Test your might
Is there any measure of skill as pure as the fighter? Two combatants enter an arena, and following a battle of wits, reflexes, and cunning, only one is left standing. Honor secured, the victor rides off into the sunset with the knowledge that his opponent has been shamed to the fullest extent of his ability. It's kind of beautiful, really--a tradition nearly as old as humanity itself, but without all the bloodshed and death that usually sours the whole thing.
Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm (PC)
Seven years ago, a few King of Fighter devs began Yatagarasu as a personal side project. Heavily inspired by Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike's gameplay and presentation, the resulting 2D fighter was a combination of simplicity and depth. Simple inputs and a focus on normal attacks made the game approachable for fighting game amateurs, while combos and cancels gave the big dogs a reason to check it out as well. What's more, its dynamic commentary system looked to be as realistic as possible, featuring the voices of fighting game pros responding to specific combos and events on the fly.
Tekken X Street Fighter (Platforms TBA)
Who doesn't love a good crossover? There's nothing quite like seeing your favorite heroes from wildly unrelated series duke it out on the same screen, and it's all the better when you've got a side to cheer for. Namco and Capcom's partnership pits fighter against fighter, franchise against franchise, and Tekken fanboys against Street Fighter die-hards--and that's just the way we like it.
