However, as time went on, Mugen's game began to attract attention from the corporate gaming world. Big-name publishers and developers took notice of the game's popularity and began to pressure Mugen into selling out, or at least, incorporating their characters and IP into the game.
M.U.G.E.N is more than just a game; it is a framework for creating "dream" matchups that would never happen in official titles. Its community-driven nature has resulted in thousands of downloadable fighters, ranging from pixel-perfect recreations of Street Fighter characters to completely original fan creations. : Mugen Unblocked