Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today just so happens to be one of those special days, so it's only logical that I return to a truly special video game for this very occasion.
Oh boy, it sure has been a long while since I last touched upon this 3v3 tag-team 'Dragon Ball' fighting game. If you ask me, 'Dragon Ball FighterZ' is at a point wherein it can be considered a "forever fighting game", i.e. a fighting game which will not only go down in history as one of the all-time greats, but also will continually be played by fighting game fans new and old around the world for many years to come. (Other titles which fit into that category include 'Marvel vs. Capcom 2', 'Capcom vs. SNK 2' and 'Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3'.) In fact, I'm pretty sure that this game has now beaten the record set by 'Street Fighter V' in terms of post-launch support duration. (For those who don't know, 'Street Fighter V' was officially released in 2016 and received its final update in 2022, whereas 'Dragon Ball FighterZ' was officially released way back in 2018 and is still receiving new content 8 years later now courtesy of Super Saiyan 4 Goku from 'Dragon Ball Daima', a 2024-2025 anime television series which was also franchise creator Akira Toriyama's final work before his passing in March 2024.)
So yeah, with all that being said, let's see if I can do something which I've never managed to achieve up until this point: complete any arcade mode run with an S ranking. (In order to receive an S rank overall in any arcade mode run, one must be able to defeat enemies as quickly as possible while retaining as much life as possible and finishing off with a Lvl3 Super Move as frequently as possible. In addition, the arcade mode opponents vary in difficulty depending on one's performance, so by aiming for that S ranking, enemies will become way more difficult and powerful as the stages go on.) And just so you know, I've really grown to like the three characters who I'm playing as here to the extent that I'd consider them among my favorite 'Dragon Ball' characters overall. (In the case of Gohan and Piccolo, a large part of my appreciation for those two super cool characters can be contributed not only to their incredible VAs, but also to their prominent time in the spotlight as major protagonists in 'Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero', a 2022 anime film which I actually got around to watching for the first time not too long ago. And don't even get me started on Android 21, what with her incredibly attractive looks, super cool demeanor, and stylish yet powerful attacks, among other things.)
#DragonBallFighterZ #DBFZ #Android21
Today just so happens to be one of those special days, so it's only logical that I return to a truly special video game for this very occasion.
Oh boy, it sure has been a long while since I last touched upon this 3v3 tag-team 'Dragon Ball' fighting game. If you ask me, 'Dragon Ball FighterZ' is at a point wherein it can be considered a "forever fighting game", i.e. a fighting game which will not only go down in history as one of the all-time greats, but also will continually be played by fighting game fans new and old around the world for many years to come. (Other titles which fit into that category include 'Marvel vs. Capcom 2', 'Capcom vs. SNK 2' and 'Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3'.) In fact, I'm pretty sure that this game has now beaten the record set by 'Street Fighter V' in terms of post-launch support duration. (For those who don't know, 'Street Fighter V' was officially released in 2016 and received its final update in 2022, whereas 'Dragon Ball FighterZ' was officially released way back in 2018 and is still receiving new content 8 years later now courtesy of Super Saiyan 4 Goku from 'Dragon Ball Daima', a 2024-2025 anime television series which was also franchise creator Akira Toriyama's final work before his passing in March 2024.)
So yeah, with all that being said, let's see if I can do something which I've never managed to achieve up until this point: complete any arcade mode run with an S ranking. (In order to receive an S rank overall in any arcade mode run, one must be able to defeat enemies as quickly as possible while retaining as much life as possible and finishing off with a Lvl3 Super Move as frequently as possible. In addition, the arcade mode opponents vary in difficulty depending on one's performance, so by aiming for that S ranking, enemies will become way more difficult and powerful as the stages go on.) And just so you know, I've really grown to like the three characters who I'm playing as here to the extent that I'd consider them among my favorite 'Dragon Ball' characters overall. (In the case of Gohan and Piccolo, a large part of my appreciation for those two super cool characters can be contributed not only to their incredible VAs, but also to their prominent time in the spotlight as major protagonists in 'Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero', a 2022 anime film which I actually got around to watching for the first time not too long ago. And don't even get me started on Android 21, what with her incredibly attractive looks, super cool demeanor, and stylish yet powerful attacks, among other things.)
#DragonBallFighterZ #DBFZ #Android21
![Gran Turismo 4 [PCSX2] - Time Trial Replay (Citroën Xantia 3.0i V6 Exclusive 00)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vR2smO8xutU/mqdefault.jpg "Gran Turismo 4 [PCSX2] - Time Trial Replay (Citroën Xantia 3.0i V6 Exclusive 00)
The Citroen Xantia Exclusive was a variant of the Citroen Xantia (which was produced from 1992 to 2001 in France, from 2001 to 2010 in Iran and from 1996 to 1997 in China) which was offered with either a 2.0 L naturally aspirated inline-4 petrol engine or a 2.9 L naturally aspirated V6 petrol engine, at least for the Australian market. Furthermore, the flagship Activa V6 model held the world speed record holder for the evasive maneuver test (also known as the moose test in some circles) for a long while before being finally dethroned by the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS with the Manthey Racing kit. (The Citroen Xantia Exclusive was officially sold in Australia from 1998 to 2001, at least according to RedBook, AKA the go-to website for research into vehicles sold in Australia.)
Since the car shown here not only has an engine displacement of 3.0 L, but is also listed in this game as a 2000 model year vehicle, heres information therefore about the 2.9 L V6 version of the 2000 Citroen Xantia Exclusive in Australia (courtesy of RedBook):
https://www.redbook.com.au/cars/details/2000-citroen-xantia-exclusive-auto/SPOT-ITM-213767?Cr=2
Citroën Xantia 3.0i V6 Exclusive 00 lap time: 226.836
#GranTurismo4 #PCSX2 #CitroenXantia")
![Guilty Gear -STRIVE- - REPLAY THEATER (RANKED MATCH - Slayer vs. Elphelt Valentine) [14 July 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wbndZ1CoGWQ/mqdefault.jpg "Guilty Gear -STRIVE- - REPLAY THEATER (RANKED MATCH - Slayer vs. Elphelt Valentine) [14 July 2026]
You know, looking back now, Guilty Gear Strive sure has been through a lot (and I mean A LOT) of changes over the years. For instance, I only found out recently that this games Blazing Pass (which, for those who dont know, is basically the Arc System Works equivalent of the Fighting Pass from Street Fighter 6) contains short stories that are centered around certain characters (including Elphelt, AKA the character who Im playing as here).
So yeah, I dont know if its just me and my tendency to take long hiatuses from fighting games, but Im surprised that I was able to win a whole bunch of ranked matches under a variety of conditions.
#GuiltyGearSTRIVE #ElpheltValentine #Slayer")
![[MODDED(!?) Tekken 7] Im pretty sure this wasnt how Bayonetta went...](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xrY_5eLJ1Nc/mqdefault.jpg "[MODDED(!?) Tekken 7] Im pretty sure this wasnt how Bayonetta went...
Also, Im pretty sure that fighting in a knee-length skirt is impractical in real life. But hey, this is Tekken were talking about, and if all that body clipping/contortion during certain attack animations (in addition to all those unorthodox fighters such as Yoshimitsu, Kuma and the Jack series) is any indication...
On a side note, this game has no CPU Versus mode (wherein two CPU opponents can face off against each other) by default. However, thanks to a certain Cheat Engine mod, that CPU Versus mode can become a thing somewhat (though in saying that, the CPU players follow a set pattern of attacks every time, so depending on certain stage layouts, certain characters can and will win against certain matchups every time). Whats more, Ive added in a mod that removes any blemishes on the character during matches. (For those who dont know, both Tekken 7 and Tekken 8 dont include the option to disable any dirt, sweat and/or other blemishes on characters during matches by default.)
So yeah, heres Lidia Sobieska (whos actually wearing one of Master Ravens preset outfits) squaring off against Bayonetta from the eponymous action game series over one of Anna Williamss preset outfits.
By the way, I wont be posting direct links to the mods in question here as I might risk facing legal trouble and whatnot (though Ill say that said mods in question can be found through the TekkenMods website).
#Tekken7 #LidiaSobieska #AnnaWilliams")
![Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - Special Versus (Wolfgang Krauser [CPU] vs. Kenshiro [Player 2])](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yuaOlEL2IQc/mqdefault.jpg "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - Special Versus (Wolfgang Krauser [CPU] vs. Kenshiro [Player 2])
Honestly, did anyone expect Kenshiro from the Fist of the North Star/Hokuto no Ken franchise to cross paths with the likes of Terry Bogard and Ken Masters in an official capacity? Of course, anyone whos familiar with fighting game history will know that this isnt his first rodeo in the fighting game realm. That said, if you ask me, this anime/manga legend works surprisingly well as a Fatal Fury guest character (though lets face it, not everyone will approve of his English voice here).
So yeah, lets see if I have what it takes to master Hokuto Shinken as Kenshiro faces off against a certain Fatal Fury boss character who definitely wouldnt look out of place in the post-apocalyptic world of 19XX. (By the way, the CPU opponents difficulty level is set to the default value.)
(Match starts at the 00:39 mark.)
#FatalFuryCityoftheWolves #Kenshiro #WolfgangKrauser")
![Guilty Gear -STRIVE- - REPLAY THEATER (RANKED MATCH - Bridget vs. Elphelt Valentine) [14 July 2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yuam8V2qGZc/mqdefault.jpg "Guilty Gear -STRIVE- - REPLAY THEATER (RANKED MATCH - Bridget vs. Elphelt Valentine) [14 July 2026]
In light of this games 5th anniversary being a thing this year, I figured now would be a better time than ever to do something which I havent done in a super long time: going online against live opponents. As it turns out, this game now has an online ranked match rating system which works similarly to the one thats found in Street Fighter 6. So yeah, who knows how many characters Ill finally be taking into the ranked match realm for real from here on out.
Alright, lets see if Ive still got it with one of my favorite characters in this game. (As for the reasons why Elphelt Valentine is one of my favorite Guilty Gear Strive characters to play as... It helps that shes super easy to use compared to many other characters in this game, DLC or otherwise. Plus I really dig the aesthetics and personality of this happy-go-lucky gunslinger/heavy metal girl. Of course, thats not to say her appearance in the Guilty Gear Xrd series isnt bad overall. However, something about her incarnation here makes her seem much cooler in general. I mean, it helps that she, along with a bunch of other fan favorites, made a prominent appearance in that Guilty Gear Strive anime series from last year. Actually, now that I think about it, thats probably why I decided to switch over to Japanese voices for my online matches, what with Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers only having Japanese voices and whatnot.)
#GuiltyGearSTRIVE #ElpheltValentine #Bridget")
![Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - Clone (Mai Shiranui [P1] vs. Terry Bogard [SNK Clone])](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zQGs_tF55Vw/mqdefault.jpg "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - Clone (Mai Shiranui [P1] vs. Terry Bogard [SNK Clone])
Even now, Im in utter disbelief at the notion of Mai Shiranui and Terry Bogard becoming Street Fighter 6 characters (plus Ken Masters and Chun-Li becoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves characters). After all, theres a reason why so many fighting game fans (myself included) have been clamoring for an SNK vs. Capcom rematch for so many years. (I mean, its great to see the classic SNK vs. Capcom/Capcom vs. SNK series of fighting games making a comeback courtesy of rereleases and whatnot, but between the bland visuals of SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos and the unbalanced nature of Capcom vs. SNK 2, they clearly have their fair share of flaws.)
So yeah, how much Street Fighter can we fit into this Fatal Fury game? If you ask me, the answer is yes.
(Match starts at the 00:49 mark.)
#FatalFuryCityoftheWolves #MaiShiranui #TerryBogard")
![Gran Turismo 4 [PCSX2] - Time Trial Replay (Lotus Elise 111R 04)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zWadT2Fj-tI/mqdefault.jpg "Gran Turismo 4 [PCSX2] - Time Trial Replay (Lotus Elise 111R 04)
Drifting in at number two is the first Lotus Elise model to utilize a Toyota engine (as opposed to the Rover K-series engine that powered all previous Lotus Elise models prior to this one).
Introduced in 2004, the Lotus Elise 111R used the same 1.8 L Toyota 2ZZ-GE I4 engine that powered numerous models in the T230-generation Toyota Celica lineup (which was produced from 1999 to 2006) as well as certain performance-oriented models in the E120-generation Toyota Corolla range (which was produced from 2000 to 2007). Subsequent models in the Series 2 Elise range (which was produced from 2001 to 2011) as well as the entire Series 3 Elise lineup (which was produced from 2011 to 2021) would also use Toyota-sourced inline-four engines. In addition, this sporty Toyota-powered roadster (which was also known as the Federal Elise in the US) was officially sold in Australia from 2004, to 2006 (at least according to RedBook, AKA the go-to website for research into vehicles sold in Australia).
Since this car is listed in this game as a 2004 model year vehicle, heres information therefore about the 2004 Lotus Elise 111R in Australia (courtesy of RedBook):
https://www.redbook.com.au/cars/details/2004-lotus-elise-111r-manual-my04/SPOT-ITM-245873?Cr=5
Lotus Elise 111R 04 lap time: 206.754
#GranTurismo4 #PCSX2 #LotusElise")
![[MODDED(!?) Tekken 7] Is this what a hypothetical Tekken vs. Soulcalibur crossover looks like?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zX5vMFQtDBk/mqdefault.jpg "[MODDED(!?) Tekken 7] Is this what a hypothetical Tekken vs. Soulcalibur crossover looks like?
Weve already seen Tekken characters crossing over into the world of Soulcalibur (courtesy of Heihachi in Soulcalibur II), so why not the other way around? Thanks to the power of mods, that can finally happen... Sort of. (Also, how fitting that Heihachis wife would do the honor of challenging a Soulcalibur character.)
On a side note, this game has no CPU Versus mode (wherein two CPU opponents can face off against each other) by default. However, thanks to a certain Cheat Engine mod, that CPU Versus mode can become a thing somewhat (though in saying that, the CPU players follow a set pattern of attacks every time, so depending on certain stage layouts, certain characters can and will win against certain matchups every time). Whats more, Ive added in a mod that removes any blemishes on the character during matches. (For those who dont know, both Tekken 7 and Tekken 8 dont include the option to disable any dirt, sweat and/or other blemishes on characters during matches by default.)
So yeah, heres Kazumi Mishima (who not only serves as the final boss for this games Arcade Mode alongside Akuma from the Street Fighter series, but also shares the same VA with Yumi from the Senran Kagura franchise) facing off against Viola from Soulcalibur V (who replaces one of Zafinas preset outfits in this case). Oh yeah, remember when Soulcalibur V was (and probably still is) a controversial deal back in the day? (Also, maybe its just me, but I find it interesting how certain elements of Kazumi carry over to Reina from Tekken 8, especially since both of them possess the Devil Gene and all.)
By the way, I wont be posting direct links to the mods in question here as I might risk facing legal trouble and whatnot (though Ill say that said mods in question can be found through the TekkenMods website).
#Tekken7 #KazumiMishima #Zafina")
![RIDE 4 - Time Trial Replay [Harley-Davidson XG750A Street Rod] (2019)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zyAAGr8TOp4/mqdefault.jpg "RIDE 4 - Time Trial Replay [Harley-Davidson XG750A Street Rod] (2019)
Produced from 2014 to 2021, the Harley-Davidson Street series of cruiser bikes was Harley-Davidsons first all-new model in 13 years (and the first lightweight model since the Harley-Davidson Sprint from 1974). The Harley-Davidson Street Rod (which, in reality, wasnt the first Harley-Davidson model to carry the Street Rod name as the VRSCR Street Rod from 2006 and 2007 existed prior) was introduced in 2017 as a sportier version of the 750 Street and had new features such as a higher-output Revolution X engine (which churned out 51 kW at 8,750 rpm and 64 Nm at 4,000 rpm), 43 mm inverted front forks plus piggyback reservoir rear shocks, drag-style bars and 17 inch wheels (among other things).
According to RedBook (AKA the go-to website for research into vehicles sold in Australia), the Harley-Davidson Street Rod (XG750A) was officially available in Australia from 2017 to 2019. Whats more, this game lists the bike featured here as a 2019 model. Therefore, in light of all this, heres information about the 2019 Harley-Davidson Street Rod (XG750A) in Australia:
https://www.redbook.com.au/bikes/details/2019-harley-davidson-street-rod-xg750a/SPOT-ITM-510039?Cr=0
Harley-Davidson XG750A Street Rod (2019) lap time - 01:51.270
#Ride4 #HarleyDavidsonStreetRod #HarleyDavidson")
