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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Street Fighter skins likely returning to Fortnite after 3 years
Image via Epic Games Fortnite players have reason to rejoice as one of the battle royale's most iconic collaborations may be making a comeback. According to well-known Fortnite leakers, the Street Fighter skins - last seen nearly three years ago, are likely returning to the game's Item Shop soon. And leading the excitement is none other than Chun-Li. Updated assets for Street Fighter characters like Ryu, Cammy, Guile, and Chun-Li were reportedly spotted in the recent Fortnite v35.20 update. This move strongly suggests that Epic Games is preparing for their re-release, though no official announcement has been made yet. The news has sent shockwaves across the community, where Chun-Li holds near-legendary status - not just as a tribute to Capcom's iconic fighting series but also due to the character's popularity among players who enjoy pairing her with in-game emotes. Fans divided over Chun-Li's return Though several Street Fighter characters have appeared in Fortnite, it's Chun-Li who dominates fan conversations. Since her original debut in the game, the skin has gained a near-mythical reputation, often praised for its design, animation compatibility, and rarity. Chun-Li's absence for nearly three years turned her into one of the most elusive cosmetics in Fortnite. With Chapter 6 Season 3 scheduled to launch on June 7, many fans believe her return could coincide with the new seasonal update. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Todos os idosos deveriam ter um desse no banheiro! Veja só! Evite quedas e escorregões Saiba Mais Undo Reactions to the leaks have been mixed - some excited, others skeptical. One user humorously declared, 'FINALLY. I CAN REST,' while another commented on Ken's outdated graphics: 'Ken's hair still looking like it was rendered in 2004 and I love it.' Others expressed disappointment, hoping for different collaborations. 'Give us Naruto instead,' one fan tweeted in response to the leak. Nonetheless, the buzz surrounding Chun-Li's possible return continues to grow, with many already preparing their V-Bucks. Chun-Li's return might just be the beginning. The leaks also point to the comeback of several other rare skins including Ferrari, Gamora, Star-Lord, and Rick and Morty. The Ferrari skins, for instance, haven't been seen for over 1,300 days, making them even rarer than Chun-Li's outfit. These asset updates suggest Epic Games is planning a broader wave of legacy skin revivals. However, players are advised to take the news with a pinch of salt until official confirmation is provided by the developers. With Season 3 fast approaching and excitement peaking, players are urged to keep an eye on the Item Shop and their V-Bucks stocked. If the leaks are accurate, Chun-Li and her fellow fighters could be landing in Fortnite very soon - turning the battlefield into a pixelated arcade all over again.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian Sports Wrap, May 29: India loses to Iran in CAVA Nations League opener
VOLLEYBALL India begins CAVA Nations League campaign with loss India lost to Iran 1-3 in its CAVA men's Nations League campaign opener on Thursday in Fergana, Uzbekistan. The tournament is set to run till June 4th. The score read 20-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-22 in favour of Iran. India is placed in Pool A alongside host Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. Pool B has Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. - Team Sportstar ESPORTS eFootball, Street Fighter, & Rocket League join medal lineup at Asian Youth Games 2025 The 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) is set to feature eFootball, Street Fighter, and Rocket League as official medal events, each to be contested in both boys' and girls' categories. Scheduled to be held in Bahrain from October 22 to 31, the tournament will include 24 sports disciplines, with esports making its debut as an official medal event. Open to athletes aged between 15 and 18 years as of December 31, 2025, the esports competitions will be governed by the Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF). The inclusion of these PC-based esports titles presents a promising opportunity for India to develop its esports ecosystem at the grassroots level. Earlier this year, esports made significant strides nationally when the Khelo India Youth Games featured titles such as BGMI, Street Fighter 6, eFootball, and chess as demonstration sports. - Team Sportstar GOLF Riding on Ranveer's back-to-back 69, India jumps to T-2 Delhi teenager Ranveer Mitroo registered a second consecutive card of two-under 69 to help India jump to tied second place in boys' team competition along with compatriot Krish Chawla in the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championship in Hong Kong. With an overall total of one-under 283 after the second round, the Indian duo is six strokes behind the leaders Parin Sarasmut and Warut Boonrod of Thailand. Individually, Ranveer maintained his fourth position in the individual boys competition. Krish improved his overnight tied 16th place after posting a two-over 73 to end the second round in sole 15th position with an overall total of three-over 145. The Indian Golf Union had sent a four-member team to compete in the tournament organised by APGC. - PTI Related Topics Volleyball / Esports
Geek Tyrant
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Original STREET FIGHTER Directors Explain Why They Walked Away From It and How They Were Preparing — GeekTyrant
Before their next horror movie Bring Her Back hits screens, Talk to Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou are opening up about the project that they signed on for and then walked away from… Street Fighter . After blowing up in 2022 with their breakout horror hit Talk to Me , the Australian filmmaking duo jumped on board a live-action adaptation of Street Fighter , one of the most iconic fighting franchises in video game history. But now, they've revealed why they stepped away, and what kind of vision they were developing before the timing fell apart. Michael Philippou said: 'We were having so much fun developing it. I was traveling around Thailand, looking for the real Sagat, going to muay thai camps, training with people while writing. We had ideas. We had a solid outline. 'We were developing the fight sequences. We can't say too much as to what they were. It was just a scheduling thing. The timing just didn't line up, but we love Legendary, and they're still going ahead with it, so we're excited to watch it.' It's clear that the Philippous weren't just casually thinking about directing Street Fighter , they were diving in, training, researching, and crafting something that felt grounded and culturally connected. The kind of gritty, immersive energy that would make for a uniquely visceral Street Fighter movie. But with their horror follow-up Bring Her Back now in production, the timing simply didn't work. Legendary is still moving full ahead with Street Fighter , and some big names are reportedly circling the cast. According to recent reports, Jason Momoa, WWE's Roman Reigns, Noah Centineo, and Bullet Train 's Andrew Koji are in talks to join the film. Nothing official has dropped yet, but Reigns is rumored to be playing Akuma, Koji would be a sharp choice for Ryu, Centineo seems like a natural Ken, and Momoa he could play Blanka. With the Philippous out, the directing reins have passed to Kitao Sakurai, known for his chaotic comedy chops on The Eric Andre Show and his work on the video game-adjacent Twisted Metal series for Peacock. This will be Hollywood's third swing at the Capcom classic. The 1994 film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia was critically savaged but has earned cult status over the years. The 2009 film Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li , on the other hand, I don't know anyone who liked it. Had the Philippou brothers stayed on, it sounds like we might've gotten a more grounded, fight-first approach rooted in authenticity and martial arts culture. Instead, the movie is headed in a new direction, and we'll have to wait and see how that turns out.
Geek Feed
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Jason Momoa among 4 Actors in Talks to Star in Street Fighter Movie
The Street Fighter movie may have lost Talk to Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou , but they got a new director at the helm with Kitao Sakurai ( Bad Trip ). Now it looks like things are moving forward, and we have four actors being considered for what we assume are lead roles. According to Deadline, actors currently in talks to star in Street Fighter include Andrew Koji ( Bullet Train ), Noah Centineo ( Black Adam ), Roman Reigns (WWE), and Jason Momoa ( Aquaman ). Word has it that Koji and Centineo are being eyed to play Ryu and Ken; Reigns is in talks to play Akuma; and Momoa is being considered for the part of Blanka. Jason Momoa is in talks to play BLANKA in the live-action 'STREET FIGHTER' movie He joins Andrew Koji (Ryu) and Noah Centineo (Ken), with #WWE's Roman Reigns is negotiating to play Akuma. The film is being directed by Bad Trip and Twisted Metal's Kitao Sakurai. — Mullti-Fandom Hype (@MulltiFanHype) May 22, 2025 We don't have any details about the story yet, but at best we're going to get a movie where we have a bunch of colorful characters fighting each other. I'll admit, Mortal Kombat could have done better tone-wise, but maybe Street Fighter can learn what not to do from MK 's example. Admittedly, Street Fighter has been having a hard time getting back on the big screen. 2009's The Legend of Chun-Li was a major disappointment; but the live-action Assassin's Fist did get some positive buzz when it came out online. Personally, the 1994 movie featuring Raul Julia is still a favorite of mine (and should be watched by any self-proclaimed cinephile): The new Street Fighter movie still has no release date, but with all these years in development, hopefully it comes out sometime next year.
Economic Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Overwatch 2 and Street Fighter Crossover Event: Release date and skins
Reuters An attendee plays Mario Kart World by Nintendo Switch 2 during the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience at the ExCeL London international exhibition and convention centre in London, Britain, April 11, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Overwatch 2 will launch a crossover with Street Fighter on May 20, 2025. This update is part of the mid-season event for Season 16. Eight Overwatch heroes will receive Street Fighter-themed skins. The update was first revealed during Evo Japan, a major fighting game Overwatch 2 and Street Fighter crossover begins on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. It will be released alongside the Season 16 mid-season patch. Players will be able to access the new content on the same day. The update includes new skins for several heroes, inspired by characters from Street Fighter 6. Also Read: FBI: Most Wanted Season 6 Finale: Here's trailer, release date, time and where to watch Eight Overwatch 2 heroes will receive new crossover skins. These skins were shown in an animated trailer during Evo Japan 2025. Each Overwatch hero is matched with a Street Fighter character. The pairings are listed below:Hanzo will get a Ryu skin. Winston will appear as Blanka. Soldier 76 will wear a Guile-themed will take on M. Bison's new skin is based on skin will reflect will be dressed as will resemble Dhalsim. Also Read: The Devil's Plan Season 2 Part 3: When will finale release? Here's release date, time and where to watch The crossover trailer shows each hero with bold visual effects. These animations mirror Street Fighter's Drive Rush and Drive Impact mechanics. It is not yet confirmed whether these effects are included in the actual game. They may have been used just for the trailer. The developers wanted to reflect the style of Street Fighter. Associate Game Director Alec Dawson is also attending Evo Japan, showing the team's connection to the fighting game scene. When will the Overwatch 2 and Street Fighter crossover be released? The Overwatch 2 Street Fighter crossover will go live on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, during the mid-season update for Season 16. Which Overwatch 2 characters are part of the Street Fighter crossover? Eight heroes will get crossover skins, including Hanzo, Winston, Soldier 76, Sigma, Widowmaker, Kiriko, Juno and Zenyatta.
