Yeah, most importantly is getting that PC port! Hahaha

The second printing of my beat ‘em up history book is available now via Bitmap Books. It’s 450+ pages of brawler action, featuring making-ofs, trivia and gameplay tips for such games as: Streets of Rage, Final Fight, Double Dragon, Golden Axe, Guardian Heroes, and 200 more. Check it out👇

Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat-’Em-Ups

Bitmap Books and award-winning author Dave Cook explore the history of the scrolling beat-'em-up retro video game genre, with a foreword by Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto.

Gotta at least get Wendy and Kazan back, but if they can get everyone from the 3 games it'll be a solid roster!

TGS can't get here any sooner. I need to see gameplay!

Rushing Beat is back!! youtu.be/dhH6hhBp4uU

Rushing Beat X Return of Brawl Brawlers - Teaser Trailer [TGS 2023]

Rushing Beat is back! Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers will be unveiled at Tokyo Game Show this month!!Subscribe to us for more Beat Em Up action!!==...

I hate 6am calls, lol.

Fingers crossed, I manage to secure this gig. It's a big one! 🤞🏿

I'm at full power now, all bluesky pages in my bio. 😁

The 2nd printing of my side-scrolling beat 'em up history book is now available via Bitmap Books! It's 450+ pages of brawler history from 1984 to 2020, featuring lush screenshots, mega guest writers, and a foreword by Double Dragon creator, Yoshihisa Kishimoto. Grab a copy here:

Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat-’Em-Ups

Bitmap Books and award-winning author Dave Cook explore the history of the scrolling beat-'em-up retro video game genre, with a foreword by Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto.

Something I always felt made Super Smash Bros stand out above other crossovers is how each character, third party or not, FELT like they came directly from whatever game they've originated. Killer Instinct also did a solid job with their guests in this regard.