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Metro
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Games Inbox: What is the best retro video game?
The Monday letters page asks how anyone finds time to play video games, as one reader questions the idea of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Deluxe. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@ My definition Since I haven't got a Switch 2 and the summer game drought is here, I started looking into playing some retro games instead. It's not too unusual for me to do that but over the years I have found myself become increasingly less tolerant of some older games and their ways. So that got me thinking about what is the best retro game that's actually still playable today? It's probably Tetris, but I haven't got an old version of that, so I thought instead it might be Street Fighter 2. I've got a few old versions and I put it on for a spin and it really is amazing how much fun it still is. Of course, it looks old but the gameplay is still basically the same as all the other modern versions today, including Street Fighter 6. Even the controls are the same if you use them that way. What other game can say the same, at least in terms of how specific the controls and action in Street Fighter are. Just the definition of a classic. Taylor Moon Bottom of the barrel I've seen some suggestions that Nintendo should make Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Deluxe, in the same vein as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. As long as it has an upgrade path like the Zelda games, I would be totally for this. I would assume it would have at least a few new characters, but the problem is who would they be? I don't see that Nintendo has anyone left they could do and not only does that create a problem in terms of selling new content but it also kind of emphasises how Nintendo are not making anything new. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. I guess they could make one of the wheelchair players from Drag X Drive a fighter but that doesn't seem likely, but it's literally the only new IP they've announced so far for the Switch 2. Unless they're going to do Duskbloods. Skybaot Amazing wait I do feel that Insomniac are overacting a bit to the hack, if that's the reason Wolverine is taking so long. Maybe I'm missing something about what was revealed but I don't feel finding out it was a third person action game was some kind of shocking surprise that they had to redesign the whole game because of it. Even if code was stolen, I'm not seeing what difference that would make in terms of what the final game is, but I guess they have their reasons. If they've got three games underway then that's great but if we've not heard of two of them then they're not going to be out for years yet, so it's kind of irrelevant. Spider-Man 2 was only two years ago but it feels much more than that to me. It wasn't though, so that means we have to wait and wait to get anything else new. Tasker Email your comments to: gamecentral@ Finding the time How do you play Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom? I don't mean, what weapon is the best or which shield to use. I mean, how do you play it to completion? I've sunk hours and hours into it and I've not even touched the surface. Thing is I know Donkey Kong Bananza is around the corner and I've been holding off getting Monster Train 2 because of Zelda. I'm not a young gamer by any stretch of the imagination and I'm loving Zelda, but because of work commitments I can only get through so much. It's a travesty to me that I likely won't get near to finishing it because there's always the draw of the next game (let's not forget GTA also). Do people play these lengthy games to completion or do they put them down to return to them at a future date, often forgetting what it was they were doing in it six months ago. I'm persevering, Donkey Kong is on order though and, as I said, I've held off getting Monster Train 2 but the seed is forever planted. Damn you Nintendo, for making such beautiful games. Anon Price of success RE: the letter about Halo being 'of its time'. I think the problem with gaming is that once a groundbreaking game comes out it gets ripped off, copied, and improved upon, so if you miss it at the time then it doesn't feel quite so special. I personally love the Bungie Halos – from the music and gunplay to the excellent AI, that makes every playthrough unique – but I now accept it's pretty much a dead franchise. Shame. Simon Very good advice I picked up a Switch 2 from Very, using their 12 months Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) option. Good service, will use them again, but how payments are structured is a bit convoluted. The BNPL balance is separate from your account balance. Your account balance will include any non-BNPL purchases but also insurances or interest from your BNPL balance. Any payment to the account balance will not reduce or apply to the BNPL balance. When making a payment you have to select if it's for your account or the BNPL balance. I had the payment and interest deferred BNPL for 12 months option, so didn't understand why it said I had to make a minimum payment of £3.99 on my first statement. As it is, I paid off my entire BNPL balance along with paying the £3.99 account balance just to be sure. It turned out the £3.99 was for postage, which wasn't included on the BNPL order and charged to my account balance on the first statement three weeks after the items were ordered and arrived. If I hadn't of paid that off and assumed clearing my BNPL amount would cover it, I would of received a late payment charge the next month. So the TLDR is make sure you pay the minimum amount even if you do have BNPL with Very. Simundo Nom de plume Did you see that Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox, published by PlayStation Publishing? Pretty big shift from PlayStation, no longer pushing things through a third party publisher onto other platforms. Magnumstache GC: It's interesting, but it's still not Sony Interactive Entertainment, which is the label they publish games under on the PlayStation 5. PlayStation Publishing was set up for publishing PC games. Trust issues Time for Xbox to choose: people before profits, purpose over posturing For two decades, Xbox has been a symbol of gaming possibility – bringing worlds to life, elevating artistry, and fostering community. But now, amidst shifting market strategies, unprecedented acquisitions, and heartbreakingly routine layoffs, Xbox finds itself at a crossroads. The time for ambiguity is over. It must declare its path clearly: commit to being a third party publisher and cloud gaming powerhouse or risk losing more than market share – it risks losing trust, integrity, and the very soul of what gaming means to millions. Xbox's transformation has been whispered across boardrooms and debated in forums: is the hardware still the priority? Are exclusive titles still the north star? With the growing emphasis on Game Pass, the expansion onto rival platforms, and the monumental investment into cloud infrastructure, the writing feels etched across the digital sky. Xbox no longer wants to play only within its own console kingdom – it wants to provide the kingdom itself. Yet, while the vision expands, the cost has been cruel. Studios shuttered. Developers blindsided. Talented people – storytellers, coders, artists – let go like disposable assets in a corporate campaign. The very people whose ingenuity built the worlds we cherish are finding out their jobs are gone. It's bad. This isn't bold leadership. This is corporate camouflage. If Xbox truly believes in a future beyond the console – where Game Pass reigns across screens and where its IPs are liberated from platform exclusivity – it should stop hinting and start owning it. Embracing a third party identity doesn't mean surrender. It means evolution. A Game Pass app on every screen, platform, and ecosystem. No more tribalism, just access. But Xbox must be transparent and do so before no one trusts them ever again. BaldB3lper Inbox also-ransI'm actually kind of surprised we've never had a Resident Evil Tactics games before. This mobile game isn't that but if they did something like XCOM with zombies I'd be interested. Pogo I'm going to call it now, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is going to win all the game of the year awards this year, I just don't see what other contender there could be. Whistler More Trending Email your comments to: gamecentral@ The small print New Inbox updates appear every weekday morning, with special Hot Topic Inboxes at the weekend. 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Express Tribune
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Aespa join Street Fighter 6 with Juri outfit, in-game event and Naevis as commentator
Street Fighter 6 has announced a new collaboration with global K-pop group Aespa, adding exclusive themed content to the game beginning July 4, 2025. Following the title's five million global sales milestone and its launch on the Switch 2, Capcom revealed the crossover event featuring Aespa will include a new outfit for Juri, a Battle Hub takeover, and a fresh voice addition. The event introduces a limited-time Outfit 4 for Juri, inspired by Aespa's style. Available for one year, the design is part of a broader summer content rollout that includes swimwear outfits for seven other characters and the return of fan-favourite Sagat, whose Fighting Pass drops the same week. Fans will also experience a reimagined Battle Hub, fully decorated with Aespa visuals. By logging in during the event, players can unlock themed in-game rewards, including device wallpapers, custom titles, and Aespa-branded photo frames. Adding to the immersive experience, Naevi, Aespa's virtual idol, will join the game as a real-time commentator. This addition reflects Capcom's ongoing strategy of merging global pop culture with Street Fighter 6's evolving gameplay features. The crossover continues a growing trend of K-pop and gaming collaborations, placing Aespa alongside other groups such as BTS, Le Sserafim and TWICE. Street Fighter 6's Aespa event will be available across all platforms from July 4, 2025.
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian sports wrap, June 28: Diksha, Vani in top 10 at Amundi German Masters
GOLF Diksha, Vani tied-eighth Diksha Dagar and Vani Kapoor had a contrasting day two at the Amundi German Masters to be placed tied eighth as three out of the nine Indians made the cut at the Green Eagle Golf Course. Diksha played an even par round to slip from the top five while Vani played 3-under 70 to move into the top 10. The only other Indian to make the cut was Avani Prashanth who played a round of 1-over 74 to end the day at tied 43. She made two birdies, one bogey and one double bogey. Tvesa Malik (74-76) missed the cut by one shot as the cut fell at 3-over, while other Indians missing out were Sneha Singh (78-75), Amandeep Drall (78-75), Hitaashee Bakshi (79-81), and Vidhatri Urs (93-87) while Neha Tripathi retired after the first round. - PTI ESPORTS ESFI Launches National Championship to Select India's U18 Esports Squad for Asian Youth Games The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has unveiled the National Esports Championship (NESC) 2025 to select the country's first-ever official under-18 esports squad—featuring equal representation of boys and girls—for the 3rd Asian Youth Games, scheduled to be held in Bahrain from October 22 to 31, 2025. India will field participants across six events—three each for boys and girls—in Rocket League (3v3), Street Fighter 6 (1v1), and eFootball (1v1). Matches will be held on PC and PlayStation. Only athletes born between 2007 and 2010 are eligible to register. 'It is the first time we are fielding an official U18 esports squad, making this a landmark moment for grassroots esports development in India. With equal participation for girls and boys, the championship reflects our commitment to building an inclusive and future-forward ecosystem,' said Vinod Tiwari, President, Esports Federation of India (ESFI) Registrations for NESC 2025 are open from June 28 to July 12. Winners of each title, along with the top two finishers in Street Fighter 6 and eFootball, will go on to represent India on the continental stage.
Metro
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Capcom goes for cheap tricks with thirsty Street Fighter 6 swimsuits
Cammy, Chun-Li, Luke, and more are set to receive swimsuit outfits in a new update for Street Fighter 6, and very little is left to the imagination. Some fighting game series, like Dead Or Alive, are renowned for their overtly sexual depictions of female characters, and some new outfits in Street Fighter 6 are approaching the same territory. As revealed in the Capcom Spotlight showcase, Sagat is the next DLC character heading to Street Fighter 6, on August 5, 2025. Alongside the new character, Capcom is set to finally roll out some new outfits for some of the other characters, over a year and a half after Outfit 3's launch in December 2023. While many fans have been disappointed by the lack of alternate outfits in Street Fighter 6, when compared to previous entries, Capcom has slammed the bikini panic button in what feels like a desperate cash grab to distract from the lengthy wait. As revealed in the showcase, Outfit 4 for characters Cammy, Luke, Chun-Li, Manon, Jamie, Kimberly, and A.K.I. are all swimsuits. As pointed out by Street Fighter director and designer Takayuki Nakayama on X, the Cammy and Chun-Li swimsuits closely resemble their appearance in artwork produced for the original Street Fighter 2. While we might like to think things have progressed since 1991, when Street Fighter 2 first came out, some of the outfits here are very revealing, especially when you compare the female costumes with the ones for Luke and Jamie. Other characters on the Street Fighter 6 roster are set to receive their fourth costumes at a later date, although it's unclear if they'll also be swimwear. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. You're gonna need to dry off after this. 🌊Outfit 4 for these 7 characters are all swimsuits and are coming with the Sagat Update on August 5!Here's Cammy, Luke, Chun-Li, and Manon to wet your appetite. — Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) June 26, 2025 A Sagat Fighting Pass will be made available from July 4, 2025, which will include various EX colours, titles, avatar gear, stickers, a playable version of classic game Tiger Road, and other extras. More Trending In other Street Fighter news, a bunch of casting announcements were recently revealed for the upcoming movie adaptation, directed by Kitao Sakurai. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson is set to play Balrog, who later tweeted about the news on X. Other reported cast members include Jason Momoa as Blanka, Noah Centineo as Ken, Orville Peck as Vega, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Andrew Koji as Ryu, and WWE star Joe Joe Anoa'i, aka Roman Reign, as Akuma. A release date is yet to be announced, but production is set to begin in August in Australia. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Capcom show what Resident Evil Requiem was going to be before they changed it MORE: Hotel Dusk director reveals new Switch 2 exclusive 'designed for adult women' MORE: Rematch review – Rocket League without the cars
Geek Culture
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Street Fighter 6' Gets Original Final Boss Sagat As Next DLC Character; Adds Skimpy Swimsuits
Capcom's 2023 fighting game Street Fighter 6 has entered year 3 of its post-launch content line-up, with the next character heading to its roster being Sagat, the final boss of the original arcade game, alongside swimwear outfits for some of its current fighters. Announced during the Capcom Showcase, Sagat will make his grand return on 5 August 2025, sporting a fresh new fur coat, alongside a return of his tiger-based powers. In addition, the Sagat Arrives! Fighting Pass will mark his imminent arrival when it launches on 4 July, bringing his wanderer avatar gear cosmetic pack alongside increasing the amount of content in the Fighting Pass that can be used in Fighting Ground, including new challenger screens, EX Colours, character titles and music. Fans were also treated to the long-anticipated reveal of the game's Outfit 4 content, which brings a set of skimpy swimwear cosmetics to seven characters: Cammy, Luke, Chun-Li, Manon, Jamie, Kimberly, and A.K.I. These outfits will release alongside the Sagat update, with the team continuing to work on swimwear costumes for the rest of the game's roster. Sagat was also announced alongside the remaining three DLC characters arriving in year 3, including Crimson Viper, Alex and Ingrid, marking the return of more franchise alumni to the latest instalment. It looks like Street Fighter fans are in for a busy few years, as apart from receiving these game updates, the live-action Street Fighter movie has also been steadily building up its roster of characters, with rapper 50 Cent joining the cast as boxer Balrog alongside country singer Orville Peck as Vega. The duo joins the previously revealed roster of Callina Liang ( Presence ), Jason Momoa ( Aquaman ), Noah Centineo ( The Recruit ), Andrew Koji ( Warrior ), and WWE superstar Roman Reigns as Chun-Li, Blanka, Ken, Ryu and Akuma, respectively, as the film approaches its release sometime in the future. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Capcom Street Fighter Street Fighter 6
