Category: Fighting

Title: Samurai Shodown Anthology
Publisher: SNK
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 3/27/2009
Overview:
Need more proof that seven’s a lucky number? Look no further than this classic SNK collection that delivers seven times the action, seven times the thrills, and seven times the damage! The Samurai Showdown Anthology brings together seven Samurai Showdown games: I, II, III, IV, V, V Special Edition, and Samurai Showdown VI, available for the first time in North America. Each plays just like you remember from the arcade, with pick-up-and-play controls and plenty of weapon-based fighting. Unlock bonus content as you succeed in battle against the greatest Samurai of all time.

Title: Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus
Publisher: Aksys
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 4/11/2009
Overview:

Note: Bonus Disc is included with purchase of this title, but not with rental.
The most powerful Guilty Gear warriors unite to deliver some of the fighting franchise’s greatest hits in Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus. A pumped up roster of 25 characters includes the return of Guilty Gear favorites Justice and Kliff Undersn. On top of the impressive roster, you’ll find improved graphics, a revamped fighting system, and gameplay modes that answer the call from all challengers. Go deeper into the Guilty Gear legend in a new fully voiced Story Mode; outfight and outlast the competition in Survival Mode; pit new characters vs. old in Generations Mode; or assemble your three-fighter dream team in Versus Mode.

Title: World Heroes Anthology
Publisher: SNK
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 3/11/2008
Overview:
The best of the best come together in an epic battle for the ages in this World Heroes compilation. Covering the hard-hitting series’ entire legacy, this Anthology includes the original World Heroes, World Heroes 2, World Heroes 2 Jet, and World Heroes Perfect. The game’s 2D platforming action is triggered by a time machine. Journey through the ages to fight an array of characters inspired by history’s greatest figures, ranging from modern sports superstars to ancient wisemen. With hand-to-hand moves, weapons-based combat, and super-human abilities among your battle options, World Heroes Anthology answers the question: “Which historical figure would I most like to beat to a pulp on the battlefield?”

Title: Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol. 2
Publisher: SNK
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 4/11/2008
Overview:
Three games combine into one explosive package in Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol. 2. Fight your way through Real Bout Fatal Fury, Real Bout Fatal Fury Special, and Real Bout Fatal Fury 2. As the trilogy unfolds, you’ll experience the evolution of almost 60 characters with the series’ famous hand-drawn 2D animation. Along the way, plenty of bonus features bring new depth to the Real Bout experience. Bring the pain with hidden attack abilities, toss opponents off the battle stage, create original characters, and more. Browse the skills list to get a rundown of special moves for each character, then enter Training Mode to master every one.

Title: Arcana Heart
Publisher: Atlus
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 4/12/2008
Overview:
They say looks can kill. And the battling beauties in Arcana Heart are out to prove it. This all-girl brawler packs plenty of girl power, with 11 beautiful anime-style fighters to choose from. If their looks don’t floor you, their fists will. The fighters are the Maidens, humans who communicate with the Arcana, elemental beings from a world that lies just beyond ours. With an evil power out to merge the worlds and end life as we know it, it’s up to the Maidens to stop it. Team your fightin’ beauty with an Arcana sidekick, customize your attack and defense skills, go vertical with aerial attacks, and more.

Title: TNA Impact!
Publisher: Midway
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 9/11/2008
Overview:
Now the action never has to stop as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling comes into your living room with this game based on TNA Impact! Step into TNA’s trademark six-sided ring and get ready to experience all the bone-crushing wrestling action seen each week on the popular TV show. Choose your warrior from a roster of more than 20 top TNA stars, including Kurt Angle, A.J. Styles, Jeff Jarrett, Christopher Daniels, Rhino, and Christian Cage. But if you’d rather carve out your own legacy, you can create your own wrestler with a custom look and customized moves to match.

Title: King of Fighters XI
Publisher: SNK
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 11/12/2007
Overview:
Mukai has stolen the Orochi seal. Ash Crimson has taken the Yata Mirror. As the dust settles, a new King of Fighters tournament is announced, bringing back some familiar favorites and newcomers to the battle. But not all is as it seems – mysteries will be uncovered as you fight your way to the top! Who are the “Past Coming People” and what do they plan to do? Where will Orochi’s force land when the seal finally opens? And what does Ash Crimson really mean to do? 47 playable characters join 11 teams as they battle to win the tournament and save the world!

Title: WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008
Publisher: THQ
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 11/12/2007
Overview:
The WWE is back and better than ever, with an all-new playable experience unlike any other! Start off by choosing from one of the new ECW extreme-rules matches, where the first thing you do is select four different weapons for your wrestler, including chairs, sledgehammers, crutches, guitars, championship belts, and mops. Choose a weapon at any time to engage your opponent. Wrestlers with a “hardcore” primary or secondary ability will have special options in the face-off. When the match moves off the mat and onto the floor, prepare for more crowd interaction than ever before, including taunts and the occasional weapon hand-out. An all-new, intuitive control interface means you’ll be able to dominate the mat!

Title: Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
Publisher: Atari
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 11/13/2007
Overview:
You can’t get more surefire fighting action than this. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 1 and 2 each became the top fighting game for the years they were released. With gameplay improved for this third installment, the action is bigger than ever! Choose from an overstocked roster of more than 150 playable DBZ characters, all ready to unleash improved techniques. You’ll experience raging 3D battles in over 20 arenas. Use the power of the moon to transform your character in new ways and experience even more of the show’s best moments in new night and day stages. Refined graphics deliver an even more authentic DBZ look and feel.

Title: Fire Pro Wrestling Returns
Publisher: Agetec
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 11/16/2007
Overview:
Way back in 1989, Fire Pro Wrestling set the standard for 2D fighters and wrestling sims the world over. With excellent 2D animations and one of the largest varieties of characters in any wrestling game, it developed a large cult following. The great 2D graphics return with better sprites but a classic feel and the same character diversity known and loved in the series. Start a fantasy wrestling tournament of your own design with dozens of wrestlers from America, Japan, and Mexico. Simple environments give a traditional arcade feel to the game, as do easy to learn, pick-up-and-play controls, so anyone can join in the wrestling fun!

Title: Godzilla Unleashed
Publisher: Atari
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 11/21/2007
Overview:
The action is truly larger than life in this game where the world is your stomping ground. Godzilla Unleashed puts you inside a fully destructible 3D environment where you’ll fight a city-obliterating battle to become king of the monsters. Choose from a lineup of 23 playable characters, including classic favorites from creature features and new characters approved by Toho, the team that first brought Godzilla to life. Your inner monster will rage as you wield the Wiimote, crashing and smashing buildings, destroying skyscrapers, and crushing alien crystal formations. Play through a linear and non-linear storyline, or grapple with up to three others in multiplayer.

Title: NeoGeo Battle Coliseum
Publisher: SNK
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 12/10/2007
Overview:
A classic cast of favorite video game characters is ready to fight it out to see who’s the best of the best in NeoGeo Battle Coliseum. The all-star roster of 40 characters (plus 6 unlockables) is pulled from SNK’s most popular games. Choose heroes from Metal Slug, King of Fighters, Samurai Showdown, and other favorites as you assemble a two-fighter team for two-on-two tag-team matches. Freely switch between fighters during combat or double up on your opponent with team attacks. Try an exclusive Tag Play game mode, play with an exclusive character you didn’t see in the arcade version, customize the look of your character, and more.

Title: Legend of the Dragon
Publisher: Game Factory
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 5/2/2007
Overview:
Two twins wind up on opposite sides of the battle between good and evil in this tale based on the Legend of the Dragon TV series. The hit show follows the story of Ang Lueng, recently named the next Golden Dragon, and his twin sister Ling, the best fighter in the Dragon Dojo and the warrior everyone thought would become Golden Dragon. Bitter and betrayed, Ling swears her revenge, plunging into darkness and becoming the Shadow Dragon. In this magical combat action/adventure, play as 18 characters each capable of transforming into a powerful magical warrior. Eight modes, including 3 multiplayer, span 12 areas and feature graphics inspired by the show’s animation.

Title: Art of Fighting Anthology
Publisher: SNK
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 5/17/2007
Overview:
It’s the fighting collection you’ve been waiting for! 33 classic SNK characters, each with distinct unique moves and fighting styles, are featured in this collection of the entire Art of Fighting trilogy. Experience a first in the fighter arena as you go back to 1992 for the original game. Hailed for the spirit bar, it limited the amount of special moves you could perform. Then jump forward to 1994 for one of the most difficult fighters ever, Art of Fighting 2. Finally, complete the time-travel where you’ll end up in 1996 with Art of Fighting 3.

Title: Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol. 1
Publisher: SNK
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 8/9/2007
Overview:
Some games join a genre. Others bend it. Occasionally, though, games re-invent a genre – games like Fatal Fury. Fatal Fury 1 was the first fighting game to incorporate a third dimension: you could actually dodge out of the way of an oncoming attack by jumping into a second plane. This ultimate collection includes Fatal Fury 1, 2, 3, and Fatal Fury Special, all of which saw the introduction of many beloved SNK characters. They’re all back, as is the classic gameplay, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t options. Choose from the original Neo-Geo music or a brand-new score. Load up this blast-from-the-past and get ready to unleash the Fury.

Title: Guilty Gear XX Accent Core
Publisher: Aksys
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 9/13/2007
Overview:
The classic Japanese 2D fighter, Guilty Gear, and its sequel #Reload, make their way over the ocean on a single disc, and have been tweaked and balanced for an even better experience. But don’t worry, because the game’s unique characters and style are intact! First, take on Training Mode to hone your fighting skills and prepare yourself for the upcoming battle. Then, join a friend or take on the C.P.U. in Survival and Mission Modes alone. Or go for the classic Arcade Mode as you fight opponent after opponent. All your favorite characters, including Kliff and Justice, are available too!

Title: King of Fighters: Neowave
Publisher: SNK
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 4/12/2006
Overview:
King of Fighters brings the pain better than ever with NeoWave, an all-new edition of the long-running 2D fighter. Choose from 36 characters and three fighting modes – Max2, Super Cancel, and Guard Break – that each put different moves at your disposal. Five game modes include KOF’s patented Team Mode, where you select a squad of three fighters for a tag-team battle. You can also pin your hopes on one warrior in Single Play, refine moves in Practice, rumble with a friend in Versus, and fight till you can’t fight any more in Endless Mode. Full-powered play on Xbox Live means you can take the battle to anyone, anywhere.

Title: Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
Publisher: Midway
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 10/12/2006
Overview:
Fear not, MK fans. Mortal Kombat Armageddon doesn’t mark the end of the Mortal Kombat world. In fact, it’s filled with notable firsts that take the longstanding franchise in revolutionary new directions! For the first time ever, you can use a Create-A-Fighter Mode to mold your own ultimate MK warrior. In another not-to-be-missed first, the new Create-A-Fatality System lets you design your own death-dealing combos. Konquest Mode, once a mere training ground, is now a full-scale story-based adventure. Online options have been expanded and, oh yeah, you’ll also find the most extensive character library ever, with almost every Mortal Kombat character – past, present, and future – ready to rumble.

Title: Samurai Shodown V
Publisher: SNK
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 1/18/2006
Overview:
A famine grips 18th century Japan. Chaos reigns as the starving population struggles to survive. A faction of traitors marauds through the ravaged land, looking to take advantage of the weakened people. In the midst of this darkness, one courageous General sounds a call for help. It’s answered by 27 fearless souls (including nine new characters), who will fight to restore honor to the land. Take up your sword and follow the way of the warrior in this 2D arcade swordfighter. Conquer five modes of (sword)play: Story, Time Attack, Vs., Gallery, and Practice, built with an all-new fight system for one or two players.

Title: Fight Night: Round 3
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 2/21/2006
Overview:
EA Sports throws another knockout punch with Fight Night: Round 3, featuring more realistic action and more intense rivalries. Develop your own style and step into the ring against licensed versions of the best fighters on the planet. They’ll use AI to analyze and counter your strategy. Shift momentum with three new big risk, big payoff Impact Punches. Raise the intensity by intimidating your opponent at pre-fight press conferences and weigh-ins. Watch ESPN Classic clips of boxing’s greatest bouts or step into the ring and re-create them yourself. You can even relive your own fights through the ESPN Instant Classics feature! Go online to take the fight to anyone, anywhere.