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Capcom running Fight Clubs in the UK over next 12 months

Posted by Catalyst — July 13, 2011 at 10:27 a.m. PDT

Capcom fighting game fans in the United Kingdom are getting some serious love over the next year, as a post on Capcom-Europe's website offers a few details on what's in store.

Over the next 12 months Capcom will visit cities all around the UK giving gamers nationwide the chance to play the very best fighting games that Capcom has to offer, as well as games that aren’t even out yet. In other words, games FROM THE FUTURE. Leading the attempt to break the rules of physics will be Street Fighter X Tekken’s UK debut, and also possibly some other secret things that can’t possibly be confirmed yet. There’ll be DJs playing whatever passes for music these days, food and alcoholic drink. What’s more, all of this will be completely free. Free!

Here are some bullet points to help you understand the nature of these events:

• Free games
• Free food
• Free drink

The tour kicks off in London on Saturday August 20th at the KO gym in east London, with legendary Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono on hand to sign your Street Fighter paraphernalia and lay down the law in matches of Street Fighter X Tekken. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. and the first 50 people in the queue will get an extra special gift.

It’s not all about London as the tour then continues through the cities of Bristol, Edinburgh, Norwich, Brighton and Liverpool.

Due to the alcoholic nature of these events entry will be strictly for over-18s only. Sorry.

More dates and specific venues will be announced over the coming weeks.

Comments

MessatsuRyu said on July 13, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.

This post has the best hero ive ever seen on this site

WinstonChurchill said on July 13, 2011 at 10:41 a.m.

I'm there!!

Combichrist said on July 13, 2011 at 10:43 a.m.

No Northern Ireland? I wish I could say I was surprised.

USAtlas said on July 13, 2011 at 10:44 a.m.

I guess no chance of them coming to other countries huh!? Figures....:/

EternalDragon said on July 13, 2011 at 10:46 a.m.

yes finally something for the uk comunity

Alrd said on July 13, 2011 at 10:47 a.m.

No Manchester, no thanks.

Super_Shoto_Fighter_4 said on July 13, 2011 at 10:53 a.m.

Thank God for alcoholic drinks ;)

Combichrist said on July 13, 2011 at 10:55 a.m.

It does say more dates and cities to be announced. Fingers crossed for anywhere in Ireland.

DJay2411 said on July 13, 2011 at 10:57 a.m.

Manchester please!

lorcraven said on July 13, 2011 at 11:17 a.m.

free booooze woohoo, capcom are aware that all us brits are alcoholics, maybe not a good idea, still i never thought i'd get a chance to play sfxt outside of the uk till release so woohoo

#10

NEWkidCJ said on July 13, 2011 at 11:17 a.m.

does this mean SFxT won't come out until a full year from now?

#11

tzechung said on July 13, 2011 at 11:21 a.m.

Newcastle pls!!!

#12

WinstonChurchill said on July 13, 2011 at 11:44 a.m.

ROFL free booze. Such a bad idea. One big piss up lads? Let's do it.

#13

Alrd said on July 13, 2011 at 11:46 a.m.

Salty matches are going to be more than salty with free alcohol. :]

#14

Weaponx said on July 13, 2011 at 11:57 a.m.

If I was rich I would run this all over the US.

Free Food
Free Games
Free Booze/Drinks

#15

Davison89 said on July 13, 2011 at 12:37 p.m.

LIVERPOOL? MY HOME TOWN? SH!T YEAHHHH

#16

Sasuga said on July 13, 2011 at 12:38 p.m.

1 ticket to london please!

#17

mcimztg23 said on July 13, 2011 at 12:42 p.m.

Guys, does anybody know if there are any brighton street fighter players, since i believe that iam the only one.Thanks
:)

#18

SoulHoe said on July 13, 2011 at 12:44 p.m.

Booze and reaction times/fighting game skill do not mix. However booze and good times/social revelry for sure DO mix - especially /free/ booze - and so I'll see you all there at the London meet! Maybe Brighton too. Look for the Rose player missing his links. Pip pip!

#19

redfactor said on July 13, 2011 at 12:57 p.m.

Of course the southwest/cornwall will be left out.

#20

DemonDethchase said on July 13, 2011 at 1:23 p.m.

any dates for Glasgow?

#21

Ders said on July 13, 2011 at 1:47 p.m.

No Manchester? Majorly disappointed.

#22

Dawkness23 said on July 13, 2011 at 1:51 p.m.

"Due to the alcoholic nature of these events entry will be strictly for over-18s only." lolz. awesome drinking age across the pond in jolly-old.

#23

Diamondis said on July 13, 2011 at 2:04 p.m.

I hope there's something in the north... there's never anything here. Leeds please!

#24

Tabris said on July 13, 2011 at 2:15 p.m.

Great to see that people keep ignoring the part that says:

"More dates and specific venues will be announced over the coming weeks."

Great job with the reading comprehension, lads.

#25

Grandpa0Seth said on July 13, 2011 at 2:50 p.m.

PERSON 1

Hey, this Capcom event is happening in town; it's got free booze & food, with games never before played in this region of the world & an opportunity to chill with a bunch of other SF players in a drunken environment... You fancy popping along Seth?"

GRANDPA SETH

Sure.

#26

old_school_rival said on July 13, 2011 at 3:13 p.m.

"Remember the good ol’ days, when you could wander along to the local arcade, hang out, play some fighting games, have your money stolen and go home sobbing?"

I sure do I remember people getting robbed at Victoria Place Arcade during school lunchtime and Trocadero in Picadilly Circus was like a robbers cove. I have to give it up to whoever recalled the bad side of the good old days.

#27

old_school_rival said on July 13, 2011 at 3:16 p.m.

If Capcom announce Elena for sfxt before fight club takes place it will be well, worth a visit.

#28

SsjBizzle said on July 13, 2011 at 3:18 p.m.

UK already has a scene : ( Holland...REST OF EU..LETS GOOOOOoooooooooo.........!

#29

Kirkwhy said on July 13, 2011 at 3:36 p.m.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IM 17 DAMN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STUPID AGE RATING I DONT EVEN LIKE ALCOHOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! :'(

#30

Ders said on July 13, 2011 at 3:45 p.m.

@Tabris
It mentions nothing about new locations just dates for already announced ones and specific venues. Don't criticise others if you can't read properly yourself.

#31

human_scum said on July 13, 2011 at 4 p.m.

gonna show him the cross-up bug in ssf4 3ds and see what he has to say!

#32

Toshiharu said on July 13, 2011 at 6:08 p.m.

i see that Newcastle isnt on the list

#33

Timic83 said on July 13, 2011 at 6:11 p.m.

do it in australia plox

#34

DMagic804 said on July 13, 2011 at 11:06 p.m.

Do they do things like this in the US? If so probably no where near I live (Virginia) D:!