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Street Fighter V (for PlayStation 4) Preview

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Featuring a mix of new and classic fighters, hard-hitting combos, cross-platform play, and a fresh combat system, Street Fighter V is shaping up to be one of 2016's most promising releases.

Improved Combat

Street Fighter IV's Focus Attacks are not in the game. Taking its place is the three-part V-System, which consists of V-Skills, V-Triggers, and V-Reversals.

New Gear

Yes, that's Ken Masters. He's ditched his gi for a more stylish, SNK-like outfit.

Improved Graphics

Street Fighter V has large, detailed characters that handle like a dream. Capcom is shooting for a 60 frames-per-second frame rate.

Laura

Laura is a grappler who specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Unlike most grapplers, Laura has a projectile attack.

Zangief

Zangief lands his Spinning Piledriver.

Dhalsim vs. Vega

Like Ken Masters, Dhalsim and Vega sport new looks.

Rashid

Rashid is a Middle Eastern combatant who commands the winds.

Karin

The fast-moving, hard-hitting Karin makes her first appearance in a Street Fighter game since Alpha 3.

F.A.N.G.

F.A.N.G., a Shadaloo employee, is a new character to the series.

Shoryuken!

Ryu's classic jumping uppercut takes Charlie/Nash for a ride.