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You play Fighting Games... right?
We live for them... some of us for our
entire lives.
Are
Fighting Games among your favorite
genres of gaming?
Now we're talkin'... you've come to the right place!
Did you ever put your quarter up on an arcade cabinet to
get next?
Win or lose, it doesn't matter... you are part of THE
FIGHTERS
GENERATION.
"Fighting" and
"Art" are one in the same...
You must study both to become a true master. Find your inspiration
here! Are
you a martial artist? ...or inspired by REAL martial arts?
The
fighting spirit will never die... long live tradition, honor & ass-kicking
martial arts.
Do you respect
the beauty & diversity of authentic martial arts fighting styles?
Our favorite characters of Fighting Games represent our deep-rooted passion.
Do you embrace the
"Artistic Side" of Fighting Games?
Relax the "pro gamer talk"... this is much more than frames and numbers. Are you searching for the best Fighting Game Artwork, Images, or Animated GIFs?
Add TFG to your Favorites / Bookmarks right
now... you'll thank me later.
Are you an artist, admirer of Fighting Game
lore, cosplayer, or game developer?
There's a good chance you'll find exactly what you're looking for here on TFG... and
more.
If you are "new" to the Fighting Game Community and
are willing to learn more...
Fighting Games have a rich and vibrant 30+ year history.
TFG is a great place to start... or reminisce.
Are you interested in learning about specific Fighting Games
or characters?
Every true Fighting Game and Fighting Game character is here. To Fighting Game enthusiasts...
WELCOME HOME.
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Fighters Generation
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TFG Webmaster
here... Thanks for visiting The Fighters Generation. To learn more about the history of this website (and fighting games),
read on. When I first started creating this website (25+ years ago), I
would soon come to learn that I wasn't the
only person with a deep passion for this genre. To me, and people like
me, Fighting Games are more than a just hobby, more than entertainment, and much more than... "just a game".
Those who were frequent to arcades in the 80s and early 90s, the time
when the rise of the fighting genre began in arcades globally, are the original Generation of fighting game players. The OGs. Those of us in
The
Fighters Generation
will never forget
the days when kids and adults filled the arcades to
near-maximum capacity, the better of
us hovering around the newest fighters — excitedly waiting to test out the
latest competition (and the best of us racking up crowd-pleasing win streaks). No other
gaming genre brought that level of hype, that crowd, or
made that kind of impact. It was a phenomenon. Fighting
games were responsible for breathing new life into the eventually-struggling arcade
scene
of the 90s and 2000s... the most iconic games of the genre keeping the arcade scene alive
and kicking for many years to come. Even though arcades have diminished over the years (especially
here in the USA), the fighting genre is still
very much alive today... thanks to the loyal fans and players around the world, and the dedicated creators &
developers of the timeless games & characters we've come to know and
love for so many years. Thanks to
our passion over the years, continuing on for decades... fighting games have become popular and "mainstream" once again.
Welcome back to the stage of history.
Since the arrival of
arcade fighting games in the late 80s / early 90s, the fighting genre has been
a leader and a prominent influence in the now billion dollar video game industry. There's no denying the
complex character designs
and gameplay elements within fighting games have inspired countless other franchises and genres out
there, exceeding well beyond video games. (Just look at all
the bad movies Hollywood cashed in on, and don't forget about the
dummies who blamed violent behavior on games like Mortal Kombat back in the
90s.) Whether 2D, 3D, realistic, or unrealistic fighting games... the history of
fighting games has made a momentous mark on video game history... and history
has repeated itself time and time again, year after year, decade after decade. Regardless what country you're from or what language you speak,
FightersGeneration.com
is your #1 resource to reminisce and reflect on the history, evolution, and beauty of
fighting games. TFG will also keep you up to date on the latest Fighting Game News!
WELCOME!
The
Fighters Generation website fully embraces the
ARTISTIC side of fighting games. This website was designed to showcase the most eye-pleasing aspects of fighting games, and when you look closer, hopefully you find yourself immersed in
everything the fighting genre has to offer. There's a lot to
unpack here. It's an individual journey, even. As a lover of video games and a casual pencil artist since I was a child, I've always been
inspired by character designs... in particular. If you're well-acquainted with the
best fighting games out there, there's no
doubt you'll find something very special about the characters, artwork, and visual designs. Not
just the visual artwork for the characters, but their
storylines, moveset inspirations, and beautiful in-game animation... all
becoming timeless and immortal. Let's face it, not everyone can appreciate what good "art" is these days. Contrary to what some
old-timers might say, fighting games are most definitely "works of art"... not only due to the intricate
game designs
themselves (and their brilliantly composed soundtracks), but literally the countless
number of traditional 2D artworks, 3D renders, and animations
that were created from scratch by amazingly talented illustrators and
animators.
All that said, TFG would like to credit the legendary master artists
who created some of the most inspiring video
game artwork of all time, inspiring a whole new generation of fighting game
players and fans for many years into the future. Just to name a few
of these artists: Bengus, Akiman, Shinkiro, Kinu Nishimura,
Edayan, Daigo Ikeno, Eiji Shiroi, Hiroaki, Dai-Chan, Takuji Kawano,
Falcoon, Nona
and Daisuke Ishiwatari. There are many more to discover! On that note, be to check out TFG's frequently updated
Artist Profiles
feature to learn more about these artists and the inspiration behind the fighting games we love. In case you
don't know, the original purpose of creating this website (in 1999-2000) was to
proudly and respectfully showcase the very underrated, but fan-beloved official artwork of fighting games. If it weren't for the
artists previously mentioned, this website would not be here. Whether
you're a 2D Artist, Animator, Game Developer, Pro Fighting Game Player,
Cosplayer, or simply a Fighting Game fan... This website was made for you!
The best fighting
games would not exist without ART. The 2D sprites and animation that
started it all in the late 80s / early 90s have evolved dramatically over the
years. If for some
reason you don't understand how "Fighting Games = Art," this website is designed to properly educate you.
Before mass marketing, YouTube, and other means of advertising games (like DLC)... ARTWORK was primarily used to market and promote fighting games. Top tier fighting
game IPs like Street
Fighter, TEKKEN, Soul Calibur, King of Fighters, Virtua Fighter,
Mortal Kombat, Samurai Shodown,
and countless others got their start by promoting their unique art styles and innovative in-game graphics. Before even playing the game, the revolutionary visuals of these titles were responsible for getting players
interested in (and eventually buying) these legendary games.
The Fighters Generation proudly hosts a plethora of official (and non-official) fighting game artwork and animated 2D
sprites. (The highest quality possible!) TFG
is the largest archive of its kind on the internet, and continues to
grow year after year. This website has been a dependable tool and reference for professional artists and aspiring artists, alike. A primary reason
this website came into form back in the early 2000s was to inspire the many artists around the world who love and appreciate fighting game art and character design.
If you're an artist, animator, or game developer who uses FightersGeneration.com for reference, or
inspiration... keep doing what you're doing! Your passion inspires me to make this website even better. (And I'd love to hear from you on social media! My DMs are always open on Twitter:
@Fighters_Gen.)
Also, shoutouts to the professional cosplayers who also use TFG
for reference when creating their costumes (and poses for their photos)! As you can see, TFG's media
galleries appeal to a wide variety of fighting game fans. However,
TFG
certainly doesn't stop at artwork and has evolved into other media. As the
TFG webmaster, I'm committed to bringing you the absolute best and most elaborate Fighting Game News, Reviews, Fun Facts, Videos, Streams, and more.
For years, I've been updating TFG's ever-evolving, world famous Character and
Fighting Game Profiles: complete with elaborate bios, storylines,
overviews, and the best Artwork + Animated GIFs. It's a ton of work and has taken incredible dedication over the past
25+ years... but I love doing it. When I can, I also love entertaining the TFG
audience via Fighters Generation's YouTube, streaming on Twitch,
and posting informative or interesting content on social media. Check
out TFG's social media links further down on this page.
Continuing on the subject of ART... many fighting game characters from
the worlds of TEKKEN, Street Fighter, Virtua Fighter and Soul
Calibur (for example) reference real-life fighting styles and MARTIAL
ARTS. Even some of the more "exaggerated" movements of
ultra-powerful or (some would say) "unrealistic" fighting game character designs
can pay homage to traditional
martial arts styles. Personally being involved in martial arts for 30 years (most of my life), I've
always deeply appreciated this aspect of fighting games. The "art of fighting"
is embedded in my blood and lifestyle. I even used to teach traditional martial arts for a living.
Even though I retired from teaching martial arts, it's still a part of my life. I've been studying the science of fighting for most of my life, so fighting games are more
"real"
to me than most people could imagine. Interestingly, I've met many other people who appreciate both fighting games and martial
arts just as much as I do... and it's always great to meet likeminded folks.
Whether you're a student of martial arts or not, there's so much to appreciate when it comes to the classic (and new) fighting game characters
who proudly portray the beauty, authenticity, tradition, and personality behind countless martial arts styles.
If you happen to be a fellow martial artist
who found your way here, that's awesome... and WELCOME. If you don't already know, you'll soon learn about the countless
tributes to martial arts represented in fighting games. In the long run, TFG
itself is a tribute to the diversity and timelessness of martial arts.
The "spirit" of fighting will always live here.
To be frank (I am Frank), if fighting games didn't contain vivid references to
authentic martial arts, I probably never would've become as interested or as passionate about fighting games in the first place (and this website
might not
exist). That's how important martial arts and martial arts-based characters are to me. Not only have fighting
games become more realistic, more technical, and contain many overtones of martial
arts & martial arts principles, but I believe fighting games are even good for your brain. A proper fighting game brings two people together in a unique head-to-head
battle that you simply can't get anywhere else (besides actually sparring or being in a real fight of
course)!
Just like in a real fight, a quality fighting game is the ultimate test
of mental concentration... requiring creativity, patience, sharp reaction time, precise decisions,
the correct prediction
of your opponent's mind & movements, and ultimately, pure
skill in order to be victorious (most of the time)! The "thinking game" involved in great fighting games
(especially TEKKEN) really does
mirror some of the same elements one would encounter in a real
fight. I personally believe being a martial artist for most of my life
also gives me
some sort of "edge" in playing fighting games, as it would for
any practiced fighter who has to "think fast" and make quick
reactions. I suppose over three decades of playing
nearly every fighting game in existence probably helps too. ;) Also worth
mentioning, are the many professional fighters and pro-wrestlers out
there who love fighting games for the very same reasons. You know who you are... Keep representin'.
In closing... I'd briefly like to point out that I didn't
create this website to make money. I created TFG purely out of passion for fighting
games, artwork, and characters I love. I've managed to keep it going all these years to ensure that the fighting genre never
fades away... and that the artwork, brilliance, and beauty of fighting
games is never
overlooked or under-appreciated. Back in the day, there was a
period of time when fighting
games weren't so abundant, and certainly weren't "front page"
news. There was a time when some "gamers" out actually said
things like "2D fighting games are dead,"...but my work on TFG
never wavered. There was also a time when many "gamers" out there were
actually said things like "3D
fighting games are dead," ...but TFG never wavered. I never became disimpassioned by
negativity or haters. Negative statements like those only further inspired me to
show how amazing fighting games are, and to make TFG the best fighting game
website
possible. The many thousands of dedicated competitive players, tournament organizers,
artists, commentators, and supporters around the world also
never wavered. Over the years, we've all contributed in making the fighting genre
the ongoing success that it is today. Let's keep it going. All that said, thank you for visiting and supporting
FightersGeneration.com.
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Twitter ▸
@Fighters_Gen
on Twitter is dedicated to bringing you the latest fighting game news with links directly to articles right here on FightersGeneration.com,
as well as a plethora of artwork posts. Only the most " relevant" fighting game news is
tweeted, including retweets from official developers, companies, artists, FGC members, and other reputable sources. NO
BS or shit-posting here. Also, be sure follow @Fighters_Gen to see my
recent "Likes" — which usually include awesome fighting game
artwork, FGC videos, posts by smart Twitter people, and other
content that you won't see anywhere else. Thanks for reading and twitter-ing.
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Discord ▸
Launched
in March 2022 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary
of the web address: FightersGeneration.com! TFG's Discord
server connects the community and fighting game fans featuring a wide
variety of channels (not just fighting games), personalized
onboarding, unique roles for your profile, integrations with TFG
Shop and other social media profiles, and more. Most
importantly, a 100% drama free and friendly active community! Our Discord
server also features
connectivity + benefits for TFG's Patreon and Twitch members.
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TFG Patreon ▸
After 20+ years of
working on The Fighters Generation website, I opened up a Patreon in February 2021.
Fans of the website can support TFG with three tier options
to unlock 100%
original content, including: The Fighters Gen Podcast, VIP Discord
server benefits, Patreon-exclusive videos, behind-the-scenes photos,
writings, and more. Consider supporting my content if you enjoy this
website!
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TFG
YouTube ▸
TFG's
YouTube Channel opened for business back in 2009. The channel hosts a plethora of
original videos, including my own gameplay compilations (several viral hits with
over 1M+ views), old school-style combo music videos, TFG Webmaster
vlogs, Twitch replays, and good old fashioned 1-on-1 match vids. My
main competitive game is TEKKEN, so expect tons of content for
TEKKEN. In the future, I plan to upload more
content for "classic" fighting games (for nostalgia & historical
value)... as well. Also don't miss TFG YouTube's
Community
wall which features updates and announcements, GIFs, polls, etc.
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TFG
Twitch ▸
Part time
streamer... I'm hoping to change that someday. I stream TEKKEN
along with other new and classic fighting games (as well as
other genres). Special guests including my wife Ashlynn
Blue and best friend JET3000 have occasionally joined me on
the stream. Thanks to the awesome supporters
who have helped me keep it going over the years. I announce when the
stream is live on @Fighters_Gen
and the live feed will appear on TFG
News.
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TFG
Instagram
▸ TFG Instagram
launched in November 2015. At first I was unsure about the function of a TFG Instagram, but
it has proven to be a fun and rewarding social platform for fighting game fans & the
community with 51K members strong! With a more visual focus on
news
and the latest artwork, including convenient photo slides and
video posts,
TFG's Instagram is a must-follow! Occasionally, I even post selfies and
other personal videos on Instagram... but not many. Worth mentioning, the comments section on my Instagram is usually
fantastic (and I pin many comments).
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TFG
Facebook ▸
Last but not
least, TFG's Facebook covers the most headlining fighting game news
and posts similar to Instagram. If you are
addicted to Facebook, please try to get help (and try logging out)...
you'll thank me later. In any case, let's make Facebook / Meta a slightly better
place by sharing some TFG fighting game love. Thanks for 25K
members!
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