The early history of fighting games
What do mechanical punch bags and the origins of sport have to do with the genre that birthed THE KING OF FIGHTERS? More than you might assume…
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Author Interview: Go Straight’s Dave Cook
Former game journalist and scrolling beat-’em-up devotee Dave Cook talks about his book, the genre, and its present day renaissance.
Plotting the Evolution of the Scrolling Beat-’Em-Up
Fighting games’ closest cousin is an oft-misunderstood genre. But how did the humble brawler evolve from the same roots as Street Fighter?
