In early 2014, a "meet-up" still meant four people huddled around a 42-inch plasma TV, the air thick with the smell of cheap pizza and competitive spirit. The game wasn't just a distraction; it was the third space .

A classic example of the "World" sub-series, this game used a vacation setting to provide multiple storylines in a single package, a format that became a staple for the developers. Technical Legacy and Modern Access

Up to January 26th, 2014, fighting games were enjoying a renaissance. Ultra Street Fighter IV had just been announced, and Injustice: Gods Among Us was the king of the tourney circuit.