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May 26th, 2025
TEKKEN 8 Fahkumram Gameplay Reveal Trailer and Release Date, Armor King Confirmed for Season 2

During Combo Breaker 2025, Bandai Namco dropped Fahkumram's TEKKEN 8 gameplay reveal trailer and announced his release date (and early access date). Returning from TEKKEN 7, the Muay Thai powerhouse demonstrates his new moveset in T8 with returning moves as well as brand new attacks and guard crushing abilities. Fahkumram joins TEKKEN 8 Season 2 on July 7th for early access and his official release is July 10th.

May 22nd, 2025 
Street Fighter 6 Elena Character Guide (Video)

Capcom has released the official Street Fighter 6 Character Guide video for Elena ahead of her upcoming release on June 5th, 2025. Just under 6 minutes in length, the tutorial video provides a deeper look at Elena's moveset and contains the most raw gameplay footage of Elena we've seen to date. Elena brings her long-reaching kicks...

May 15th, 2025
GBVSR Galleon Gameplay Reveal Trailer, Release Date

Over the weekend during EVO Japan 2025, Cygames released the Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising gameplay reveal trailer for Galleon. The second newcomer joining the fight in GBVSR's second Season Pass, "Galleon the Gold of the Six Dragons" will join the roster on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. 

May 13th, 2025
TEKKEN 8 Version 2.01 Now Live, Full Patch Notes

The latest patch for TEKKEN 8 (V2.01) is now available and introduces major balance adjustments and fixes to address recent battle-related issues. After carefully considering community feedback, a variety of improvements were made to certain mechanics to improve the effectiveness of defense, sidestepping, and toning down certain aspects of Heat techniques and new moves added in S2. The full patch notes are available inside:

May 12th, 2025
Guilty Gear -STRIVE- Unika Trailer, Release Date, Artwork

Arc System Works announced the third DLC character of Guilty Gear -STRIVE- Season 4, Unika, will be joining the roster later this month on May 27th, 2025. On Twitter / X, Arc System Works also shared a new trailer featuring new footage of the upcoming anime, Guilty Gear -STRIVE- Dual Rulers. The end of the trailer provides a sneak peek at Unika in Guilty Gear -STRIVE-. In addition to the teaser, check out Unika's official Character Art...

May 11th, 2025
Virtua Fighter Direct Reveals New Look for Wolf Hawkfield, VF5 R.E.V.O. Coming to Consoles with Crossplay

During EVO Japan 2025, Sega hosted a new Virtua Fighter Direct presentation which confirmed a third returning character for the upcoming in-development brand new Virtua Fighter game. The short trailer reveals a new look for Wolf Hawkfield, with official concept art also shown during the presentation. Additionally, Sega announced VF5 R.E.V.O...

May 10th, 2025
EVO 2025: TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Trailer Reveal Fahkumram, PAC-MAN 40th Anniversary Stage, and more

During EVO Japan 2025, Bandai Namco dropped a new TEKKEN 8 Season 2 trailer confirming the return of Fahkumram and previewing a slew of new content headed to the title. The new trailer provides the fire-ever look at the epic PAC-MAN 40th Anniversary Stage, Karate Kid: Legends collaboration items, New Classic Costumes, TEKKEN Ghost Showdown, TEKKEN Fight Pass Round 6, Balance Updates, and more.

May 9th, 2025
Overwatch 2 × Street Fighter 6 Collaboration Announced

Blizzard Entertainment announced an Overwatch 2 × Street Fighter 6 collaboration bringing 8 iconic Street Fighter characters appearing as legendary skins transforming several Overwatch heroes into fighters from the Street Fighter universe. Each legendary costume includes additional cosmetic items like victory poses, emotes, player icons, name cards, and more...

May 9th, 2025
EVO Japan 2025 Stream Schedule

EVO Japan 2025 kicks off today (Friday, May 9th, 2025) and will be ongoing through Sunday, May 11, 2025. Japan's largest fighting game tournament is being hosted at Tokyo Big Sight Hall 2 and 3, located at 3 Chome-11-1 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan, marking the largest venue in its history by utilizing East Hall 2-3. See the full schedule inside:

May 7th, 2025
Street Fighter 6 "Get Ready for Elena!" Fight Pass Trailer

Capcom's latest Street Fighter 6 trailer reveals content arriving in the "Get Ready for Elena!" Fighting Pass celebrating the influential Street Fighter III series. The avatar gears inspired by Yun, Yang, Q, Remy, and Oro! Also included is Elena's handstand emote and stickers featuring Urien, Dudley, Sean, and more.

April 24th, 2025
Street Fighter 6 Elena Gameplay Reveal Trailer

Capcom released the full gameplay reveal trailer for Street Fighter 6 Season 2's Elena. The Street Fighter III veteran demonstrates her beautiful and athletic Capoeira fighting style, brilliantly capturing her original 2D sprites fluidity and charm. In addition to her default SF6 outfit, the second half of Elena's trailer reveals her classic Street Fighter III costume as well...

April 23rd, 2025
SNK Makes a Splash at WrestleMania 41 with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Center Ring Logo, Ganacci Performance

In a groundbreaking promotional move, SNK showcased the logo for its upcoming game, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, prominently displayed center ring at WrestleMania 41. This marked a significant moment for SNK as it seeks to expand its brand visibility in the competitive gaming and entertainment markets...

April 17th, 2025
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Masami Obari Animated Intro Music Video Featuring Salvatore Ganacci

Today, SNK released the highly-anticipated Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves special animation lead by legendary Japanese anime director and character designer, Masami Obari. The 2-minute animated video, which also serves as the game's intro, recaps the battle of Terry Bogard versus Geese Howard in the original Fatal Fury...

April 16th, 2025
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Game Spotlight / Physical Comic Book Trailers

Capcom recently dropped several new trailers to hype up the release of Capcom Fighting Collection 2 — arriving in exactly one month from today on May 16, 2025. There are two "Game Spotlight" trailers to check out, both highlighting some the compilation's features and providing an early listen to some of the remixed music tracks by CAP-JAMS.

April 15th, 2025
MVC Fighting Collection Title Update Arrives April 16

Capcom announced a free title update for Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics arriving Wednesday, April 16th, 2025. This update includes a variety of "quality of life" updates and features, newly drawn artwork by Shinkiro, new remix tracks by CAPCOM's internal band CAP-JAMS. The new trailer highlights all of the new content...

April 11th, 2025
Street Fighter 6 Elena Teaser Trailer, Release Date

Capcom released a new teaser trailer presenting Street Fighter 6 Season 2's latest competitor to join the roster, Street Fighter III veteran and Capoeira goddess, Elena. Just over 1 minute in length, the latest trailer highlights SF6 World Tour mode cinematics featuring Elena and the default player avatar. Elena joins SF6 on June 5th!

April 9th, 2025 
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Hokutomaru Reveal Trailer, Official Concept Artwork, Bio, Screenshots

A returning character from Garou: MOTW and young pupil of Andy Bogard and Mai Shiranui, Hokutomaru has been announced for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, sporting new ninja gear and appearing noticeably older in his latest appearance. "After the previous tournament, Hokutomaru traded his home in the mountains for the bustling metropolis that is South Town—with Terry's help, that is.

April 6th, 2025
SoulCalibur 2 Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube Collection

The highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a digital GameCube Collection, with the highly-acclaimed SoulCalibur 2 being the second of three GameCube classics confirmed during Wednesday's Nintendo Direct presentation. Users who purchase the "Online + Expansion Pack" will get access to the eventually expanding Nintendo GameCube library, with fan-favorite titles boasting upscaled graphics, online multiplayer...

April 3rd, 2025
Salavatore Ganacci Joins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

Following the announcement of real-life Soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo becoming a playable character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, SNK revealed a second "celebrity guest" character joining the roster, Bosnian-Swedish DJ and record producer, Salvatore Ganacci. In addition to his in-game appearance, Ganacci will provide original music tracks to Fatal Fury...

April 3rd, 2025
Street Fighter 6 Hits Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5th

During yesterday's Nintendo Direct presentation, a variety of exciting Nintendo Switch 2 details and upcoming game releases were announced. Among these is Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, releasing June 5th, 2025.
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