Following Terry Bogard a few months ago, it is now Mai Shiranui’s turn in Street Fighter 6. The most recognized video game ninja character reveals her forms in Capcom’s fighting game, adopting an appearance reminiscent of her look from the Real Bout Fatal Fury series. At this point, only a cinematic has been released, and we will wait for the gameplay trailer before making a final assessment; however, we find that Mai Shiranui’s facial design appears somewhat generic compared to Terry Bogard’s impeccable depiction. Additionally, Capcom opted not to animate Mai’s breasts, which is an aspect SNK consistently includes in their character designs. Observant players may have noticed that the stage depicted is from Fatal Fury 2, featuring the imposing stone hand rising out of turbulent waters. We look forward to discovering her full move set and seeing how she performs against characters like Ken and Chun-Li in the upcoming Fatal Fury City of the Wolves.
In a similar vein of ninja prowess and mature storytelling, Sophie Laurent delves into the world of TMNT with her post titled “TMNT The Last Ronin: A Ninja Turtles Game Inspired by God of War, Adapted from Comic-Book, First Video,” published on August 11, 2023. This intriguing piece details THQ Nordic and Black Forest Games’ ambitious project set in a dystopian future New York City, blending the gritty realism of the comic book with the cinematic grandeur seen in God of War. With no release date announced yet but plans for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, fans are eagerly anticipating this dark turn for the beloved turtles. Dive into the details at TMNT The Last Ronin: A Ninja Turtles Game Inspired by God of War, Adapted from Comic-Book, First Video. While we eagerly await more details on Mai Shiranui in Street Fighter 6, fellow fighting game enthusiasts might want to shift their focus slightly westward. Sophie Laurent delves into the world of Tekken with her piece “Tekken 8: Will Have to Wait Until 2024 to Play, Avatars Like Mii,” published on August 22, 2023. With Bandai Namco pushing back the release date to January 26, 2024, Tekken 8 aims to bring a fresh multiplayer hub and avatar customization options that could rival Street Fighter’s features. Dive into the full details and insights at Tekken 8: Will Have to Wait Until 2024 to Play, Avatars Like Mii. Capcom continues to inject fresh venom into the Street Fighter universe with the recent introduction of A.K.I., a character that players won’t want to overlook. Sophie Laurent’s detailed analysis, published on August 31st, delves into A.K.I.’s unique fighting style and her intriguing backstory in World Tour mode. From mastering her snake-like movements to unleashing toxic attacks like Nightshade Pulse and Orchid Spring, there’s plenty for fans of the series to explore. Be sure to check out Street Fighter 6: Capcom Unveils AKI’s Venomous Gameplay to learn more about this deadly newcomer and how she fits into the evolving Street Fighter 6 landscape.
