And the winners are. . .
As the countdown to 2014 is underway, our friends at reflect on some of this year’s memorable highlights that took place in the fighting game community this year, along with other notable events. Catch the clip after the jump.
The real driving simulation just got even realer? (Wait, that doesn’t sound right.)
Disclaimer: Do you ignore your check engine light, or perhaps, have a Paul Walker Tattoo?
If you answered yes to either of these questions, this game is not for you. But if you want a game that is technical, punishing at times, rewarding, and loaded with content, then by all means, keep reading. Gran Turismo 6 is to me the desert island racing game. If I had to pick one racing game, out of F1 2013, Dirt 3, Forza 4 (not counting Forza 5 because a. there wasn’t enough content to warrant being on this list and b. next-gen is cheating). Also, excluding Grid 2 (see Paul Walker question) it basically comes down to GT6 as the one game that does everything well enough to keep me happy.
Could this breathe new life into Nintendo’s struggling console?
The general consensus suggests that the Wii U is running on a short leash, and with the forthcoming Steam-powered “console” on the way, industry analysts and doomsayers are advising consumers to look elsewhere for their entertainment.
Who loves ya, baby?
Big E Gaming will be mixing up their tournament program and just announced that Winter Brawl 8 will be adding Gears of War, one of Microsoft’s iconic sci-fi shooters to their lineup.
You will be missed. . .
On behalf of our friends and colleagues at Empire Arcadia, Put That Back wishes to extend its personal respects to Nelson “EMP Remix” Reyes, one of the most personable individuals we had the pleasure of knowing in the fighting game community. This evening, Nelson, who was only 28, passed away from a medical condition, according to reports closest to him on Twitter.
Another dose of AE 2012, need we say more???
Just as one fighting game exhibition wraps up, another one is already gearing up later tonight. This time, it’s from the folks over at TeamKhaos, working in conjunction with our friends at DojoSports (the nationwide gaming league created by Jason “AfroCole” Cole). More after the jump. . .
Watch these guys press buttons all night.
Our friends at Game Underground who launched the Boston-based GUTS tournaments are currently running a session featuring some out-of-town talent from New York — Team Pie in a friendly 5-on-5 battle in Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition v. 2012 (or AE 2012 for short.)
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