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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 3h

Dragon Ball FighterZ: Goku (SS4, DAIMA) coming in Spring 2026. Balance update coming October 12th www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVtd...

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

As part of the panel, Darkstalkers Resurrection was also announced as a compilation containing Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge & Darkstalkers 3 together.
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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 13h

13 years ago today, Darkstalkers Resurrection was originally announced during the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Panel at NYCC 2012 as a collection of Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge & Darkstalkers 3. The announcement trailer can be watched below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A4f...

Darkstalkers Resurrection Announce Trailer

YouTube video by Capcom USA

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

On this day 13 years ago, the "Darkstalkers Are Not Dead" teaser trailer was shown at NYCC 2012 following the slogan's original reveal during the SDCC 2011 Street Fighter x Tekken panel. The teaser trailer can be watched here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqJz...

"Darkstalkers Are Not Dead" NYCC Teaser 2012

YouTube video by Gamers Xtreme

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 12h

On this day 4 years ago, K''s special sketch for The King of Fighters XV by Tomohiro Nakata was released. The special sketch is displayed below.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 12h

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 12h

On this day 12 years ago, a walkthrough of Poison's character artwork for Ultra Street Fighter 4 was posted on Capcom Unity. The original blogpost can be read with the provided link:
news.capcomusa.com/lets/browse/...

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 13h

On this day 12 years ago, the 5th Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late blog guide was released, focusing on the Passing Link system. The blogpost can be read below:
inbirth.info/2013/10/11/0...

Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 13h

On this day 18 years ago, Sonic's special moves for Super Smash Bros. Brawl were detailed via the Smash Bros. Dojo. The blogpost for the special moves can be read below:
smashbros.com/wii/en_us/ch...

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 13h

13 years ago today, Darkstalkers Resurrection was originally announced during the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Panel at NYCC 2012 as a collection of Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge & Darkstalkers 3. The announcement trailer can be watched below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A4f...

Darkstalkers Resurrection Announce Trailer

YouTube video by Capcom USA

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 13h

18 years ago today, Bleach: The Blade of Fate was released as a Nintendo DS system exclusive in NA. It was developed by Treasure Co. Ltd and published by Sega.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 13h

On this day 12 years ago, it was announced that Narciso Anasui and Vanilla Ice were joining JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle as playable characters for the game. The magazine scan for the announcement is displayed below.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 13h

On this day 12 years ago, the gameplay trailer for Team Utawarerumono in Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match was released. The gameplay trailer can be watched below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koa_...

AquaPazza - Team Utawarerumono Trailer

YouTube video by Gematsu

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 13h

On this day 2 years ago, Shun'ei's smartphone wallpaper illustration for The King of Fighters XV was released. The wallpaper is displayed below.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 14h

The ACA NeoGeo version of Samurai Shodown V can be bought on the following:
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/samur...
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Xbox: xbox.com/en-US/games/...
eShop: nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
PSN: store.playstation.com/en-us/produc...

‎SAMURAI SHODOWN V ACA NEOGEO

‎NEOGEO's masterpiece games are now available in the app !! And in recent years, SNK has partnered with Hamster Corporation to bring many of the classic games on the NEOGEO onto modern gaming environm...

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 14h

The 8th game in the series, Samurai Shodown V takes place before the 1st entry in the franchise. The Slash/Burst system from previous entries has been changed to characters having only one version, albeit some newcomers resemble the alternate styles from before.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 14h

22 years ago today, Samurai Shodown V was originally released in arcades worldwide. It was developed by Yuki Enterprise and published by SNK Playmore.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 14h

On this day 11 years ago, the basic operation trailer for Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax was released, showcasing the system mechanics for the game. The operation trailer can be watched below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrQT...

「電撃文庫FC講座」基本操作編

YouTube video by SEGA

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 14h

On this day 9 years ago, it was announced that Miguel Caballero Rojo was joining Tekken 7 as a returning playable character for the game's console release. Miguel's reveal trailer can be watched below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuZg...

Tekken 7 – Miguel Reveal Trailer | XB1, PS4, PC

YouTube video by Bandai Namco Entertainment America

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 14h

Mortal Kombat Trilogy is the updated version of Mortal Kombat 3, adding characters and stages from the previous entries. New to the update are the additions are the Aggression Bar, additional special moves for the cast, and Brutality finishing moves

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 14h

29 years ago today, Mortal Kombat Trilogy was originally released on PlayStation in NA. It was developed by Avalanche Software and published by Midway Games.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 14h

On this day 5 years ago, it was announced during the 2020 Guilty Gear Live Broadcast Latest Information Special that Giovanna was joining Guilty Gear -Strive- as a new playable character for the entry, with Anji Mito being revealed subsequently.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDIV...

GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Trailer#6 - GUILTY GEAR OFFICIAL LIVESTREAM

YouTube video by arcsystemworks

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 14h

The King of Fighters 2002 can be purchased on the following:
PC (GOG): gog.com/game/the_kin...
Microsoft Store (Xbox): microsoft.com/en-us/p/aca-...
Microsoft Store (Windows): microsoft.com/en-us/p/aca-...
eShop: nintendo.com/games/detail...
PSN: store.playstation.com/en-us/produc...

THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002

THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 was released in 2002 and is still highly praised around the wor

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 14h

The 9th game in the KOF series, '02 is the 2nd Dream Match game in the series, primarily featuring the characters that appeared throughout the NESTS saga. Returning to the 3v3 format, it revamps the Power Gauge system and makes several changes to the Free Cancel, Max Mode, etc.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 14h

23 years ago today, The King of Fighters 2002: Challenge to Ultimate Battle was originally released at arcades worldwide. It was developed and published by Eolith.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 15h

Gameplay screenshots of Sonic in Super Smash Bros. Brawl were also released, as displayed below.

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