RRPG’s Two-Cents: Nintendo Switch Has a Brighter Future!

From what was shown in the recent Nintendo Direct, I am a strong believer in that notion seeing as how both Doom from last year and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus are on their way for the platform. Those titles and a game like L.A. Noire from Rockstar Games just makes me giddy, and very excited that Nintendo’s troubles with getting third-parties on board seems like a closed journey. However, things can change if they do not play their cards right, or that people who have a Nintendo Switch do…

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Official Images: S.H. Figuarts Rainbow Mika

The next fighter to enter the SH Figuarts Street Fighter line-up is none other than the star student of Zangief and female wrestling champion known as Rainbow Mika! R. Mika will be release through Premium Bandai in February 2018 for 7020 yen. While she is an exclusive in Japan, it’s likely she will be brought over to North America by Bluefin Distribution. SH Figuarts Rainbow Mika will include 2 alternate face pieces for expressiveness, 3 alternate right hands, 4 alternate left hands, a microphone for calling out posers, an effect…

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Street Fighter V Menat Reveal Trailer Streamed

Over the weekend Capcom released a new trailer for Street Fighter V, which reveals a new DLC character that will soon join the roster.  The latest character to join the battle is Menat who will be available on August 29. Similar to Rashid she is a brand new character who has not appeared in any previous entry of the franchise. She will also feature three different costumes, which include her standard, story mode, and battle costumes. Source: Street Fighter

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RRPG Two-Cents: Resident Evil Revelations 1 & 2 on Nintendo Switch

Now, while it looks like Capcom may actually be starting to take the Nintendo Switch seriously from a global standpoint; I cannot help but feel that Capcom is giving them the cold shoulder. This is all due to what has already been released, and what has been announced seeming like a mere install base. I want to be excited for this, but I feel that we will not be seeing Monster Hunter: World, or Resident Evil 7 on the Switch anytime soon. Down in the video features this in-depth realization…

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The Drop Episode 7: EVO 2017 Wrap Up

The biggest fighting game event in the world EVO 2017 ran its course this past weekend. During that time news was revealed, friends were made, and a whole lot of video game punches were thrown. In today’s episode of The Drop, I run through the major news that was revealed by Arc System Works, Namco Bandai, Arika, and Capcom. This pertains to the various new characters, and the brand new game that was announced following the tournaments. What was also interesting was that almost each tournament had its own story-lines, or…

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Street Fighter V Ed Trailer Streamed

The official Street Fighter Youtube channel has updated with a new character trailer for Street Fighter V.  The latest trailer features a look at Ed who is the third character to be added as apart of the Season 2 DLC.  Players will be able to play with the character for free for a limited time during the beta that will begin on Thursday, May 11. Source: Street Fighter

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Street Fighter Rashid & Cammy

Bandai Tamashii has updated their Street Fighter S.H.Figuarts page with new official images for S.H.Figuarts Rashid & Cammy.  Both figures will be a retail release in August priced at 6,480 Yen. Preorders for both items will open at the various Japanese online retailers on March 27.  S.H.Figuarts Rashid will include: Alternate face parts X2 Exchangeable wrists (Left & Right X2) Eagle Spike effect part Background Sheet S.H.Figuarts Cammy will include: Alternate face parts X2 Exchangeable wrists (Left & Right X2) Cannon Strike effect part Background Sheet  Source: Bandai Tamashii

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Street Fighter V Holiday DLC Trailer Streamed

The official Street Fighter Youtube channel has recently updated with the Holiday 2016 DLC preview video.   The DLC will contain several holiday related costumes and a new stage.  This DLC pack will be available for a limited time and the release date will be announced at this year’s PSX.  The content will be available until January 17th.  Each of the 6 different costumes in the Holiday DLC pack will consist of 10 color variations and will cost $3.99 each. If you are looking to pick up the entire set at once there is also a bundle option, which will cost…

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