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Regulators clear the path: Saudi Arabia’s $55B takeover of EA loses its final barrier
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has received approval from the European Commission for its $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, removing a major regulatory hurdle. The deal, which is the second-largest in video game history, has been cleared without competition concerns. This move is part of Saudi Arabia's broader strategy to diversify its economy and increase its presence in the global gaming market.
Rick Strowd delivers a haymaker to start Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 3
Rick Strowd, a boxing-specialist character, is introduced as the first fighter for Season 3 of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The article details his versatile boxing moves, tricky footwork, and unique command normals, highlighting his potential for devastating counters and explosive combos. Rick Strowd, who first appeared in Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers, will be available on July 23, 2026.
Weekend Discussion - July 19, 2026
This Weekend Discussion article from Shacknews reflects on various topics including Dark Souls 2, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and Super Mario 64. It also features reviews for Denshattack! and The Mermaid Mask, and a look back at Two Point Studios' decade in the industry. The article encourages reader engagement in the Shacknews Chatty comment thread.
Evening Reading - July 16, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various industry news, including layoffs at ZeniMax Online Studios, the Call of Duty League Championship, and NVIDIA's expansion into Japan. It also features reviews for Denshattack! and Buc-ee's, a look back at Two Point Studios' decade, and mentions of Netflix's earnings and Hasbro's deal with Nintendo for Legend of Zelda toys. The article also highlights rotoscoping in indie game development and includes a personal reflection from CEO Asif Khan.
Midday Gatherings and Events
SNK has released a Season 3 announcement trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Separately, a treasure hunt event in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag was reportedly scrapped after a player accidentally discovered a secret chest.
It'd be an exhausting lie to pretend I don't like SNK, so I won't
The author expresses concern over Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund's acquisition of SNK and its influence on games like Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, citing the controversial inclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo. While acknowledging the necessity of funding in game development and the broad reach of Saudi investments across the industry, the author advocates for holding companies accountable for problematic decisions rather than boycotting entire entities.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 3 confirms two mystery characters in late 2026
SNK has detailed the Season 3 roadmap for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, confirming release windows for several characters throughout late 2026. Rick Strowd will launch in July, followed by Duck King in August, Kim Kaphwan in September, and Laocorn in November. Two mystery characters are slated for October and December releases, rounding out the DLC content for the year.
Season 3 of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves begins July 23
SNK CORPORATION announced that Season 3 of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves will launch on July 23, 2026, with a "Destined for Revenge" theme. The season will feature monthly updates for six months, introducing new characters like Rick Strowd, Duck King, Kim Kaphwan, and Laocorn, alongside new stages. The Season Pass 3 is available for $19.99 USD on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Starts Season 3 on July 23rd With Rick Strowd, More Details Revealed
SNK Corporation has detailed Season 3 plans for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, revealing a "Destined for Revenge" theme and a staggered release schedule for new characters. Rick Strowd launches July 23rd, followed by Duck King, Kim Kaphwan, and Laocorn Gaudeamus in subsequent months, with two mystery characters planned for October and December. A new "Revenge Edition" will bundle all season passes, and DLC characters are now available for individual purchase.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 3 DLC teases Duck King, Kim Kaphwan & Rick Strowd
SNK has teased the upcoming DLC characters for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, revealing that Duck King, Kim Kaphwan, Rick Strowd, and Laocorn Gaudeamus will be added to the roster. While a release schedule is not yet confirmed, SNK aims for a character a month. The article also mentions previous teasers and the inclusion of Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star.
Issues and Activism
Summer Games Done Quick successfully raised $2.4 million for charity. However, the event canceled a sponsored stream with SNK due to ties with Saudi Arabia, sparking discussion about activism within the gaming community.
Summer Games Done Quick Cancels Sponsored SNK Stream Due to "Human Rights Concerns"
Summer Games Done Quick has canceled a planned sponsored stream with SNK due to ethical concerns. The decision was made because SNK's majority ownership by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia raises human rights issues.
Games Done Quick abruptly canceled SNK stream due to ties with Saudi Arabia
Games Done Quick has abruptly canceled a planned stream with SNK due to the latter's ties with Saudi Arabia. The organization stated it will not accept funds from or work with SNK in the future, citing concerns over the association.
Games Done Quick announces and then quickly cancels SNK-sponsored stream because of company's Saudi ownership
Games Done Quick (GDQ) cancelled a sponsored stream celebrating Metal Slug's 30th anniversary due to backlash over SNK's ownership by the Saudi-owned Electronic Gaming Development Company. GDQ stated they would not accept funds from the sponsor and apologized for failing to conduct a thorough review of the partnership, citing their commitment to human rights and inclusivity.
GDQ cancels SNK-sponsored stream & refuses funds due to Saudi Arabia PIF ownership
Games Done Quick (GDQ) canceled a sponsored stream with SNK and refused funds due to SNK's majority ownership by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF). The decision came after community backlash citing human rights concerns related to the Saudi government. GDQ apologized and promised to be more mindful of partners' values in the future, though the controversy occurred during the successful Summer Games Done Quick 2026 event which raised $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders.
GDQ Cancels SNK Stream Over Saudi Arabia Ties
Games Done Quick (GDQ) canceled a sponsored Metal Slug speedrun stream featuring SNK due to community backlash over SNK's majority ownership by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and associated human rights concerns. GDQ apologized to the affected parties and pledged to strengthen its sponsor evaluation process.
Games Done Quick apologizes for partnering with Saudi-owned studio SNK
Charity speedrunning event Games Done Quick (GDQ) cancelled a sponsored stream with Japanese studio SNK due to concerns over the company's ownership by a subsidiary of the Misk Foundation, which is linked to Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. GDQ organizers apologized for failing to conduct adequate review and pledged to strengthen their sponsor evaluation process, stating the partnership conflicted with their values of supporting human rights and inclusivity.
Summer Games Done Quick raises $2.4 million for charity, cancels sponsored stream with SNK over Saudi Arabia ties
Summer Games Done Quick successfully raised over $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders. However, the event faced backlash and canceled a sponsored stream with SNK due to the company's majority ownership by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, citing human rights concerns. Games Done Quick apologized for the oversight and committed to strengthening its sponsor evaluation process.
"An oversight we deeply regret": Games Done Quick cancel SNK-sponsored stream following backlash over studio's Saudi Arabian ownership
Games Done Quick has canceled a sponsored stream featuring SNK following community backlash over the fighting game studio's majority ownership by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The organization apologized for failing to conduct adequate review and stated they will not accept funds from this sponsorship or work with SNK again due to conflicts with their values of supporting human rights and inclusivity.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves devs want to continue the once-a-month DLC in Season 3
SNK producer Shinya Tamaki expressed the company's desire to maintain a monthly DLC character release schedule for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves into Season 3. Tamaki noted that optimizing development teams for this pace was challenging but ultimately successful, leading to fan satisfaction. The team is committed to continuing this content release strategy.
