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Fighting Game Anniversaries: Week 38 (September 16 – September 22)
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Get ready to relive the storied history of the FGC! This week marks significant milestones for some beloved fighting games. Dive in and join us as we celebrate the anniversaries of:
1. Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo GameCube (9/17/2001)
Exactly 21 years ago, the innovative multiplayer mayhem of Super Smash Bros. arrived on Nintendo GameCube, charming players worldwide with its adorable character roster and addictive tournament action.
Tag Words: Super Smash Bros. Anniversary, Nintendo GameCube, FGC Icons
2. X-Men: Children of the Atom on Arcade (9/19/1994)
Take a stroll down memory lane with 28-year-old X-Men: Children of the Atom, Capcom’s 3D-fighting game pioneer featuring beloved X-Men characters.
Tag Words: X-Men: Children of the Atom Anniversary, Capcom Classic, Fighting Game History, 90s Gaming
3. Guilty Gear XX on Arcade (9/20/2002)
Blonde ambition took center stage exactly 20 years ago when Arc System Works released the arcade version of Guilty Gear XX, the pioneering action-platformer-meets-fighting game.
Tag Words: Guilty Gear XX Anniversary, Arc System Works, FGC Heritage, Anime-Influenced Fighting Games
Don’t miss this opportunity to re-visit these cherished games and relive epic FGC moments! With multiple franchises celebrating milestones within this anniversary-packed week:
Stay updated on the pulse of the FGC for future commemorations, special features, and interviews within our platform.
How did these anniversaries resonate with you? What fighting games hold a special place in your heart? Let us know in the comments below!
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Fighting Games, Fighting Game Community (FGC), Game Aniversaries, Super Smash Bros, X-Men Children of the Atom, Guilty Gear XX, Anime Games, Arcade Classics
Hey, yall. This is fganniversaries. Apologies for being a bit late this week, but akin to last week, I will be recapping anniversaries relating to fighting game announcements/releases this week. Like always, if I missed one, do please let me know in the comments. Here would be the following anniversaries:
September 16
- 2022: Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles – Tanjiro Kamado (Entertainment District), Zenitsu Agatsuma (Entertainment District) & Inosuke Hashibira (Entertainment District) Character Pack Release
- 2022: Street Fighter 6 – TGS2022 Special Program Broadcast – Full Launch Roster Reveal + World Tour Opening Movie: The Meaning of Strength/Frame Data Reveal/Jamie Concept Artwork & Motion Capture/Gamespot 20 Minutes of Ken Gameplay/Justin Wong CPU Matches
- 2021: Melty Blood: Type Lumina – Vlov Reveal + Battle Preview/Hisui vs Kohaku Gameplay Video #1/Regional Release Dates Reveal
- 2021: Samurai Shodown (2019) – Ver.2.421 Patch Release
- 2020: DBFZ Master Roshi Initial DLC Release
- 2019: Samurai Shodown (2019) – Shizumaru DLC Release
- 2017: DBFZ Android 21, Tien, and Yamcha Reveal + Scan
- 2017: UNIB UNI T-Shirts @ TGS 2017
- 2016: KOFXIV October 2016 Patch Announcement
- 2016: Street Fighter V Update Coming September 22nd!
- 2015: Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Ignition PS4, PS3 & PS Vita Debut Trailer
- 2015: GGXrd Revelator TGS2015 Trailer
- 2015: Pokken Tournament Arcade Version – Pikachu Libre Addition + Character Page
- 2014: Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax JP Box Art Reveal
- 2014: SSB3DS/Wii U 09/16/2014 Pic of the Day – Ghastly Smash Run Enemy Reveal + Post Update
- 2013: J-Stars Victory VS Gon and Yusuke Screenshots
- 2013: SSB3DS/Wii U 09/16/2013 Pic of the Day
- 2010: Marvel vs. Capcom 3 – Amaterasu Demonstration X-23 & Tron Gameplay Screenshots
- 1993: Fatal Fury Special originally being released at arcades worldwide.
September 17
- 2021: Melty Blood: Type Lumina – Hisui vs Kohaku Gameplay Video #2
- 2021: Rushdown Revolt – New Beginnings Teaser
- 2021: Samurai Shodown (2019) – Original Soundtrack Streaming Services Release
- 2020: Jump Force – Meruem Gameplay Trailer/4Gamer Pre-Play Report
- 2018: Street Fighter V – Additional Darkstalkers Crossover Costumes Reveal + Costume Bundle/Halloween Costumes 2018 Reveal
- 2017: Injustice 2 – Introducing Raiden!
- 2016: BBCF Console Opening Reveal
- 2016: GGXrd Revelator Digital Figure Mode Introduction Trailer
- 2016: Tekken 7 TGS2016 Trailer
- 2015: Street Fighter V – Karin Reveal Trailer & Gameplay Details + Capcom Fighting Network Introduction/Gameplay Footage at TGS2015/4Gamer Footage
- 2014: GGXrd Sign TGS2014 Trailer
- 2014: SSB3DS/Wii U 09/17/2014 Pic of the Day – StreetSmash Showcase
- 2013: Soulcalibur Lost Swords 1st Gameplay Screenshots
- 2013: Capcom Fighting Evolution releasing on PS3 as a PS2 Classics.
- 2013: J-Stars Victory VS Jaguar Junichi and Taro Yamada Reveal
- 2013: SSB3DS/Wii U 09/17/2013 Pic of the Day
- 2010: X-23 and Tron Bonne Join Marvel vs. Capcom 3 – Marvel Blogpost
- 2007: Smash Bros Dojo Entry on Golden Hammer
- 2001: X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 originally releasing on PS2 exclusively at NA and EU.
- 1997: Virtua Fighter 2 releasing on PC via Windows 95 in NA.
September 18
- 2023: Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 – Official Grandma Gertie Reveal
- 2023: Street Fighter 6 – A.K.I. Character Guide
- 2021: Melty Blood: Type Lumina – Color Customization Options
- 2021: Mick McGinty Passing
- 2020: Master Roshi Universal DLC Release
- 2019: DBFZ Gogeta (SSGSS) Release Date Reveal
- 2019: Dissidia Final Fantasy 9/24/19 Character Reveal Announcement
- 2019: Fight of Gods – TudiGong Reveal Trailer
- 2019: Jump Force Madara Screenshots
- 2019: Rivals of Aether Steam Workshop Open Beta beginning
- 2018: Fighting EX Layer Physical Version Release Date Reveal
- 2018: Jump Force PS4 Beta Reveal
- 2018: PS1 Classic being announced
- 2018: SCVI Raphael Reveal + Character Bio, Artwork, and Screenshots
- 2018: Jump Force – Super Saiyan Blue Goku Reveal
- 2017: MvCI Capcom Unity Release Blogpost + Monster Hunter, Venom, Winter Soldier, & Black Widow DLC Reveal/Character Tutorials for Chun-Li, Nova, Dante, Thanos, Nemesis & Thor
- 2014: Digimon All-Star Battle Digicard System Reveal
- 2014: GGXrd Sign Elphelt Valentine & Sin Kiske Gameplay Footage #1, #2 + HD
- 2014: Killer Instinct (2013) – Maya Trailer
- 2014: SoulCalibur Lost Swords – “Update your game now!” Trailer + New Key Art
- 2013: Project EF-12 Promotion Video
- 2013: Sega acquiring Atlus + Official Statement
- 2013: GGXrd Sign 2nd Location Test announcement + Axl Low & I-No Scan
- 2013: SSB3DS/Wii U 09/18/2013 Pic of the Day
- 2012: Saint Seiya Omega: Ultimate Cosmo Debut Trailer/Screenshots
- 2008: AM Show: Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion detailed
- 2007: Smash Bros. Dojo Entry on Wi-Fi Play
- 2001: Super Smash Bros. Melee – Character Page #9 – Link
- 1997: Street Fighter Collection originally releasing on Sega Saturn at JP
- 1997: Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix/Pocket Fighter originally releasing at arcades at JP.
- 1995: Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer originally releasing at arcades at JP.
September 19
- 2023: Mortal Kombat 1 fully releasing on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S & PC via Steam/EGS worldwide + Birth of a New Era
- 2023: Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 – Official Grandma Gertie Spotlight
- 2023: Pocket Bravery | OST | The Kennel Stage Theme
- 2023: Tekken 8 – Feng Wei & Closed Beta Test Reveal Trailer + TGS23 New Game Modes Showcase
- 2022: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Improvement Point Video "Jump Attack Edition" + Joseph Joestar Combo Movie
- 2021: Melty Blood: Type Lumina – Noel vs Roa Gameplay Video #1/Cross-Play Deconfirmation
- 2019: DOA6 Momiji DLC Release for Ver1.11 Update
- 2018: DBFZ Android 17 Reveal + Space Arena Free Stage Update
- 2018: Street Fighter V – Dojo Mode Reveal Trailer
- 2018: Kill la Kill the Game: IF Ira Gamagori & Uzu Sanageyama Details
- 2017: Dissidia Final Fantasy NT TGS 2017 Trailer + Noctis Reveal
- 2017: Fighting EX Layer TGS 2017 Trailer
- 2017: Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite originally releasing on PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam worldwide/Launch Trailer
- 2014: Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax – Valkyrie Chronicles’s Selvaria and Alicia Reveal
- 2014: SSB3DS/Wii U 09/19/2014 Pic of the Day – Castle Siege Stage Reveal
- 2014: P4AU EU Port Announcement
- 2014: SSB4 3DS Demo releasing at NA and EU + Get Ready For The Ultimate Challenge
- 2013: JJBA:ASB NA Port Announcement
- 2013: Phantom Breaker Extra originally releasing on the PS3 and Xbox 360 at JP.
- 2013: Soulcalibur Lost Swords TGS 2013 Debut Trailer
- 2013: SSB3DS/Wii U 09/19/2013 Pic of the Day
- 2012: DOA5 Launch Trailer
- 2012: UNIB Installation Store Application Form
- 2011: Persona 4 Arena 2nd PV Trailer
- 2008: Battle Fantasia releasing on Xbox 360 at NA
- 2008: Melty Blood Actress Again originally releasing at arcades at JP.
- 2007: Smash Bros. Dojo Entry on Enemies from Subspace
- 2006: KOF: Maximum Impact 2/The King of Fighters 2006 releasing on PS2 at NA.
- 2006: Zatch Bell! Mamodo Fury releasing on PS2 at NA.
- 2002: MvC2 releasing on the Xbox and PS2 at JP.
September 20
- 2023: Street Fighter 6 – A.K.I. Special Moveset Reveal
- 2023: Tekken 8 TGS 2023 – Panda Reveal + Gameplay Details
- 2023: Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes – TGS 2023 Official Release Date Reveal Trailer
- 2022: Guilty Gear -Strive- Xbox Announcement Trailer
- 2021: UNIB Next Installment Announcement
- 2020: Street Fighter V Costume Design Contest winner JnXC Interview
- 2018: DOA6 Ayane, Marie, Honoka, and Bayman Artwork & Screenshots Biographies
- 2018: Jump Force TGS 2018 Trailer, Akira Toriyama Characters Trailer & 3rd PV Battle Video
- 2018: SCVI TGS 2018 Gameplay
- 2017: DBFZ Story Teaser Trailer + Screenshots
- 2017: Tekken 7 Version 1.07 Patch Notes
- 2016: BBCF Special PV Trailer for Tsukabi (12) Hazama (13), Mu-12 (14), Makoto (15), Valkenhayn (16), Platinum (17), Relius (18) & Amane (19)
- 2016: Killer Instinct (2013) Definitive Edition originally releasing on Xbox One WW + Shadow Lords Launch Trailer
- 2016: SFV: Character Introduction Series – Urien
- 2015: Them's Fightin' Herds – Raw Gameplay Video
- 2014: Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Akira & Pai Selvaria & Alicia Commentary Video
- 2014: Tekken 7 – Katarina TGS 2014 Reveal + Concept Art
- 2014: Ultra Street Fighter IV – Omega Mode Reveal
- 2013: Under Night In-Birth: Exe Late Akatsuki CPU Opponent Addition/ + UNIEL Game Guide #2 – Chain Shift/Gameplay Footage
- 2013: SSB3DS/Wii U 09/20/2013 Pic of the Day – Footstool Jump Mechanic Return Reveal
- 2013: Killer Instinct (2013) – Sadira Gameplay Trailer + Black Orchid teaser
- 2012: Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R originally releasing at arcades at JP.
- 2012: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3: TGS 2012 Trailer
- 2012: Under Night In-Birth originally releasing at arcades at JP.
- 2011: Persona 4 Arena Character Moveset Gameplay
- 2010: Marvel vs. Capcom 3 – Spider-Man and Albert Wesker Reveal + Marvel.com Blogpost
- 2007: Smash Bros. Dojo Entry on Piplup
- 2005: Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects originally releasing on PS2, Xbox and GC at NA
- 2004: Def Jam: Fight for NY originally releasing on PS2, Gamecube, and Xbox at NA.
- 1996: Real Bout Fatal Fury releasing on the Sega Saturn only in JP
September 21
- 2023: Pocket Bravery | OST | Festival Theme
- 2023: Street Fighter 6 – 7 Minutes of A.K.I. Gameplay (High-Level CPU)
- 2022: Capcom Fighting Collection Free Update Announcement
- 2021: KOFXV Kukri Tomohiro Nakata Sketch
- 2021: Melty Blood: Type Lumina – Noel vs Roa Gameplay Video #2
- 2021: Phantom Breaker: Omnia Announcement | English Dub Trailer
- 2020: Future Club originally being founded
- 2019: BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Ver 2.0 Character Introduction Trailer
- 2018: BBCF Special Edition Announcement
- 2018: DBFZ Android 17 First Look+Screenshots
- 2017: BBTag 1st Exhibition Location Reveal
- 2017: MvCI releasing on PS4, XB1, and PC via Steam at JP./Monster Hunter Gameplay Trailer
- 2016: Killer Instinct (2013) Shadow Lords Launch Blogpost + Incoming Changes
- 2016: One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum originally releasing as a Nintendo 3DS exclusive only in JP
- 2015: MKX Ver 1.07 Patch Release + Patch Notes
- 2015: Them’s Fightin’ Herds Indiegogo Crowfunder originally beginning + Crowdfund Video/Dynamic Music System/Visual Lobby
- 2013: Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Announcement
- 2012: Under Night In-Birth Operation Commemorative Event Announcement
- 2012: BBCP TGS2012 Gameplay
- 2010: New Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Screenshots
- 2007: Smash Bros. Dojo Entries on Snake, Snake: Special Moves, & Metal Gear Solid: MGS4 ～Theme of Love～ Smash Bros. Brawl Version
- 2004: Yu Yu Hakusho: Dark Tournament initially releasing on PS2 at NA
September 22
- 2023: DNF Duel TGS23 – Battle Mage Reveal Trailer
- 2023: Street Fighter 6 – Luke, Cammy, Lily, & Ken Outfit 3 Reveal
- 2023: Tekken 8 – TGS23 Tekken Talk
- 2021: KOFXV Team Fatal Fury Team Story
- 2021: Melty Blood: Type Lumina – Miyako Arima VS Vlov Gameplay Video #1/Miyako Character Intro/September 24 Character Announcement
- 2021: Rushdown Revolt – Velora Reveal Trailer
- 2018: DBFZ Android 17 Character Trailer/HD Screenshots of Free Update Content
- 2018: SCVI Network Test Announcement
- 2017: FEXL Doctrine Dark Reveal Trailer
- 2017: Pokken Tournament DX releasing on Nintendo Switch
- 2016: BBCF Special PV Trailers for Bullet (20) & Azrael (21)
- 2016: SFV Urien DLC Release + 9/22 Client-side Security Update & Warning
- 2015: Rivals of Aether originally releasing on PC via Steam Early Access
- 2015: Street Fighter V PC Spec Recommendations
- 2015: Them’s Fightin’ Herds being added to Steam Greenlit/Tianhou Reveal
- 2014: SSB3DS/Wii U 09/22/2014 Pic of the Day
- 2013: Blazblue: Chronophantasma – TGS '13 Stage Demo
- 2011: Skullgirls: Parasoul, Reporting For Duty!
- 2011: SFxT Xbox 360 Exclusive Content Statement
- 2010: MvC3 Wesker and Spider-Man Screenshots
- 2009: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up initially releasing on Nintendo Wii and PS2 at NA
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