Capcom Reveals Russian Pro Wrestler Zangief In Street Fighter V Latest Trailer

Capcom has no plans to stop the hype machine on Street Fighter V, the next entry in the long-running fighting franchise. The developer has revealed yet another addition to the roster in a new gameplay trailer. This time around, it’s none other than Russian pro-wrestler Zangief, Cinema Blend reports. Zangief has been a staple in the series for years and it’s great to see the Russian brute return to the Sony Corp. (ADR)(NYSE:SNE) PlayStation 4 exclusive Street Fighter V.

Of all the big guys in Street Fighter V, Zangief packs quite a punch. He is strong and agile and can throw opponents off the ground with ease. The good news is, he will be available from the start. So you can lay the smackdown on other fighters with Zangief and he really knows how to punish his opponents. Some of our favorite movies are the knee smashes and when he grabs fighters with his bare hands and gives them a devastating slam that can knock anyone out. He also can dish out the Cyclone Lariat when his V-gauge is full, and his V- Skill is the Iron Muscle which can be deadly on close range.

Prior to Zangief, we have seen the likes of Vega, Ryu, Chun-Li, M Bison and Ken. The game is shaping up to be the biggest in the franchise. It will make a serious impact in the “console war” as Street Fighter is one blockbuster franchise. The hotly anticipated fighting title is set to release sometime next year, in what looks to be the year of the PS4.

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