Being a fan of fighting games is pretty awesome right now.

Video games have always had a competitive edge, from the days of landing initials on a digital scoreboard to the rise of iconic titles like Street Fighter 2 in the ’90s. The fighting game genre has seen many groundbreaking series, including Mortal Kombat, Tekken, and Super Smash Bros.

A Fighting Game Renaissance in 2023

While fighting games may not reach the same mass-market appeal as they did in the past, 2023 is shaping up to be a mini-renaissance for the genre. With the release of Street Fighter 6, the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 this fall, and the anticipation for Tekken 8, there’s a lot to look forward to. And let’s not forget about the reboot of Dead or Alive and Riot Games’ League of Legends spin-off Project L. It’s a great time to be a fighting game fan! Don’t miss the full story in the video below.