Like many other gamers, we’re anxiously awaiting the arrival of Street Fighter X Tekken. The reason for this excitement? Well Hugo is in it.

He’s my favourite Street Fighter character, and not just because I’m amazing at pulling off 360s with him whenever I play Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. No I love Hugo, because he reminds me of myself.

He’s constantly misunderstood, as many ignorant gamers think he’s from Capcom’s scrolling fighter Final Fight, he isn’t, but he was inspired by Final Fight’s Andore. He’s also a big overwight man, who can hide this obesity due to his high stature. Ultimately though, I love Hugo because, beneath his unfriendly appearance he has a heart of gold. Just like me.

I once jokeningly told a Capcom PR that if Hugo was a secret character in Street Fighter IV I’d give the game a 100% on principal. I was lying of course, but that doesn’t stop me from getting giddy whenever I see his new 3D form in Street Fighter X Tekken.

I was able to play a few games recently with him, and he plays just as I was hoping he would. Needless to say, the wait for Street Fighter X Tekken can’t come quick enough.