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Exclusive interview: How Sam Dyer built Bitmap Books into a shrine for your gaming memoriesSam Dyer, founder of Bitmap Books, discusses how his passion for graphic design and retro gaming led to the creation of a premium publishing house focused on preserving gaming history. The company emphasizes meticulous packaging and high-quality production, treating each book as a collectible artifact. Dyer also highlights the importance of original content and human curation over generative AI, aiming to capture the essence of gaming memories and culture.- Games of the Future 2026 Confirms Global Lineup for AstanaThe Games of the Future 2026 has confirmed its final lineup of over 800 athletes from more than 50 nations competing in Astana from July 29 to August 9. The event will feature popular titles like Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, and PUBG: Battlegrounds, alongside unique phygital disciplines combining digital gameplay with live sports, with a total prize pool exceeding US$4 million.
- FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Kenshiro ReleaseKenshiro from Fist of the North Star has been released as the final Season Pass 2 character for SNK's fighting game, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, on PC. This addition marks the conclusion of the game's second season pass content.
From North Star to South Town – Kenshiro Is Coming to FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves!Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star: HOKUTO NO KEN is now available as the final Season Pass 2 DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The Legend Edition, which includes the base game and both Season Passes, is also available. Kenshiro brings a technical and powerful fighting style to the game, featuring unique moves and mechanics.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is an exciting arena for Kenshiro's explosive Hokuto ShinkenKenshiro, the iconic protagonist from Fist of the North Star, is set to join SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as a playable DLC character in June 2026. Early impressions highlight his unique pressure point mechanics, which allow for devastating combos and strategic gameplay, potentially making him one of the game's most dangerous fighters. His kit includes moves like Hundred-Kick Rush and Seven Stars of Death, with a special pressure point gimmick that can lead to significant damage and dizzy states.
This wireless Dreamcast controller is rad, but I'd focus on its six-button sibling over Prime Day if you're…This article reviews the Retro Fighters StrikerDC and D6 wireless controllers for the Sega Dreamcast, highlighting their compatibility with the VMU and 2.4GHz connection. The D6 is recommended for fighting game fans due to its six-button layout, while the StrikerDC is better suited for 3D titles like Sonic Adventure.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Showcases Fist of the North Star’s Kenshiro in New TrailerSNK Corporation has released a new trailer showcasing Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star as he joins the roster of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The trailer highlights Kenshiro's technical, close-range combat style based on the Hokuto Shinken martial art, and confirms his playable status in Episodes of South Town. Kenshiro, voiced by Clayton Alexander in English and Shunsuke Takeuchi in Japanese, is available as part of the Season 2 pass for $19.99 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Fist of the North Star's Kenshiro Looks Like the Perfect Fit for Fatal Fury PS5Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star is set to join the roster of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. SNK describes his gameplay as fast and formidable, with impressive combo options and a technical toolkit. His addition is being promoted alongside the Fist of the North Star anime series available on Amazon Prime.- Fist of the North Star’s Kenshiro to Join Season 2 of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves This JuneSNK CORPORATION has released a character trailer for Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star, who will be playable in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves starting this June. Kenshiro will also be featured at EVO Las Vegas. The character's trailer showcases his fast strikes and technical combat abilities, and he will be available as part of Season Pass 2 or the Legend Edition.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC character Kenshiro launches in JuneSNK announced that Kenshiro, a DLC character from Fist of the North Star, will be released for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in June. Kenshiro, voiced by Clayton Alexander in English and Shunsuke Takeuchi in Japanese, is the successor to the Hokuto Shinken assassination art. The character will be playable at EVO 2026 and is featured in new trailers and screenshots showcasing his story modes.- NINJA MASTER'S AnnouncedSNK has announced that the fighting game NINJA MASTER'S, originally released for Neo Geo in 1996, is coming soon to PC via Steam. An upgraded version for Windows gamers will accompany the release, with a new trailer also revealed.
- SNK’s NINJA MASTER’S Is Coming to SteamSNK CORPORATION announced that the 1996 fighting game NINJA MASTER'S will be released on Steam as part of the NEOGEO Premium Selection. This updated version will feature rollback netcode, a practice mode, and an online tournament mode. The game is available to wishlist on Steam for $19.99/€19.99.
NINJA MASTER’S Returns on Steam as SNK Brings NEOGEO Classic to Modern Platforms | Invision Game CommunitySNK Corporation has announced that the 1996 arcade fighting game NINJA MASTER’S will be released on Steam as part of the NEOGEO Premium Selection lineup. The updated version will feature rollback netcode, a lobby system, and various competitive multiplayer modes. Players can wishlist the game now ahead of its upcoming release.
NINJA MASTER’S: The Scroll of the Ninja Emperor ‘NEO GEO Premium Selection’ edition announcedSNK has announced a re-release of the 1996 fighting game NINJA MASTER’S: The Scroll of the Ninja Emperor for PC via Steam. This 'NEO GEO Premium Selection' version will feature rollback netcode with nine-player lobbies, a Practice Mode, and a Gallery Mode, preserving the original's graphics and controls while adding modern quality-of-life features.- MomoCon 2026 Gathers More Than 67,000 Anime, Pop Culture Fans Over Memorial Day WeekendMomoCon, a major celebration of gaming and anime in the Southeast United States, has set a new attendance record with 67,277 fans at its 2026 event. The convention featured the North American debut of Wonder Festival and hosted notable guests like Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada and members of Critical Role. MomoCon 2027 is scheduled for May 27-30.
Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai NamcoTekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco after two decades with the company, citing a desire to pursue new challenges. Ikeda, who also co-directed Tekken 7, expressed gratitude to the development team for their contributions to the franchise's success. This departure follows that of long-serving Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada, who left Bandai Namco in December 2025 to join SNK.
Tekken's game director follows in Harada's footsteps by saying sayonara to Bandai Namco, causing fans to worry…Kohei "Nakatsu" Ikeda, game director for Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, has announced his departure from Bandai Namco Entertainment after 20 years. This follows the earlier exit of long-time Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada, raising concerns among fans about the future of the fighting game series. Ikeda expressed his intention to continue as a game developer and hopes to cross paths with the community again.
Tekken 8 game director bids goodbye to Bandai Namco following series boss Katsuhiro Harada's exit last year, but doesn't do an hour-long DJ mixTekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has departed from Bandai Namco after 20 years with the company, following the exit of series producer Katsuhiro Harada last year. Ikeda expressed gratitude for his time working on the Tekken series, particularly Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, and stated he will continue to take on new challenges as a game developer. Bandai Namco has assured fans of their commitment to the future development of Tekken 8.
Tekken loses its third lead in 9 months as director Kouhei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco after 20 years, leaving fans to worry about what's next for the iconic fighting game seriesKouhei Ikeda, director for Tekken 8 and Tekken 7, has departed Bandai Namco Entertainment after 20 years with the company. This follows the recent departures of producer Yohei Shimbori and longtime series producer Katsuhiro Harada, raising concerns among fans about the future of the iconic fighting game series. Ikeda expressed pride in his work and confidence in the remaining team to continue the Tekken legacy.
Following Harada's Exit, Tekken 8 Has Now Also Lost its Game DirectorFollowing Katsuhiro Harada's departure from Bandai Namco, Tekken 8's game director Kohei Ikeda has also left the company after 20 years. Ikeda, who worked on the Tekken series and directed both Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, stated that he has entrusted the future of the franchise to the remaining team. The article also notes recent patches have improved the game's balance after initial updates caused issues.