Fighting Game Terms Glossary: Zoning, Footsies, Cross-Ups

A fighting game terms glossary for newcomers: zoning, footsies, cross-ups, neutral, frame data, whiff punishing and more, with Street Fighter examples.

Who Is Ryu? Street Fighter Character Profile and Fighting Style

Who is Ryu in Street Fighter? His 1987 origins, karate-based style and signature moves, the Dark Hadou storyline and his role across the series.

Street Fighter II Special Moves List: Classic Characters

Street Fighter 2 special moves explained: how to read inputs, then the signature moves of Ryu, Ken, Guile, Chun-Li, Blanka and Dhalsim.

Street Fighter Games in Order: Complete Release List

Street Fighter games in order of release, from the 1987 original through Street Fighter II, Alpha, III, IV, V and 6, with spin-offs listed separately.

Ryu from Street Fighter in a fighting stance

NAME: Ryu

NATION: Japan

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