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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 5h

Lauren in Street Fighter IV and Lauren in Street Fighter 6.

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C. Viper’s unused concept art ideas for Street Fighter 6.

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C. Viper’s special artwork for Street Fighter 6 by Sakutamo.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 6h

21 years ago today, Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 16 Virtua Fighter 2 was released on the PlayStation 2 in JP. It was developed by SEGA AM2 and published by SEGA.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 6h

On this day 11 years ago, the Halloween 2014 costume set for Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate was released for the Xbox 360 port of the game.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 6h

On this day 15 years ago, the release date trailer for the Xbox Live Arcade port of The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match was released. The trailer can be watched below.
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"THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH" Trailer (Xbox LIVE Arcade)

YouTube video by SNK OFFICIAL

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 6h

On this day 11 years ago, the launch trailer for Killer Instinct (2013)’s 2nd season was released.
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The launch trailer can be watched below.
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Killer Instinct Season 2 Launch Trailer

YouTube video by Xbox

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 7h

26 years ago today, Virtua Fighter 3 Team Battle was released on the Dreamcast in EU. It was developed by Genki and published by Sega.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 7h

On this day 14 years ago, the Special Edition for Street Fighter x Tekken was originally revealed at New York Comic-Con 2011. The contents of the edition are displayed below.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 7h

On this day 5 years ago, the 3rd chapter of Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-‘s story mode, "Threat" was officially premiered on YouTube. The story chapter can be watched below with the provided link:
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GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- Story Mode Chapter 3 (Official Video)

YouTube video by arcsystemworks

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On this day 2 years ago, the Omni-Man first-look gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 was released from NYCC 2023 in celebration of Invincible's 20th anniversary. The gameplay trailer can be watched below.
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Mortal Kombat 1 – Official Omni-Man First Look

YouTube video by Mortal Kombat

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 7h

On this day a year ago, the 15th character gameplay trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls was released, revealing Soi Fon as a playable character for the game. Soi Fon’s character trailer can be watched below.
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BLEACH Rebirth of Souls — Soi Fon Character Trailer

YouTube video by Bandai Namco Entertainment America

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 7h

The Hinokami Chronicles is an arena fighting game featuring the various characters in the Demon Slayer series up until the Mugen Train story arc. For the game's story modes, players can visit and explore different locations and fight demons corresponding to the respective arcs.

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4 years ago today, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles was originally released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S in JP. It was developed by CyberConnect 2 and published by Aniplex.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 7h

4 years ago today, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles was originally released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S in JP. It was developed by CyberConnect 2 and published by Aniplex.

Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 11h

Here is the challenger screens trailer for the winners of Street Fighter 6’s 2nd Challenger Screen Illustration Contest.
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Street Fighter 6 - 2nd Challenger Screen Illustration Contest Winners

YouTube video by Street Fighter

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 1d

Chemical X-Traction is an arena fighting game based on the original TV series, featuring 10 playable characters from both the protagonists and antagonists. Players can also collect Chemical X vials to be able to perform superpowered attacks against opponents.

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24 years ago today, The Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction was originally released on the Nintendo 64 in NA. It was developed by VIS Entertainment/Asylum Entertainment and published by BAM! Entertainment.

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20 years ago today, Rag Doll Kung Fu was released on PC via Steam. It was distributed by Mark Healey.

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On this day 14 years ago, the 1st character adjustments for the console release of The King of Fighters XIII were released. The original post can be read here:
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Here was the video showcasing the changes:
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KOFXIII既存キャラ調整1

YouTube video by SNK OFFICIAL

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 1d

Gameplay screenshots of Heidern in The King of Fighters XV were also released, as displayed below.

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On this day 4 years ago, the 32nd character trailer for The King of Fighters XV was released, announcing "Hard-Boiled Assassin" Heidern as a returning playable character for the game. Heidern's character trailer can be watched below.
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KOF XV｜HEIDERN｜Trailer #32【TEAM RIVAL】

YouTube video by SNK OFFICIAL

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On this day 10 years ago, the 2015 Halloween DLC costumes trailer for Dead or Alive 5 Last Round was released. The costume trailer can be watched below.
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DEAD OR ALIVE 5 LAST ROUND - HALLOWEEEN 2015 DLC TRAILER

YouTube video by KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

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On this day 14 years ago, the NYCC 2011 Street Fighter x Tekken gameplay trailer was released. The trailer can be watched below.
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New York Comic Con Street Fighter X Tekken Gameplay

YouTube video by Capcom USA

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On this day 14 years ago, Phoenix Wright's character vignette trailer for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was released. The vignette trailer can be watched below.
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Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 - Phoenix Wright Vignette

YouTube video by Gematsu

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