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Reuben Langdon Canceled as Ken Masters in Street Fighter over libertarian opinions

It’s been some time since we learned longtime Ken Masters voice actor Reuben Langdon was recast. At the time neither Capcom nor Langdon commented on the decision – until now. Controversy and Out-of-Context Reporting To recap: three years ago articles from Newsweek and other commentary on Langdon’s personal beliefs were taken out of context, which Langdon has now confirmed led to him being dropped as the voice of Ken Masters. …

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Mega Man V [NES] Review and Longplay [1992]

Retro Review: Mega Man 5 – The Blue Bomber’s Penultimate NES Journey In the landscape of 8-bit gaming, few characters are as iconic as Capcom’s Mega Man, a character who embodies the era’s challenge, innovation, and charm. By the time “Mega Man 5” hit the shelves in December 1992, the NES was witnessing the twilight of its dominance, with the 16-bit consoles gaining traction. Despite this, Capcom delivered an experience …

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Mega Man 4 [NES] Review and Longplay [1991]

Retro Review: Mega Man 4 – A New Chapter in the Blue Bomber’s Legacy As the 8-bit era was hitting its stride, Capcom continued to bolster the library of the Nintendo Entertainment System with quality titles that would define a generation. Among these was “Mega Man 4,” released in 1991, a game that both adhered to the series’ successful formula and attempted to innovate within the constraints of the NES …

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Mega Man the Wily Wars [Genesis] Review and Longplay [1994]

Retro Review: Mega Man: The Wily Wars – A 16-bit Trilogy Reimagined “Mega Man: The Wily Wars,” also known as “Rockman Mega World” in Japan, is a compilation and a reimagining of the first three games in the Mega Man series, rebuilt from the ground up for the Sega Genesis. Released in 1994, this title was Capcom’s foray into the 16-bit era, bringing the Blue Bomber to a platform dominated …

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Ghosts n’ Goblins [NES] Review and Longplay [1986]

Ghosts ‘n Goblins: A Retro Review of the Knightmare That Charmed the NES There are titles that are remembered not only for their innovation or fun but also for their sheer, unadulterated challenge. Ghosts ‘n Goblins, released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1986, is one such title. Developed by Capcom, the game became notorious for its punishing difficulty, but it was also lauded for its engaging gameplay, graphics, …

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Mighty final fight [NES] Review and Longplay [1993]

Retro Review: Mighty Final Fight for the NES Released in 1993, Mighty Final Fight for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is a charming and unique adaptation of Capcom’s famed arcade beat ’em up, Final Fight. This NES title took the gritty, urban brawler and presented it with a more whimsical, “chibi” art style that set it apart from its arcade and home console counterparts. Despite being released towards the end of the NES’s …

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Battle Circuit [Arcade] Longplay (1997)

What a fun game that I just can’t seem remember. it was late in Capcom’s beat em up run. A four-player simultaneous side-scrolling fighter. Collect coins in each level to purchase new moves. Battle Circuit is the last of the Capcom 2-D “beat-em-up” side-scroller games. This game is unique in that characters could collect coins and buy upgrades for existing moves after each level. The campy presentation and wacky character …

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