In an unexpected turn of events, Lewis Tan, the star of Mortal Kombat 2, and Andrew Schulz, an actor in the upcoming Street Fighter, have engaged in a verbal exchange that has generated great interest among video game and movie fans. It all started when Schulz, during his appearance at the Game Awards, commented that the cast of Mortal Kombat was more motivated by economic reasons, in contrast to his own franchise, whose cast, according to him, is driven by the passion of the fans. A dispute over two legendary fighting games Tan did not take long to respond to […]
In an unexpected turn of events, Lewis Tan, star of Mortal Kombat 2, and Andrew Schulz, actor in the upcoming Street Fighter, have engaged in a verbal exchange that has generated great interest among fans of video games and cinema. It all started when Schulz, during his appearance at the Game Awards, commented that the cast of Mortal Kombat was more motivated by economic reasons, in contrast to his own franchise, whose cast, according to him, is driven by the passion of the fans.
A dispute over two mythical fighting games
Tan did not take long to respond to Schulz’s statements, expressing on Twitter that he almost spilled his drink from laughing upon hearing such claims. In his appearance on The Brandon Davis Show, Tan referred to the clash as something positive, emphasizing his appreciation for the rivalry and adding that Schulz, who is better known as a comedian than as an actor, “is obviously not really a fighter”.
The situation became even more complicated when Cody Rhodes, who also participates in the movie as Guile, entered the controversy. During the same interview, he outlined a defense of Schulz, describing him as “a bit loud and hot-headed,” and claiming that, as a fellow project member, he would be willing to “dominate anyone from Mortal Kombat.” Such statements resemble the usual rivalries created in the world of professional wrestling to generate excitement for events.
Fans of both universes are expressing their desire to see a movie that combines the worlds of Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter, which could result in an anticipated showdown on the big screen. Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat 2 will premiere on May 8, 2026, and Street Fighter will arrive on October 16, 2026. With the explosive atmosphere that has been created, only time will tell if these rivalries translate into a definitive cinematic crossover.
Even if you have never played in your life, you know Street Fighter. It’s no wonder: the saga has been going strong for almost 40 years with punches, combos, extravagant characters, and a lot of fun, both solo and competitively. The curious thing is that almost everyone mentally adds a “2” when they talk about the video game, because, after all, the first part was not as huge a success as the one they had four years later, with a sequel polished to the extreme that delighted an entire generation. However, not everything […]
Even if you have never played in your life, you know Street Fighter. It’s no wonder: the saga has been going strong for almost 40 years with punches, combos, extravagant characters, and a lot of fun, both solo and competitively. The curious thing is that almost everyone mentally adds a “2” when they hear about the video game because, after all, the first part was not as huge a success as the one they had four years later, with a sequel polished to perfection that delighted an entire generation. However, not everyone knows that before Street Fighter II there was another sequel that even Capcom wanted to bury underground. For good reason.
Ah, yes, the distant year 2010
We may not fully believe it, but right now we are living in the future. In Back to the Future II, they imagined that by 2015 we would have self-lacing shoes and hoverboards, because of course it sounded so far away that none of us would make it there alive, right? The same happened to Street Fighter 2010, which in 1990 imagined the world twenty years later in an action platformer that has more in common with Streets of Rage than with Street Fighter. Of course, if we also take a mistake and magnify it even more, the result can only be catastrophic.
Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fight was not born as a proper sequel to the 1987 game. In fact, in Japan, it was called Kevin Straker, a cyborg police officer who fights against the Parasites, intergalactic criminals with powers. At the end of the game, Dr. Jose (the villain who created the Parasites) tells Kevin the truth: he is also a parasite, and all his cybernetic armor was created by an insect that was implanted in his brain. None of this was seen in the international version, where Kevin became Ken (yes, that Ken), Dr. Jose was called Troy, and the story could not be more different.
It all starts when Ken, who won the Street Fighter tournament 25 years earlier, has become a scientist who has created a substance (Cytoplasm) to give superhuman strength to any living organism. When Troy, his lab partner, dies, Ken decides to find his killer. In the end, it turns out that Troy faked his own death to steal the substance and create an army of superpowered warriors. What’s more: he implanted cytoplasm in Ken’s body and is about to die! In the end, he wins, of course, and returns to Earth to control his own substance. Oh, yes! Typical Street Fighter!
The game is difficult, a madness that has nothing to do with the saga, and frankly, quite bad. In fact, if it hadn’t had the name Street Fighter, it’s very likely that no one would have even approached it in the first place. Of course, the following year the disaster of this game was forgotten with the release of Street Fighter II, which was an absolute hit in arcades and ended up being ported to all the consoles that existed: the saga never tried to be a shabby platformer again and focused, from that moment on, on what it did best: the beatings and the hadoukens.
It’s not that the journey has been perfect, of course: the older folks around here will remember how, after adapting it for theaters, they tried to sell us Street Fighter: The Movie: The Game. And that was indeed a disaster for which they have no excuse.
The adaptations of video games into movies and series have become a fertile ground for producers looking to capitalize on the success of some popular franchises. Recently, HBO made a significant impact with its adaptation of ‘The Last of Us’, while Amazon did the same with ‘Fallout’. However, not all initiatives have been successful; Lionsgate’s recent attempt with ‘Borderlands’ was a clear failure, which has led the industry to reevaluate its approaches and strategies. The strange thing is that it has not yet been adapted In this context, Paramount Pictures is currently in […]
Video game adaptations into movies and series have become a fertile ground for producers looking to capitalize on the success of some popular franchises. Recently, HBO made a significant impact with its adaptation of ‘The Last of Us’, while Amazon did the same with ‘Fallout’. However, not all initiatives have been successful; the recent attempt by Lionsgate with ‘Borderlands’ was a clear failure, which has led the industry to reevaluate its approaches and strategies.
Although a director for the project has not yet been confirmed, the ‘Call of Duty’ franchise presents a complicated landscape due to its rich variety of eras and styles; this poses creative challenges on how to tell a coherent and engaging story for the audience.
The ‘Call of Duty’ franchise has been one of the most successful in the video game industry, generating millions of dollars in sales, which raises expectations regarding its potential film adaptation. In addition to this project, Paramount is also working on the adaptation of ‘Street Fighter’, which has begun to generate interest among fans, despite there being no official images available at the moment. Rumors about the filming and some leaks have fueled the curiosity and expectations of the audience about what this movie may offer in the coming years.
Actor David Dastmalchian has been selected to portray the iconic antagonist M. Bison in the new live-action film based on the popular video game franchise Street Fighter, created by Capcom. This announcement, which has been confirmed through sources from Deadline, marks a milestone in Dastmalchian’s career, who has been working in the entertainment industry for nearly 20 years, accumulating a solid repertoire of roles in film and television. Antagonist par excellence The film, acquired by the acclaimed producer Legendary, seeks to revitalize the Street Fighter saga that, throughout the […]
The actor David Dastmalchian has been selected to portray the iconic antagonist M. Bison in the new live-action film based on the popular video game franchise Street Fighter, created by Capcom. This announcement, which has been confirmed through sources from Deadline, marks a milestone in Dastmalchian’s career, who has been working in the entertainment industry for nearly 20 years, amassing a solid repertoire of roles in film and television.
Antagonist par excellence
The film, acquired by the acclaimed producer Legendary, aims to revitalize the Street Fighter saga, which has generated a wide and passionate fan base over the years. While previous film adaptations have been made, this new version is expected to focus more on authenticity and fidelity to the video games that inspired it.
The role of M. Bison, known for being one of the main antagonists of the saga, presents a significant challenge for Dastmalchian, who has demonstrated his versatility in projects like The Life of Chuck and his memorable appearances in productions from the DC Comics universe. Dastmalchian’s casting is seen as a bold step, given his focus on complex and nuanced characters.
Although production is still in its early stages, the interest it has generated in the gaming and film community is remarkable. Fans are expected to be eager to see how this classic character will develop, especially under the direction of an actor with such a diverse career. Can will provide more details as news about this highly anticipated film project progresses.
SEGA has announced the resurgence of its iconic 3D fighting franchise, Virtua Fighter, through a project called New VIRTUA FIGHTER. This announcement, made during the 2024 Game Awards, has generated great anticipation among fans, especially considering that more than 20 years have passed since the last installment of the saga. A new Virtua Fighter from which they are providing information drop by drop. The development is being handled by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, known for its work on Yakuza: Like a Dragon, which could bring a fresh and relevant approach to the series. This studio […]
SEGA has announced the resurgence of its iconic three-dimensional fighting franchise, Virtua Fighter, through the project called New VIRTUA FIGHTER. This announcement, made during the 2024 Game Awards, has generated great anticipation among fans, especially considering that it has been over 20 years since the last installment of the saga.
A new Virtua Fighter from which information is being released drop by drop
The development is handled by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, known for its work on Yakuza: Like a Dragon, which could bring a fresh and relevant approach to the series. This studio has kept the essence of Virtua Fighter alive through nods and tributes in its previous titles. Its involvement suggests that the upcoming game will not only reminisce about the rich history of the franchise but will also seek to reinvent itself to attract both veteran players and new followers.
Despite the nostalgia it evokes, revitalizing a saga that has been inactive for so long can be a challenge. Virtua Fighter will compete directly with giants of the genre like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat, which have evolved and established their dominance in the market. The return of this franchise, which was a pioneer in the 3D Fighters subgenre, must be a careful process not only to capture the attention of younger players but also to satisfy old-school fans.
The approach of the New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project is interesting, given that SEGA has opted for a modern presentation that seeks to connect with the contemporary audience. Although the final name of the game has not yet been confirmed, it is suspected that it could be Virtua Fighter 6. This title not only represents the continuation of a beloved saga but also a possible rebirth in the competitive world of fighting video games.
Street Fighter is already a worldwide icon in the video game industry, to the extent that a Japanese city has dedicated a statue to Chun-Li.
Capcom is famous worldwide for its video games. In particular, if it is currently in mind, it is because of the importance of its fighting games. And among them, none is more important than Street Fighter. A franchise that achieved global success as early as its second installment in 1991 and has remained one of the most relevant games in history, 33 years later.
To celebrate the success of the franchise, they have erected a 70-centimeter statue of Chun-li in Kashihara, Nara prefecture, 150 centimeters including its pedestal. But why was it erected in Kashihara? Because that is the hometown of Capcom’s founder, Kenzo Tsujimoto. The choice of Chun-li is because, in addition to being the most beloved female character in the franchise, she is also the most well-known and distinctive, serving as its unofficial mascot. Although they could have also chosen Akuma, due to his significance and being the next downloadable character in the game.
Of course, the collaboration between Capcom and the city of Kashihara doesn’t end here. According to NHK, other activities include displaying Street Fighter-themed manhole covers, a space to play Street Fighter II and VI for free, giving away Street Fighter stickers, and even a martial arts exhibition by the local institute. Even more interesting, on January 26th, Kashihara students were able to enjoy a lunch inspired by Chun-li, and on March 8th, another lunch inspired by Guile, showing how seriously they take this tribute.
The new video game from Capcom is an advertisement for a clothing store? Yes and no exactly, because it’s a way to celebrate its 40th anniversary… also.
Capcom has a close relationship with the clothing store Uniqlo. Having done several collaborations together, with a collection of Street Fighter-themed t-shirts for sale, both companies have fed off each other well in the past. Only this time, they have decided to take it a step further.
Uniqlo has decided to produce a video game. Named UT Adventure, it is a tribute to Capcom’s 40 years, who have supervised the development of the game. Here we will embody a person in a Uniqlo store, destroying aliens who have stolen the store’s t-shirts. With only two buttons and a directional pad to move, it is a remarkable retro side-scrolling action game, with multiple references to one of Capcom’s most beloved games: Street Fighter.
In addition, it has already been confirmed that it will not end here. For March, the idea is to release a second phase, this time based on another beloved but somewhat forgotten franchise of the company: Mega Man. In the future, they also plan to release a third and final phase, whose theme will be revealed through a mini arcade machine of which only 40 will be produced worldwide. Although we still don’t have details on how to get one of these machines, they have hinted that it will be through some kind of raffle or contest.
Although UT Adventure is nothing more than a curiosity, it is a curiosity made with love and care. A demonstration of the care shown by Uniqlo and Capcom, which shows the strong bonds that unite these two companies. And also, of course, a very fun game to spend a couple of hours with.
Tekken 8 has kept us completely in the dark when it comes to its release date, but now we know it.
Even though Street Fighter 6 has a very recent release, that doesn’t mean the fighting game community isn’t already looking ahead to upcoming launches. Mortal Kombat 1 is coming out on September 14th and is making a great impression in the betas that have been playable so far. Something we can also say about Tekken 8, the other major fighting game alongside Street Fighter, except for the fact that it doesn’t have a release date. Except that it seems to have been leaked ahead of time.
The release date for Tekken 8 would be January 26, 2024, according to Aggiornamenti Lumia. Having made numerous accurate leaks in the past, this lends credibility to their latest disclosure. Especially since they claim to have sourced this information from the most reliable place: the public Tekken 8 page on the Microsoft Store.
Tekken 8 was announced last September 2022 during the PlayStation State of Play stream. Since then, numerous trailers introducing the game’s characters have been released, along with various open and closed betas that allowed players to extensively test the game’s systems. Although the official confirmation of the release date is still pending, all signs point to us starting off 2024 by donning our finest attire and engaging in fistfights with one of the best fighting game franchises of the moment.
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It was the seventh match of 96 in the tournament organized by the Corner2Corner Twitch channel and nobody believes what they are seeing on the screen. As if it were Andersen’s tale, Chun-Li is completely naked.
Even if you are a boor, one very important thing in life is to know how to conceal it. Let no one notice that beneath that layer of professionalism and good manners lies a person who writes “hola” without an “h” and has a morally questionable website as their homepage. That was the case with Packz, a player of ‘Street Fighter 6’, who, for posterity, has been perceived as someone with certain tendencies, well, in that way. Spoiler: it’s not true.
Three, two, one… Let the fight begin! On one side, player Lensta’s Kimberly (surprisingly fast). On the other, Packz_’s Chun-Li. It was the seventh match out of 96 in the tournament organized by the Twitch channel Corner2Corner, and nobody can believe what they’re seeing on the screen. As if it were an Andersen’s tale, Chun-Li is completely naked.
The commentators don’t know what to say beyond “What an interesting outfit” when the equation is solved: Packz was playing with a mod that allowed him to strip his favorite fighter. Absolutely nothing sick, of course not. The player, far from being penalized, continued to fight, now with a properly dressed Chun-Li.
It was of little use: the player bit the dust after two consecutive KOs, and Lensta advanced to the second round, where he was soundly defeated by someone named Xuses, who, in turn, was beaten in the next round. A series of failures that began with the biggest of all. Fortunately, Twitch has not suspended the Corner2Corner channel, but it wouldn’t be the first time they do something similar for similar foolishness.
Days later, the Twitch channel clarified what happened on Twitter: “Some stories have incorrectly blamed one of the players, but that is NOT the case. It was our host’s computer and their responsibility.” In fact, they asked not to blame the player, but to blame themselves, ensuring that the mod was removed, and it wouldn’t happen again. Packz did nothing wrong.
Street Fighter has a troubled history that confuses even fans of the saga, but well explain its timeline so you don’t get lost.
Street Fighter is a real chaos in terms of narrative. If we try to understand its story, follow the lives of its characters and follow what happens to them, it is not as simple as following from the first to the sixth of the games. Among the different sagas, sub-sagas and numbered installments, only a handful are considered canonical and well established in time, making it difficult to know how to get into all of them to have a clear perspective of the whole Street Fighter story in chronological order. But that’s what we’re here for today. To show you the chronological order in which all the Street Fighter games occur.
Street Fighter is the first game published in the franchise and also the first chronologically speaking. While it’s true that it doesn’t delve too deep in terms of story, here are all the basics: Sagat, a muay thai master, challenges Ryu to see who is the best fighter in the world in a tournament. Something that ended with a feud for posterity and Sagat with a huge scar on his chest.
Street Fighter Alpha: Warrior’s Dreams (1995)
The first installment of the Alpha sub-series tells the story of the creation of Shadaloo, the organization of the franchise’s main villain, M. Bison, as Sagat seeks revenge against Ryu. Ryu, in turn, seeks revenge against Akuma, a warrior who murdered his and Ken’s master, to close the most convulsive plot in Street Fighter history.
Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
Basically an extension of the previous installment, adding more characters and extending the ambitions of the villains, focusing on the power of Akuma, who destroys his own island with a single punch, and Shadoloo, who seeks Ryu’s (theoretically) lifeless body to experiment on it. A narratively transitional installment.
Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
M. Bison and Shadaloo gain control of Ryu, turning him into Shadow Ryu, a more powerful and evil version of Ryu himself. Sagat fights against Ryu, Guile, Chun-Li and Charlie seek to take down M. Bison, and while they don’t succeed, they manage to bring Ryu back to his senses.
M. Bison returns and sets up a martial arts tournament to recruit soldiers for Shadaloo. While everyone tries to defeat him, it is finally Akuma who manages to assassinate him in one of the most absolutely unexpected twists of the franchise.
Street Fighter IV (2008)
In spite of everything, M. Bison is still alive, and one of his creations has escaped. Seth is a being capable of genetically copying the abilities of others and, seeking to be the ultimate warrior, creates a new world tournament to copy the skills of the best warriors in the world. Meanwhile, Gouken, Ken and Ryu’s master, turns out to be alive, and seeks revenge against Akuma.
Street Fighter V (2016)
Shadaloo is back and seeks to dominate the world by launching seven satellites capable of launching an electromagnetic pulse to the earth. While several heroes from previous installments seek to stop them, a mythical figure named Necalli seeks to feed on the souls of the fighters, with Ryu in charge of stopping him.
Street Fighter III: New Generation (1997)
With Shadaloo gone, but with a new organization called The Illuminati taking over, a group of new heroes will have to oppose a new main antagonist, Gill. Only Ryu and Ken will return in this installment, serving as mentors rather than the true protagonists of the story.
What’s coming up for Street Fighter now?
Street Fighter 6 comes out today, June 2. Taking place after the events of Street Fighter III, it will hopefully develop more about what has happened to all the classic characters we knew nothing about after the events of Street Fighter V. While we know more, we’re always left to enjoy this franchise that, while best known for its punches and kicks, has an incredible history that’s worth revisiting.
