#fox is a big fan of chun li

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Gamercity 2023

On 14th, 15th & 16th of April, was the big event about the Gamer & Geek Culture, in Movistar Arena, Parque O'Higgins in Santiago City, Chile.

I found an Awesome Chun-Li Cosplay

The event had Special Guests from the Game industry: -Akira Yamaoka: Game Composer of various games known as Silent Hill, Sparkter, Jerry Boy /Smart Ball, and Snatcher among others games.

-Tommy Tallarico: Game Composer of various games known as Super Caesar Palace, Disney`s Alladin, Cool Spot, and Earthworms Jim among others games.

- The David Wise 5 Band Formed by: 1) David Wise Game Composer of various games of Rare as Battletoads, Donkey Kong Country, Donkey Kong Country 2 Diddy Kong Quest, and Star Fox Adventures, among others games. 2) Kevin Bayliss Game Artist in 2D/3D of various games developed by Rare like Battletoads, Killer Instinct, Donkey Kong Country, Diddy Kong Racing, and among others games, currently is of the Lead Artist of Playtonic Games, together with David they have a Youtube channel called DK Creation. 3) David Doak Game Designer famous in Rare for his work in Goldeneye 007 and Perfect Dark or in Donkey Kong Country 3 in Network support for Rare, as in other games like TimeSplitters and Second Sight.

4) Nigel Atkins the Drummer and part of the band 5) Philip Jordan the Guitar and part of the band 6) Daniel Vetter The manager of the band and the Keyboard guy

Here with Kevin Bayliss, David Wise, and David Doak in Meet & Greet.

I bought only one ticket for the day on Saturday because was very expensive for the three days, I select The David Wise 5 concert & Meet & Greet (I love the Rareware games because Killer Instinct, Donkey Kong Country or Battletoads were my games in my childhood).

During the Meet & Greet, I could Know other Rareware fans Like me!

You can watch the full concert here:

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Mini Fanfic #698: Strongest Woman in the World's Birthday (Super Smash Bros Ultimate)

3:34 p.m. Outside of La Shy Café.......

Samus: (Takes a Sit at Chun-Li's Table with a Bright Smile on her Face) Hey there, Ms.Birthday Girl. Happy Birthday.

Chun-Li: (Quickly Looks Up at Samus) Oh! U-Um....(Smiles a bit Sadly) Thanks, Samus. Really. (Looks Down at her Cup of Coffee while Frowning a Little)

Samus: (Frowns a Little as Well in Worry) Hey. What's wrong? You.... don't like celebrating your birthday or something?

Chun-Li: (Quickly Looks Back Up to Samus Again While Shaking her Head With a bit of a Sheepish Smile on her Face) Oh nononono! It's not like that at all! I've always enjoyed celebrating my birthday from time to time.

Samus: But?

Chun-Li: (Sighs Before Frowning) But nowadays, whenever I do think about it, it.... somehow always reminds me of how old I've really gotten.

Samus: (Eyes Widened a Bit) "Old"? How old are you? (Blushes a Little) I-if you don't mind me asking, that is....

Chun-Li: (Shyly Twiddling her Fingers Around) Well..... I don't want to tell you the numbers, but.... Let's just say I'm already old enough to be a mom.....And I guess you could that I might almost be the same age as Ryu....

Samus: (Genuinely Surprised) Oh really?

Chun-Li: Yeah. I mean....('Sigh') I know I'm worrying too much about this and all, but....I dunno I guess I really can't help but to think about it like that, you know? Being pass my prime....Time really does goes by flying, doesn't it?

Samus: I don't think you look old.

Chun-Li: (Eyes Widened, Covers her Mouth and Gasps at What Samus Just Said) Y-You don't?

Samus: 'Course not. So what if you're already old enough to be mom or be Ryu's age? It doesn't matter at the scheme of things. Cause regardless of all of that, you're strong, passionate, and still look drop dead gorgeous to this very day.

Chun-Li: (Heart Starts to Melt as He Slowly But Surely Begins to Smile Softly)

Samus: (Immediately Begins to Blush at What She Just Said) I-I-I mean!....A-At least in my eyes or whatever.... I-I-I mean, not to sound weird or anything, but-

Chun-Li: Samus!~ (Already Gotten Up From her Table and Gives Samus a Loving Hug) Thank you sooooo much!~

Samus: (Chuckles Lightly) Woah there, Birthday Girl~ (Hugs Chun-Li Back) What's with the sudden hug?

Chun-Li: (Pulls Away from Samus While Giggling Softly and Bowing) Gomenasai. I was just....(Smiles Softly While Blushing) Really flattered by what you said. Other than Fen, no one ever really complimented me before. And I'm really thankful it's you who gave it to me~

Samus: (Why does the Strongest Woman in the World have to be so damn cute?~) (Smiles Back at Chun-Li) It's really no problem at all, Chun-Li. I mean, look at me, I'm already old enough to be a mom myself and I'm still look great myself.

Chun-Li: (Giggles Softly) Yeah. You do look more beautiful than I thought you would be~

Samus: (Eyes Widened and Finally Begins to Blush Herself) T-Thank you~ B-B-But anyways! All I'm saying here is that if I look good in my age, I sure as hell believe that you do too. (Smiles Brightly) So don't get discouraged by it too easily, okay?

Chun-Li: (Smiles Softly as She Hugs Samus Again) I won't. Thank you so much.

Later on Back at the Smash Mansion's......

'Door Opens'

Samus: We're home!

Fox: (Smiles Softly at the Duo) Hey there, strangers. How was your outing together?

Chun-Li: (Smiles Brightly) It was amazing.

Samus: Yeah. It's fantastic even. Hey, Fox, can I ask you something?

Fox: Yeah. Sure. What is it?

Samus: Take a look at Chun-Li for a second. How does she looks in your eyes?

Chun-Li: (Shyly Waves at Fox With a Smile on her Face)

Fox: (Looks at Chun-Li for a Few Seconds Before Turning Back to Samus) Well....I can't say I know exactly what her age is, but I think she's great. Beautiful even. (Turns Back to Chun-Li) Also, Happy Birthday.

Chun-Li: (Heart Begins to Melt in Pure Happiness as She Immediately Pulls Fox into a Tight, Loving Hug) Oh my gosh, Foxy! Thank you sooo much!~ You're the third person who ever complimented me~

Fox: (Starts Blushing) I-It's no problem, Chu- (Eyes Suddenly Widened) Wait. How did you know that was my nick-......(Slowly Turns and Glares at the Main Culprit) Samus..........

Samus: (Gives Fox a Playful Smirk) Yesssss?~

Fox: What did you tell her about me?

Samus: Oh nothing too big~ Just that your a huge fan of hers and that your little nickname is "Foxy"~

Fox: (Takes a Long, Deep Breath Before......) WHY!?

Samus: Cause it's cute. Just like what you're being right now~

Fox: Samus, I swear to-

Chun-Li: (Gently Ruffles the Top of Fox's Head) Hey now. There's no need for you to be upset, Foxy. She only told me what she wanted to tell me is all. And besides....(Smiles Softly at the Leader of Star Fox) I haven't told you this until now, but it really makes happy that you're a big fan of mine.

Fox: (Blushing Turns Bright at Chun-Li's Smile Before Sighing) Yeah. ('Clears Throat') It's no problem at all, Chun-Li. Thank you for you kinds words.

Chun-Li: (Giggles Softly)

Samus: Yeah, Foxy. (Ruffles the top of Fox's Head with a Smug Smirk on her Face) Relax. There's no need for you get worked up over having cute ass nickname~

Fox: (Rolled his Eyes at Samus' Remarks) Alright, Sammy.

Chun-Li: ('GASPS') "Sammy!?"

Samus: (Eyes Widened in Horror) Shit.

Fox: Oh. (Begins to Smirk Smugly Himself) You didn't know?

Samus: Fox, don't you fucking dare......

Fox: The name Sammy......

Samus: No......

Fox: Just so happens to be......

Samus: Shut. Up!

Fox: Good old Samus' nickn-

Samus: (Immediately Covers Fox's Mouth) Nickel! (Chuckles Awkwardly) Yeah. It's..... another name for nickel alright......

Chun-Li: (Gives Samus a Motherly Like Glare) Is it really though?

Samus: Uhh.....(Shrugs Slowly) Yes?

Chun-Li: (Raised an Eyebrow)

Fox: (Slowly Shakes his Head at Samus)

Samus: ('Sighs in Utter Defeat') Okay, fine! Foxy here is right. Sammy is my....(Takes a Deep Breath) Nickname....But it ever never my idea to call myself that!

Chun-Li: (Giggles Softly) I can believe that. But I still think it sounds cute~

Samus: (Blushes Once More) Really?

Chun-Li: (Smiles Brightly) Yeah. I know this might be too much ask already, but...you don't mind if I call you that for now on, do you?

Fox: (Gives Samus a Sort of a Reassuring Smirk on his Face

Samus: (Sighs Before Smiling Softly) Not at all.

Happy Birthday Chun-Li!

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Odd Rant: Color Theory And Tickling

I had this random thought the other day and it hasn’t gotten out of my head.

To anyone in the community who reads this: do you associate any particular color with tickling? Think about it. Pink? White? Green maybe?

Well, what about blue and yellow? Or sometimes purple?

Those seem like a good fit, right? Obviously, there have been hundreds of tickle scenes in animated media throughout the years, in movies and shows from all over the world. But when I started to think about the “big” ones…the famous ones that really stick out in our memories, the ones that are often considered the “best,” the ones people mention most often when they’re talking about how they discovered their love of tickling…I noticed that many of them have characters or environments strongly connected to these colors. Take a look.

TMNT/Don Turtelli

Tarzan

Digimon

Lupin III - its remake has the same look too.

Dragon Quest

Spongebob - The Tickle Belt!

Kiki doesn’t have any blue on her, but we get plenty of yellow from the hay. Plus, her dress is drawn as purple (even though it's supposed to be black) and she’s seen throughout most of the movie in front of breezy blue skies…the color association with the character is still there.

And that’s just some of them. The tickle monster sequence in Raggedy Ann & Andy - blue scenery and characters. Xiaolin Showdown - the tickle machine was yellow and the scenery was blue. Negima - blue and yellow scenery. Squid Girl, My Life As A Teenage Robot - blue characters. Prince of Egypt - yellow background. Fairly OddParents - the GigglePies that tickled Timmy were blue and yellow, on a purple planet.

Obviously there are other factors…how they laugh, how they move. But it was funny to me that this was so common. I began to wonder, why do most of the big, influential, famous tickle moments share this color palette? Why do they affect us in a way that other tickle scenes don’t?

Yellow, in color theory, is synonymous with humor, laughter, and happiness. This is why emojis and smiley faces are yellow. However, it can also be an intense color that signifies nervousness, fear, and danger. This juxtaposition makes yellow a perfect color for tickling. So that makes sense. But why blue? Sure, it’s used with yellow a lot because they’re on opposite sides of the color wheel. But that’s not a good match. Blue is most often linked to calmness, wisdom, knowledge, fluidity, mystery, or dark moodiness…it can be a color of misery. These are all hardly the emotions one thinks of when thinking about tickling. So why does it seem to fit so well?

I have an idea about that. Blue, like pink, is a neighboring color of purple and therefore has similar properties. Purple often has a lot of intense and passionate emotions behind it…it’s romantic, sensual. How many love novels have purple covers? Pink (and by association, blue) is a milder, calmer version of “love.”

In other words, depending on context, blue and lighter shades of purple can also be “cute.” Especially sky-blue and cyan. If you were writing a color theory essay about blue, typically, you wouldn’t say that. We don’t usually make that link, but I think we subconsciously associate blue with cuteness, particularly in terms of character design. There’s a reason Bubbles (the most cheery and gleeful Powerpuff Girl) is yellow and blue.

Picture Neytiri from Avatar, Kida from Atlantis, or Krystal from Star Fox. They are all princesses, and blue is a color of wealth and royalty similar to purple. So it fits in that sense. But if their colors were different, they would be less cute, right? Imagine for a sec. If Neytiri was bright green, she would still be cute, but somehow more alien. If Katara’s parka was all brown, that would be less cute, yes? I think blue also creates in us a subliminal sense of innocence and relatability. It’s playful, childlike. Blue almost “invites” tickling. Have you noticed how popular Samus Aran and Chun-Li are in tickling fan-art?

So, for instance, when we see a character with a primarily blue/purple scheme involved in tickling, it has a stronger adorableness factor than usual. When we see a character getting tickled in a yellow environment or with yellow tools, it seems both funnier and more energetic. So when you have both together, the scene hits harder.

Exhibit A: Bubble Girl. 😁

Now, I don’t think animators of stuff like this intentionally choose that for this reason…nobody sat around drawing these sequences and consciously thought “Hmm, now how can we make this tickle torture scene awaken fuzzy feelings in our audience?” 😆 There are a ton of tickle moments that don’t have a palette like this. But I think the ones that do stick with us more, because they subtly emphasize the things we like about tickling.

Another thing that’s weird? I hate blue. I never buy anything blue. I don’t usually wear blue shirts. I change the color of blue equipment in games. It’s probably my least favorite color…except when it comes to female character design. I have a real weakness for blue skin in particular, and the reason for this never occurred to me.

Considering this, I compiled images of the characters that I most like to see/imagine being tickled, in addition to the ones above. You know; plenty of the ones I crushed on in my teen years. XD Not just in popular media…also in tickling-focused comics and artwork created by people in this community. And I was amazed…not all of them, but most of them were characters whose primary colors were blue, yellow, and soft lavenders and purples. Sometimes all 3 at once.

Seriously. Look at how much freaking blue, yellow, and purple are here!

It made me do a serious double take. Do I even really like these characters and their designs? Or am I just subconsciously linking them with tickling and drawing positive emotion from that?

How else have these weirdo animators programmed me?! Are these even my thoughts that I’m having?! Is grilled cheese really my favorite sandwich or was I supposed to be a hoagie man before you got your hands on my brain?!

Ehhh, I’m rambling. Sorry for the long post, but this idea just fascinated me. What do you all think? Am I nuts?

Either way…here’s hoping for plenty more adorable summer-colored laughs in the future. ;)

[tokupedia]

Halloween 2019 costume ideas: Power Rangers pt. 2

Jason Bischoff’s Beast Morpher Rangers

Jason Bischoff was the former global marketing guy for Hasbro and is an artist.

He is a genuine fan of tokusatsu (mentioned Kamen Rider on his Twitter and his love of Ex-Aid and several Heisei Rider shows) and it shows. In his final months with Hasbro, he and a buddy of his named Micheal O’ Hare came up with art for concepts of new Rangers not original to the Go-Busters source material.

The first is a Green Ranger based on the Frog Buddyroid from the Go-Busters Summer Film, “what if she had a Ranger companion”?  The next is a gray Polar Bear Ranger and an Orange female scorpion Ranger based on Jason’s viewings of Kyuranger and Sasori Orange. 

A Bat Ranger based on Blaze, a “what if the bad guy reformed and got a new suit” kind of thing. (though given its Batman’s 80th, you could also use it as an excuse to go around saying in a gravely voice “I’m Bat-Ranger!”) 

Lastly, a Magenta Sea Urchin Ranger and Hammerhead Beast Bot for you and a buddy to dress up as. 

X-Men/Power Rangers Amalgam

A while ago at the Edmonton Expo in Alberta, Canada, Jason David Frank discovered a cosplay that had to be seen to be believed. A Canadian fan mixed the White Ranger with Wolverine. Mr. JDF then posted this to instagram

Now, this isn’t the first time that X-Men and Power Rangers have crossed paths as both shared the Fox Kids block on Saturday Mornings in the 1990s and a SDCC gatefold variant cover paid tribute to X-Men #1. Not to mention MMPR’s comic rights were once with Marvel and the whole Marvel/Super Sentai connection. The idea of X-Men Rangers is an interesting one, why not complete it?

Cyclops Red, Jubilee Yellow, Beast Blue, Pink Phoenix (if considering season 2 MMPR), Gambit Black and Rouge Green. As an alternative to Wolvie, Storm can be the White Ranger or added as the 7th Ranger team member of any color you choose. Add a Professor Z (a tube head in a hover wheelchair or a blue bald guy) and you have the complete set! Or go wild and make a Brotherhood of Mutants version of a Ranger Team!

Lord “Zackkon”

Submitted for your approval, one Zachary Taylor, a virtuous teen who was offered a deal with the devil to be something greater, but refused. What if the youth, resentful of the choice of his team’s leadership, accepted the path that Rita Repulsa offered? 

I envision a Black Ranger who fuses his power first with the Dragon Coin, but then with powers of Green and Black Rangers after him. The core idea is to combine the Mastodon motif with a Dragon in a way that aesthetically looks good. 

Remi, the Orange Solar Ranger 

(Ari’s Legacy Wars Bio confirms it!)

Last year, I pitched to the fandom to option dressing up as newest kid on the block, Ari aka the (Purple) Solar Ranger. This year, I’m submitting her life partner and love Remi who became the most recent addition to the Solar Rangers and another of a growing number of representatives of LGBTQ+ heroes. For those looking to cosplay with the person they love or for a fun cosmic night of Halloween, here is a Ranger couple that we hope to see more of in the future.

A Morphing Master

The Morphing Masters are the mysterious all powerful beings who protected the Morphin Grid and dedicated their lives to studying it. The Boom! Studios comics dedicated some time to explaining them a bit more in Beyond the Grid, including a new look. 

Why be a mere three dimensional linear being on All Hallow’s Eve or at a con when you can wear a look that says “I am a supreme being beyond your trivialities and I look fabulous doing it.” 

Warbunny

Aka my new favorite Power Rangers monster. Warbunny is a ‘roided up anthropomorphic rabbit whom, if his Conan inspired garb hasn’t telegraphed, talks like a certain former Governator and wields a large Warhammer that fires energy blasts. Cosplayers who do Warcraft costumes and other fantasy cosplay might gravitate towards this one since it parodies Arnie and Conan.

The Soul Era MMPR Rangers

In the comics, we learn there was a ill fated team in 1969 which fought Psycho Green. Pitch: What if there were a MMPR Rangers team 5 years later in 1975, the year Gorenger was created? The era of disco and soul, big cars, afro hair kung fu movies and Watergate. The challenge I present is combining the Gorenger suits with the MMPR suits. 

Disco collar capes, platform heel variants of the boots, flashy brighter neon colors with glitter and woodgrain on the weapons because products in the 1970s had woodgrain even if it didn’t make any aesthetic sense to do so. Civilian forms would be based on 1970s fashion, at least one Ranger should have a real or fake Burt Reynolds-sized mustache and/or afro for period accuracy. 

Dark Super Megaforce Yellow

For Ranger fans who wanna let out their inner bad girl, I present another Dark Ranger redesign of a Power Ranger from Battle For the Grid. The Gokaiger suit decked out in black and pants and a gold trim “coat” is just so good, really makes the yellow pop and looks more “piratey” than the standard suit. As you can see you can opt for an all black undershirt and yellow gloves or vice versa.

A new standard Lord Drakkon created for evil Rangers is that unlike their heroic counterparts, all of them have blood red visors instead of the standard black tint. (This also recently extends to Sentai, but we’ll get to that later.)

Houou Ranger (Chun-Li ver.)

While Ryu got to play Power Ranger, the devs of Legacy Wars decided to let none of the other characters participate in the fun. Many fans who love and respect Chun-Li were naturally outraged that she got shafted and began speculating what kind of Blue Ranger she would be. There was artistic debate as to what motif she would have with most gravitating towards a tiger, a peacock or her totem of fighting style, the crane.

I on the other hand think if Ryu lifted a Dairanger’s name for his Ranger form, it only makes sense the developers would do the same for Chun Li and give her a Chinese Phoenix motif.

The common consensus all fans share is that such a form has parts of Miss Li’s costume as part of her Ranger outfit much like with Ryu Ranger with his boxing gloves, bandanna and black belt. Whatever you choose, you are sure to be a knockout!

Supersonic Green

The first Green gone bad chronologically in the comics, Trek was a bitter Xybiran who got sick of being benched while his team went on missions and soon that bitterness turned into hate as he empathically read the feelings of his teammates about him. He murdered his entire team and then pledged allegiance to Dark Specter to become Psycho Green.

The Fiveman team these Supersonic Rangers are based on never had a sixth ranger, since sixth Rangers were not really a thing until Zyuranger. This bring up one conundrum for this Ranger in terms of those wishing to design a full costume...what exactly is Trek’s helmet motif? 

For those who have never seen Fiveman, the theme was about types of school education each Ranger was part of. Red was a science teacher, Blue was a physical education teacher, Black was a language teacher, Pink was a math teacher and Yellow was a music teacher. 

I suppose a history book on the helmet for social studies would be appropriate as would be an apple or money symbols for home economics. It should be noted if one commits to making a helmet, the Fiveman/Supersonic Ranger helmet visors each have lines running through them to signify their numerical designation (Red has 1, Blue has 2 etc.) so Green would have six. 

That’s all I’ve got! 

Happy Halloween Ranger Nation! 

[stephanielegel-blog]

Cosplay

I’ve always found comics and comic book conventions really cool, interesting, and fun...my favorite part about watching videos about “cons” (since I’ve sadly never been to one) is the amount of creativity and hard work goes into the costumes that cosplayers wear. Many of the best ones are made from stratch and cosplayers put weeks and sometimes even months, depending on the costume, of sweat and tears into their costumes. It’s insane and you can’t help but respect the dedication :) Here’s some of the coolest DIY cosplays I’ve seen online [WARNING: There’s a lot because I’m indecisive and I like all of them]:

Also, I don’t know the names of every character. If you know, pls message me so I can know and fix it :) thx!

Let’s start off with Jessica Nigri, professional cosplayer. The Queen of Cosplay basically.

This costume is a unique take on the Pokemon, Jolteon (pictured below).

 This costume is based on the character Ziggs from the online game League of Legends.

This is her most recent cosplay. It’s a “gender bender” of Roadhog from the video game Overwatch.

One of my favorite cosplays is a mashup of the Disney Princesses and the stormtroopers from Star Wars. This is so dope!

Here are some miscellaneous cosplays from San Diego Comic Con that are pretty awesome:

Hawkgirl

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy as pirates

Maleficent

Steampunk Princess Leia

Kubo, Monkey and Beetle from ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’

Chun Li from the franchise ‘Street Fighter’ with the FOX Monday Night Football robot.

I’m a big fan of the channel SourceFed and SourceFedNerd (R.I.P. :( I’m really gonna miss those guys) and I started wanting to get into commics because of them...here’s one of the videos of them covering San Diego Comic Con 2014! I really liked the cosplays in this video.

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Fall games guide 2017: Your free time is history

Hope you had a nice outdoorsy summer, because for the foreseeable future, you’re going to have a hard time leaving the living room. The fall video game season is just about underway, and the 2017 edition is keeping with tradition by slinging enough massive games your way to tax both your wallet and your eyesight. From Mario to Marvel, here’s what the next few months have in store.

“Destiny 2”

Destiny 2 will a new story and weapons to Bungie’s popular online shooter.

PS4, Xbox One – Sep. 6 | PC – Oct. 24

There are tons of cool games coming out in September, but for “Destiny’s” legion of fans, there can be only one. “Destiny 2,” sequel to Bungie’s insanely popular online shooter, offers a new story, baddies, weaponry, subclasses and features, though mostly it means once again zipping around the galaxy, blasting stuff in the face and rooting around for that sweet, sweet loot. PC players can finally get into the action as well, though their destinies will have to wait until late October.

“Metroid: Samus Returns”

You’ll be able to hunt alien monstrosities from the comfort of your daily commute with ‘Metroid Samus Returns.’

3DS – Sep. 15

Nintendo (NTDOY) broke the internet when they revealed a logo for the long-awaited “Metroid Prime 4” during their E3 presentation back in June. But while that game won’t arrive any time soon, fans can get their hands on a 3DS remake of a Game Boy hit this September. “Samus Returns” hits all the right “Metroid” notes: it’s a 2D side-scroller set in a massive labyrinth that you slowly unlock by collecting awesome new abilities.

“Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite”

Pit your favorite gaming and comic heroes against each other in ‘Marvel vs Capcom Infinite.’

PS4, Xbox One, PC – Sep. 19

Doctor Strange vs. Chun Li? Mega Man vs. Spider-Man? Mahvel, baby! The legendary brawler is back  this time letting 30 characters from the Capcom and Marvel universes slug it out. It’s also packing a full cinematic Story mode, addressing a major complaint fans had with Capcom’s “Street Fighter V.” Boasting a multi-character tag-team system and Infinity Stone power-ups, it’s aiming to be both deep and accessible. That’s a tricky combo. Here’s hoping these heroes step up to the fight.

“NBA 2K18” 

2K is going to have to change Kyrie’s jersey for ‘2K18.’

PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC – Sep. 19

2K’s basketball blockbuster has led the league for the past decade, and it looks to return healthy and motivated to keep its crown with “NBA 2K18.” So how do you improve the top-rated sports game in the world? How about overhauling the controls, tightening up the graphics and adding tons of features to MyCareer and MyGM modes? This year’s model will also include All-Time teams, letting gamers finally figure out which NBA franchise is the best ever. (Hint: It’s the Lakers. Or maybe Celtics. Um, Bulls?)

Super NES Classic Edition

To say you’ll have trouble getting your hands on Nintendo’s SNES Classic is an understatement.

Sep. 29

While Nintendo’s pint-sized, plug-and-play version of the beloved Super Nintendo console technically releases on September 29, the chance of you walking into a store and buying one — or even just adding it to an online shopping cart — is effectively zero. Due to Nintendo’s inability (planned or otherwise) to meet demand, the Super NES Classic has turned into a pre-order nightmare. That’s too bad, because this $80 box gives gamers 21 Super Nintendo classics in beautiful HD, including all-time greats like “The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past,” “Super Metroid,” “Super Mario World,” and the never-before-released “Star Fox 2.”

“Cuphead”

‘Cuphead’ promises to be a gorgeous and difficult good time.

Xbox One, PC – Sep. 29

Inspired by 1930’s cartoons, “Cuphead” is one of the most beautiful games you’ve ever seen. But don’t let its sweet, surreal look fool you – this is also a brutally difficult side-scrolling shooter. If its looks don’t kill you, a wave of cheerful bullets most certainly will.

“FIFA 18”

You might know EA’s ‘Madden’ as the company’s premier football game, but ‘FIFA’ is far more popular around the world.

PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC – Sep. 29

EA Sports might be best known in the U.S. for “Madden,” but their other football game is a lot bigger. “FIFA 18” heads to the pitch with a revamped version of its acclaimed story-based Journey mode, tasking gamers with guiding Alex Hunter through another tale of redemption. With over 80 stadiums and just about every major (and not so major) soccer club in the world, it’s as authentic as video game soccer gets.

“Forza Motorsport 7”

‘Forza 7’ looks like the perfect game to show off your fancy new 4K TV.

Xbox One, PC – Oct. 3

Ferrari on the fritz? Lambo in the shop? Don’t fret! Microsoft’s (MSFT) simulation showstopper will let you live out your fanciest automotive fantasies. This year, “Forza” gets a hefty 4K upgrade, meaning shinier cars, prettier tracks and physics-ier physics. Best of all, it’s about .05% the cost of a new Porsche.

“Middle-earth: Shadow of War”

‘Shadow of War’ brings back all of the over-the-top battles from ‘Shadow of Mordor,’ while upping the ante through an improved ‘Nemesis’ system and new Ring of Power.

PS4, Xbox One, PC – Oct. 10

The sequel to 2014’s incredible “Shadow of Mordor,” “Shadow of War” puts you back in the ethereal boots of Talion the ranger, who has forged a new Ring of Power and wants to use it to take down Sauron. That means slicing, dicing and enslaving lots of orcs, though you’ll get much more control over your hero thanks to a deeper role-playing and expanded “Nemesis” systems that turn the entire world into a personalized playground. In a year filled with open-world games, this one really could rule them all.

“The Evil Within 2”

Believe it or not, this is one of the tamer screenshots for ‘Evil Within 2.’

PS4, Xbox One, PC – Oct. 13

A few years ago, “Resident Evil” mastermind Shinji Mikami transported gamers to the gory glory days of survival-horror with “The Evil Within.” This follow-up expands the nightmare with a bigger world, deeper customization and an emphasis on psychological terror. And probably a couple dozen super gross monsters.

“South Park: The Fractured But Whole”

‘South Park: The Fractured But Whole’ is the follow-up to the award-winning ‘Stick of Truth.’

PS4, Xbox One, PC – Oct. 17

Cartman and company are at it again, this time transforming into superheroes for another hysterically NSFW RPG. “The Fractured But Whole” picks up after 2014’s excellent “The Stick of Truth,” giving gamers a dozen new character classes and (butt)loads of turn-based combat hijinks set in and around the not-so-sleepy Colorado town. Will there be strippers? You can bet your space cash on it.

“Super Mario Odyssey”

‘Super Mario Odyssey’ takes Mario back to a 3D open world. And yeah, seeing him next to a real person is strange.

Switch – Oct. 27

The biggest video game day of 2017 is headlined by the world’s most famous mustached mascot. The first main “Mario” game for the Switch looks spectacular, a return to the open-ended form of all-time greats like “Super Mario 64.” Thanks to a stirring combination of classic “Mario” platforming and inventive new mechanics – you can possess enemies using your hat, for instance – the game won countless awards at the E3 2017 conference in June. If it isn’t on your wishlist, you must be Bowser.

“Assassin’s Creed Origins”

This origin story takes you back to ancient Egypt and sports big improvements to combat, which could make ‘Assassin’s Creed Origins’ the best yet.

PS4, Xbox One, PC – Oct. 27

If you don’t own a Switch, October 27 will be a fine day to clamber around the rooftops of ancient Egypt. Telling the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood, “Assassin’s Creed Origins” is a departure for the long-running (and climbing, and stabbing) series, adding a deep looting system and completely revised combat to the parkour-inspired action.

“Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus”

‘Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus’ looks every bit as gory and intense as its predecessor. And that’s a good thing.

PS4, Xbox One, PC – Oct. 27

Remember when protecting an America overrun with emboldened Nazi scum seemed like a perfectly ridiculous basis for a shooter? Despite its headline-grabbing, white-hot premise, this over-the-top fragfest looks incredibly fun. Once again shoot futuristic fascists in the face as famed Nazi hunter BJ Blazkowicz, though the real star of “The New Colossus” is the game’s sharp writing and insane cast of Nazi evildoers. Who you get to shoot. In the face.

“Call of Duty: WWII”

Activision is hoping to put the ‘Call of Duty’ back on top by bringing it back to World War II.

PS4, Xbox One, PC – Nov. 3

After flexing its sci-fi muscles for a few years, the world’s biggest shooter returns to its roots. “Call of Duty: WWII” takes gamers back to the trenches of the European theatre, trading the impossibly mobile exosuits of recent Call of Duty games for the physically grounded realism of World War II. Boasting a full solo campaign, five classes, various multiplayer games and another co-op take on the popular Zombies mode, it’s shaping up to be another big year for “Call of Duty.”

Xbox One X

The Xbox One X is purpose-built for 4K, HDR gaming with a beefy graphics chip.

November 7

The video game console arms race is about to get another jolt. Tailor-made for 4K gaming, Microsoft’s Xbox One X outmuscles Sony’s PS4 Pro to become (upon release) the world’s most powerful home console. Fully compatible with all current and future Xbox One software, it’s built to last. That power will cost you, however: it’s $499, and you’ll need a 4K TV and a fresh new game like “Forza 7” to show off all that new juice. But if you’re in the market for a new system, you won’t find a burlier one.

“Need for Speed Payback”

EA is hoping to get the ‘Need for Speed’ franchise back on track with ‘Need for Speed: Payback.’

PS4, Xbox One, PC – Nov. 10

The next iteration of EA’s speed demon takes a turn for the “Fast and the Furious,” pushing you to drive like a maniac while taking out enemy vehicles in the most explosive ways possible. Cop chases, deep customization and sprawling environments should hopefully wash the taste of that terrible “Need For Speed” movie out of our mouths.

“Star Wars Battlefront II”

Finally, ‘Star Wars Battlefront II’ will let you wage arial battles in space.

PS4, Xbox One, PC – Nov. 17

How do you follow a hit as big as 2015’s “Star Wars Battlefront?” You add a full single-player campaign set between “Return of the Jedi” and “The Force Awakens”, for starters. You also add new multiplayer modes, characters and locations spanning the original, prequel and sequel eras. Luke vs. Darth Maul! Rey vs. Boba Fett! Thankfully, this shooter’s release date isn’t far, far away.

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Your next smartphone’s camera could get a huge improvement

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Email Daniel at dhowley@yahoo-inc.com; follow him on Twitter at @DanielHowley.

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Botchamania 387 from maffew gregg on Vimeo.

Music... Stage Chun Li by Shun Nishigaki, Setsuo Yamamoto, Tatsuro Suzuki (Street Fighter Alpha 2) Title Tune by Richard Ede (Wiz 'n' Liz, Amiga) Eladard by Kozue Ishikawa, Yumiko Kanki (Star Fox 2)

Thanks To... RJCity & Frank The Clown for the fabulous intro Smokey Bear for the fan cam of Brock killing a dude ReneusMeister for the AND I FOR ONE WELCOME AEW inspiration OMGitsD4N13L for PROGRESS' Aerostar Erik Veszelka for the killer indie Ian Hamilton for Beyond coast-to-coast BAHU FMW for the WMF clip Mark Ptasnik for the NWL Winwood for the Jannetty clip (love you nL) Bix for Tom Magee vs. whatshisname matthewmacklin for the OTT training floor Tom Anstey aka Wrestling Memes for the chair to the head dick tubbs for some of the Barts hunktears for inspiring the Subtext xxshawn for another Bart thrashpandAridh for Andre kidswol for the Steaks skrongstyle for thanosureaboutthat cultaholicedits for spongebob __Ben_Nicol__ for more Bart wrestling memes for Janela Wars megadrivecustom for even more Bart steve williams for Simpsons that wasn't Bart

Notes...

Well Vegas treated me very well and a big, big thank you to everyone who showed up or said hello. I'm pretty much recovered from the food and edibles but rather than type up some stuff that will be read by three people, I'm going to talk about it while streaming games (probably Gungeon) as I enjoy the sound of my own voice, that way if three people are watching then at least I'm having fun.

Boy, those refs at MITB had a great night keeping me busy. Those fuckers needed VAR.

Jim Ross was better than expected but because the universe needs to be in balance, Other Guy looked and sounded like he was on camera for the first time ever. Excalibur was his usual knowledgeable self and I didn't even hear him call Jericho "Generico" until people told me.

Did I mention Double Or Nothing was cool yet? I'm not bragging about being flown out, I just wanna make it clear they wined me and dined me so you know you're getting a very biased opinion. You think I'm going to say anything negative about them after that? Joke's on them, I'd have sang their praises for a Pot Noodle. We'll know how much they actually like Botchamania depending on how long this video stays online.

There was a lot of Bart in this episode, but that's to strike while the iron is hot. Or luke-warm as it's been a week since the explosion of them on twitter.

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Mini Fanfic #684: Another Day for The Single Life (Super Smash Bros Ultimate)

2:23 p.m. Outside of the La Shy Café.......

Samus: (Sighs While Raising her Drink Up With a Smile) Here's to another day of being happy and single. Am I right, Foxy?

Fox: (Rolled his Eyes) Still wish you would stop calling me that.... (Smiles Softly as He Raise his Drink Up As Well) But yeah. (Gently Tap his Glass with Samus') Cheers. (Noticed a Lot of Happy Couples Sitting Behind Him and Samus' Tables) Looks like there's a lot of lovebirds this time around.

Samus: Well, today's already Valentine's Day. So it makes sense as to why they would choose a place like this for their date time. (Takes a Sip of her Drink)

Fox: True. (Smiles Softly) Still, I'm happy for all of them today.

Samus: (Nodded in Agreement) Me too.

Fox: (Turns Back to Samus) Hey. I gotta ask.

Samus: Hm? What's up?

Fox: I know this is already a new year and all, but I'm curious: Have you manage to develop a crush for someone as of late or not yet?

Samus: Wellllll.....-

Before Samus could even think of an answer, a woman accidentally bumps herself into their table. Luckily Samus and Fox were able to help regain her balance.

Samus: Hey, are you gonna be al- (Eyes Widened at the Woman in Question) R-Right?

Fox: Yeah. You could've gotten yourself hurt- (Eyes Widened at the Woman in Question as Well) T-There.....

????: (Sighs in Relief While Shyly Moved her Hand Up and Down) Sumimasen. I was too worried about how I was able to get home that I didn't even notice where I going.

Fox: (Almost at a Lost of Words While Blushing) I-I-It's.....no problem, ma'am. (Clears his Throat While Looking Away) Really.....

Samus: (Starts Blushing as Well) Y-Yeah. (Does the Same Thing Fox Was Doing) What he said. (Looks Back at the Woman) B-By the way. I-If you don't mind us asking.....

Fox: (Looks Back at the Woman as Well) Are you....happen to be a Street Fighter name Chun-Li?

Chun-Li: (Eyes Widened a Little Before Giggling Softly) I guess you two really hit the nail on that observation. (Points at the Two White Buns She's Wearing on Both Sides of Her Head) Was the buns really a giveaway?

Samus: Yeah. Pretty much..... B-B-But they still looks good on you!

Fox: (Rapidly Nodded his Head in Agreement)

Chun-Li: (Smiles Softly While Bowing at the Duo) Thank you. I would love to stay and chat a little longer....(About to Turn Around) But I do need to get going now-

Samus/Fox: WAIT!

Chun-Li: (Immediately Stops What She Was Doing) Huh? (Turns Back to Samus and Fox) Is something the matter?

Samus: (Starts Blushing Again) YOU LOOK REALLY GREAT TODAY!

Fox: (Starts Blushing as Well) YOU'RE MY INSPIRATION!

Samus/Fox: (Look Back at Each Other with Confusion in Their Faces) Huh?

Chun-Li: (Eyes Widened for a Brief Second Before Giggling Softly While Blushing) That's really sweet of the both of you to say. Thank you~

Samus: (Immediately Starts Writing Something Down on a Napkin) No problem.

Fox: Hey. So uhh.... I'm sure doesn't really matter on the scheme of things, but we still kinda wanna introduce ourselves. We're-

Chun-Li: Samus Aran and Fox McCloud right?

Fox: (Eyes Widened a Little) You.... already know about us?

Chun-Li: (Happily Nodded) Yeah. You two are in the same tournament Ryu is entering, am I right?

Fox: Yeah. It's truth. Ryu's doing fine in case you were wondering.

Chun-Li: That's great to hear.

Samus: Hey. Umm.....

Chun-Li: (Turns to Samus) Hm?

Samus: (Shyly Shows Chun-Li Her Phone Number She Just Wrote Down) I know this is literally the first time we just met and all, but....you know, if it's alright with you.....You wanna text each other sometime? T-To get to know each other and all.

Chun-Li: (Takes One Look at the Phone Number Before Smiling Sincerely) I would love that very much. (Gently Receives the Number Samus Gave Her) Thank you so much, Samus.

Samus: (Looks Away From While Bring Completely Flustered) Y-Y-Y-Yeah. Sure. N-N-No problem~

Chun-Li: I'll be sure to text you as soon as I get back home. You two have a great time together, okay?

Fox: (Shyly Waves at Chun-Li) S-Sure thing. We hope you get home safe.

Samus: (Nodded in Agreement) Yeah. What he said.

Chun-Li: Thank you. (Gives One Last Bow Before Finally Taking her Leave)

Fox: No problem.

Samus: See ya!

A bit of Silence has occur before......

Samus/Fox: (Glares and Point at Each Other) ALRIGHT, SPILL! WHAT HAS GOTTEN INTO YOU TODAY!? WHAT? ME!? WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU EVEN IMPLYING RIGHT NOW!?

Fox: What is with that lovely dovey look on your eyes!?

Samus: Hey, at least I didn't blurted out that "you're my inspiration" at her like that! So if anyone needs to explain themselves first, it's you, Fox McCloud!!

Fox: (Sighs While Calming Himself Down) Okay. Look, it won't do us any good if we keep screaming at each other like this, right?

Samus: (Sighs While Calming Herself Down as Well) Yeah. I agree......Wanna play rock, paper, scissors to see who get to talk first?

Fox: You're on.

Samus/Fox: Rock. Paper. Scissors. SHOOT!

Fox got scissors.

Samus got rock.

Samus: (Smiles Triumphantly) Ha! I win.

Fox: (Beat his Fist Down in the Air) Damn it....

Samus: Alright, Foxy, spill. What with that "inspiration" crap from earlier? (Puts a Playful Smirk on her Face) Are you like a fan of Chun-Li or something?

Fox: (Starts Looking Away While Blushing a Little).........

Samus: (Eyes Widened in Shock) Oh my god. You really are a fan of hers, are you?

Fox: (Turns Back to Samus) Yes! Alright!? I am a fan of her! (Look Down at his and Samus' Table) I have been for a while now....

Samus: Ah. So that explains why you usually do thosr rapid fire kicks you in tournaments, huh?

Fox: (Simply Shrugs) Yeah. Pretty much. Her footwork in combat are almost completely unmatched. So much so that it made me wanna give it a try and make it as my own

Samus: (Shrugs) I believe that. (Smiles Softly) You're doing good at it so far.

Fox: (Smiles a Little) Thanks. But now it's your turn to spill. Do you... really have a crush on Chun-Li right now?

Samus: (Takes a Deep Breath Before Speaking) Yeah....I do for a bit of a while now.

Fox: Wow.....Since when did that happen?

Samus: I think it was back when I went to the gym with Daisy and Tifa. While we were working out, we just so happened to witnessed her rapidly kicking that punching bag like it was nothing. Once we got back to home and Tifa told us more about her on the internet...(Starts Blushing a Little) My interest in her might have sky rocketed a little.....

Fox: Like some sort of school girl crush?

Samus: Wouldn't call it that, but it's still a crush regardless. ('Sigh') She's pretty amazing in my eyes. She fights and protect those she cares about, she hardly gives up on what she believes in, and have you even SEEN her legs and thighs!? They're beautiful!~

Fox: (Starts Blushing Yet Again) I-I-I don't know what you're talking about really....

Samus: (Gently Place her Hand on top of Fox's With a Reassuring Smile on her Face) Foxy. Come on. It's me you're talking to you here. It's okay.

Fox: (Takes a Deep Breath Before Speaking) Okay. You caught me. Her legs and thighs are amazing! They're so big and powerful, it's no wonder why she call herself the "Strongest Woman In the World"!

Samus: (Chuckles Lightly) Right? That was I been saying. ('Sigh') Still can't believe I managed to give her my number...

Fox: Tell me about it. (Smiles Reassuringly towards the Bounty Hunter) You did great all things considered. Just keep being yourself and everything will be fine.

Samus: (Happily Nodded in Agreement) Yeah. You're right. (Gently Ruffles the Top of Fox's Head) Thanks, man.

Fox: No problem. Happy Singles Day, Samus.

Samus: You too, Foxy.

Fox: Please stop calling me that?

Samus: Never in-

Fox: ('Sigh') I know. "Never in a million years", right!

Samus: (Starts Laughing Wholeheartedly)

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Mini Fanfic #688: Texting Back at Home (Super Smash Bros Ultimate)

Chun-Li: Hello? Samus? This is Chun-Li.

Samus: Hey. Were u able to make it home safely?

Chun-Li: Yeah. And at a neck of time too lol. What about you and Fox?

Samus: We're already back home right now. Not doing much tho. Just watching TV or whatever.

Chun-Li: Same lol. We're watching a martial art related action film featuring Fei Long.

Samus: Nice.

Samus: Wait. We?

Chun-Li: My daughter and I. Her name is Li-Fen and she means the world to me.

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Samus: Awwwww~ She's so precious~

Chun-Li: I know, right?~ I love her since the very first day I adopted her.

Samus: U know, I'm kind of a mom too.

Chun-Li: Really?

Samus: Yea.

Samus: Well, actually, I'm one of the moms of our huge, chaotic family.

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Chun-Li: Awwwww~ So you and all the fighters in the tournament are a one big family?

Samus: Yup. We've been through a lot together over the years. So much so that eventually became what we are today. A family.

Samus: We've always got each other's back. Even if some of us tick us off a lot more than the others.

Chun-Li: I'm happy for all of you already. Family in general can be a wonderful thing.

Samus: I agree wholeheartedly to that fact.

Samus: I'm really glad we had the chance to meet and get to know a little about other earlier today.

Chun-Li: Me too. You and Fox seem like really nice people.

Chun-Li: It made me really happy to hear your friend say that I was an inspiration to him.

Chun-Li: It was really sweet.

Samus: I could tell lol. And get this, Foxy happens to be your biggest fan and everything.

Chun-Li: OMG! Really!?

Chun-Li: And "Foxy" is his nickname or something?

Samus: Yup. I've always call him since forever. He kept going on and on about how he doesn't like it, but his cute, blushed cheeks says otherwise.

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Chun-Li: OMG! He's so adorable!~

Samus: I know, right? He's probably the most cutest fox on the planet lol.

Samus: But in all seriousness tho, he's like a brother to me and I'd do anything for him. I love him like that.

Chun-Li: Aww~ So Sweet~

Samus: Yeah.

Samus: So anyways, I know we just met and everything, but....

Samus: Do u wanna hangout sometime?

Samus: Whenever you're not too busy?

Samus: Sorry! I didn't mean to text you too much there or anything.

Chun-Li: It's okay, Samus, really lol.

Chun-Li: To answer your question, I would love to spend time with you.Rea

Samus: Really?

Chun-Li: Yeah. I'll need to check which day I'm free though. That way I could let you know when the time comes.

Chun-Li: Will that be okay with you?

Samus: It already sounds good to me.

Samus: But, in the meantime.....

Samus: Do you wanna keep texting each other?

Chun-Li: Of course! I'm having a great time texting you already (✿^‿^)

Samus: Yeah. Me too. ^_____^

..........................................................

5:12 p.m. at the Smash Mansion's Living Room.......

Samus: (Smiles Softly at her Phone While Blushing a Little)

?????: Ahem

Samus turns to see Daisy, Luigi and Dedede staring at her with playful smirks on each of their faces.

Samus: (Sighs While Putting on an Slightly Annoyed Look on her Face) What?

Daisy: (Giggles Softly While Cuddling Under a Blanket with Luigi and Samus) Oh! It's nothing~ Just admiring how cute our badass Bounty Hunter is being right now.

Dedede: (Chuckles Lightly) Yeah. It's a lovely view I tell you what.

Samus: ('Ugh') (Rolled her Eyes While Turning Away) So I'm blushing, big deal! I was only making sure she got home safe. That's all.

Luigi: (Chuckles Lightly) We believe you, Samus. We're only showing our support is all.

Daisy: (Smiles Brightly) Yeah. We can't express how proud we are of you right now, Sammy! You finally got yourself a kick ass girlfriend!~

Samus: (Rubbing the Back of Her Head Back & Forth) Not exactly. We're still getting to know each other and junk. Plus, I'm not the type to rush stuff like this, you know?

Luigi: (Smiles Softly) Well, we're all still happy for you either way. From the looks of it, you seem like you're getting along with her pretty well.

Samus: (Smiles Back at Luigi) I am. We're going to hangout with one another one of these days. So that's plus at least.

Dedede: Hey, if you two do get together and ever wanna learn how say a romantic rickup line....(Points at Samus Which Clicking his Teeth Twice) You know where to call.

Samus: (Gives Dedede a Deadpinned Look on Her Face) Dedede, I've never seen you on a dating scene once. Why would you think I would want some love advice from you of all people?

Dedede: (Immediately Glares at the Bounty Hunter) What you talking about!? Of course I've been on a dating scene! Multiple times than all of y'all could even count!!

Daisy: (Gives Dedede an Unconvinced Look on her Face) Yeah....I don't believe that in the slightest.

Samus: (Nodded in Agreement) Exactly.

Dedede: (Groans Up in the Air Before Turning to Luigi) You believe me, right boy!? You're gonna let those two run their mouths about me like that!?

Luigi: W-Well, I mean......(Nervously Begins to Shrug) You've never really mentioned having a girlfriend, ever since we first met. So uhh......

Dedede: (Groans Once More Before Turning Away from the Group While Pouting) Whateva'! Think they know a lot about me and my love life!....(Starts Mumbling to Himself)

Samus: (Smirks at a Pouting King) ('Heh') Dork.

Daisy: (Starts Snickering) Right? (Turns to Samus) But seriously thought, if you ever need relationship advice in the future...(Place her Hand onto Samus' Shoulder with a Bright Smile) Don't be afraid to ask Weegie and I for help, 'kay?

Luigi: (Smiles Brightly as Well) Yeah. We'll do our best to help out however we are.

Samus: (Smiles Softly at her Two Friends While Hugging Both of Them) Thanks, guys.

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Happy Birthday to Chun-Li!

Mini Fanfic #698: Strongest Woman in the World's Birthday (Super Smash Bros Ultimate)

3:34 p.m. Outside of La Shy Café.......

Samus: (Takes a Sit at Chun-Li's Table with a Bright Smile on her Face) Hey there, Ms.Birthday Girl. Happy Birthday.

Chun-Li: (Quickly Looks Up at Samus) Oh! U-Um....(Smiles a bit Sadly) Thanks, Samus. Really. (Looks Down at her Cup of Coffee while Frowning a Little)

Samus: (Frowns a Little as Well in Worry) Hey. What's wrong? You.... don't like celebrating your birthday or something?

Chun-Li: (Quickly Looks Back Up to Samus Again While Shaking her Head With a bit of a Sheepish Smile on her Face) Oh nononono! It's not like that at all! I've always enjoyed celebrating my birthday from time to time.

Samus: But?

Chun-Li: (Sighs Before Frowning) But nowadays, whenever I do think about it, it.... somehow always reminds me of how old I've really gotten.

Samus: (Eyes Widened a Bit) "Old"? How old are you? (Blushes a Little) I-if you don't mind me asking, that is....

Chun-Li: (Shyly Twiddling her Fingers Around) Well..... I don't want to tell you the numbers, but.... Let's just say I'm already old enough to be a mom.....And I guess you could that I might almost be the same age as Ryu....

Samus: (Genuinely Surprised) Oh really?

Chun-Li: Yeah. I mean....('Sigh') I know I'm worrying too much about this and all, but....I dunno I guess I really can't help but to think about it like that, you know? Being pass my prime....Time really does goes by flying, doesn't it?

Samus: I don't think you look old.

Chun-Li: (Eyes Widened, Covers her Mouth and Gasps at What Samus Just Said) Y-You don't?

Samus: 'Course not. So what if you're already old enough to be mom or be Ryu's age? It doesn't matter at the scheme of things. Cause regardless of all of that, you're strong, passionate, and still look drop dead gorgeous to this very day.

Chun-Li: (Heart Starts to Melt as He Slowly But Surely Begins to Smile Softly)

Samus: (Immediately Begins to Blush at What She Just Said) I-I-I mean!....A-At least in my eyes or whatever.... I-I-I mean, not to sound weird or anything, but-

Chun-Li: Samus!~ (Already Gotten Up From her Table and Gives Samus a Loving Hug) Thank you sooooo much!~

Samus: (Chuckles Lightly) Woah there, Birthday Girl~ (Hugs Chun-Li Back) What's with the sudden hug?

Chun-Li: (Pulls Away from Samus While Giggling Softly and Bowing) Gomenasai. I was just....(Smiles Softly While Blushing) Really flattered by what you said. Other than Fen, no one ever really complimented me before. And I'm really thankful it's you who gave it to me~

Samus: (Why does the Strongest Woman in the World have to be so damn cute?~) (Smiles Back at Chun-Li) It's really no problem at all, Chun-Li. I mean, look at me, I'm already old enough to be a mom myself and I'm still look great myself.

Chun-Li: (Giggles Softly) Yeah. You do look more beautiful than I thought you would be~

Samus: (Eyes Widened and Finally Begins to Blush Herself) T-Thank you~ B-B-But anyways! All I'm saying here is that if I look good in my age, I sure as hell believe that you do too. (Smiles Brightly) So don't get discouraged by it too easily, okay?

Chun-Li: (Smiles Softly as She Hugs Samus Again) I won't. Thank you so much.

Later on Back at the Smash Mansion's......

'Door Opens'

Samus: We're home!

Fox: (Smiles Softly at the Duo) Hey there, strangers. How was your outing together?

Chun-Li: (Smiles Brightly) It was amazing.

Samus: Yeah. It's fantastic even. Hey, Fox, can I ask you something?

Fox: Yeah. Sure. What is it?

Samus: Take a look at Chun-Li for a second. How does she looks in your eyes?

Chun-Li: (Shyly Waves at Fox With a Smile on her Face)

Fox: (Looks at Chun-Li for a Few Seconds Before Turning Back to Samus) Well....I can't say I know exactly what her age is, but I think she's great. Beautiful even. (Turns Back to Chun-Li) Also, Happy Birthday.

Chun-Li: (Heart Begins to Melt in Pure Happiness as She Immediately Pulls Fox into a Tight, Loving Hug) Oh my gosh, Foxy! Thank you sooo much!~ You're the third person who ever complimented me~

Fox: (Starts Blushing) I-It's no problem, Chu- (Eyes Suddenly Widened) Wait. How did you know that was my nick-......(Slowly Turns and Glares at the Main Culprit) Samus..........

Samus: (Gives Fox a Playful Smirk) Yesssss?~

Fox: What did you tell her about me?

Samus: Oh nothing too big~ Just that your a huge fan of hers and that your little nickname is "Foxy"~

Fox: (Takes a Long, Deep Breath Before......) WHY!?

Samus: Cause it's cute. Just like what you're being right now~

Fox: Samus, I swear to-

Chun-Li: (Gently Ruffles the Top of Fox's Head) Hey now. There's no need for you to be upset, Foxy. She only told me what she wanted to tell me is all. And besides....(Smiles Softly at the Leader of Star Fox) I haven't told you this until now, but it really makes happy that you're a big fan of mine.

Fox: (Blushing Turns Bright at Chun-Li's Smile Before Sighing) Yeah. ('Clears Throat') It's no problem at all, Chun-Li. Thank you for you kinds words.

Chun-Li: (Giggles Softly)

Samus: Yeah, Foxy. (Ruffles the top of Fox's Head with a Smug Smirk on her Face) Relax. There's no need for you get worked up over having cute ass nickname~

Fox: (Rolled his Eyes at Samus' Remarks) Alright, Sammy.

Chun-Li: ('GASPS') "Sammy!?"

Samus: (Eyes Widened in Horror) Shit.

Fox: Oh. (Begins to Smirk Smugly Himself) You didn't know?

Samus: Fox, don't you fucking dare......

Fox: The name Sammy......

Samus: No......

Fox: Just so happens to be......

Samus: Shut. Up!

Fox: Good old Samus' nickn-

Samus: (Immediately Covers Fox's Mouth) Nickel! (Chuckles Awkwardly) Yeah. It's..... another name for nickel alright......

Chun-Li: (Gives Samus a Motherly Like Glare) Is it really though?

Samus: Uhh.....(Shrugs Slowly) Yes?

Chun-Li: (Raised an Eyebrow)

Fox: (Slowly Shakes his Head at Samus)

Samus: ('Sighs in Utter Defeat') Okay, fine! Foxy here is right. Sammy is my....(Takes a Deep Breath) Nickname....But it ever never my idea to call myself that!

Chun-Li: (Giggles Softly) I can believe that. But I still think it sounds cute~

Samus: (Blushes Once More) Really?

Chun-Li: (Smiles Brightly) Yeah. I know this might be too much ask already, but...you don't mind if I call you that for now on, do you?

Fox: (Gives Samus a Sort of a Reassuring Smirk on his Face

Samus: (Sighs Before Smiling Softly) Not at all.

Happy Birthday Chun-Li!

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