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Without fighting games, my life would feel a whole lot emptier.The stress and salt that come from hopping online for ranked matches, getting destroyed by a stronger opponent, and watching them run away from a rematch can crush my soul. But the unbridled joy that comes with learning a new character, mastering their best combos, and ranking up with them online is second to none. Growing up in those smoky arcades and evolving into the veteran fighting game player I am today feels amazing.Speaking of amazing, that’s the word I’ve seen associated with the PlayStation’s soon-to-be-released Wireless FlexStrike Fight Stick from those who’ve taken it for a spin. Pre-orders for this PS5/PC-enabled peripheral went live today (June 12) and are set for launch on August 6 (the same day Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls releases!)If you’re like me and are in the mood to bash some buttons on that 1st-party fight stick once it releases, then you need to get one or all of these PS5 fighting games (which just so happen to be top-of-the-line picks and affordable).Quick linksStreet Fighter 6: was $23 now $19 @ AmazonTekken 8: $19 @ AmazonGuilty Gear Strive: $57 @ AmazonFatal Fury: City of the Wolves: was $59 now $36 @ AmazonDragon Ball FighterZ: $19 @ AmazonThe King of Fighters XV: $32 @ AmazonInvincible VS: $48 @ AmazonPocket Bravery: $19 @ AmazonThem's Fightin' Herds: $21 @ AmazonBest PS5 fighting games
