The group is roaring and jostling each other like they're at the front of a Converge gig, laughing intermittently to the chagrin of a few pro players who are here to focus and win the main tournaments. I turn, half in annoyance at being panelled yet again, and half in curiosity to see a big crowd of fighting game fans swarming around a nearby table. Suddenly, just as I drop another round, an almighty roar erupts from over my left shoulder. I'm sitting playing some Ultra Street Fighter 4 at the third annual Hypespotting fight tournament in Glasgow, Scotland watching my Elena get utterly wrecked by a seasoned Rolento player. ”I join the crowd to see two of these strange creatures going hell for leather, punching each other in the face with reckless abandon, while the other two are locked in what can only be described as a bear-hug comprised of equal parts hatred and ultimate respect.” Who knew being punched square in the gob could be so much fun? Dave Cook speaks with the team to see where all this carnage is heading.

Gang Beasts developer Boneloaf is working on a game that is currently bringing anarchy and chaos to fighting game tournaments, expos and living rooms all over the world.

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