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Japanese Tekken Players Are Likening Tekken 6’s Rollback Netcode Mod to Serious Crimes and the Fighting Game Community Is Split
A mod enabling rollback netcode for Tekken 6 has caused a significant debate within the fighting game community, particularly between Western players and those in Japan and Korea. Some Japanese players are likening the mod to serious crimes, highlighting a split in how the community views unofficial enhancements.
Street Fighter movie's Justin Wong cameo was because the director felt the movie "needs to work for fans…
Street Fighter movie director Kitao Sakurai explained that the inclusion of fighting game legends like Justin Wong, IFC Yipes, and Maximilian Dood was to authentically connect with the fighting game community. Sakurai emphasized that the film needs to resonate with fans first, with Justin Wong's cameo specifically referencing the iconic 'Evo Moment 37'.
Street Fighter movie references the franchise's most iconic match: the parry-fest of Evo Moment 37
The upcoming Street Fighter movie will feature a cameo from fighting game legend Justin Wong, complete with a '37' tattoo, referencing the iconic Evo Moment 37. This moment involved Wong's Chun-Li against Daigo Umehara's Ken in 2004, where Umehara perfectly parried all 15 hits of Chun-Li's Super. Actor Callina Liang also detailed her rigorous training to portray Chun-Li accurately.
2XKO would have needed an MAU base "in the high hundreds of thousands, if not millions" to succeed
Riot Games CPO Marc Merrill stated that 2XKO would have required hundreds of thousands to millions of monthly active users to succeed as a live service game. The game, which ended active development in August, was too costly to operate relative to its stagnant engagement. Merrill also cited the release of Street Fighter 6 as a factor, suggesting 2XKO might have fared better if launched earlier.
Riot Games Co-Founder Says 2XKO Needed ‘Hundreds of Thousands, if Not Millions’ of Monthly Active Players to Survive
Riot Games co-founder Marc Merrill stated that the fighting game 2XKO would need hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of monthly active players to justify its budget. This revelation has sparked significant debate within the fighting game community regarding the game's financial viability.
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Project Manager Sparks Debate After Revealing Koei Tecmo is Dialing Back the Game's 'Sexy Costumes'
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Project Manager Tsuyoshi Iuchi revealed that Koei Tecmo is reducing the 'sexy' nature of in-game costumes, sparking debate within the fighting game community. This decision has led to discussions about character design and player expectations.
How Many Guest Characters Is Too Many? Tokyo Revengers X City of the Wolves Collaboration Sparks Fighting Game Debate
The fighting game community is currently debating the inclusion of guest characters in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. This discussion has been sparked by the number of guest characters planned for the game.
Street Fighter 6 Yasmine Event Showed the Best of the Philippine FGC — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The Street Fighter 6 Yasmine Celebration Cup in Manila highlighted the passion and close-knit nature of the Philippine fighting game community. Despite a decline in major events, the community remains vibrant, as demonstrated by the enthusiastic turnout and competitive spirit at the Yasmine-focused tournament organized by Capcom.
Marvel Tokon PC Launch Is So Bad That Famed FGC Content Creator Maximilian Dood Uninstalled the Game on Stream
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' PC launch has been plagued by numerous issues, leading to frustration among players. Even prominent Fighting Game Community content creator Maximilian Christiansen, known as Maximilian Dood, uninstalled the game on stream due to these problems.
Tekken 8 game director bids goodbye to Bandai Namco following series boss Katsuhiro Harada's exit last year, but doesn't do an hour-long DJ mix
Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has departed from Bandai Namco after 20 years with the company, following the exit of series producer Katsuhiro Harada last year. Ikeda expressed gratitude for his time working on the Tekken series, particularly Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, and stated he will continue to take on new challenges as a game developer. Bandai Namco has assured fans of their commitment to the future development of Tekken 8.
Morning Esports and Competitions
Red Dunes Esports, the UAE's first dedicated Fighting Game Community organization, has been launched by BigBird and AngryBird. The new entity aims to foster and promote esports within the region.
The Birds Come Home: BigBird & AngryBird Launch Red Dunes Esports
Red Dunes Esports, a new fighting game organization based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has been launched by professional players Adel 'BigBird' Anouche and Amjed 'AngryBird' Al Shalabi. The organization aims to represent the Middle East's fighting game scene globally and foster new talent. Red Dunes Games, an independent developer and publisher, is also based in Abu Dhabi.
FGC member Ludovic granted bond after being arrested by U.S. immigration services
Ludovic Mbock, a member of the Fighting Game Community, was granted bond after being detained by U.S. immigration services in February while attempting to renew his work permit.