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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.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves devs on finishing season 2 & working with Fist of the North Star
SNK Director Hayato Konya and Producer Shinya Tamaki discuss the challenges of releasing monthly DLC characters for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 2, culminating in the addition of Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star. They detail the optimization required for their development teams and the unique design hurdles of adapting Kenshiro's signature finishing moves for gameplay without immediately killing opponents.
Exclusive interview: How Sam Dyer built Bitmap Books into a shrine for your gaming memories
Sam 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 Astana
The 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 Release
Kenshiro 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 Shinken
Kenshiro, 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 Trailer
SNK 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 PS5
Kenshiro 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 June
SNK 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 June
SNK 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 Announced
SNK 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 Steam
SNK 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 Community
SNK 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.
