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Q2 - 2024
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July
2nd, 2024
Triple K.O. Podcast Hosts TFG's
Frank Yagami as Guest to Talk Marvel
vs. Capcom Fighting Collection and more
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It's
Marvel baby! We've got some exciting news for you today... TFG's own Frank
Yagami joins the Triple K.O. podcast
featuring Maximillian, Justin Wong, and Matt McMuscles for a crossover of epic
proportions! In episode #76, we talk about the recent BIG news of Marvel vs.
Capcom Fighting Collection and MVC2 being FREE!
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June
29th, 2024 
EVO 2024 Breaks All Time
eSports Attendance Record, Final Player Registration Numbers
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This
week, player registration for Evolution Championship Series 2024 finalized and
the tournament's organizers confirmed that EVO 2024 broke the all-time attendance
record! EVO announced
that over 10,000 players registered for the world's largest fighting game
tournament, beating out last year's record-breaking event which held...
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June
29th, 2024
Mortal
Kombat 1
Takeda Teaser Trailer
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On
Twitter, NetherRealm Studios creative director Ed Boon dropped the latest Mortal
Kombat 1 (2023) gameplay teaser
trailer for returning MKX character, Takeda Takahashi, to hype up the
release of the final Kombat Pack 1 DLC fighter. As it says in Boon's tweet,
"Takeda
marks the last (Kombat Pack 1) fighter, and Ferra the final (KP1) Kameo...
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June
27th, 2024
2XKO Closed Alpha Test
Announced for August
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First
revealed as "Project L" nearly 5 years ago, 2XKO is an
upcoming 2V2 fighting game by Riot Games based on the League of Legends series.
This week, Riot Games announced
a 2XKO closed "Alpha Lab Playtest" for August 2024, with
sign-ups now live on the official website. The Alpha Lab Playtest will take
place on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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June
20th, 2024
Street
Fighter 6 M. Bison Character Guide Video
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Ahead of M.
Bison's June 26th release, Capcom shared the
latest of their excellent Street Fighter 6 character guides to help
players learn the new Season 2 character. The 7-minute video
guide details M. Bison's new attacks and tricks such as "Psycho Mines"
which stick to his opponents, along with his basic combos, and insight on his
unique SF6 gameplay style.
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June
18th, 2024
Marvel vs.
Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Announced for Steam, PS4/PS5,
and Nintendo Switch
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The Marvel
vs. Capcom compilation that everyone has been waiting years for is FINALLY
coming in 2024! Today, Capcom announced
MVC: Fighting Collection which packs seven fan-favorite 2D fighting games
with new features and rollback-powered online play. The compilation includes: X-Men:
Children of the Atom, Marvel Super Heroes...
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June
15th, 2024
KOF
XV "Special" DLC Character Development Confirmed
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On
Wednesday, SNK made an announcement
on social media that a "Special character DLC" for The King of
Fighters XV is currently in development. Not to jump the gun... but
considering the recent big news (Terry Bogard crossing over into SF6) —
a "guest" character from Street Fighter or a Capcom game
joining KOF XV doesn't seem like a far stretch...
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June
14th, 2024
Guilty
Gear -STRIVE- Anime Series Announced
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Arc System
Works announced today that Sanzigen Studios, the team behind Sol-Badguy's Guilty
Gear -STRIVE- "Find Your One Way" music video, will return to
produce a new anime series
based on the game. Shigeru Morikawa (known for "Argonavis the Movie:
Axia") will direct. The debut trailer is set to debut at Anime Expo
2024 (July 4th-7th)...
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June
11th, 2024
TEKKEN
8 Version 1.05 Live, Full Patch Notes
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A major
gameplay patch for TEKKEN 8 is now live — as version 1.05 brings
extensive universal gameplay tweaks, character improvements, and even brand new
moves and cancels for a variety of characters! Every TEKKEN 8 player
should take the time to read the full patch
notes, where Bandai Namco provides extensive details...
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June
9th, 2024
MK1
Homelander vs. Omni-Man Trailer
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During
the Summer Game Fest 2024, NetherRealm Studios revealed the Mortal
Kombat 1
Homelander vs. Omni-Man gameplay trailer.
The latest MK1 trailer has the guest characters from The Boys and Invincible
duke it out in a super-hero (super-villain) battle to the death... in gruesome Mortal
Kombat style.
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June
8th, 2024
M. Bison Street
Fighter 6 Gameplay Reveal Trailer, Release Date, Concept Art,
Screenshots, First Gameplay Details
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Following
yesterday's announcement of 4 new characters joining Street Fighter 6 in
year 2, Capcom released M. Bison's gameplay reveal
trailer early on Saturday. The trailer provides a glimpse into Bison's SF6
moveset — rich with updated versions of his iconic special moves along with
some surprise references! Also see Bison's Concept Art + Screenshots inside:
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June
7th, 2024
B. Jenet & Vox Reaper Revealed for Fatal Fury:
City of the Wolves
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Today,
SNK revealed two new characters for their upcoming Garou: Mark of the Wolves
sequel planned for release in early 2025. Returning character Bonne Jenet
(who also appears in several KOF titles) and newcomer Vox Reaper were
confirmed for the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves roster. Check out both
new character reveal trailers
+ bios, inside!
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June
7th, 2024
Street
Fighter 6 Animated Trailer Confirms Terry Bogard, Mai Shiranui, Elena
& M. Bison for Year 2
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You
read that right... "Capcom Vs. SNK" has returned! Today, Capcom dropped an animated trailer
confirming SNK's Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui will officially be joining Street
Fighter 6 in year 2. In addition to the SNK guest characters, returning
veterans M. Bison and Elena are also joining the roster in year 2. Bison will
join SF6 this Summer, followed by Terry...
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June
5th, 2024
Fatal Fury:
City of the Wolves
Character Bios
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On social
media, SNK has been slowly releasing Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves character
bios for all confirmed characters thus far. The promotional images contain
each fighter's storyline, voice actor, and render. If you're interested to read
some of the the lore behind the Garou: Mark of the Wolves sequel, check
out the character bios inside:
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June
5th, 2024
Mortal
Kombat 1
Homelander Gameplay Reveal, Invasions Season 6 Trailer
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Last
week, NetherRealm Studios released the gameplay reveal trailer
for Mortal Kombat 1 guest DLC fighter "Homelander" from Amazon
Prime superhero show, The Boys. The new MK1 trailer also shows gameplay
of the newest Kameo fighter, Ferra. Homelander arrives June 4th for early access
players, and Ferry joins the Kameo roster later this month.
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May
26th, 2024
TEKKEN
8 Lidia Sobieska Gameplay Reveal Trailer, Character Render & New
Screenshots
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During
Combo Breaker '24, Bandai Namco released the TEKKEN 8 gameplay reveal
trailer for returning TEKKEN 7 character Lidia Sobieska. "The
warrior prime minister" of Poland, Lidia Sobieska retains her traditional
Karate style from her first appearance and shows off many new techniques of her
updgraded TEKKEN 8 arsenal.
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May
26th, 2024
Guilty
Gear -STRIVE- Slayer Starter Guide
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Ahead
of Slayer's
upcoming May 30th release in Guilty Gear -STRIVE- Season 3,
Arc System Works shared a helpful video
guide on how to use the returning veteran in his latest playable
incarnation. This 7-minute guide provides a rundown of Slayer's fundamentals,
special moves, and gameplay...
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May
23rd, 2024
Street
Fighter 6 Akuma, A.K.I., Ed, Rashid Concept Illustrations
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The latest
Street Fighter 6 update brings four new Outfit 3 designs for Season 1
characters: Akuma, A.K.I., Rashid, and Ed. Following last week's trailer for
these new looks, Capcom released the 2D concept
illustrations
behind SF6's next round
of Outfit 3 designs...
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May
22nd, 2024
Street
Fighter 6 May 2024 Akuma Update Adds Music Selection, Giant Attack
Event, Balance
Update & More
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Akuma is
now available in Street Fighter 6 — bringing with him a slew of new
features, modes, balance adjustments, and more! Today, Capcom released the Akuma
Update Launch Trailer
showing Akuma's World Tour interactions and battles with player avatars. The
online community experience is enhanced with the all-new "Giant Attack"
mode...
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May
16th, 2024
SF6
Battle Balance Update, Outfit 3 Showcase Trailer
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This week,
Capcom released two new trailers
for Street Fighter 6 in preparation for Akuma's arrival. Firstly, a major
balance update will drop on May 22nd with Akuma. The new trailer highlights some
of the upcoming changes, including a new universal reversal mechanic.
Additionally, the new Outfit 3 trailer reveals costumes for Akuma, Ed,
A.K.I...
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May
10th, 2024
Akuma Street
Fighter 6 Character Guide Video
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Capcom
uploaded an extensive Street Fighter 6 character guide video
for Akuma / Gouki ahead of his arrival on May 22nd, 2024. The 11-minute video
covers Akuma's basic tools and breaks down each of his special attacks. Also
demonstrated are Overdrive techniques, cancels, and Super Arts — with Akuma's
iconic Shun Goku Satsu...
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May
3rd, 2024
TEKKEN
8 v1.04 Full Patch Notes Released
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Following
the first major balance patch of TEKKEN 8's lifespan and the arrival of
Eddy Gordo back in March, Bandai Namco announced an additional patch to iron out
some of their intended fixes. Patch v.1.04 addresses both common
and character-specific changes with helpful detailed descriptions of each change
and why they were implemented. View the full patch
notes inside:
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May
3rd, 2024
DNF
Duel Nen Master Announced, Teaser Trailer
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After
revealing "Monk" a couple months ago, DNF Duel's developers
announced the fifth and final DLC character joining the game's first Season
Pass. "Nen Master" will bring Kung-Fu moves and a connection with
nature to DNF Duel in Summer 2024. The first footage shown in the teaser trailer
is short and sweet, revealing just 13 seconds of the new character in action.
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April
29th, 2024
Street
Fighter 6 Akuma Arrives May 22nd, Reveal Trailer
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Just
before the EVO Japan 2024 Street Fighter 6 Top 6 Finals kicked off,
Capcom released Akuma's full SF6 gameplay reveal trailer.
While the raging demon's new visual design was previously revealed, this is
the first time seeing Akuma in SF6 gameplay! Like other returning
characters in SF6, Akuma's reimagined moveset packs a smooth mix of new
and old.
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April
29th, 2024
TEKKEN
8 Season 1 Trailer Confirms Lidia, New Stage Seaside Resort, New Story,
Photo Mode, Balance Update
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Before
the start of EVO Japan's TEKKEN 8 Top 6 Finals, Bandai Namco's Katsuhiro
Harada and Michael Murray took the stage to announce a slew of free updates
coming to TEKKEN 8 and dropped a brand new trailer.
For starters, the TEKKEN 8 Season 1 trailer confirms returning TEKKEN
7 character Lidia and new stage "Seaside Resort".
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April
29th, 2024
Guilty
Gear -STRIVE- Slayer Arrives May 30th, Gameplay Reveal Trailer,
Screenshots
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Following
the EVO Japan '24 Guilty Gear -STRIVE- grand finals, Arc
System Works producer Ken Miyauchi took the stage to congratulate the winners, participants, and
community. Following that, the producer dropped the final character reveal trailer
for Season 3, confirming the epic return of the "laid back and
dignified" vampire, Slayer.
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April
28th, 2024
Fatal Fury:
City of the Wolves
Marco Reveal Trailer
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SNK
debuted a brand new Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves character reveal
trailer during EVO Japan 2024, confirming the return of the Kyokugen Karate
expert, Marco Rodrigues. One of the most visually impressive Fatal Fury: COTW
character trailers thus far, Marco's updated 3D character model and
animations are looking nearly as sharp as his original 2D sprite.
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April
28th, 2024
Guilty Gear -STRIVE-
Slayer Silhouette Revealed
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During EVO
Japan 2024, Arc System Works posted a new teaser silhouette
for Guilty Gear STRIVE's final (unannounced) Season 3 character. After
watching the Season 4 announcement trailer back in March, most fans could come
to the conclusion that Season 3's final combatant is the returning fan-favorite,
Slayer. The new silhouette drop...
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April
10th, 2024
UDON Final Fight Comic Series
Launching July 2024
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This week,
UDON Entertainment announced
a Final Fight comic series releasing in July
2024. The 4-issue series is written by Chris Sarracini and features illustrations
by Joe Ng, Edwin Huang, and Jeffrey "Chamba" Cruz. Additionally, a
"Street Fighter Vs. Final Fight" comic was announced for Free
Comic Book Day in May 2024. In this special
Capcom crossover...
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April
10th, 2024
Mortal
Kombat 1 Ermac and Mavado Reveal Trailer
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On
Tuesday, NetherRealm
Studios released the gameplay reveal trailer
for Mortal Kombat 1's next DLC character, Ermac.
The returning sorcerer has an all new visual appearance and fighting style to go
along with it. Ermac's trailer also reveals Mavado as MK1's next Kameo fighter,
joining the Kameo roster in May 2024. Ermac joins
the Mortal Kombat 1 roster...
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