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Samurai Jack in Multiversus standing crouched with one lag forward, and his sword extended behind him
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Multiversus Developer, Player First Games, Bought By Warner Bros. Discovery

Fresh out of Evo, Warner Bros. announced that they have acquired the developer of platform fighter Multiversus for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of Player First Games fits WB Games'…

July 22, 2024 | 02:38 EDT

A shot of Heihachi looking maniacal in Tekken 8
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Heihachi Mishima Comes to Tekken 8 as DLC This Fall

The next Tekken 8 DLC character has been revealed, and it's none other than Mishima family patriarch and all-around maniac Heihachi Mishima, who's been with the series since its very first…

July 22, 2024 | 10:04 EDT

A shot of Lidia Sobieska, the new DLC character in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Lidia Release Date Lets the (Fictional) Polish Prime Minister Loose

Bandai Namco has revealed the Tekken 8 Lidia Sobieska release date, and the Polish Prime Minister is being let loose to take down her enemies in less than two weeks. Per a new release date trailer,…

July 12, 2024 | 08:42 EDT

Fiora in her Pool Party skin, representing the supposedly-canceled Riot Games title Pool Party
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Riot Games Reportedly Cancels Unannounced Smash Bros. Competitor

According to a new report, League of Legends and Valorant developer Riot Games has canceled an unannounced Super Smash Bros.-style platform fighter by the name of Pool Party. This report comes from…

July 11, 2024 | 09:38 EDT

Sol Badguy in Guilty Gear Strive
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Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers Anime Announced

Guilty Gear Strive is getting an anime adaptation, developer Arc System Works and anime studio Sanzigen have announced. Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers will seemingly adapt not only Strive, but also…

June 14, 2024 | 07:39 EDT

Jason Voorhees and Agent Smith in MultiVersus
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MultiVersus Reveals Jason Voorhees and Agent Smith in New Trailer

Warner Bros' crossover platform fighter MultiVersus has gained two more characters, and they're both iconic movie villains who should send a shiver up the spine of even the most stalwart hero. In a…

May 20, 2024 | 09:41 EDT

The Boys' Homelander inhaling the scent of a bottle of milk (you know where it's from) in Mortal Kombat 1
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Mortal Kombat 1 Homelander First Look Shows Off The Boys' Sadistic Supe

Warner Bros and Netherrealm have released a first look at Mortal Kombat 1's upcoming Homelander DLC, showing how The Boys' sadistic supe will play in the fighting game. Admittedly, the trailer doesn…

May 6, 2024 | 09:17 EDT

A close-up of Akuma, the next DLC character for Street Fighter 6
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Street Fighter 6 Akuma Release Date Revealed in Demonic Gameplay Trailer

Capcom has announced the Akuma release date for Street Fighter 6, and you'll be able to play as everyone's favorite demonic warrior next month. Akuma will be released (or perhaps that should be "…

April 29, 2024 | 09:34 EDT

Lidia, the next DLC character featured in the Tekken 8 roadmap for season 1
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Tekken 8 Roadmap Updated as Second DLC Character Revealed

Tekken 8's second DLC character has been revealed, and she's making her way to Bandai Namco's fighting game sometime this summer, the studio has announced. Lidia Sobieska, the Polish prime minister…

April 29, 2024 | 08:58 EDT

Ermac looking menacing in Mortal Kombat 1
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Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Ermac Release Date in Brutal New Gameplay Trailer

NetherRealm and Warner Bros have announced the release date for Mortal Kombat series mainstay Ermac in Mortal Kombat 1, and you won't have much longer to wait before you can play as him. Ermac, who…

April 9, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

A shot of Tekken 8's Kazuya next to a Chipotle dish
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Tekken 8 Chipotle Teamup Allows You to Earn In-Game Currency With Your Order

Bandai Namco has announced a teamup with restaurant chain Chipotle, and it'll allow you to grab some in-game currency for Tekken 8, although there's a pretty heavy catch. According to a press…

April 8, 2024 | 12:10 EDT

A close-up of Eddy Gordo in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Eddy Gordo Release Date Revealed Alongside Stylish New Gameplay Trailer

Bandai Namco has announced the release date for Tekken 8's upcoming DLC character Eddy Gordo, and it won't be long before you can once again dazzle your opponents with his capoeira moves. Eddy, who…

March 29, 2024 | 05:24 EDT

Wolf in Coreupt
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Coreupt Reveals Wolf, Vector, and Revolver in Stylish Fighting Game Action

The developer of the indie fighting game Coreupt released another trailer, introducing three characters that weren't extensively shown in action before. Specifically, we get to see Wolf, Vector, and…

March 25, 2024 | 05:40 EDT

Guilty Gear - Strive - Season 4
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Guilty Gear -Strive- Teases Slayer as Next DLC Character; Season 4 Already In Development

Today, after the awards ceremony of the Arc World Tour 2023, Arc System Works teased the next playable DLC character and further incoming content.  Director Akira Katano and producer Ken Miyauchi…

March 23, 2024 | 11:46 EDT

Vane in Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Reveals New DLC Character Vane's Release Date and Gameplay

Today, after the awards ceremony of the Arc World Tour 2023, Cygames revealed a new trailer of its fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising.  The trailer focuses on Vane's gameplay. We already…

March 23, 2024 | 05:53 EDT

Guilty Gear Strive: A.B.A Artwork
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Next Guilty Gear -Strive- DLC Character A.B.A. Revealed With Release Date

Today Arc System Works revealed the next DLC character coming to its popular fighting game Guilty Gear -Strive-, and it's a returning fighter, A.B.A.  We also learn her release date. She will become…

March 20, 2024 | 10:20 EDT

Goku charging up a Kamehameha in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Reveals New Gameplay Mechanics and Characters

Bandai Namco has released a new extended gameplay showcase for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, showing off how the fourth mainline installment in the Budokai Tenkaichi series plays, as well as some more…

March 20, 2024 | 10:35 EDT

Preecha in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Will Have 2 Control Schemes, Reveals Details About New Character

After yesterday's reveal, SNK followed up with a press release revealing the first gameplay details about Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, on top of the new character Preecha. We learn a bit more…

March 18, 2024 | 03:58 EDT

Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Preecha
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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Reveals First New Character and Early 2025 Release Window

Today, following the award ceremony of the Grand Finals of the SNK World Cup 2023, the Osaka-based developer shared new trailers of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves alongside a release window.  We…

March 17, 2024 | 09:11 EDT

Art featuring Akuma in Street Fighter 6
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Street Fighter 6 Reveals New DLC Character Akuma, Year 2 Content Already in Development

During a livestream hosted today, Capcom showcased the next character coming to its fighting game Street Fighter 6, Akuma. We get to see a short video showcasing Akuma, who has been confirmed to be…

March 11, 2024 | 06:21 EDT

Wonder Woman lifting a dumbbell in the platform fighter MultiVersus
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MultiVersus Release Date Revealed for May, New Characters and Stages Coming

Developer Player First Games and publisher Warner Bros have announced a full MultiVersus release date. The platform fighter, which stars characters like Batman, Scooby-Doo's Shaggy, and the titular…

March 11, 2024 | 09:28 EDT

Beatrix in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Reveals First Look at Beatrix and Vane DLC Characters

Today Cygames hosted the Granblue Fantasy 10th Anniversary livestream and shared news about its fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. First of all, we get to see a trailer providing the…

March 9, 2024 | 02:25 EST

The upcoming DNF Duel DLC fighter Monk's face in close-up
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DNF Duel DLC Fighter Monk Gets New In-Depth Gameplay Video Showing Bone-Crunching Battle Style

Developer Arc System Works and publisher Nexon have released an eight-minute in-depth DNF Duel gameplay video showcasing the moves of upcoming DLC fighter Monk. The new video shows Monk taking on…

March 5, 2024 | 04:14 EST

Goku and the Future Warrior in artwork for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Release Date Revealed

Bandai Namco has announced the Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S release date, and it's not too far off. Per a post on the official Bandai Namco X (formerly Twitter) account, Dragon…

March 1, 2024 | 09:34 EST

Monk posing with his fist in his other hand in DNF Duel
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DNF Duel Monk Release Date and First Gameplay Revealed

Arc System Works and Nexon have announced the release date for the upcoming DNF Duel DLC character Monk, and he's landing in just a couple of weeks. Originally revealed on Valentine's Day, Monk will…

February 29, 2024 | 08:35 EST

Gotenks looking smug in Dragon Ball FighterZ
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Dragon Ball FighterZ Rollback Netcode Update, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Versions Arrive Tomorrow

Bandai Namco has announced a release date for the long-awaited Dragon Ball FighterZ rollback netcode update, and it's landing on the same day the game comes to current-gen consoles. You'll be able…

February 28, 2024 | 09:56 EST

Lili cuddling a cat in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Sales Blast Past the 2 Million Barrier

Bandai Namco has revealed that Tekken 8 has smashed through a major sales barrier after being released just over a month ago. Speaking via X (formerly known as Twitter), the studio revealed earlier…

February 26, 2024 | 09:54 EST

Ahri and Ekko in 2XKO
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2XKO

2XKO is a free-to-play fighting game set in Runeterra, the world of the popular MOBA League of Legends by Riot Games, featuring its beloved champions as playable fighters. The game supports 2v2 and…

February 22, 2024 | 12:14 EST

Ahri and Ekko in 2XKO, the new League of Legends fighting game.
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League of Legends Fighting Game Officially Named "2XKO," Coming for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

Today Riot Games announced the official title of its upcoming League of Legends fighting game, previously codenamed "Project L." It's now titled "2XKO." The exact meaning of the title has not been…

February 22, 2024 | 11:35 EST

Peacemaker playing air guitar in his debut Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay trailer
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Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals First Peacemaker Gameplay and It Looks Brutal

Warner Bros and NetherRealm have released the first Mortal Kombat 1 Peacemaker gameplay trailer, officially letting John Cena loose to cause havoc amongst the MK1 cast. Unlike The Boys' Homelander,…

February 22, 2024 | 09:30 EST

2B in Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising
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2B From NieR: Automata Invades Another Universe as Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Reveals Gameplay

Tomorrow, 2B from NieR: Automata will be released as a DLC guest character for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, and today Cygames revealed her gameplay. The trailer, which you can see below, reveals…

February 19, 2024 | 11:07 EST

The new DNF Duel DLC character Monk looking angry
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DNF Duel Reveals Fourth Season Pass DLC Character Monk

Nexon and Arc System Works have announced the fourth DNF Duel DLC character to grace the fighting game's season pass, and it's none other than the righteous Monk. Monk joins the three other season…

February 14, 2024 | 04:07 EST

Artwork of Ed from Street Fighter 6
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Next Street Fighter 6 DLC Character Ed Gets Release Date and Gameplay Reveal

Capcom has revealed the release date of Street Fighter 6's next DLC character, Ed, alongside a first look at his gameplay.  Ed will launch on February 27 and will be the 21st playable character of…

February 8, 2024 | 07:04 EST

Gohan in Dragon Ball FighterZ
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Dragon Ball FighterZ Rollback Netcode and PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Versions Coming "Very Soon"

Today, at the end of the grand finals of the Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour 2023/2024, Bandai Namco talked about the upcoming implementation of rollback netcode. During the livestream of the…

January 28, 2024 | 07:15 EST

Granblue Fantasy Versis Rising 2B
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising 2B DLC and Update 1.2 Get Release Date

Today, during the Frosty Faustings tournament, Cygames has news to share about the next update coming to its fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. Director Tetsuya Fukuhara wasn't able to…

January 27, 2024 | 06:57 EST

Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Launch Times and Pre-Load Times for All Regions Revealed

Today Bandai Namco announced the detailed release and pre-load times for its upcoming fighting game Tekken 8 for all regions. The announcement made on the series' official X (formerly Twitter)…

January 23, 2024 | 12:24 EST

A host of WWE wrestling legends, including Undertaker, The Rock, and Stone Cold Steve Austin, on the cover of WWE 2K24
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WWE 2K24 Officially Announced, Entering the Ring in March

2K has officially revealed WWE 2K24, this year's installment of the long-running WWE 2K wrestling sim series.  Launching in March, the game follows on from last year's WWE 2K23, which featured…

January 22, 2024 | 08:33 EST

Ed in Street Fighter 6
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Street Fighter 6 Reveals The New Look of Next DLC Character Ed, coming Next Month

Today Capcom released a teaser trailer showcasing Ed, the next DLC character who will soon join the cast of the acclaimed fighting game Street Fighter 6. Ed debuted all the way back in Street…

January 18, 2024 | 06:35 EST

A close-up of Lee Chaolan in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Lee Chaolan Gameplay Trailer Summons the Silver-Haired Demon

Another new Tekken 8 gameplay trailer is here, and this one's for a character who's been with the venerable fighting game franchise since its first game: Lee Chaolan. The Silver-Haired Demon sports…

January 17, 2024 | 09:33 EST

Chun-Li posing in Street Fighter 6
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Street Fighter 6 Sales Top 3 Million as Capcom Shares Overall Franchise Sales

Capcom has revealed that Street Fighter 6 sales have passed another major milestone, and the numbers for the franchise as a whole are looking pretty good as well. In a press release, Capcom…

January 16, 2024 | 08:45 EST

Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising - Lucilius
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Reveals Lucilius Gameplay and Moves Ahead of DLC Release

Cygames released a new video about its popular fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, focusing on the newest DLC character, Lucilius.  The video is basically a guide to Lucilius' moves one…

January 15, 2024 | 02:03 EST

Eddy Gordo in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Reveals Eddy Gordo as First DLC Character Alongside Season Pass 1 Roadmap

Today, during the Tekken World Tour 2023 global finals, Bandai Namco announced the first DLC character for Tekken 8. Players will get the chance to play returning character Eddy Gordo when he…

January 14, 2024 | 04:09 EST

A close-up of Alisa Bosconovitch from Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Alisa Gameplay Trailer Fires Up the Destroying Automaton

Bandai Namco has unveiled another new Tekken 8 character trailer, and this time, it's the turn of polite automaton Alisa Bosconovitch to get the spotlight. As the trailer kicks off, Alisa introduces…

January 12, 2024 | 10:35 EST

Yuta Okkotsu and Suguru Geto side-by-side in Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash
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New Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash Gameplay Trailer Reveals Two Familiar Faces

A new Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash gameplay trailer is here, revealing two more characters to round off the upcoming 2-on-2 fighter's roster. Jujutsu Kaisen 0's protagonist Yuta Okkotsu and…

January 11, 2024 | 09:53 EST

Azucena in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Boss Explains Whether Azucena Will Really Be Nerfed After One-Sided Exhibition Match

Today Bandai Namco published a new trailer of Tekken 8 and a handy Q&A with director and chief producer Katsuhiro Harada touching a couple of interesting topics. First of all, we take a good…

January 10, 2024 | 10:47 EST

Brian Cox tells the Story of Tekken
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Brian Cox Helps You Get Ready for Tekken 8 By Telling The Story So Far, and It's Highly Entertaining

The story of the Tekken series is fairly convoluted, so many may be wondering whether they'll enjoy Tekken 8. Don't worry, as Brian Cox is here to help. A  new video released by Bandai Namco has the…

January 9, 2024 | 09:53 EST

Street Fighter 6 Spy X Family Crossover Art
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Street Fighter 6 Spy × Family Crossover Released and It's the Stuff of Nightmares

Capcom has finally released and detailed the collaboration with the Spy × Family Code: White movie in Street Fighter 6.  Unfortunately, it really has nothing to do with the beautiful anime trailer …

January 8, 2024 | 10:14 EST

The key artwork of Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising's Success Pushes Tournament Organizer to Enforce Cap on Participants

Cygames and Arc System Works' new fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising appears to be drawing a lot of attention among the fighting game community.  As a result, the organizers of the…

January 5, 2024 | 01:16 EST