So, it’s official. There’s going to be a Street Fighter 6. We don’t know when; we just know it’ll exist. And that Ryu is, like, Fist of the North Star wide. So for now, we have to make our own fun. And once we’re done playing through all …Read more »
If you play enough video games, you’ll likely run across lots of Easter eggs. Game developers love to name-drop their own favorite games and shows, or sometimes their older works. And sometimes, you’ll find anime references in those video games. (There’s a lot of crossover, …Read more »
Metal Gear Solid is on its way to the movies, starring Oscar Isaac as Solid Snake! It’s safe to say we’re all abuzz waiting for more news about the flick. How are we going to keep ourselves occupied? Easy: by dipping into even more live-action …Read more »
Video game company Capcom, creator of the Street Fighter franchise, has an agreement with Tezuka Productions for Capcom vs. Osamu Tezuka Characters. But instead of fighting it out digitally, as the name implies, they’re working with each other for a special event at the Osamu …Read more »
Beyond the incredible matches, one of the most exciting aspects of each year’s EVO fighting game event is the promise of big reveals from all the devs and publishers involved. This year saw the announcement of a new Guilty Gear game, more Soulcalibur additions, and a new Under Night In-Birth release, …Read more »
Cosplayers have devised a lot of tricks to portraying the bustier characters of anime and gaming, but when it comes to the sturdy female martial artists of Capcom’s Street Fighter franchise… it turns out there’s no substitute for actual muscles. Chun Li’s most iconic trait …Read more »
As you may be aware, especially if you’re a long time Otaku USA reader, just about every Japanese prefecture, city and retailer has its own character to help promote sales and tourism. Most are plump, cute animals that have trouble pushing their way through doors, …Read more »
If you enjoyed any of the well-regarded anime dubs from Geneon during the mid-2000s, you likely have Jonathan Klein to thank. As the vice-president and co-owner of New Generation Pictures, Klein produced the dubs for Hellsing , Ergo Proxy and Paranoia Agent during the American …Read more »
It's a foregone conclusion that, no matter how strong they may be in their own universe, the cast of Street Fighter II wouldn't stand a chance against Dragon Ball Z 's Goku. It's another thing entirely to see it in action, which is exactly what …Read more »
If you’ve been waiting for a chance to somehow combine your love of vintage video games and vintage audio equipment, you hipster you, now’s your chance: Japanese record label Brave Wave is set to release the Street Fighter II soundtrack on vinyl. The soundtrack, which …Read more »
An arcade might not strike you as the most romantic place to get married. They’re usually dark, smoky, and probably pretty cramped. But Game Center Mikado, an arcade located in Shinjuku’s storied Takadanobaba neighborhood, is looking to change that perception by offering their establishment for …Read more »
Shigeki Miyazaki, better known as Aska from the J-pop duo Chage and Aska, was arrested Saturday for allegedly possessing methamphetamine and MDMA (also known as ecstasy). Chage and Aska (right). Universal Music, which releases Chage and Aska's music, responded by halting shipments of the duo's …Read more »
I remember Astro Skate, the local roller-rink: the scent of sweat and canvas, the texture of worn plastic wheels, the sound of syrupy, bubblegum pop blaring from the speakers. But most of all I remember the arcade games, especially Street Fighter II: The World Warrior …Read more »
It's been quite a few years since Marvel vs. Capcom 2 , and even last year's wonderful Tatsunoko vs. Capcom didn't decrease anticipation for the next proper entry in the versus series. With Capcom's most recent announcement, we now know exactly how much longer we'll …Read more »
The sound of fans cheering on Ryu should be a familiar noise now that the fourth iteration of Capcom's venerable Street Fighter series has had plenty of time to become a fixture of the community. The cheers at this year's Comic-Con, however, egged on our …Read more »
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