Category: Fighting

Title: Final Fight: Streetwise
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 3/2/2006
Overview:
Cody, the infamous hero from the classic Final Fight games, has disappeared. Play as his brother Kyle, an underground pit fighter who’s determined to find out what happened. Use street smarts and brawl-based fighting tactics to survive on the gritty streets of Metro City. The fighting action is more intense than ever with two modes of hand-to-hand and weapons-based combat. The non-linear storyline takes you through highly interactive environments where you’ll encounter all kinds of seedy types, from loan sharks to hoodlums. But choose your actions wisely. Respect is key to success. Trash your rep at your own peril. The amount of respect you command changes how NPCs react to you.

Title: Capcom Fighting Evolution
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 6/15/2005
Overview:
As the driving force behind the 2D fighting genre, Capcom’s library includes a huge line up of fighting games, including the award-winning Street Fighter series which has sold more than 27 million units to date. The titles have popularized 2D fighting and have produced a world famous line-up of characters. Capcom has brought together popular characters from five classic titles in the Street Fighter and other Capcom series, for intense two-on-two player battles. Fans will find it all here in Capcom Fighting Evolution.

Title: King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Maniax (KOF)
Publisher: SNK
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 6/29/2005
Overview:
In the gang-ridden Southtown, Duke, the leader of the “Mephistopheles” gang rules with unrelenting cruelty and might. Two brothers, Alba and Soiree, are determined to challenge him. Now, in the first ever 3D SNK fighting game, King of Fighters: Maximum Impact, do battle across the world in this arcade classic reborn for the next generation! Play in Story Mode, 3-on-3 tag team VS Battle, Survival, Practice, and Training. Choose from over 20 SNK fighters including new characters and returning favorites like Terry Bogard, Iori Yagami, and Kyo Kusanagi.

Title: Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 8/24/2005
Overview:
Street brawling hits new heights on the XBox with Capcom’s Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance. Choose one of five different fighters caught in a jam when framed by a drug lord. Out for revenge, you’ll explore a massive 3D city and interact with AI people you come across. You can negotiate and use disguises to get information, but usually talk won’t be enough. Fighting is the name of the game; and you’ll use barbed wire, pipes, bottles, and other found objects as weapons in street battles enhanced with realistic sound and camera-shaking impact effects. Play in Single Player Mode or customizable Versus modes, and discover multiple endings based on choices made during game play.

Title: King of Fighters 2003/2002
Publisher: SNK
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 8/31/2005
Overview:
NOTE: This is a two disc game, but it only counts as one disc against your rental plan.

This eighth and ninth installments of the wildly popular King of Fighters franchise makes it way to the PlayStation 2 in this ultimate double pack collection of 2D fighting. This “Greatest Hits” collection is the first time SNK has brought together all of the beloved and famous characters which have made The King of Fighters franchise the ultimate in 2D fighting. All of the great fighting teams are included, like the Fatal Fury Team featuring Terry and Andy Bogard, or the beautiful Mai from the Woman Fighters Team, and many more.

Title: Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
Publisher: Midway
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 9/20/2005
Overview:
Mortal Kombat returns from all sides with MK: Shaolin Monks! The first MK action-adventure game to feature multi-directional combat, Shaolin Monks lets you attack with Strings, Juggles, Air Combat, Fatalities and Special Attacks. Play by yourself or with a friend cooperatively as Shaolin monks Liu Kang or Kung Lao. Unlock additional characters and master more comprehensive Brutalities, the new Multalities, and Classic Special Attacks. As you move through a complex Mortal Kombat universe, you will use weapons, throw enemies into acid pits, encounter classic MK characters, and learn new abilities like running along walls. Shaolin Monks has it all: deadly mortal combat and a riveting adventure that will thrill MK fans.

Title: Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 9/21/2005
Overview:
Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects just might feature the greatest collection of superheroes ever assembled. Fight as Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron Man, The Thing, and a host of other legendary heroes from the entire Marvel family. Do battle with a powerful new enemy faction, The Imperfects. Each hero’s distinct superpowers are under your complete control. Wield them wisely to devastate your enemies. Use your surroundings to your advantage by tossing adversaries off walls and pulverizing them with destructible objects in massive showdowns. Follow a single-player storyline, or see who remains as the last hero standing in head-to-head superbrawls fought in person or online.

Title: Street Fighter Anniversary Collection
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 2/23/2005
Overview:
Street Fight Anniversary Collection is aimed at SF fans, delivering classic arcade versions of Hyper Street Fighter II and Street Fighter III: Third Strike. In Hyper Street Fighter you can mix and match characters from different games for ultimate fighting action. Street Fighter III: Third Strike features 19 playable characters, a Grade Judge System (evaluates your performance at the end of each match), and a Progressive Hit Frame System. Fans will appreciate minor tweaks to gameplay and the eradication of old bugs, allowing for smooth street fighting action.

Title: TMNT: Mutant Melee
Publisher: Konami
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 3/16/2005
Overview:
Heroes in a half-shell…turtle power! TMNT: Mutant Melee offers tons of competitive gameplay with 20 playable characters, including our four favorite turtles, Shredder, and Master Splinter. Play in Adventure and Melee Match modes, both available in single-player and four-player free-for-all. Mini-games include King of the Hill, Last Man Standing, and others. As you collect tokens, you’ll unlock additional game content.

Title: Iron Phoenix
Publisher: Sega
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 3/24/2005
Overview:
The nine weapons of the Iron Phoenix were made from the iron in a falling star. The meteoric iron used to make the weapons gave them magical properties that made their wielders invincible. For millennia warlords have sought the arsenal of the Iron Phoenix. Now you will fight in the last epic battle for the artifacts. Team-based combat combined with martial arts, fantasy-style gameplay, makes Iron Phoenix a unique experience. Players can also engage in 16-player battles via Xbox Live or System Link. Run on walls, leap across huge chasms, and pulverize enemies with dazzling moves!

Title: WWE Wrestlemania 21
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 4/21/2005
Overview:
The next generation of Wrestlemania has arrived on the Xbox with WWE Wrestlemania 21! Adding to the ring mayhem this time are superstar voice-overs and commentary. With motion capture technology, THQ recreates all the slamming moves of real-life pros. New character animation and graphics also deepen the realism as you create and refine your own characters. Wrestlemania 21 also features the first ever countering system as well as four-player head-to-head online matches via Xbox Live.