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gaming11 days ago•4 min saved

Akali and Senna Confirmed for 2XKO Ahead of Year-One Roadmap

Riot's 2XKO confirms Akali and Senna as upcoming fighters for its first year, with Akali arriving in Season 1 and Senna in Season 2, while the team discusses a future-focused roadmap that includes a Local Duo Mode, ongoing balance adjustments to keep a fast-paced, high-skill experience, and new local tournament prizes. Despite layoffs at 2XKO's development team, the director emphasizes continued updates, console improvements, and a commitment to community and competitive programs as other champions are teased for 2026.

via EventHubs|

#2xko #akali #fighting-game

gaming16 days ago•21 min saved

Riot Games halves 2XKO dev team amid momentum concerns

Riot Games is laying off about 80 employees—roughly half of 2XKO's global development team—after saying momentum hasn't reached the level needed; the company will try to reassign affected staff within Riot, and the 2026 competitive season remains unchanged.

via Engadget|

#2xko #fighting-game #gaming

gaming16 days ago•6 min saved

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Expands to 20 Fighters at Launch with Story-Driven Episode Mode

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will launch on PS5 with 20 playable fighters in a four-on-four setup, an increase from the eight shown so far, and introduces a single-player Episode Mode to teach mechanics and lore; more roster reveals are expected around the upcoming State of Play.

via Push Square|

#fighting-game #gaming #marvel-tokon

gaming1 month ago•4 min saved

2XKO Makes PS5 Debut as Free-To-Play Fighting Brawler

2XKO, the League of Legends–based fighting game, arrives on PS5 as a free-to-play title with cosmetic monetization, a ~6.8GB install, and solid online netcode following its PC early access run.

via Push Square|

#2xko #fighting-game #free-to-play

gaming1 month ago•4 min saved

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 2 unveils six fighters and two mystery guests for January launch

SNK reveals Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 2, adding six new fighters—Kim Jae Hoon, Nightmare Geese, Blue Mary, Krauser, and two mystery fighters—with a January 22 launch and a monthly rollout through June, accompanied by a major balance update. Kim Jae Hoon is Kim Kaphwan’s son; Nightmare Geese returns as an ethereal boss-turned-playable; Krauser sports an older, armored look; Blue Mary returns to the series; the two mystery fighters are teased but not confirmed (possible Kenshiro or others).

via EventHubs|

#city-of-the-wolves #fatal-fury #fighting-game

gaming1 month ago•1 min saved

Alex Confirmed for Spring 2026 Release in Street Fighter 6

Capcom released a teaser trailer for Alex in Street Fighter 6, showcasing his return with some of his signature moves and a new look, but no release date has been announced beyond an early Spring window.

via EventHubs|

#alex #capcom #fighting-game

games1 month ago•1 min saved

New Roguelike Fighting Game Introduces Move Stealing Mechanics

Poly Fighter is an upcoming roguelike fighting game that introduces unique mechanics such as stealing opponents' moves, earning perks, and transforming into animal hybrids, all within a single-player experience that offers varied challenges each run. Currently in early playtest on Steam, it aims to provide a fresh take on the fighting genre.

via EventHubs|

#fighting-game #games #move-stealing

gaming1 month ago•2 min saved

Capcom and Square Enix Clash in Fan-Made Fighting Game

Capcom Vs Square: Parallel Destinies is a fan-made crossover fighting game inspired by classic 90s Capcom titles, featuring characters from both universes with original sprite designs and a curated aesthetic, available as a demo on PC.

via Time Extension|

#capcom #crossover #fan-made

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Sega Producer Aims to Simplify Virtua Fighter's Image

Sega's Virtua Fighter producer Riichiro Yamada aims to rebrand the series as more accessible and less complex, addressing the common perception that it is difficult, while maintaining depth for core players, in the upcoming project.

via EventHubs|

#accessibility #fighting-game #game-design

gaming2 months ago•4 min saved

Virtua Fighter's New Project May Cut Classic Characters

The upcoming Virtua Fighter game is expected to feature a mostly returning roster from Virtua Fighter 5, but aging characters like Lau Chan and Shun Di are unlikely to return due to story and age considerations, while new characters and potential roster changes remain uncertain as the development continues quietly.

via EventHubs|

#characters #fighting-game #gaming

technology2 months ago•1 min saved

Namco's 'The Outfoxies' Launches on Consoles After 30 Years

Namco's 1995 arcade fighting game The Outfoxies, often compared to Super Smash Bros., is finally being released on consoles as part of the Arcade Archives range on December 18, 2025, after being a cult classic among fans.

via Time Extension|

#arcade-archives #console-release #fighting-game

games2 months ago•1 min saved

Naoto Kurogane Joins BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X as Playable Character

Naoto Kurogane, a close-quarters combat character with blood-based weapon transformation, is added to the roster of BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X, a roguelike action game launching on PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series on February 12, 2026, featuring fast-paced combat and signature techniques.

via Gematsu|

#blazblue #entropy-effect-x #fighting-game

gaming3 months ago•2 min saved

Affordable PS4 Fighter Available for Under a Dollar

Fighting EX Layer, a PS4 fighting game by ARIKA, is currently available for less than a dollar on the PS Store, making it an affordable and accessible option for fans of the genre, especially as ARIKA celebrates its 30th anniversary.

via Push Square|

#arika #bargain #fighting-ex-layer

gaming4 months ago•1 min saved

Tekken 8 Introduces Miary Zo as December DLC Fighter

Bandai Namco has revealed Miary Zo, a Madagascan newcomer, as part of Tekken 8's Season 2 Character Pass, with her gameplay showcasing wildlife-inspired moves and a new stage, Baobab Horizon. She will be available starting December 1st for Season 2 pass owners and December 4th for others.

via Push Square|

#fighting-game #gaming #madagascan-martial-arts

gaming4 months ago•1 min saved

Miary Zo Joins Tekken 8 as December DLC Character

Bandai Namco announced Madagascan fighter Miary Zo for Tekken 8 Season 2, releasing December 2nd for early access and December 5th for all players. Miary Zo, empowered by the fighting god Ogre, uses martial arts like capoeira, parkour, and summons a staff to perform unique moves inspired by animals she has studied. A gameplay trailer showcases her abilities, and the game continues to receive positive reviews for its modes and improvements.

via TheSixthAxis|

#bandai-namco #fighting-game #gameplay-trailer