This week, with Bushido Blade on the brain, we take a deep dive into the unique and specific ways that fighting games create meaning out of their mechanics. Along the way, we talk a little about the history of the genre and geek out about one of our favorite odd-ball fighting series. Also included: Santa Dylan, Karate Guy is Dead, Marvel’s Rouge the Bat, The Plug Zone, and Capitalism Death Traps

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