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Street Fighter is probably one of the more classic arcade fighting games out there at the moment, and anyone who’s ever owned a console or stepped into an arcade has probably played some iteration of the game at some point in time. That being said, the game, much like games in the past, had its fair share of stereotypes.

In a recent post by Polygon, they dive into the fascinating and detailed history of the creation of one of the more iconic titles from the Street Fighter franchise, Street Fighter II, in which they bring to light some of the stereotypes that existed within the game. However there was an interesting portion in their report about Chun-Li that would definitely not have sat well in today’s society. (more…)

Street Fighter II’s Chun-Li Almost Came With A Shorter Life Bar original content from Ubergizmo.

The last we heard about the Tekken X Street Fighter game, it was back in 2013. Given that we’re now in 2014, what has happened to the game? Has it been shelved? Has it been cancelled? Is it delayed? Well the good news is that the game has not been cancelled, thanks to Namco Bandai’s 2014 release schedule which the folks at VG247 have managed to get their hands on. According to the schedule, Tekken X Street Fighter was listed as “TBC” for 2014, and while it does not really tell us anything about its status, we guess it’s good to know that the studio is still listing it and that it has not been cancelled entirely, although we’d love to hear word from the developers as to its progress.

For those hearing about the game for the first time, back in 2012, Capcom released a title called Street Fighter X Tekken which was basically Capcom’s take on the arcade fighting game feature Tekken’s roster of characters. Namco Bandai decided to do something similar with their own take and feel, resulting in Tekken X Street Fighter, although it was only until now that we have heard anything regarding its status. Back in 2013, the game’s producer, Katsuhiro Harada, reassured gamers that the game is still in development and that the reason behind the apparent delay was because Street Fighter X Tekken was still a popular title and that they didn’t want to dilute it by releasing their version too early.

Tekken X Street Fighter Apparently Still In Development original content from Ubergizmo.

Cannot get enough of the mother of all beat ‘em ups, Street Fighter? All right, I know that some of you might think that such a title is not worth bestowing on this franchise, but it generally sits well with most folks – at least from what I have observed to date. Having said that, Ultra Street Fighter 4 offers a whole lot more options when it comes to playing the game as well as ensuring you have more time to spend with it, thanks to the inclusion of the online training mode in addition to support for 3 vs 3 team matches.

Eurogamer claims that the Online Training Mode will function in pretty much the same way as that of existing training, except that you are now able to invite another player along to train. This particular move was mooted by Capcom with hopes that it will be able to “make training more exciting and encourage camaraderie.” In Team Battle Mode, it will see the inclusion of 3 vs 3 online matches, where each player will carry only a solitary life bar across multiple rounds, ensuring that you really work on your skills and reflexes to the maximum. With 44 characters and half a dozen new arenas to pit your wits in, we cannot wait to see Ultra Street Fighter 4 arrive in early June next year.

Ultra Street Fighter 4 To Feature Online Training Mode original content from Ubergizmo.

If you love arcade-style fighting games and have grown up with titles such as Street Fighter, then you should definitely grab some popcorn, find yourself a comfortable chair, kick back and relax because Capcom has officially upload the I Am Street Fighter documentary onto YouTube. This basically lets Street Fighter fans, and the curious, to learn more about the game to understand why it has become such a popular franchise and is beloved by many around the world.

For gamers who might have purchased the 25^th Anniversary Collector’s Set, we guess you can pass on the video as it was originally an exclusive to those who bought it. However if you missed out on the opportunity to get your hands on the collector’s set, you will now be able to enjoy the documentary on YouTube for free. The documentary runs for 72-minutes so it’s probably something you shouldn’t be watching at work, unless your boss is cool with it, of course. In any case for those who do have the time to spare, you can watch the documentary in its entirety in the video above.

Capcom Uploads “I Am Street Fighter” Documentary On YouTube original content from Ubergizmo.

Have you ever seen high level Street Fighter gamers duke it out with one another? One thing’s for sure though – their sense of timing is more or less perfect; not a second less, and not a second more. Of course, having high level hardware would have done a whole lot of good for one’s gameplay, as it would ensure that both man and machine work in tandem with one another. If you are into beat ‘em ups, then you might want to consider placing the Razer Atrox Super Street Fighter IV AE Collector’s Edition Arcade Stick on your shopping list.

The Razer Atrox Super Street Fighter IV AE Collector’s Edition Arcade Stick will cater for Xbox 360 owners, and fans of the most iconic fighting game franchise in history are now able to enjoy playing their favorite beat ‘em up without missing a beat. Not only that, the Razer Atrox SSFIV AE Collector’s Edition Arcade Stick will also boast of a specially made faceplate that shows off the most revered characters of the game.

Just what kind of hardware can you find in the Razer Atrox SSFIV AE Collector’s Edition Arcade Stick? It will boast of premium quality Sanwa components, accompanied by 10 highly responsive buttons as well as a precision eight-way joystick that enables gamers to maximize their combos and strikes – all the while ensuring that peak performance and reliability are maintained. It has also been created so that it is extremely easy to mod, since the innards of the Razer Atrox platform will be able to open up at the touch of a button, ensuring that fans will be able to enjoy the power of customization regardless of their taste and playing style. The asking price for this bad boy? We are looking at a $199.99 price point where it will roll out in various regions later this month.

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