First Kenshiro Gameplay Footage Revealed in New Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Commercial
SNK has released the first gameplay footage of Fist of the North Star hero Kenshiro in the upcoming Season 2 of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. A new Japanese commercial shows Kenshiro executing a Gear Super with his Hokuto Shinken technique against series boss Wolfgang Krauser, complete with his signature “You are already dead” line. The DLC character, slated for a June launch, will arrive with an exclusive stage and a shirt‑ripping animation. Kenshiro joins a growing roster that already includes Kim Jae Hoon, Nightmare Geese, Blue Mary, and Mr. Karate.
Rex Splode's Towel Skin in Invincible Vs Might Just Be The... Raunchiest Costume Ever
Invincible Vs, the fighting game based on the popular comic series, launched worldwide with an 18‑character base roster and four additional fighters slated as DLC. Among the initial lineup, Rex Splode returns, and developers are introducing a new “Rex Splode...
Diaphone Creates Ease-of-Use Tier List for Invincible Vs
Invincible Vs launched with an 18‑character roster, and YouTube creator Diaphone quickly published a learning‑curve tier list. The list flags Omni‑Man, Invincible and Battle Beast as the most beginner‑friendly picks, while Atom Eve, Cecil Stedman and Robot are deemed the...
Details of Peni Parker's Moveset for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Revealed
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls added Peni Parker as the latest playable fighter, unveiled at Evo Japan 2026. The character belongs to the Amazing Guardians team and features a unique drone‑summoning mechanic triggered by the “Unique” button. Peni can cling to...
Bryan, Dragunov and Law Saw the Most Representation During the Top 64 of Evo Japan 2026's Tekken 8 Tournament
Evo Japan 2026’s Tekken 8 tournament featured 880 entrants, making it the second‑largest fighting‑game event after Street Fighter 6. Within the top 64 players, Bryan, Dragunov and Law each appeared in five line‑ups, establishing them as the dominant meta picks. A Kazuya player...
JP, Mai And... Kimberly? Here Are the Most Represented Characters at Evo Japan 2026's Street Fighter 6 Event
Evo Japan 2026 wrapped up as the largest Street Fighter tournament ever, drawing nearly 7,700 entrants. Among the top 256 performers, JP and Mai tied for the most main selections, each with 18 players. Kimberly, traditionally viewed as a mid‑tier...
New In-Game Animation for Ingrid Shown Off by Street Fighter 6 Director
Capcom confirmed that Ingrid, the final addition to Street Fighter 6 Season 3, will become playable on May 28, 2026. The game’s director, Takayuki Nakayama, showcased a new pre‑fight animation where Ingrid claps her hands, a visual cue likely tied to her parry mechanic....
New King of Fighters 15 Balance Update Featuring Adjustments for Every Character Announced for July 2026
SNK announced a new balance update for The King of Fighters 15 slated for July 2026, promising adjustments to every one of the game’s 61 characters. The last substantive patch, which introduced the characters Mature and Vice, arrived on December 12 2024, while...
Evo Japan 2026 Early Results, Stream Ft. Sahara, Blaz, MenaRD, LowHigh, Arslan Ash, Laggia, Fuudo, Go1, Xiaohai, Higuchi, DualKevin, Kilzyou...
Evo Japan 2026 kicked off in Tokyo with a record‑breaking turnout, highlighted by Street Fighter 6 drawing nearly 7,700 competitors—the largest fighting‑game field ever. Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive and several other titles also saw strong sign‑ups, while 2XKO boasted the biggest prize...
Evo Japan 2026 Is Shaping up to Have a Bunch of Fighting Game Announcements, so Here's Everything We Could See...
Evo Japan 2026 kicked off with a slate of fighting‑game reveals, headlined by Bandai Namco’s confirmed Tekken 8 Kunimitsu gameplay trailer and a new Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls character teaser. Organizers also hinted at several likely announcements, including SNK’s next Fatal Fury season‑2 fighter, Riot’s...
Daigo Umehara Was Apparently Ready to Retire if He Lost to MenaRD at Kemonomichi, but The Beast Had a Change...
Daigo Umehara, the iconic "Beast" of fighting games, entered his Kemonomichi Legends match against two‑time Capcom Cup champion MenaRD with retirement on his mind. After a grueling three‑month training camp, he lost the bout 10‑6 but reported a surprising resurgence...
Street Fighter 6's Next Round of DLC Costumes Are Releasing with Ingrid
Capcom announced that the new fighter Ingrid and Outfit 3 DLC for all Season 3 characters will launch on May 28. The update adds fresh costumes for Sagat, C. Viper, Alex and Ingrid, continuing the game’s seasonal cosmetic rollout. While Outfit 4 packs have been...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Offers Full Look at Doctor Doom's Special Ultimate Edition Costume that Appears to Be Original for...
Arc System Works unveiled the Doctor Doom "Supreme Ruler" costume for the upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a new addition to the game's Ultimate Edition. The Roman‑inspired armor appears to be an original design, blending Doom’s God Emperor and Sorcerer...
Injustice 3 Is Looking More Real than Ever with New Reported Leak
A newly surfaced artist résumé from Warner Bros. Games lists Injustice 3 alongside other upcoming titles, reigniting speculation that NetherRealm Studios is actively developing a third installment of the DC fighting franchise. The leak follows earlier hints, including a 2025 voice‑actor tweet...
Lawsuit Relating to the Events at Lab Zero Games in 2020 Now Resolved by Involved Parties
The long‑standing lawsuit between Lab Zero Games founder Mike Zaimont and former developers Mariel Cartwright and Francesca Esquenazi has been fully resolved. The parties signed a joint statement confirming the settlement and Zaimont’s intent to keep developing games under the...
Invincible Vs Day 1 Patch Notes, Global Release Timings Revealed
Invincible Vs launches globally on April 30 with an 18‑fighter roster, including new characters like Conquest, Ella Mental, Anissa, Powerplex, Dupli‑Kate and Titan. The day‑1 patch introduces extensive balance tweaks—damage scaling, higher Heroic Strike cost, tighter tagging rules, and numerous character‑specific adjustments—to...
Tekken 8 Trailer for Kunimitsu Confirmed for Evo Japan 2026
Bandai Namco confirmed that a gameplay trailer for Kunimitsu, the new Tekken 8 character, will debut at Evo Japan 2026. The trailer is scheduled for the Top 8 segment on May 3, 2026, which translates to 9 p.m. PDT on May 2 for North American...
Kemonomichi Legends Live Results
The Kemonomichi edition of Evo Japan 2026 featured a historic first‑to‑10 Street Fighter 6 duel between legends Daigo (Reject|Daigo) and WBG|MenaRD, with Daigo emerging victorious 10‑6. The same broadcast also delivered a first‑to‑7 Tekken 8 clash where Japan’s 2024 Evo champion THY|Chikurin defeated...
Street Fighter 6 Adding One of the Five Japanese Gods of Fighting Games as New Commentator, Server Maintenance Coming May...
Capcom announced that veteran Japanese fighting‑game legend Haitani will join Street Fighter 6 as a new in‑game commentator. The free update is scheduled for May 7, following a four‑hour server maintenance window on May 6 from 8 p.m. to midnight PDT. The move continues...
Akali's Unblockable Okizeme Setup Won't Be Patched by Evo Japan 2026 but Combat Designer Says There May Be Ways Around...
Akali’s new unblockable Okizeme setup in 2XKO will remain unpatched through Evo Japan 2026, though combat designer Yohosie hinted at undisclosed escape options. The same designer confirmed that Akali’s charged S2 grab on airborne opponents is slated for a future patch....
NetherRealm Studios Considered Adding Cole Young to Mortal Kombat 1 but They Had to Move on to the Next Game
NetherRealm Studios wrapped post‑launch development for Mortal Kombat 1 about a year ago, ending new content aside from balance patches. The studio had planned a Cole Young Kameo fighter to bridge the game and the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 movie, but ran...
T-Pain's Cosplay Has Him Looking Like the Spitting Image of Tekken 7's Leroy Smith
Rapper T‑Pain, a known gaming enthusiast, recently cosplayed as Tekken 7’s Leroy Smith, complete with the character’s signature cane. Leroy, who debuted as a DLC fighter in Tekken 7 in December 2019, earned a polarized fan reaction but proved popular enough to become...
Win Cash and Touch Grass at NorCal Knockout in May - EventHubs Sponsored Tournament
The NorCal Knockout: Round Two tournament will take place on May 16, 2026 in Redding, California, with EventHubs as the title sponsor. Six fighting‑game titles—including Street Fighter 6, 2XKO and Guilty Gear Strive—will compete for prize pools ranging from $250 to $1,000,...
Players Are Suing Nintendo over Switch 2 Accessory Price Hikes After Ruling that Companies Are to Be Issued Tariff Refunds
Nintendo’s Switch 2 launched at $499.99 amid controversy over steep accessory price hikes tied to U.S. tariffs. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration lacked authority to impose those tariffs, prompting Nintendo to sue the government for a full refund...
Details of the Second Demo for Soul Calibur-Esque Fighting Game for Romance of the Three Kingdoms IP Announced
Koei Tecmo announced a second public demo for its upcoming fighting game Kingdom Heroes: Arena, a Soul Calibur‑style title featuring characters from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Dynasty Warriors franchises. The open beta runs from April 30 to May 5, 2026 (ending...
Exclusive: Fatal Fury Director Talks Wolfgang Krauser's Big Return and Reveals the True Reason the Emperor Couldn't Crouch as a...
Wolfgang Krauser, the iconic "Emperor of Darkness" from Fatal Fury, returns as a downloadable character in the new City of the Wolves update. SNK confirmed the decision was locked in around August 2023 as part of a monthly DLC rollout....
Brian_F and iDom Collaborate to Create New Tier List for Street Fighter 6
Brian F and iDom released the first “Extra Trashy Tier List” for Street Fighter 6, evaluating the game a month after its major balance patch. The list places the Psycho Power characters JP and Ed in a league of their own, while...
The Capcom Golden Week Sale Features Awesome Deals for Street Fighter 6 and Other Capcom Fighting Games
Capcom’s Golden Week Sale, running through May 5, 2026, offers deep discounts across its catalog, most notably Street Fighter 6 for $19.99—about 50 % off. Year 1 and Year 2 Character Passes for Street Fighter 6 are reduced to $19.49 and $23.99 respectively, while legacy titles like...
Gameplay Featuring some of the Top Players of the World Playing Alex in Street Fighter 6
Alex was added as the third DLC character for Street Fighter 6’s Season 3 on March 17, 2026, launching alongside a comprehensive balance patch that tweaked every existing fighter. Early high‑level replays show the character being tested by elite competitors, including Nowar, the top‑ranked...
Mega64 Recreates Classic Fatal Fury Commercials From the '90s Era
Mega64 has been commissioned by SNK to recreate the iconic 1990s Fatal Fury television commercials, using the same type of camera and production style as the originals. The new videos feature Terry Bogard battling Marco Rodrigues, Geese Howard, and Krauser, each...
Here's an Extended Look at the Johnny Cage Vs. Kitana Fight Scene in the Mortal Kombat 2 Movie
The Mortal Kombat 2 movie, slated for May 8, 2026, released a new trailer that spotlights an extended preview of a Johnny Cage versus Kitana fight. The clip, sourced from an alleged IMDb leak, shows Cage greeting Kitana before she attacks with her...
Mortal Kombat 1 Tournament Placer Xandderr13 Releases New Tier List
Mortal Kombat 1 veteran competitor Xandderr13 has published a new tier list, the first major update since the December 2025 hotfix. He identifies ten characters—Havik, Johnny Cage, Cyrax, Homelander, T‑1000, Geras, Reiko, General Shao, Nitara and Smoke—as clear tier‑one options. The bulk of the...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Legend Edition 40% Off in Anniversary Sale, New Standard Edition Available for Super Low...
SNK is celebrating the one‑year anniversary of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves with a 40% discount on the Legend Edition, now priced at $30, and a brand‑new Standard Edition for $20. The company also unbundles its post‑launch content, offering...
Early Ingrid Demo to Be Available at Evo Japan 2026 Along with Peni Parker for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
Capcom announced an early playable demo of the upcoming Street Fighter 6 character Ingrid at Evo Japan 2026, running May 1‑3. The demo will feature only Ingrid, mirroring last year’s Elena preview, and attendees cannot record footage. Ingrid’s full character release is...
Awesome New Obari Animation Released for Krauser's Return to Fatal Fury with Street Fighter's Ken and Chun-Li Stepping in to...
SNK released a new seven‑minute anime short directed by veteran Masami Obari to celebrate the first anniversary of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The animation revives the Emperor of Darkness, Wolfgang Krauser, as he battles Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard,...
Liu Kang Actor Ludi Lin Thinks a Mortal Kombat X Street Fighter Movie Is 'Very Possible'
Liu Kang actor Ludi Lin told IGN that a Street Fighter × Mortal Kombat crossover film could become “very possible” now that Warner Bros. is slated for sale to Paramount. He noted the tonal gap between the dark, fatality‑laden Mortal Kombat sequel (releasing...
Ingrid's Full Theme Song Revealed for Street Fighter 6 Featuring Vocals From Japanese Idol
Capcom has unveiled Ingrid’s full battle theme for Street Fighter 6, titled “Cosmic Scale Pretty,” featuring vocals by Japanese idol Suzuki Mob. The track accompanies the character’s return as the final Season 3 addition, slated for release on May 28, 2026. Ingrid’s theme joins a...
New Mortal Kombat 2 Trailer Leans Into Classic Theme and Cast Roll Call, but One Character Is Oddly Left Out
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema dropped a fresh trailer for the upcoming *Mortal Kombat 2*, spotlighting classic theme music and new roster members such as Sindel and Quan Chi. The promo features a full character roll‑call, but notably omits Cole Young, the...
Invincible VS Story Trailer Released Showcasing the Game's Original Plot
Skybound Games and Quarter Up unveiled the story trailer for Invincible VS, a 3v3 fighting game that introduces an original narrative distinct from the comic and TV series. The plot unfolds amid the Viltrumite invasion of Earth, before Omni‑Man’s redemption,...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves 1st Anniversary Live Stream
SNK will broadcast a first‑anniversary live stream for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves tonight at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET. The event will preview a major update dropping on April 24 at 12 a.m. PT, featuring the new Wolfgang Krauser character. Hosts include...
Ingrid's Movelist and Mechanics Details Revealed for Street Fighter 6 with Her Unique Sun Crest Abilities and Tons of Attacks
Capcom released Ingrid’s full movelist ahead of her DLC debut in Street Fighter 6 on May 28. The character uses a Sun Crest resource to power a suite of projectiles, counters and teleport moves, positioning her as a technical long‑range zoner. Her...
Happy Chaos Can Lock Opponents Down with a Near Inescapable, Full-Screen Loop in Guilty Gear Strive as Evo Japan 2026...
Arc System Works confirmed that Happy Chaos in Guilty Gear Strive can force opponents into a near‑inescapable full‑screen block string, a mechanic that remains legal for competitive play. The issue was highlighted in the recent 2.00 patch, and a follow‑up update promises...
Gameplay Breakdown of Wolfgang Krauser in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Wolfgang Krauser will be added to SNK’s upcoming fighting title *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves* on April 24, 2026. SNK released a detailed gameplay breakdown highlighting Krauser’s versatile toolkit, which includes anti‑air options, a chargeable projectile, and an armored command grab....
Capcom Provides a First Look at Ingrid's In-Game Render Before the Debut of Her Gameplay Trailer Tonight for Street Fighter...
Capcom unveiled the first in‑game render of Ingrid, the upcoming DLC fighter for Street Fighter 6, ahead of her gameplay trailer debut tonight. The artwork shows Ingrid floating upside‑down, clutching an illuminated star and accompanied by a chibi “Monoid” companion. The...
Ingrid Gameplay Trailer Releasing Tomorrow for Street Fighter 6
Capcom announced that the official gameplay trailer for Ingrid, the final Season 3 character in Street Fighter 6, will drop tomorrow, April 22, at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET. The teaser follows a recent leak hinting at a Season 4 DLC roster that may feature a...
A Better Look at Captain America's Classic Costume for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a new fighting‑game title, is scheduled for release on August 6 2026. It will debut with a base roster of 20 characters, with four additional fighters planned as post‑launch DLC, and the latest addition is Peni Parker. The...
TheMainManSWE Illustrates How the Latest Patch Affected Every Character in Tekken 8
Bandai Namco released Tekken 8 Patch 3.00.02, a sweeping update that touched virtually every fighter on the roster. Content creator TheMainManSWE praised the patch as one of the best in the series, highlighting major buffs for Nina, Lidia, Viktor and King, while...
Dragon Ball FighterZ Masters Showdown Early Results, Stream Ft. Go1, SonicFox, Wawa, Hikari, Wade, Yasha, Gropis and More
The Dragon Ball FighterZ Masters Showdown convened at the Dragon Ball Battle Hour in Los Angeles, featuring an eight‑player invitational that includes marquee names such as SonicFox, Go1, Wawa and Hikari. A Last Chance Qualifier opened the weekend, drawing close to 70 entrants...
Invincible Vs. Executive Producer Mike Willette Elaborates on the Ways in Which the Game Is Similar to Killer Instinct
Invincible Vs, a new fighting game, is slated for release on April 30, 2026, with its full roster revealed via the Conquest mode. The title draws heavily from Killer Instinct, as many developers, including former Quarter Up staff, bring legacy...
Chico Releases New Ordered Post-Patch Tier List for Street Fighter 6
Chico released an ordered post‑patch tier list for Street Fighter 6 following the Alex balance update. The list ranks characters from S to C, with JP, Ed, Mai, Terry, Sagat and Blanka occupying the top tier. Alex lands in B tier,...