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Yoshimitsu looking as weird as usual in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Yoshimitsu Gameplay Trailer Marks The Return Of A Weird Legend

It's time for another Tekken 8 trailer, and this one's all about Yoshimitsu, the deeply bizarre "mechanized space ninja" of the franchise. Many Tekken 8 characters, like Victor Chevalier and Sergei…

December 13, 2023 | 09:24 EST

Jun Kazama with a white bird perched on her hand in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Demo Hits PS5 on Thursday, Xbox and PC Next Week

Bandai Namco has announced that a Tekken 8 demo is coming to consoles and PC very soon. According to a post on the official Tekken X (formerly known as Twitter) account, the Tekken 8 demo will first…

December 12, 2023 | 09:33 EST

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Tekken 8 Interview - Discussing Story, Gameplay, and Approaching New Players

Tekken 8 is shaping up to be a force of nature when it launches next month for current generation platforms and PC. We’ve learned a lot about the game over the course of several months from its…

December 12, 2023 | 09:00 EST

Tekken 8 Preview Key Art
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Tekken 8 Preview - Punching Above its Weight

I’ve always been a fan of fighting games, but it has been a long time since I picked up the Tekken series. Admittedly, it wasn’t because I had fallen out of love with it or anything, but because…

December 12, 2023 | 09:00 EST

Anime Fighting Game Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes - Kuon Art
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Anime Fighting Game Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Reveals New Playable Character Kuon

Developer French Bread and publisher Arc System Works revealed a new playable character that will be included in the upcoming anime fighting game Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes. The character is…

December 10, 2023 | 05:35 EST

Kazuma Kiryu in Like a Dragon Gaiden and Infinite Wealth
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Like a Dragon Gaiden Reveals English Voice-overs and Infinite Wealth Gameplay Showcased

An update adding English voice-overs to Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is coming soon, and now you can hear what they sound like. Today Sega revealed a new trailer of the recently…

December 8, 2023 | 08:17 EST

 Elphelt Valentine in New Guilty Gear -Strive-
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New Guilty Gear -Strive- DLC Character Elphelt Valentine Leaked Ahead of The Game Awards

Every major industry event has its share of leaks, and The Game Awards is no exception, enter Guilty Gear -Strive-'s new DLC character, Elphelt Valentine. The leak comes courtesy of the Asian branch…

December 7, 2023 | 10:50 EST

An upper-body shot of Sergei Dragunov in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Dragunov Gameplay Trailer Introduces the White Reaper

The latest Tekken 8 gameplay trailer has been revealed, and this one's all about the cold-blooded Spetsnaz operative Sergei Dragunov. He's a man of very few words, so Steve Fox probably wouldn't…

December 6, 2023 | 09:18 EST

Kazuma Kiryu in a high-collared coat looking back wistfully in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
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Like a Dragon Gaiden Is Getting Its English Dub This Month

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has announced that the English dub for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is incoming sometime this month. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), RGG Studio…

December 6, 2023 | 08:39 EST

Yor from Spy x Family and Chun Li from Street Fighter 6 fight in illustration
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Street Fighter 6 and Spy × Family Crossover Teased With Gorgeous Anime Trailer

Today Capcom released a trailer focusing on the collaboration between Street Fighter 6 and the anime movie Spy × Family Code: White. The crossover was teased all the way back at Anime Expo in the…

December 4, 2023 | 12:06 EST

Mortal Kombat 1 - Peacemaker and Quan Chi face off
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John Cena Will Voice Peacemaker in Mortal Kombat 1 while Quan Chi Gets a Release Date

Today Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios announced the release date of the next DLC character for Mortal Kombat 1, Quan Chi, alongside much-awaited info on Peacemaker.  First of all, Quan…

December 3, 2023 | 03:47 EST

DNF Duel Battle Mage Artwork
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DNF Duel Reveals Release Date and Gameplay For New DLC Character Battle Mage

It's December, so it's almost time for DNF Duel players to enjoy a new DLC character, the Battle Mage.  Today Nexon announced a release date for the new fighter, which will launch as DLC and as part…

December 3, 2023 | 01:53 EST

Lucilius in Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Reveals the Return of Lucilius, Character Pass Roadmap, and More

Today Cygames hosted a new livestream sharing a lot of news about the upcoming fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. We start with a look at the story, which will be expanded with a third…

December 2, 2023 | 11:25 EST

Steve cockily throwing a punch at the camera in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Steve Gameplay Trailer Shows A Boxing Legend In Action

Bandai Namco has released another new Tekken 8 character introduction trailer, this time for British boxing legend Steve Fox. Along with Leo and several others, Steve was technically unveiled…

November 29, 2023 | 09:35 EST

Goku in Dragon Ball FighterZ
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Rollback Netcode Finally Coming to Dragon Ball FighterZ With Beta Starting Next Week

After a long wait, Bandai Namco is finally ready to let Dragon Ball FighterZ fans try the game with rollback netcode, at least only on one platform, for now. The much-requested feature will be the…

November 26, 2023 | 08:27 EST

Street Fighter 6 Type Arcade Logo
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Street Fighter 6 Type Arcade Release Window and Key Art Revealed

Today, at the Amusement Expo in Tokyo Big Sight, Taito and Capcom revealed the release window and the key art for Street Fighter 6 Type Arcade. As shared on X (formerly Twitter), the game will…

November 25, 2023 | 05:05 EST

Virtua Fighter 3tb Online Art
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Sega Brings Back Legendary Virtua Fighter 3tb to Arcades with Virtua Fighter 3tb Online

Today, at the Amusement Expo in Tokyo Big Sight, Sega shared an announcement that will likely make many Virtua Fighter fans smile, the return to arcades of Virtua Fighter 3tb with Virtua Fighter 3tb…

November 25, 2023 | 03:15 EST

Killer Instinct Logo with Spinal
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Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition Released Years After Latest Update [UPDATED]

Ten years ago today, Microsoft and Double Helix Games released Killer Instinct, rebooting the old and glorious fighting franchise. The game was then taken over by Iron Galaxy, which today is…

November 28, 2023 | 08:17 EST

The image advertising the collaboration between Tekken 8 and The Last Rockstars
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Tekken 8 Enrolls Japanese Superstars Yoshiki, Hyde, Sugizo, and Miyavi For New Song "Mastery"

Bandai Namco has revealed the image song for its upcoming fighting game, Tekken 8, titled "Mastery" and performed by the Japanese supergroup The Last Rockstars. The supergroup, formed in 2022,…

November 22, 2023 | 01:20 EST

A close-up of the newly-revealed Tekken 8 fighter Leo Kliesen
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Tekken 8 Leo Gameplay Trailer Shows Off The Stylish Fighter's Speedy Combos

Bandai Namco has officially revealed Leo Kliesen, the newest fighter to make their way to the Tekken 8 roster. Technically speaking, Leo was revealed alongside a number of other fighters during the…

November 22, 2023 | 09:26 EST

Outfit 3 for Ryu and Chun Li in Street Fighter 6
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Street Fighter 6 Reveals Fun and Extravagant Outfit 3 Costumes for 18 Launch Characters

Today Capcom officially revealed the Outfit 3 costumes for the Street Fighter 6 characters that were included in the game at launch. They will be released on December 1, so fans won't have to wait…

November 21, 2023 | 08:18 EST

A stylish banner revealing Wonder of U as the next JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R fighter
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Reveals Wonder Of U As Final Season Pass 2 Fighter

Bandai Namco has announced the third and final fighter arriving as part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Season Pass 2. Wonder of U, the unsettling robotic Stand of JoJolion antagonist…

November 21, 2023 | 09:37 EST

The key art of Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes
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Anime Fighting Game Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Open Beta Available Now on PS5 and PS4

Arc System Works and French Bread just launched the free open beta for the upcoming fighting game Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes. The beta is currently available on the PlayStation Network for…

November 16, 2023 | 11:17 EST

Tekken 7 - New character reina
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Tekken 8 Reveals New Character Reina Designed by Bayonetta Artist Mari Shimazaki

At the end of the EVO Tekken 8 Showcase, Bandai Namco revealed the last launch character that will appear in the game, Reina. She's a brand new character and she's nicknamed a "Purple Lightning."…

November 12, 2023 | 11:49 EST

Key artwork of Umbral Core
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Dark Fantasy 2.5D Fighting Game Umbral Core Reveals Story, Features, & More

A Few Rounds Games released an extensive video introducing some key aspects of their upcoming indie dark fantasy 2.5D fighting game Umbral Core. We hear briefly how the project started, and then we…

November 12, 2023 | 07:46 EST

Kiryu looking at lockers.
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Like a Dragon Gaiden Locker Key Guide

Our Like a Dragon Gaiden Locker Key Guide will go over how to find each key in Sotenbori and the Castle, and the rewards for doing so. Locker keys, like the Gold Balls you can find, are a set of…

November 13, 2023 | 11:14 EST

Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1 and in The Boys, portrayed by Antony Starr
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The Boys Star Antony Starr Will Not Voice Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1 DLC

Fans of the The Boys are eagerly waiting for the coming of Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1 but the villain in superhero disguise will not be voiced by his iconic actor.  The Boys Star Antony Starr…

November 12, 2023 | 01:49 EST

Kiryu talking to Shen during the golden ball substory
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Like a Dragon Gaiden Gold Ball Guide

Our Like a Dragon Gaiden Gold Ball Guide will go over the location of each of these collectables, and why you should collect them. Gold Balls in Like a Dragon Gaiden are a series of 7 collectable…

November 9, 2023 | 10:15 EST

The logo for Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, showing Kazuma Kiryu in a black suit lighting a cigarette.
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Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Review – Yakuza Greatest Hits

To an extent, writing this Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name review feels unnecessary. The game feels less like a fully-fledged Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios title and more like a premium…

November 6, 2023 | 10:00 EST

 Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash New Characters, Todo, Jogo, and Hanami
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Anime Game Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash Reveals Three More Characters & Their Devastating Moves

Today Bandai Namco revealed three new playable characters who will appear in the upcoming anime-inspired fighting action game Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash. Specifically, welearn that Aoi Todo, Jogo…

November 2, 2023 | 06:57 EDT

A close-up of the stylish new Tekken 8 character Victor Chevalier
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Tekken 8 Unveils Brand New Character Victor Chevalier, Voiced By A French Legend

Bandai Namco has revealed another of Tekken 8's new characters in the form of Victor Chevalier, a fighter who's never been seen in the series before. As promised earlier this week, Victor is the…

November 2, 2023 | 09:24 EDT

Grimnir posing elegantly in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Delayed For More "Polish And Debugging"

Arc System Works and Cygames have announced that Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising has been delayed. The upcoming fighter was originally scheduled to launch on November 30th, but will instead now…

November 1, 2023 | 04:54 EDT

Zafina returns in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Reveals the Return of 5 Beloved Characters; Last 2 Fighters Will Be Revealed in November

Today Bandai Namco revealed a whopping five returning characters that will be playable in its upcoming fighting game Tekken 8.  As shown by a new trailer, the game is bringing back Devil Jin, Zafina…

October 31, 2023 | 01:58 EDT

Four of the characters in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising depicted in a cutscene
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising's Next Open Beta Set For November, 26 Characters To Be Playable

Cygames has announced a Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising open beta for next month. The beta will take place from November 9th through November 12th and will allow you to play as 26 of the upcoming…

October 27, 2023 | 08:34 EDT

Capcom Logo and Street Fighter Key Art Portraying Luke
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Street Fighter 6 Sells 2.47 million Copies & Drives Capcom's Overwhelming Financial Results

Capcom announced its financial results for the six months between April 1, 2023, and September 30, 2023, and as usual, they're definitely solid. Looking at the whole company, net sales were 74,934…

October 26, 2023 | 09:25 EDT

Artwork of Yuya Fungami from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R posing
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Sets Yuya Fungami Release Date

Yuya Fungami, the latest DLC character for outlandish fighter JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R, has a release date. The flamboyant motorcycle rider, who was announced earlier this month,…

October 16, 2023 | 08:46 EDT

Just Stop Oil Activists disrupt Tekken 7 Finals in London
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Tekken 7 Tournament at EGX 2023 Disrupted by Just Stop Oil Activists

Today, during a tournament at EGX 2023 at the ExCel in London, activists belonging to the controversial organization Just Stop Oil trespassed on the stage to disrupt a Tekken 7 tournament. The three…

October 15, 2023 | 04:07 EDT

Omni Man in Mortal Kombat 1
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First Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Omni Man Gets Gameplay Reveal & November Release Window

Today Mortal Kombat 1 developer Netherrealm Studios and publisher Warner Bros. Games revealed the first gameplay of the first DLC character, Omni Man.  Being part of the Kombat Pack, Omni Man will…

October 14, 2023 | 02:08 EDT

A powerful punch in UFC 5
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UFC 5 reveals Game Modes Aplenty

Today EA Sports revealed the game modes you can enjoy in the upcoming MMA game UFC 5, including new and returning ones. We learn about the revamped UFC Fight Week, which is now an event-driven live…

October 14, 2023 | 12:30 EDT

A close-up of fighter Megumi Fushiguro looking angry in Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash
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Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash Release Date Revealed For February

Bandai Namco has announced the Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash release date. The two-on-two anime fighter, which is an adaptation of the popular occult fantasy manga and anime series, will launch…

October 11, 2023 | 10:33 EDT

Kazuya looking menacing and slamming his fist into his hand in Tekken 8
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Tekken 8 Leaks Point To The Return Of Tekken Force Mode

New Tekken 8 leaks have emerged that appear to confirm the return of something akin to the classic Tekken Force gameplay mode. If you're not up to speed, Tekken Force was a beat-'em-up game mode…

October 11, 2023 | 08:38 EDT

A freeze frame of the new The King of Fighters XV DLC character Hinako Shijo
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Next The King Of Fighters XV DLC Character Hinako Shijo Revealed For Winter

SNK has announced the next The King of Fighters XV DLC character, who will also be the final character available as part of the game's Fighter Pass. Hinako Shijo is joining the game's roster, having…

October 10, 2023 | 03:37 EDT

Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name - City With Logo Overlaid
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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him…

October 8, 2023 | 12:59 EDT

UFC 5 Zhang Weili Waits for her match
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UFC 5 Shows Off Its Fancy New Graphics & Technology

Today EA Sports released an extensive video of the upcoming UFC 5 focusing on the new visual features you can expect from the next game of the MMA franchise.  We have heard about the new graphics…

October 6, 2023 | 10:23 EDT

Art depicting the new JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R DLC character Yuya Fungami
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Season Pass 2 Continues With Yuya Fungami

The next major JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R DLC character has been revealed. After Leone Abbacchio kicked off Season 2 in style last month, your next DLC character is the motorcycle-…

October 6, 2023 | 10:34 EDT

Street Fighter 6 Halloween Avatar Gear from the Fighting Pass
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It's Already Halloween in Street Fighter 6 With Spooky Party Fighting Pass

Today Capcom revealed the "Spooky Party Fighting Pass" for its popular fighting game Street Fighter 6, including the usual costume and plenty more goodies.  You may think that it's a bit too soon…

October 1, 2023 | 10:31 EDT

Like a Dragon Gaiden - Kiryu meets Kaito from Judgment
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Like a Dragon Gaiden Reveals Familiar Characters & Sidequests

Sega has revealed new details and a few new screenshots of the upcoming Yakuza game Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. We start with a look at subquests. Since protagonist Kazuma…

October 1, 2023 | 09:37 EDT

The Samurai Shodown character Wu Ruixiang in closeup with a bear behind her
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Samurai Shodown Rollback Netcode Update Delayed Beyond September

The upcoming Samurai Shodown rollback netcode has been delayed once again, and no new release date has been announced. In a post on X earlier today, developer SNK revealed that the update, which…

September 29, 2023 | 09:50 EDT