Danger's Backstory Before Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Is Quite Unsettling and Is One of the Reasons Why some Hate Charles...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls announced three new playable X‑Men—Wolverine, Magik and the obscure character Danger—joining Storm’s Unbreakable squad. Danger’s origin stems from the X‑Mansion’s Danger Room, rebuilt with Shi’ar technology that granted it sentience. Professor Charles Xavier knowingly continued to use the sentient system, which later subjected trainees to psychological torment before ultimately becoming an ally. The reveal underscores a darker facet of Xavier’s leadership and adds narrative depth to the game’s roster.
Capcom Incorrectly States Street Fighter 6 Year 2 Pass Is 50% Off, but the DLC Is Still Discounted Along with...
Capcom mistakenly promoted the Street Fighter 6 Year 2 Character and Ultimate Passes as 50% off, but the actual discount is only 20%, pricing them at $24 and $40 respectively. The base game is currently 50% off at $20, while Year 1 passes...
Tekken 8 Director Explains How to Submit Feedback that They're Checking for on a Daily Basis
Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda announced that the development team now tracks community requests posted with #鉄拳8 or #TEKKEN8 hashtags on a daily basis. The game’s Season 3 Pass will introduce Kunimitsu, Bob, Roger Jr. and an unnamed challenger, while a major balance...
Everyone Has Echo Fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Thanks to the Efforts of Modders
After the DLC era, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s roster reached 86 fighters, including seven official Echo Fighters that share movesets with other characters. A group of modders has now produced Echo Fighter variants for every one of the 79 standard...
TheMainManSWE Releases His Final Tier List for Tekken 8 Season 2
TheMainManSWE released his final Tekken 8 Season 2 tier list, ranking all 40 fighters across six tiers. Top tier features Bryan, Anna, Nina, Asuka, Law, Claudio and Clive, while Devil Jin falls to the bottom after recent nerfs. The list highlights high‑tier...
The First True Mirror Match in Street Fighter History Was Due to a Bug and Could only Be Played Against...
The original 1987 Street Fighter was essentially a single‑player title where players could only choose Ryu or a functionally identical Ken, creating a de‑facto mirror match. Street Fighter II expanded the roster and shifted focus to competitive 1‑on‑1 play, deliberately blocking...
Tekken 8 Server Maintenance Coming Tonight for New Version 2.09.01 Update
Bandai Namco announced Tekken 8’s Version 2.09.01 patch will drop tonight, Feb 16, 2026, accompanied by a two‑hour server maintenance window. The maintenance, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. PT, will suspend all online features including ranked play, lobbies, leaderboards, and the in‑game store. The...
Satoru Iwata Came up with the Title 'Super Smash Bros.' Since It Sounded Like 'Friends Who Were Settling a Disagreement'
Satoru Iwata played a pivotal role in naming the Super Smash Bros. franchise, proposing the “brothers” concept to frame the battles as friends settling disagreements. His push to include Nintendo mascots overcame early resistance, shaping the series' identity. The latest...
The Tricks to Defeat Cheaters During Tekken 8 Online Ranked
Tekken 8’s online ranked mode continues to suffer from players using auto‑script cheats such as auto‑duck, auto‑parry, auto‑block, and auto‑Rage Art. Content creator Trunkiez demonstrated a practical counter‑strategy by pinpointing the scripts and adjusting his playstyle to mids, counter‑hits, and avoiding...
Genesis X3 Results
Genesis X3, held in San Jose, California, brought together a massive roster of esports competitors across a dozen fighting games. The event featured over 1,000 participants, with notable champions including LLD | Cody Schwab in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Sonix in Ultimate, and...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Director Confirms that They're Trying to Pack in as Much Fan Feedback Into the Game as...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls director Kazuto Sekine confirmed that fan feedback from two closed betas is driving major gameplay tweaks. Assist moves will now retain each character's unique animations during combos and block strings, mirroring the feel of Marvel vs. Capcom....
All 12 Groups for the Capcom Cup 12 Have Been Determined via Drawing
Capcom Cup 12’s group draw was streamed on February 15, confirming twelve groups of four from the 48 qualified players. The tournament runs March 11‑15, 2026, with a $1 million first‑place purse. Each group uses a miniature double‑elimination bracket, sending two players onward while...
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Global Closed Alpha Test Announced for Later This Month Including Toph
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will hold a global closed alpha from February 27 to March 1, expanding beyond its initial North and South America test. Registration is open until February 20, with previous participants automatically re‑invited. The PC‑only Steam test will feature...
Akali and Senna Revealed as Next Champions for 2XKO as Director Discusses Future of the Game
Riot Games announced Akali and Senna as the next two champions for its fighting title 2XKO, despite recent layoffs that cut roughly half of the development staff. Akali will arrive later in Season 1, while Senna is expected to launch at...
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Free Play Weekend Going Down Now
Sega has launched a free‑play weekend for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage on Steam, running through Monday, February 16 at 10 a.m. PT. PC players can access every mode, including the new World Stage and rollback‑enabled online play, at no cost. Concurrently, the base game...
The Obscenely Overpowered Mecha Sonic From Super Mario Bros. Z Has Been Added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate via Modding
A modder known as Sintomatikoa has introduced Mecha Sonic, the overpowered robot from the flash series Super Mario Bros. Z, into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The fan‑made character expands the game’s 86‑fighter roster and draws heavily from the series’ storyline where...
Capcom Cup 12 Pay-per-View Pricing and Details Finally Revealed, Free Version of Stream Technically Available
Capcom has unveiled the final pay‑per‑view pricing for Capcom Cup 12, cutting the cost from the originally announced $26 to $6 for a one‑day ticket and $10 for a two‑day pass. The same pricing applies to the Street Fighter League: World...
New Dead or Alive Project and Dead or Alive 6: Last Round Announced
Koei Tecmo surprised fans at the State of Play event by unveiling Dead or Alive 6: Last Round and confirming a new Dead or Alive title for the series’ 30th anniversary. Last Round is an enhanced PS5 version of the 2019...
State of Play Extended Live Stream, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Reveals Highly Likely
PlayStation’s State of Play event on February 2 kicks off at 2 p.m. PT and will run for over an hour, longer than typical streams. The broadcast is expected to reveal new details for the upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a...
Pop Star The Weeknd Visits Street Fighter 6 Developers and Is Apparently a Big Fan of One Character in Particular
Pop star The Weeknd stopped by Capcom's Osaka headquarters, meeting the Street Fighter 6 development team and playing a few rounds, notably with his favorite character Chun‑Li. The visit was documented on Capcom’s social channels, showing the singer in a Capcom...
SwinGo Cup 2026 Results
The SwinGo Cup 2026, an online esports tournament hosted in China, concluded with 2G|Blaz claiming the title after a flawless 5‑0 final over Scarz|Kincho. The event featured a mix of invited Asian talent and players who qualified via leaderboard points,...
Toph Gameplay Trailer for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Coming February 12
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is set to release a Toph gameplay trailer on February 12 at 8 p.m. PT, marking the first visual of the blind earthbender’s combat style since the project’s revival. The trailer follows the game’s resurrection after a...
Jin Saotome and Blade of Scion Added to Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Community Edition with Cool Trailers Showing Off...
The Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Community Edition mod has been updated with two new fighters, Jin Saotome from Cyberbots and Blade of Scion from Red Earth. Jin brings his signature Blodia punch and a mech‑piloting Hyper Combo, while Blade of Scion...
Broski Discusses the Revamps to Street Fighter 6 System Mechanics He'd Like to See in the Upcoming Update
Capcom announced a major balance patch for Street Fighter 6 that will launch alongside the Alex character as the third DLC challenger for Season 3. The update aims to address community dissatisfaction with the frequency and impact of prior patches. Influencer Broski...
Alioune Releases His Early Impressions Tier List for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves After the Major Balance Patch
SNK’s Season 2 balance patch for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves reshapes the competitive hierarchy, as Alioune releases his first post‑patch tier list. Hotaru, previously the dominant pick, falls to roughly sixth place, while Hokutomaru vaults to the top of...
JabhiM Releases New Match up Chart for Terry Bogard in Street Fighter 6 Season 3
JabhiM, one of the 48 qualifiers for Capcom Cup 12, released a personal match‑up chart for Terry Bogard ahead of the tournament. The chart highlights Terry’s strong positions against JP, Ken, Marisa, Mai, Elena, C. Viper and A.K.I., while flagging tougher battles...
2XKO Charts High on PlayStation's Top Download List for the Game's Launch
Riot Games’ new fighting game 2XKO launched in January 2026 and quickly climbed PlayStation’s free‑to‑play download charts, ranking third in the United States and Canada and tenth in Europe. The title outperformed heavyweight titles such as Fortnite, Roblox, Marvel Rivals,...
Character Breakdowns for Anissa and Lucan in Invincible Vs
Invincible Vs introduces two new playable Viltrumites, Anissa and Lucan, expanding its roster to four characters from the franchise. Lucan is designed as a grappler with unblockable moves and super‑armor, while Anissa focuses on high‑speed rush‑down and counter‑attack options. The...
Ilsa's Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Character Guide Released in Preparation for Her Release Today
Cygames released a detailed guide for Ilsa, the newest DLC fighter in Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, ahead of her in‑game debut later today. The guide reveals a unique nine‑bullet resource system that fuels her attacks and follow‑ups, with a dedicated reload...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' Launch Roster Size Revealed
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will launch with a roster of 20 fighters, confirming the size of the initial character pool. So far only eight heroes—Captain America, Iron Man, Storm, Doctor Doom, Star‑Lord, Ms. Marvel, Spider‑Man and Ghost Rider—have been officially named, leaving...
Tekken 8 Version 2.09 Patch Notes Released
Bandai Namco released Tekken 8 Version 2.09 on February 9, accompanied by the Season 3 Pass priced at $35. The patch introduces new DLC, a Qipao costume pack, and a five‑week 2nd‑anniversary campaign, but it does not alter character balance. Server maintenance runs from 1:30 p.m. PT...