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Blue Mary Now Available in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
South Town special agent Blue Mary, voiced by Allegra Clark, is now available in SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as part of Season Pass 2. She joins the King of Fighters tournament and investigates a disappearance in the Episodes of South Town mode. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The History of Portable Tactical RPGs, Part 2: Game Boy Rivals (1989–2006)
This article details the history of portable tactical RPGs on Game Boy rivals like the WonderSwan, Game Gear, and Neo Geo Pocket Color, focusing on hardware features and major titles released between 1989 and 2006. It examines games such as Shining Force Gaiden, Faselei!, and Super Robot Taisen Compact, analyzing their gameplay, reception, and sales figures within the context of the genre's development on handheld consoles.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK WELCOMES THE LEADER OF THE LILLIEN KNIGHTS, B. JENET
Netmarble has announced a new in-game update for its AFK RPG, The King of Fighters AFK, introducing the new fighter B. Jenet. The update also features several in-game events, including a B. Jenet Pick-Up Event and a Spike Synergy Fighter Summon Event, running until April 1. Players can also participate in the Blossom Town and Lucky Elpy events to earn rewards and obtain legendary pets.
Mabinogi’s 18th Anniversary Celebration Live Through April 9
Nexon America is celebrating Mabinogi's 18th anniversary with in-game events and rewards running until April 9. The celebration includes a special story questline, mini-games, daily and weekly challenges, and surprise login bonuses. The article also briefly mentions new demos and releases for The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon, Crimson Desert, Persona 5: The Phantom X, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and Oceaneers.
Persona5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 Featuring P5R’s Kasumi Yoshizawa
Persona 5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 is now available on PC and mobile, introducing the "Crossroads of Fate: Laboratory Arc Part 1" event and featuring Kasumi Yoshizawa from Persona 5 Royal. The update includes new palaces, boss battles, and collaboration rewards from other SEGA titles during the SEGA Spring Sale.
Blue Mary Coming to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves March 26
Blue Mary, voiced by Allegra Clark, will be released for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on March 26 as part of Season Pass 2. The character, first introduced in Fatal Fury 3, will appear in Arcade and Episodes of South Town modes. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Blue Mary Zeroes in on Season 2 of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
SNK CORPORATION announced that Blue Mary, the third DLC fighter for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season Pass 2, will be available on March 26, 2026. Blue Mary, who first appeared in 1995's FATAL FURY 3, utilizes Commando Sambo techniques. The article also details her role in Arcade Mode and the single-player RPG adventure 'Episodes of South Town'.
LOGOMANCY: What if 'Suika Game' met Word-Building? Steam Wishlist Now Open
LOGOMANCY, a new physics-based word puzzle game inspired by Suika Game and Scrabble, has launched its Steam store page and is now available for wishlisting. The game combines falling letter mechanics with word-building and spell-casting elements, aiming for a PC release with a target price of $4.99 USD. An alpha demo is planned for April 30, 2026, followed by an Early Access launch in late May.
Blue Mary Joins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 2 on March 26
SNK announced that Blue Mary will join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves' second season on March 26, 2026, as the third character released. The game, which features a new REV System and both Arcade Style and Smart Style controls, is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Blue Mary is voiced by Allegra Clark.
Saudi Arabia firm EGDC now owns 5% stake in Capcom
Saudi Arabia-based Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) has acquired a 5.03% stake in Capcom, amounting to 26,788,500 shares, for pure investment purposes. This follows previous investments by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) in Capcom and other major gaming companies like Electronic Arts and Take-Two Interactive.
Saudi Arabia Fund Acquires Another Slice of Resident Evil Requiem Publisher Capcom, Upping Country's Ownership to 10% - IGN
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and its subsidiary, the Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC), have increased their ownership stake in Capcom to approximately 10%. This move is described as a pure investment, with Capcom's Resident Evil 4 being highlighted as its fastest-selling installment.
Crown prince of Saudi Arabia's Electronic Gaming Development Company acquires 5% stake in Capcom
Saudi Arabia's Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC), a subsidiary of the Misk Foundation, has acquired a 5% stake in Capcom, reportedly as a pure investment. This follows a similar acquisition of Capcom shares by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in 2022. The article also includes commentary from Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks on the challenges and future of the video game industry, including cost inflation, talent acquisition, and the potential of AI.
The Saudi company that owns SNK disclosed a 5% stake in Capcom
The Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund through its MiSK Foundation, has disclosed ownership of 26,788,500 shares in Capcom. This move indicates a significant investment by the Saudi entity into the Japanese game developer.
Black Finger JET: An Interview With Shinano Ishiguro of KOHACHI STUDIO
Shinano Ishiguro of KOHACHI STUDIO, a team comprised of former Metal Slug developers, discussed their upcoming run-and-gun title, Black Finger JET, in an interview with Netto's Game Room. The game is being developed by the studio formed by former Metal Slug developers.
Black Finger JET: An Interview With Shinano Ishiguro of KOHACHI STUDIO
Shinano Ishiguro of KOHACHI STUDIO, a team comprised of former Metal Slug developers, discussed their upcoming run-and-gun title, Black Finger JET, in an interview with Netto's Game Room. The game is being developed by the studio formed by former Metal Slug developers.
Saudi Arabia now owns just over 10% of Capcom, as another national investment company scoops up more shares in the Resident Evil and Street Fighter publisher
An investment fund connected to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the Electronic Gaming Development Company, has acquired approximately 5.03% of Capcom's shares. This brings Saudi Arabia's total ownership in the Resident Evil publisher to just over 10%, with the fund also holding full ownership of SNK. The EGDC stated the purchase is purely for investment purposes, aiming to profit from stock valuation increases.
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A Saudi Arabian investment firm, which also owns SNK, has acquired a significant stake in Capcom. Separately, Niantic is leveraging data from Pokemon Go for applications outside of video games, such as aiding robot food delivery.
Saudi Investment Firm Acquires A Significant Number Of Capcom Shares
Saudi Arabian investment firm Misk Foundation, through its Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) branch, has acquired a 5.03% stake in Capcom. The firm, owned by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, stated the acquisition is for 'pure investment' purposes. This news comes as Capcom celebrates the success of Resident Evil Village and prepares to release new content for Street Fighter 6.
All of SNK’s The King of Fighters ACA NeoGeo Games Are Discounted on iOS and Android, Switch Later Today – TouchArcade
SNK is celebrating the 30th anniversary of The King of Fighters series with significant discounts on its ACA NeoGeo titles for iOS and Android, with Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions also receiving price reductions. Individual games are available for $1.99 on mobile platforms, down from their usual $3.99 price.
Legendary Fighting Series ‘The King of Fighters’ Crosses Over into ‘Another Eden’ with the “Another Bout” Event that Kicks Off August 22nd – TouchArcade
The mobile RPG Another Eden is hosting a crossover event titled "Another Bout" with SNK's fighting game series, The King of Fighters, starting August 22nd. Players can unlock and fight alongside characters like Terry Bogard, Kyo Kusanagi, Mai Shiranui, and Kula Diamond in a new story mode and a special battle arena mode. The event will be available on PC, iOS, and Android.