Fighting Games
‘Injustice 2’ Is the DC Comics Crash Course I Never Knew I Wanted
Yes, I know Bats and Supes, sheesh. Who are all these other guys, though? OH, I SEE.
Switch Needs a 'Wii Sports,' and 'ARMS' Might Be It
What could have been a shallow and imprecise novelty fighter is anything but.
Save Your Money, 'Street Fighter II' for Switch is a Remix We Don't Need
Save your money, Switch owners—this fighter might carry a famous name, but it’s as fresh as moldy socks.
‘Injustice 2’ Reminds Us That It’s OK to Like Games You’re No Good At
Today’s open thread is a fun-for-Friday discussion about games that you don’t need to completely click with to get a kick out of.
Like Everything These Days, 'Injustice 2' Has Loot, But It's Awesome
NetherRealm fighters aren’t pro-scene favorites—but the studio’s superhero-filled series has a new feature that could be catnip for casuals.
The Story of ‘For Honor’ Is the Most Fantastic Nonsense
It makes zero sense, and its makers don’t even try to root it in realism. But that’s what’s wonderful about it.
Button-Mashing 'Tekken' Players Rejoice, Eddy Gordo Is Back
Fail upwards with Tekken’s resident leg sweeper.
How Devs and Fans Are Making It Easier Than Ever to Get Into Fighting Games
Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, and other fighting franchises are incredibly rewarding—but also very hard to learn.
Watch Angela ‘Overkill’ Hill Do Her Street Fighter Intro
The strawweight UFC fighter did a bang-up Sagat impression at weigh-ins today.
‘Punch Club 3DS’ is My Favorite New Training Buddy
How a tiny sim is letting me fulfill fighting fantasies, while my actual gloves are hung up for the time being.
Why Street Fighter Endures: Community
The popular fighting game franchise is still gaining fans and eSports clout, thanks to its dedicated players.
The Long, Strange History of Street Fighter and Hip-Hop
Capcom's signature fighting game franchise has had a decades long relationship with rap music and culture—for surprising reasons.