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Capcom attempts to patch Street Fighter 6's controversial incest storyline, but it's really not any better as Alex's wife is still his "distant relative" and basically a stepsister
Capcom has patched a controversial storyline in Street Fighter 6 involving the character Alex marrying a relative. The update makes the relationship more vague rather than removing it entirely, with Alex's wife still being described as a "distant relative" and effectively a stepsister. This follows player outcry after the DLC character's arcade mode revealed Alex and Patricia were married and expecting a child, despite being raised as step-siblings and potentially blood relatives.
As controversy swamps Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive just announced a massive new update
Arc System Works announced a major 2.0 update for Guilty Gear Strive, introducing comprehensive battle adjustments, replacing Wild Assault with Counter Blitz, and adding new special moves. The update, launching April 9th, also includes a battle pass system, customization options, and the new character Jam Kuradoberi. Meanwhile, recent patches for Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6 have faced community disappointment due to unresolved issues and controversial content.
Street Fighter 6 hits new all-time peak player count on Steam thanks to the protagonist who failed to take the series…
Street Fighter 6 has achieved a new all-time peak player count on Steam, coinciding with the release of Alex as DLC. Alex, originally intended as the successor to Ryu in Street Fighter 3, was part of a commercial setback for the series but has now driven significant player engagement for Street Fighter 6.
Street Fighter 6 reveals first Alex gameplay in new Fighting Pass trailer
Capcom has released a new trailer showcasing Alex in the "Alex Arrives!" Fighting Pass for Street Fighter 6. The trailer reveals Alex's updated design and a new stance-based gameplay style. The Fighting Pass also includes new cosmetics and the classic arcade game Black Tiger.
Alex is Back: Kenny Omega Breathes New Life Into SF6’s Newest Grappler
AEW superstar Kenny Omega provided motion capture for the character Alex in Street Fighter 6, spending 11 hours performing animations and taunts. This collaboration brings a unique wrestling-inspired physicality to the grappler, with Omega's input directly influencing Alex's new animations and a special move called the Omega Wing Buster. Alex is set to launch on March 17th with new mechanics designed to make him a technical threat.
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Review
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is a two-on-two tag fighter that introduces Infinity Stones as a core mechanic, offering unique powers and an "Infinity Storm" ultimate. While the game features a fun and challenging core gameplay system with accessible mechanics and a high skill ceiling, it is criticized for its thin roster, disappointing presentation, and a lackluster training mode. The story mode offers some enjoyable moments but suffers from thin premises, and the online functionality is solid, though the ranking system is notably brutal.