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· Bryan Ke

Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo demolishes ‘street fighters’ who interrupted training session

A video of Japanese kickboxer Rukiya “Demolition Man” Anpo beating up two “street fighters” who interrupted his training session with fellow Japanese kickboxer Kosei Yamada went viral. Footage of the fight has garnered over 624,000 views on Twitter and more than 116,000 views on…

· Daniel Anderson

Kang Daniel apologizes after his comments about ‘Street Woman Fighter’ spark sexism accusations

K-pop soloist Kang Daniel issued an apology Wednesday for his remarks about the competition show “Street Woman Fighter,” which he hosted in 2021, following accusations of sexism. Kang posted his thoughts in a chat about the show on the fan platform Universe, His comments…

· Rebecca Moon

New ‘Street Fighter 6’ gameplay trailer showcases return of Chun Li, now voiced by an Asian actor

Japanese video game developer and publisher Capcom revealed a new trailer for the upcoming game “Street Fighter 6” at the PlayStation State of Play event on Thursday. The gameplay trailer revealed a new voice actor behind Chun-Li, who has been replaced by Filipino American voice…

· Bryan Ke

Blind gamers compete in Japanese ‘Street Fighter V’ esports tournament

ePARA, a Japanese company that promotes diversity and inclusion for disabled esport players, held a “Street Fighter V: Champion Edition” tournament for blind gamers at Mirairo House Tokyo on Sunday. Two teams competed against each other in the fighting game developed by Capcom.…

· Maina Chen

Marie Kondo launches game based on her joyful memories playing ‘Street Fighter’ and ‘Mario Kart’ with her brother

The queen of tidying is back, and it’s not just with a Netflix show — she’s breaking into video games. Inspired by her time playing “Street Fighter,” “Mario Kart,” “Puyo Puyo” and “Super Robot Wars” with her brother, bestselling author Marie Kondo brings the joy of tidying to…

· Bryan Ke

‘Street Fighter’ characters’ AI-generated human faces are nightmare inducing

A Twitter user ran pictures of “Street Fighter V” characters through StyleClip, an artificial intelligence tool, that gives illustrated characters human-like faces. Next-level looks: @Siberian_644 shared the results of his experiment on Monday, which included images of the…

· Bryan Ke

Chinese Doctor and Bodybuilder Brings ‘Street Fighter’ Character Chun-Li to Life

After being called the real-life Chun-Li by social media users, Chinese doctor and bodybuilder Yuan Herong has brought the “Street Fighter” character to life by wearing cosplay.

· Editorial Staff

Japanese Pro Wrestler’s ‘Street Fighter’ Cosplay Reminds You to NEVER Skip Leg Day

One Japanese wrestler and cosplayer is proving that the most authentic cosplays aren’t just about the costume, but about hitting the gym too. Pro-wrestler and cosplayer Reika Saiki recently stunned fans with her expert Chun-Li cosplay from Street Fighter:

· Kyle Encina

Street Fighter Character Known For Badass Hairstyle Becomes Hair-Gel Model

A video game character known for having an iconic hairstyle has moved on from games and into the world of hair-gel modeling. “Street Fighter’s” most decorated soldier, Guile, has found a new gig with the help of well-established Japanese cosmetics brand Yanagiya. Guile is famous…

· Michelle De Pacina

Filipino American MMA fighter takes down NYC man accused of six separate unprovoked attacks

Ro Malabanan, a Filipino American mixed martial artist, reportedly witnessed a man sucker-punching a construction worker in SoHo, New York City, on July 27. Malabanan chased after the attacker, later identified as 28 year-old Samuel Frazier, and subdued him until police arrived,…

· Carl Samson

SF Firefighters Volunteer to Patrol Chinatown to End Anti-Asian Violence

Current and former firefighters of the San Francisco Fire Department are volunteering to help end anti-Asian American violence in their city. On Sunday, an Asian woman fell victim to a strong-arm robbery and was dragged by a getaway car.

· Bryan Ke

Single Mom Killed by Suspected Street Race Crash in LA

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office has officially released the name of a single mother who was hit and killed by suspected street racers last week. Colleen Wong, 57, was stopped at an intersection near West Vanowen Street at around 4 p.m. on March 19 when a speeding car…

· Carl Samson

Firefighter Becomes 94-Year-Old Woman’s ‘Grandson’ After Becoming Friends

A unique bond that blossomed between two strangers in northeastern China has become the envy of the nation after their story went viral on social media. The parties involve a 94-year-old woman and a fire station official from Liaoning province, who now treat each other as…

· Heather Johnson Yu

Meet The Badass Martial Artist Making Authentic Asian Clothes For UFC Fighters

Dynasty Clothing has been making waves in the martial arts community — just ask fighters like Ben Nguyen, Albert Cheng, Kieran Kichuk, Lavell Marshall, and Steven Nguyen, who all proudly wear the brand wherever they can. I’ve been friends with Dynasty Clothing‘s founder, Hoi Wah…

· Ryan General

12-Year-Old Japanese Fighter Wins MMA Debut by Defeating 24-Year-Old Pro

A 12-year-old female Japanese fighter recently breezed through her MMA debut in style by easily dominating an opponent twice her age. Youngster Momo Shimizu defeated 24-year-old Momoko Yamasaki via a first round rear-naked choke on Saturday at the Deep Jewels 16 in Tokyo, Japan.

· Editorial Staff

Couple Rescues a Two-Legged Stray Dog Who Suffered on the Streets For 10 Years

Amaze-Bobb is a stray dog who lived in the streets of Los Angeles for 10 years without any care. Fortunately, he was rescued and nursed back to health by Synergy, a non-profit rehabilitation clinic in San Diego, California. When Bobb first got in, he was in terrible shape. Two…

· Michelle De Pacina

NYC organization Angry Asian Womxn to hold virtual self-defense class in remembrance of Michelle Go

Before you read: ‘Because I’m God’: Man who shoved Asian woman to her death on NYC subway has decades-long rap sheet ‘Asian Lives Matter’: Protest against anti-Asian attacks erupts in NYC Chinatown after Michelle Go vigil Angry Asian Womxn, a New York City-based grassroots…

· Michelle De Pacina

Jack Ma spotted in Thailand just before Ant Group announced he would give up control

Before you read: Founder Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group Jack Ma resigns from influential China business group months after moving to Japan Chinese billionaire Jack Ma was spotted in Thailand shortly before Ant Group, the financial tech giant he founded,…

· Daniel Anderson

‘I don’t really like love songs’: Kang Daniel is a different kind of storyteller, ready to take on the world

“I don’t really like love songs. Because about 80 percent of all the songs that I’ve heard are all about love,” Kang Daniel tells NextShark. The South Korean soloist, singer-songwriter, producer and actor found time in his hectic schedule last month to answer interview questions…

· Michelle De Pacina

Chinese social media users reminisce bygone era as former President Jiang Zemin dies at 96

Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin died on Wednesday in Shanghai due to leukemia and multiple organ failure. Jiang, who rose to power as a communist leader after the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989, reportedly paved the way for China’s emergence as a global superpower.…

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Capcom is a good read on how long-running game worlds keep producing sales, streams, and fandom years after launch.

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Capcom is a good read on how long-running game worlds keep producing sales, streams, and fandom years after launch.

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Street Fighter is the genre that made fighting games a cultural export, but its real business lesson is patience: Capcom turned SF6 into a live-service esports engine, growing a single title past 6 million with DLC and tournaments rather than sequels.

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Capcom is a good read on how long-running game worlds keep producing sales, streams, and fandom years after launch.

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