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It's a week and France is back in the game after slugging out with the Philippines for awhile. This week was a smooth one for me... and I hope the same applies to all of you. Well... except the part where my cereal was just gone, that suuuuucccked. I just looked at the almost empty box like "HOW?". There was just enough to eat 3 or 4 spoons of cereal or... eat it dry and use your tears as milk. I didn't go out like that, but... PB&J saved the day. Anyway, let's get to these rankings!


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 🌍 Top 10... Let's Go! 


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1. US USA

2. GB United Kingdom

3. JP Japan

4. SG Singapore

5. CH China

6. DE Germany

7. HK Hong Kong

8. CA Canad

9. TH Thailand

10. FR France

Philippines, Australia, and South Africa... came close!




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Maybe It’s Just Me… But Street Fighter (2026) Feels Authentic

There’s always that moment when a trailer drops and you can feel whether the people behind it actually get the source material… or if they’re just borrowing the name and winging it.

That’s exactly where this new take on the Street Fighter movie surprised me. Because it doesn’t feel like a film inspired by Street Fighter while... still kinda sorta not hitting the mark. It feels like they found the right wavelength.



 This Already Feels More Authentic (And Yeah… That Matters) 

Let’s be real for a second.

The 1994 Street Fighter movie? Fun in a chaotic, quotable, “what am I watching?” kind of way. It had energy, but authenticity wasn’t exactly its strong suit.

And then there’s Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li… which felt less like Street Fighter and more like a reimagining that just borrowed names and moved on.

This new film? Different vibe entirely.

From the jump, the tone feels closer to what longtime fans recognize:

  • Fighters with purpose
  • Rivalries that actually matter
  • A world that feels like it belongs to Capcom’s universe

And most importantly… it respects the characters.

 Ken Finally Feels Like Ken 

The trailer made me nod in approval — Ken Masters isn’t just “Ryu but louder... he's Ken”.

He’s got that free-spirited fire horse energy that gives him that greenlight. And honestly? Noah Centineo looks like he understands that assignment, plus he looks the part. It looks like he really channeled his inner Ken and knocked it out of the park, which can take his career to new heights (or at least secure him a slot at conventions from here on out).

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There’s something about his take that clicks. He doesn’t come off as overly serious or forced — he feels like a guy who can throw hands and crack a grin mid-fight... like Ken.

Weirdly enough, there’s even a hint of a young Brendan Fraser in there.

And that contrast with Ryu? That’s exactly how it's supposed to be. One character I'm not sure of is Akuma, I'll see how they truly present him. Ryu and Akuma are the characters I played with the most, especially in... SF3: DI.

 The Story Angle Actually Hooks You 

Here’s the official setup:

Estranged street fighters Ryu and Ken Masters get thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament — a brutal clash of fists, fate and fury. However, behind the battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons from their past.

Now that sounds like Street Fighter (outside of the "mysterious" Chun-Li). I remember in Street Fighter 2: The Animated Movie, Chun-Li and Guile were tracking down fighters, but she was coming from the angle of an Interpol agent as they both were on Bison's trail. By the way, to avoid a lawsuit over likeness... Bison's name was changed from Vega to M. Bison, Balrog became Vega, and M. Bison became Balrog (though his moves are still tied to the... Bison/Ox name). So before Street Fighter 2 hit the west, they switched up what I believe was Mike Bison... to M. Bison, but now the M. doesn't appear to stand for anything now. The M basically equals Mysterious now.

But yeah... I don't want to get off track, I appreciate that the film has more than just the focus on introducing the cast, and then there's a big fight at the end. It looks like there will be a nice amount of... purpose behind the punches.

  • Chun-Li as the catalyst? Makes sense.
  • The World Warrior Tournament? A plus, and justifies the other characters.
  • Ryu and Ken's Yin & Yang energy? Essential.

 A Fan Since Forever… Yeah, I’m Watching This 

I’ve been rocking with Street Fighter since before Street Fighter II even hit consoles.

I'm talking:

  • Street Fighter II (Arcade and then Console)
  • Super Street Fighter II + Turbo
  • Street Fighter Alpha 3
  • Street Fighter III: Double Impact
  • Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (Somewhat)

And that doesn’t even touch the crossover awesomeness like:

  • Marvel vs. Capcom
  • Capcom vs. SNK

At one point? I was on one, especially during Street Fighter Alpha 3's window... I could've dove into a tournament with ease.

So yeah — seeing a movie that actually looks like it respects that legacy is a win.


 Theater-Worthy? It Might Actually Be 

I don’t throw this around lightly (I'm a theatre at home kinda man), but… this looks like something I’d actually go see in theaters. That’s rare. (And yeah, I’m eyeing the "Michael" movie too — shoutout to Jaafar Jackson.)

But Street Fighter? This one earned my attention — by showing just enough to pull me in without overplaying its hand.

The film is set to drop October 16, 2026.

October feels like an interesting choice, not gonna lie… but hey, if it lands, it lands.

Tickets will likely go live about 2–4 weeks before release, so keep an eye on Fandango.


 Game Time! 

If you haven’t gone deep into Street Fighter before the modern era, now’s a good time to fix that:

 One Interesting Accessory 

I don’t usually hype up random plastic accessories… but this Nintendo Switch Retro Arcade Dock?
It actually makes sense! It lets you dock your Switch (including OLED and Switch 2) and play with a fight stick like you’re standing at an arcade cabinet. That’s the kind of thing fighting game fans don’t just use — we'd show it off.


With all the fighting games available through the collections above + beyond... this one screams “gift combo idea” for anyone who loves to slug it out with their favorite character.

Getting back to the film... I’m not calling it a masterpiece before it drops. But this Street Fighter movie looks like it understands what makes Street Fighter… Street Fighter. And that alone is enough to get me in a seat — popcorn ready, hands metaphorically warmed up like I’m about to throw a Hadouken.

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FTS: tinyBuild Announces "Hull Rupture," A New Base Management/Tower Defense Roguelite, Steam Playtest Out Now

 

Humans Are Just Another Resource in Hull Rupture, tinyBuild’s New Base Management/Tower Defense Roguelite

Use puny humans to manage your spaceship and fend off alien assaults in Hull Rupture’s first Steam playtest, going on now!

SEATTLE – April 23, 2026 – Earth is gone. But revenge can still be yours! At today’s Second Wind Games Showcase, developer Konfa Games (Despot’s Game, Despotism 3k) and indie publisher tinyBuild revealed Hull Rupture, a new base management-meets-tower defense roguelite fueled by the power of the human spirit (and other human parts). As the rogue AI Despot, you’ll use puny humans as a renewable resource to defend your spaceship from relentless hordes of aliens in this strategic action game where every decision has lasting consequences.

Don’t let those humans go to waste! Experience Hull Rupture for yourself by signing up for the game’s new playtest, live now on Steam.

Hull Rupture is the ultimate base and resource management game, pitting you against increasingly deadly onslaughts of aliens as you fly across the galaxy in humanity's last weapon, a living vessel of destruction commanded by the AI Despot with a crew of meatbag personnel to assist. Explore the cosmos, manage your spaceship, and repel increasingly lethal alien assaults while maximizing every resource at your disposal. Even the humans. Especially the humans. While supplies last.

“We loved the reception our previous games got, but Hull Rupture is us swinging for something bigger. More depth, more ambition, and honestly, we think it's the most engaging thing we've made so far,” said Nikolay Kuznetsov, Game Director at Konfa Games. “While our past games explored different perspectives of Despot, the AI that enslaved humanity, he is finally leaving his cramped 'childhood home,' Earth, to take on the Galactic Union in deep space! It's also a bit of a personal milestone for us as a studio. We've grown a lot, and this game reflects that.”

Key Features

  • Humans Are A Resource: Earth is gone. Your ship is one of humanity’s last weapons, a living projectile racing toward the alien homeworld to deliver its final vengeance. To survive the journey, you must keep the ship moving and defend it at all costs. Use all your resources, yes, even the humans, to keep your vessel intact and fulfill your mission.
     
  • Relentless Tower Defense Warfare: Aliens don’t knock – they rip holes straight through your hull! You know exactly when and where they’ll arrive, but that’s still not enough. Place turrets, traps, barricades and automated defenses to funnel enemies into carefully planned kill zones, and adapt your layout on the fly to counter their ever-growing threat.
     
  • Choose Your Consequences: Where you go and what you decide shapes your run, from risks to rewards. Trade safety for power, accepting harsher waves for better gains, but be careful not to lock yourself into choices you live to regret. Different ship models with varying layouts and systems can further impact how each situation unfolds (or unravels).

Ready for vengeance? Wishlist Hull Rupture on Steam and jump into the game’s first playtest now!


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