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Street Fighter V temporarily delisted and online functions turned off due to issues caused by last week's PHP security flaw
Capcom has temporarily shut down online functions and delisted Street Fighter V from Steam due to a security flaw related to the PHP programming language. The developer-publisher stated that sales on the PlayStation Store and Steam are suspended until the issue is resolved. While players who already own the game can still access offline modes, online play and purchases are unavailable.
Street Fighter 6 Producer Reveals How He Helped Save Capcom’s Iconic Fighting Game Franchise From ‘Dying’
Street Fighter 6 producer Shuhei Matsumoto discussed how he and director Takayuki Nakayama worked to prevent the Street Fighter franchise from 'dying' during the Street Fighter V era. The article highlights the critical state of the series and the efforts made to revive it.
Shack Chat: What is your favorite piece of physical video game media?
Shacknews staff members share their favorite pieces of physical video game media, ranging from classic console re-releases and collector's editions to rare cartridges and fightsticks. The discussion highlights the sentimental value and importance of physical media for game preservation and personal memories, especially in an era of increasing digital-only releases and subscription services.
Street Fighter 6 Gets New Ingrid Teaser Trailer
Capcom released a teaser trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter 6 DLC character, Ingrid, showcasing a cinematic introduction. Ingrid is scheduled to launch in early spring. Street Fighter 6 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC.
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.
Fall Into Gaming With 20+ Titles Joining GeForce NOW in November
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding over 20 games in November, including the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage. The service is also expanding its RTX 5080-class hardware to new regions like Phoenix and Amsterdam.
Top 28 Most Popular eSports Games of 2019
This article ranks the top 28 most popular eSports games of 2019 based on player base, streaming viewership, and tournament prize pools. It provides brief descriptions and statistics for each game, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses within the competitive gaming scene.
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.