash ("Dash" is the Japanese version of Championship Edition). Ono responded: "I'd truly like to personally do this! Of course, demand from users is required. So please show your support!"

(2-17-09)

Street Fighter IV Launch Day!!!!!
The day we've all been waiting for is finally here... Hopefully you all get your copy of the game and get to enjoy the latest installment to Capcom's epic fighting series as soon as possible!!! Expect TFG's full review up in a few days... I'll be practicing my Focus Attack until then. Don't party too hard now ya'll.

Gametrailers.com SF IV review!!
One of the best reviews of the game thus far... CLICK HERE!

New KOF98: UM Trailer!
Yet another American trailer for this game... CLICK HERE!

(2-14-09)

Street Fighter IV sells out in Japan!!
On day one of Street Fighter IV's Japanese launch, all 86,000 copies available were completely sold out!!! According to PS3Center (via Joystiq), the first-day sales break down to 58,000 copies sold for the PlayStation 3, and 28,000 sold for the Xbox 360. Capcom admits they were totally overwhelmed by the demand, and will begin shipping more copies to Japan next week. Will history repeat itself in America on February 17th?! Hope you got your copy pre-ordered.


see you online my friends!!!

Unlocking Akuma & Gouken in SF IV...
Apparently to unlock Akuma and Gouken in the home versions of Street Fighter IV, you must perform the following...

To Unlock Akuma:
After unlocking Sakura, Dan, Cammy, Fei Long, Gen and Rose, get at least 1 perfect and 2 Ultra Finishes in arcade mode, use no continues, and then beat him.

To Unlock Gouken:
After unlocking Akuma get at least 2 perfects and 3 Ultra Finishes in arcade mode, use no continues, and then beat him.

(2-10-09)

Udon Street Fighter DVD Comic!
The Street Fighter: Round One - Fight! animated DVD comic is available in stores now! Featuring the UDON's original 6-issue Street Fighter story, the DVD version adds animation and voice worked to this best-selling UDON title.


the story mode you've been waiting for.

New KOF98: UM Trailer!
CLICK HERE!!!

(2-8-09)

50 new Street Fighter IV screenshots!!!
Over 50 brand new screenshots were added to the game profile, all of which showing off the alternate character costumes!

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haggar, charlie, t.j. combo, and... kurt angle?

(2-6-09)

Street Fighter IV DLC Details!!!
Capcom has officially announced the details regarding the downloadable content for Street Fighter IV, which will arrive on PSN and XBL just after the game's release! The first expansion pack (free of charge) is called Championship Mode Expansion which will add Replay Mode, allowing players record and upload match videos for the community to view and comment on, and a new points system which grades your skill level and goes hand in hand with the Tournament Matching system (new online mode).

"Themed" alternate costume packs will also be available by the week... Each pack will run you a mere $3.99 (that's much less than getting your ass kicked at the arcade)!  


no. not those types of costumes... you have to pay more for those. lol. 

(2-17) Brawler Pack: Costumes for Zangief, E. Honda, Rufus, El Fuerte, and Abel.

(2-24) Femme Fatale Pack: Costumes for Chun-Li, Cammy, Sakura, Rose, and Crimson Viper.

(3-3) Shoryuken Pack: Costumes for Ryu, Ken, Akuma, Gouken, and Dan.

(3-10) Shadaloo Pack: Costumes for Seth, M. Bison, Sagat, Balrog, and Vega.

(3-17) Classic Pack: Costumes for Guile, Dhalsim, Fei-Long, Blanka, and Gen.

(2-5-09)

New Tekken 6: BR Trailer!!
CLICK HERE for the latest trailer (or just watch above)!

SF IV - Seth VS Bison Trailer!!
Another artistic cinematic... CLICK HERE!

(2-4-09)

Tekken 6: BR Gamespot Interview!!
Gamespot's recent interview with Tekken 6 Executive Producer Katsuhiro Harada... CLICK HERE!!!

(2-3-09)

SF IV + PS3 Home!
We heard about the exclusive content a few months back, and now we have some new screens! Street Fighter outfits for your character, as well as mini character statues, will be released as downloadable content for PS3's Home around the same time as Street Fighter IV... Resident Evil 5 content will also be coming to Home.

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i bet we'll see a bunch of ryus and kens walking around.

SF IV Udon Comic!!
To celebrate Street Fighter IV's highly anticipated release this month, Udon will be releasing a 4-issue mini series based on SF IV, which will be on sale on February 18th! "New challengers like mixed martial artist Abel, Mexican wrestler El Fuerte, sexy spy gal Crimson Viper, and chunky Kung Fu fighter Rufus cross paths with Street Fighter mainstays Sakura, Dan, Charlie, Birdie and more!" Some awesome preview pages of the comic can be seen below!

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udon knows their street fighter! gorgeous!

(2-1-09)

TFG Review FAQ!
The all new TFG Review FAQ has been added to the Features section. Give it a read!

(1-29-09)

Shounen Magazine X Shounen Sunday Nettou!
More characters confirmed for this PSP cross-over fighter: Ueki (Law of Ueki), Ban (Get Backers), Noboru Takizawa (Blazing Transfer Student), Kotaru Shindou (Kotaru Makaritoru), Kyo (Samurai Deeper Kyo), and Ryo (Project ARMS).


my money's on the guy with the black spiky hair.

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus!
Check out the new game profile, and also some gameplay videos HERE!

(1-27-09)

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus!
The sequel to Guilty Gear XX Accent Core will be heading to the U.S. for the PS2, PSP, and Wii. Along with gameplay & balance tweaks, Accent Core Plus will bring back Kliff and Justice, and feature a full fledged Story mode (complete with voice-overs), a re-tuned Survival mode, and the ability to create three-man teams for VS mode. Get your Guilty Gear back on this Spring!


haven't i played this before?

(1-23-09)

Mad Catz SF IV Arcade Sticks!
CLICK HERE for everything you need to know about the new sticks!

Street Fighter IV - Character Demos!
Basic walkthroughs for several characters in the game... CLICK HERE! 

(1-21-09)

Street Fighter IV - Exclusive Story Trailer!
An all new must watch trailer... CLICK HERE!

(1-20-09)

TFG Feedback Update!
So, should Dissidia: Final Fantasy be added to TFG? See what some TFG readers have said in the January - February 2009 Feedback!

Battle Fantasia PS3 PAL Release!
If you still haven't played this solid 2D fighter, the PAL region version will be released on February 6th, 2009 for the PS3... And if for some reason you didn't know, Playstation 3 Blu-ray games are region-free, so import and enjoy!

(1-17-09)

Samurai Shodown Anthology Release Date!!
Has been pushed back again... But the good news is: the PSP, Wii, and PS2 versions are all set for a March 10th release in the U.S.! At least this gives us some more time to enjoy Street Fighter IV before indulging in this awesome collection!

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an epic collection of samurai battles to the death.

New Tekken 6 Official Site!
Namco Bandai has put up a new official website for the upcoming console versions of Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion... There isn't much content on the site so far, but it is worth checking out (for coolness factor alone) and you can also sign up for updates! LINK HERE.

Tatsunoko VS Capcom Match Vids!
The first batch of exclusive TvC match videos have hit the Videos section! Check out some recent casuals from Team TFG!

(1-15-09)

Dissidia: Final Fantasy Video Preview!
To be a fighting game, or not to be... CLICK HERE!

More Street Fighter IV Gameplay!
CLICK HERE if you want more!

SF IV Super Moves Montage!
CLICK HERE!

(1-13-09)

Street Fighter IV Goodness!
All this hype... Is Street Fighter "mainstream" again? Now wouldn't that be something. CLICK HERE for the newest Street Fighter IV videos. Also take a look at the CHARACTER DEMOS if you want an early look at how the home exclusive characters play!

KOF98: Ultimate Match Gameplay!
CLICK HERE for a new gameplay video! The release date for KOF98: Ultimate Match was also pushed back to March 3rd, 2009 for PS2.

(1-8-09)

King of Fighters movie...
If you haven't, check out IMDB's profile on the upcoming KOF live-action movie, and take a look at the cast so far!

(1-7-09)

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li...
Check out the new English Movie Trailer!

KOF XII Characters Trailer!
You might have seen this trailer before, but probably not in high quality... CLICK HERE!

(1-5-09)

New SF IV Gameplay Videos!!!
Brand new Street Fighter IV (home version) gameplay videos have surfaced... Dan VS Dan, Cammy VS Fei Long, & Gen VS Rose! Must watch in HD!!!