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June 9th, 2021
Luong Announced for
The King of Fighters XV
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It's Wednesday night and you know what that means! SNK dropped their latest KOF XV character reveal trailer —
this time announcing a returning fan-favorite King of Fighters 14 newcomer, female Tae Kwon Do fighter and contortionist, Luong. For the most part, Luong's design seems mostly unchanged from her former KOF14 appearance, with some slight alterations in her default costume and moveset. Official
trailer and new HD screenshots, inside:
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June 9th, 2021
VF5: Ultimate Showdown New HD Screenshots
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The gorgeous visual enhancements of Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown on PS4 shouldn't be overlooked. For a "last generation" PS4 fighting game, Ultimate Showdown shines in many areas and seems to push the
system to its absolute limits! Seriously, the game looks great. The impact hit sparks add a nice touch, the character models are all improvements, and even the
Retro Skins look especially amazing in the game's updated lighting engine...
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June 8th, 2021
NEOGEO Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 Patch Adds Rewind Options and Easier Unlock Conditions
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SNK released a free
patch for the Nintendo Switch compilation, NEOGEO Pocket Color Selection Volume 1. The goal of the new patch is to make it easier for players to unlock secret characters in the game and adds Rewind functionality to the L/R buttons. SNK Vs. Capcom: Match of the Millennium in particular has 8
unlockable characters, which can take a while for players to grind and unlock one by one.
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June 8th, 2021
Classic 1994 Fighting Game
Kaiser Knuckle Added to TFG Library
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"You just made the list!" Another classic 2D fighting game from the 90's has arrived in the TFG Library! A Japan-only 2D fighter released in July '94 by Taito, Kaiser Knuckle (also known as Global Champion) is an obscure but legendary arcade classic. The full history and write-up of the game is
now available. Also take a look at
high-quality character artwork, historic arcade flyers, and even visual movelists! TFG Character Profiles coming soon...
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June 6th, 2021
Exclusive:
-STRIVE- Interview with Arc System Works
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Hey guys, TFG Webmaster here... To celebrate the upcoming release of Guilty Gear -STRIVE- this week (on June 11th), today I'm releasing my exclusive
interview with Arc System Works all about the game! I was honored to
have been granted a written interview with 10 questions for the Arc System Works development team on Guilty Gear -STRIVE-.
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June 6th, 2021
Guilty Gear -STRIVE- Opening Movie, DLC Roadmap
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Today, Arc System Works posted the full opening cinematic of Guilty Gear -STRIVE-. The hard-hitting intro
movie showcases both playable and non-playable characters who appear in Guilty Gear STRIVE's storyline, with the OST "Smell of the Game" playing in the background as the game's main theme. In addition to the intro, also take a look at the roadmap of DLC content —
which confirms new characters coming to the game in July and August 2021.
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June 2nd, 2021
Samurai Shodown Amakusa Gameplay Reveal
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In place of the usual KOF XV character trailer, tonight, SNK unveiled the official gameplay
reveal for the third Season 3 character of Samurai Shodown (2019), Shiro Tokisada Amakusa. The iconic boss of the original Samurai Shodown retains his Gadamer Gem weapon and long-range, zoning-based special moves and playstyle. Once again, the final Season 3
character will be a guest character from the Guilty Gear series.
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June 2nd, 2021
WWE's Asuka Did Motion Capture for
Virtua Fighter 5, Also Loves Fighting Games
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Before she was a WWE Superstar, female pro-wrestler
Asuka did motion capture work for Virtua Fighter 5 back in 2006. On Twitter, Asuka (real name Kanako Urai) reminded fans that she was a motion actor for "many characters" during the development of Virtua Fighter 5. Asuka herself is also a big fan of fighting games, especially SNK
games. She even owns a full-size classic NEOGEO arcade machine at her house!
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June 2nd, 2021
The King of Fighters XV Release Delayed to Q1 2022
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KOF XV producer Yasuyuki Oda made the announcement that The King of Fighters XV release window has been postponed to the first quarter of
2022. The official statement from SNK confirms the continued rising cases of COVID-19 in Japan has affected the original development schedule for KOF XV and is the main cause for the delay.
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June 1st, 2021
EVO Community Series PS4 Tournaments Announced
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It was announced back in March that Sony and RTS had jointly acquired the EVO Championship Series. The first event to kick off the new direction of EVO has been
announced by Sony and starts next week! The very first EVO Community Series features 120 online tourneys across the globe with $74,000 in prizing in a variety of fighting games. Eligible players can sign up for tournaments conveniently on their PS4.
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May 31st, 2021
VF5: Ultimate Showdown Opening Cinematic
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Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown's intro
movie might be the all-time best and most polished of the series! The game's 2-minute opening sequence shines the spotlight on every playable character in the game using gorgeous effects and camerawork. The cinematics brilliantly capture the movement of each character and should get you pretty excited
to try out the game tomorrow... It's free-to-play on PlayStation Plus after all!
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May 31st, 2021 
VF5: US Customize / Retro Skins Gameplay
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The newest official trailer for Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown / VF eSports confirms the return of the game's highly detailed Character Customize mode. Full details on the Customization mode aren't yet known, but the
trailer shows off a variety of custom characters to give you an idea of what's possible. Furthermore, the trailer has high-quality (1080p /60fps) gameplay of the Retro Skins DLC which will be available at launch.
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May 30th, 2021
VF5: Ultimate Showdown Character Art Gallery
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All official character renders from the upcoming Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown have been released. The new renders are a nod to the classic ones from 2006's Virtua Fighter 5, so seeing these recreations for the
"remake" are pretty cool for old school 3D fighting game fans who remember them. In addition to new
artwork for all 19 playable characters, the VF5:US design team even created one for boss character, Dural.
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May 28th, 2021
Sega's Virtua Fighter Retrospective Series (Ep. 1-5)
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Sega just released the first two installments of their all new "Virtua Fighter Retrospective" video series! Episode 1 kicks off with the history of Virtua Fighter 1, providing a look back at how the VF series pioneered 3D
fighting games with innovative visuals and groundbreaking technology. Episode 1 is narrated by none other than Sarah Bryant's voice actor, with Episode 2 being narrated by the voice of Jacky Bryant!
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May 27th, 2021
VF5: Ultimate Showdown Gameplay / Graphics Comparison Trailer, Retro Skins DLC
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Sega dropped a second Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown trailer featuring new gameplay footage and graphics comparison. The second official trailer shows off the remastered visuals, comparing character models and stages
from the original version to the remake, and also confirming "hit sparks" were added to enhance impact. Additionally, a day one DLC pack was announced containing
Retro Skins based on early VF1 character models!
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May 27th, 2021
TEKKEN 7 Update 4.20 Live, English Patch Notes
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TEKKEN 7's free update and balance patch (version 4.20) is now live in North America, Japan, and most other regions. As usual, after launching the game you'll receive the full list of new items and changes added in today's update. In addition to the cosmetic updates announced earlier, version
4.20 brings a slew of character balance changes. TEKKEN 7 producer Michael Murray released the English
patch notes on Twitter today. Check out the full patch notes inside:
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May 27th, 2021
Metal Revolution Worldwide Closed Beta Begins
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Metal Revolution is an upcoming 2D fighting game developed by NExT Studios featuring a cast of 14 cybernetic characters with unique fighting styles. The worldwide
closed beta officially kicks off today and will be live from May 25th - June 11th, 2021. Metal Revolution aims to "bring the soul of the classics into a new era" with intuitive controls, simplified but deep mechanics, and crisp visuals at 60fps.
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May 27th, 2021
TEKKEN 7 - Virtua Fighter Mods Compilation (Video)
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Looking back, it's almost easy to forget TEKKEN 7 was the first TEKKEN game on PC. Meaning... the first TEKKEN game to be compatible with mods. Like the competitive T7 community, the modding community has been off-the-charts since the game's launch - with many helpful (and cosmetic)
user-created mods extending the enjoyment and lifespan of the game. This is getting deep. Take a look at some VF x TEKKEN 7 mods in a compilation
video by @BuffGigas.
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May 26th, 2021
Blue Mary
Revealed for The King of Fighters XV
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Last week, SNK announced Clark Still and Ralf Jones for KOF XV. This week's character reveal is one of the final DLC characters released for KOF 14, Blue Mary. As usual, the new gameplay
trailer is about one minute long, previewing Blue Mary's updated moveset and grappling fighting style. Watch the full gameplay reveal trailer for Blue Mary and check out some new HD screenshots of The King of Fighters XV, inside:
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May 26th, 2021
VF5: Ultimate Showdown Confirmed as PlayStation Plus Title for June / July 2021
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Today, PlayStation
confirmed Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown will be a free-to-play title for PlayStation Plus subscribers starting June 1st, 2021. Not only will VF5: Ultimate Showdown launch on the PlayStation Plus lineup for June, it will remain available on the service through July and will also be
releasing on PlayStation Now sometime in June. Here's an official description of the game via PlayStation.blog inside:
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May 20th, 2021
Blazing Strike
Coming to Consoles and PC in 2022
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An official release for
indie 2D fighting game Blazing Strike has been announced.
Published by Aksys Games, Blazing Strike will be coming to
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC in Spring 2022. Inspired
by classic arcade fighting game series from industry greats such as Capcom and
SNK, Blazing Strike evokes the excitement and nostalgia of 2D pixel art
genre pioneers while incorporating a unique games system with modern mechanics.
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April 28th, 2021
Fighters Gen Podcast - Episode 3: TEKKEN-OLOGY
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Hi guys, TFG Webmaster here... I'm proud to announce The Fighters Generation Podcast -
Episode 3 is now available on Patreon! This episode is the first installment of my brand new series called "TEKKEN-OLOGY" — beginning with a retrospective look back at the history behind the original trilogy of TEKKEN games. I also share some of my earliest and fondest memories of the
90's arcade days, along with epic PS1 era of fighting games.
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*REMINDER 2021!
Update Your FIGHTERS GENERATION Bookmarks!
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TFG Webmaster here... if you have The Fighters Generation bookmarked or favorited on your favorite browsers and/or mobile devices (first of all, thanks very much)... it's time for some updating! To ensure that you have the fastest and safest browsing experience here on The Fighters Generation, simply
update your bookmarks and be sure all pages you save begin with "https". This ensures your security while visiting TFG and will provide the best browsing experience 24/7. Also take a look at some of our great partner ads from 2019 inside!
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