In bringing Tatsunoko vs. Capcom to the US, the latter company is taking a pretty big risk -- but fighting game fans get an even bigger reward. Even if you've never heard of half of the characters in it, or don't really care about the amount of resources put into releasing it stateside -- complete with new characters, modes and online play -- you can't help but appreciate this oddball fighter because it's just so damn good.
As common as it is today, it is hard to believe that there was a time where gaming franchises crossing over was just a pipe dream. Capcom broke down the wall, but they took the combination of some of the most unlikely of franchises and made it the norm.
Whether it was a colossal successful partnership with Marvel Comics or a collaboration with rivals Namco and SNK, the “Vs.” series brought unforgettable experiences to the fighting genre.
Binge Gamer writes: A great great episode of The Bender awaits! James is on 2 hours of sleep, Richard deals with eBay, Elissa is a God of War fangirl, and Mike has a brand new segment that will probably never return, a "Gamer Tip of the Week!".. Hear a simulation of what GameCrush will be like, feel the love for the PSP from owners (sarcasm?), and so much more, enjoy!
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GameCrush. Awful or Awesome?
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Beat-em-up fans are correct to look upon it as a formidable companion piece to Street Fighter IV, and if you only own a Nintendo Wii it is, amazingly, a more than adequate substitute for its big bro.
