The Best Games of 2012

4. STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN

Pronounce that as “cross,” not “X”—as in, arguably the two greatest fighting franchises of all time finally cross over. We’re grateful that Capcom and Namco collaborated to make this happen. You can finally settle that 15-year old debate of who would win in a fight between Ryu and Kazuya. Street Fighter X Tekken slows down the Marvel vs. Capcom craziness and brings it back to the old-school. Waiting for the right moment to strike is again part of the game.