When F.A.N.G. was first released in 2016, he brought with him an air of mystery. He was an enigmatic, yet all-around goofy character. His back story played him up to be a somewhat tragic figure, kidnapped at a young age to become an elite assassin that specialized in poison. As he himself stated in his … Continue reading F.A.N.G. – The Secret of 2
The Secrets of the Secret Society
When the sun sets on the Soliton Mountain, the black moon will break into seven pieces and fall on the people “Ultania”. Nothing can prevent this…. Death and destruction will violate the land. Misery and suffering will assault the people…. Then, after 130 days of nothingness, a boy who controls the elements will come to … Continue reading The Secrets of the Secret Society
The Future of Ed and Falke
I admit it. I did not think anything was there. After researching their quotes and their stories, everything seemed to come up empty. Then it happened: I found the break I was looking for. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to Ed and Falke. https://game.capcom.com/cfn/sfv/column/g005.jpg?h=98c24c6223b23bdb862ee0a257de5923 Yep. That's them. It was something I've been thinking … Continue reading The Future of Ed and Falke
A Complex Look Inside Chun-Li (slightly NSFW)
In March of 2016, MatPat released his first, and to date, only, theory on Street Fighter regarding Chun-Li’s Spinning Bird Kick, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DRHU1-SnvM Over these couple of years, one thing has bugged me that MatPat never talked about: what were the consequences of having 24,000 Newtons of force being placed on Chun-Li’s, … Continue reading A Complex Look Inside Chun-Li (slightly NSFW)
The Alex and Tom Hyper Bomb
Alex is known as an impulsive, street-wise, and hands-on type of person and fighter. His grappling skills and overall talent led him to be taken notice by both F.A.N.G. and Gill, both of whom deem him a worthy subject for experimentation. As a wrestler, he learned his trade from his best friend and father figure, … Continue reading The Alex and Tom Hyper Bomb
Has M. Bison Become Sentient?
When I asked Twitter for ideas to make a speculation, I received many great ones, and I will be working on each of these ideas as tine allows. However, one thing I haven't done is discuss the real-life implications of the game. If you were one of the very few people who watched my YouTube … Continue reading Has M. Bison Become Sentient?
Kage’s Misogyny
In my last theory, I discussed how the Satsui No Hado was the conflict of Ryu and Akuma's sexuality. I argued that their power came from their struggle with the rejection of the opposite sex and of seeing women as the antithesis of who they were as fighters. Although I ended up with some good … Continue reading Kage’s Misogyny
The Story Behind the Satsui no Hado
Over the thirty years that Street Fighter has existed, our culture has become more tolerant and accepting of people from all walks of life, and the game itself has changed to accommodate the world’s ever-changing perception. However, there has been one constant in Street Fighter’s long history: the seeming fear of its creators on the … Continue reading The Story Behind the Satsui no Hado
Who is Q?
Season 4 of Street Fighter V is setting up to be the most promising one yet. Talk of a new cinematic story mode, new characters on the horizon, and new updates. In the meantime, it seems that one of Street Fighter's biggest mysteries has been solved in the creation of G: Who is Q? At … Continue reading Who is Q?
The Secret to Oro’s Immortality?
The mysteries behind Oro has perplexed gamers since his inclusion in Third Strike. His design has struck critics as odd, but the old hermit has gained a following amongst Street fighter players both for his weirdness and his fun gameplay. However, the biggest secret behind Oro is one that has puzzled real-life scientists for centuries: … Continue reading The Secret to Oro’s Immortality?
