As Capcom prepares the next major entry of its favorite fighting franchise, it takes the fight to a new arena: the cover of Game informant. That’s right: Our next issue boasts Street Fighter 6 on the cover. The cover art, created by designer Goro Tokuda, features one of the original World Warriors, Ken, showing off his new look. Everyone (Capcom included) has seen your meme about Ken’s rougher appearance in this game, but we went to the studio in Osaka, Japan, to find out more about what’s going on with the game. one of the most iconic characters of the franchise.
While there, we practiced the game, had extensive conversations with the developers, chatted about the lessons the team learned from the disappointing launch of Street Fighter V, and even Learn about a new way to play Street Fighter 6. We also went to a local game center with director Takayuki Nakayama and producer Shuhei Matsumoto so they could beat it on Street Fighter II arcade cabinets , Street Fighter IV and Street Fighter V. Plus, during our time with Capcom, we chatted about the first 35 years of the series. That’s why, in the pages of this same issue, you can read a flashback to our great series, which leads directly into our equally great story while previewing everything that Street has to offer. Fighter 6 offers.
But of course, as much as we love Street Fighter, number 351 holds even more for you in its pages; I’m not the only one who travels the world in search of a good story. Matt Miller traveled to the far reaches of the world to the French territory of New Caledonia to learn about the inspiration behind the exciting upcoming game Tchia. Blake Hester flew to Tokyo to meet Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio to talk to the team behind the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series. Alex Van Aken took a trip to Los Angeles to meet with Yacht Club Games and get a behind-the-scenes look at Mina The Hollower, the studio’s next big game. Finally, rounding up the features of these, collaborator Reid McCarter explores how Naughty Dog uses visual storytelling in The Last of Us series.
Best of all, we have an annual Holiday Shopping Guide that can help you choose a gift for the nerd in your life – even if it’s you! Also, as always, our preview is full of information about the biggest games to come. This month, we have information on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Rise of the Ronin, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Like a Dragon: Ishin, and more.
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