2XKO
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Evening Reading - July 9, 2026This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news and features, including reviews for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Digimon Story, discussions on 2XKO and Guilty Gear Strive, and mentions of Microsoft's potential new Quake game. It also touches on industry layoffs and includes personal anecdotes and internet content.
2XKO Creative Director on roster growth, fighter development & appearing at EVO 20262XKO Creative Director Mike Henry discussed the game's appearance at EVO 2026, the addition of Thresh and Senna to the roster, and the development process for new fighters. Henry highlighted the importance of community support and explained how character design decisions are influenced by internal capabilities and fan demand. Future character additions will depend on the team's ability to create new character rigs.
Evening Reading - July 30, 2026This article rounds up various gaming news items from July 30, 2026. Highlights include a live-action Persona adaptation for Netflix, a fall 2026 release window for Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2, and SECI Interactive warning of staffing decisions after Microsoft pulled out of publishing Project Fantasy. It also touches on esports events like EVO 2026 for 2XKO and mentions updates for games like Battlefield 6 and Turok: Origin.
There's a surprising amount of major games you can't play on Valve's Steam Machine - here are eight of the biggest, and whyValve's Steam Machine, despite its potential, faces significant limitations due to its SteamOS (a Linux variant) not supporting many popular games. This is primarily caused by anti-cheat software, which is incompatible with Linux, rendering titles like Destiny 2, Fortnite, Battlefield 6, Apex Legends, GTA Online, EA Sports FC 24, and modern Call of Duty games unplayable. While installing Windows is an option, it defeats the purpose of the console-like device.
EVO 2026: Schedule, brackets, prize pool, games & where to watchEVO 2026, the premier fighting game tournament, will take place from June 26-28, 2026, featuring a lineup of 12 games including Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Guilty Gear Strive. The event will be broadcast on EVO's Twitch and YouTube channels, with detailed schedules for finals and prize pools for each game announced.
EVO 2026's Arena Finals games & Sunday Top 8s have been decidedEVO 2026 has announced the schedule for its main Arena finals, featuring Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Guilty Gear Strive, and Rivals of Aether 2 on Saturday, and 2XKO, Tekken 8, and Street Fighter 6 on Sunday. The schedule is determined by game participant numbers, with other titles competing on the Showcase Stage.
Riot devs are LARPing as Thresh on X, and that's because he's surprise dropping into 2XKORiot Games is marketing the upcoming release of Senna and Thresh in their fighting game 2XKO with an innovative campaign. Developers changed their social media profiles to impersonate Thresh, accompanied by cryptic messages and a ten-hour "trapped in Thresh's lantern" stream. Senna is set to launch on June 9, with Thresh arriving alongside her, featuring a large model and unique mechanics.- 2XKO adds Thresh on June 9The free-to-play tag fighting game 2XKO, based on League of Legends, will add the character Thresh on June 9. Thresh will be a playable character in the game.
2XKO adds new fighter Thresh this monthRiot Games announced that Thresh, the chain warden, will be added as a new fighter to their League of Legends-themed fighting game, 2XKO, on June 9th. He will join the recently announced fighter Senna. The free-to-play game is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
2XKO adds new fighter Senna this monthRiot Games announced that Senna, a new fighter themed around League of Legends, will be added to the free-to-play fighting game 2XKO on June 9th. The game is available on PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5.
Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage announced for Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls at Sony State of PlaySony's State of Play revealed that Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage will be playable characters in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. The game, a spiritual successor to Marvel vs Capcom, is a 3v3 tag fighter set to release on August 6th.- 2XKO adds Senna on June 9The free-to-play tag fighting game 2XKO, based on League of Legends, will introduce Senna as a playable character on June 9. This update adds a new fighter to the game's roster.
Tekken 8 Brings Yujiro Hanma from Baki as a Guest Fighter, as Harada Finally Confronts Waffle HouseTekken 8 announced Yujiro Hanma from the Baki anime series as its next guest fighter for Season 3, scheduled for release in 2027. In a separate development, former Tekken lead Katsuhiro Harada visited a Waffle House, referencing a past fan campaign for a Waffle House stage in the game.
Competitive Gaming Events Are Becoming Bigger Entertainment Productions In 2026Competitive gaming events in 2026 are evolving into large-scale entertainment productions, incorporating elements like live music, celebrity appearances, and festival-style programming to rival concerts and streaming premieres. This shift is driven by games becoming integral to broader entertainment lifestyles and publishers treating esports as a live product requiring robust production value. Events like Evo 2026 and the Esports World Cup exemplify this trend, aiming to attract diverse audiences beyond core esports fans.
2XKO Doubles Down: 6 Champions, New Fuse Mechanic This YearRiot Games has revealed its 2026 roadmap for the fighting game 2XKO, detailing plans to release six new champions and introduce a new 'fuse' mechanic. Additionally, a duo partner matching system will be implemented next month to improve team coordination. This aggressive content schedule indicates Riot's commitment to establishing 2XKO as a major player in the team-based fighting game genre.- 2XKO's refreshed roadmap promises 6 new Champion launches in 2026The developer of 2XKO has updated the game's roadmap, now planning for six new Champion launches in 2026. This includes previously announced characters like Caitlyn, Akali, and Senna, with an additional character now scheduled.
2XKO Will Add Six Characters This Year, Despite Dev Scaling DownRiot Games has revealed that 2XKO will receive six new characters this year, exceeding its initial roadmap despite a reduction in the development team. The fighting game, inspired by League of Legends, has already added Caitlyn and Akali, with Senna and three other Champions planned. The studio is also working on new stages, skins, and a summer event, indicating continued support for the title.
'Everybody should play every fighting game' says Invincible VS director: 'They're just fun'Dave Hall, director of the upcoming fighting game Invincible VS, believes all fighting games are fun and accessible, encouraging players to try them. He discussed his passion for the genre, stemming from his work on Killer Instinct and his desire to create an approachable tag-team fighter that captures the spirit of the Invincible IP. Hall emphasized the importance of community feedback in the development process, stating that success for the game means delivering a 'badass game' that fans will enjoy.
We Should Be In The Mario Galaxy Movie | Kurt & Lucy Gotcha CoveredThis article rounds up various game trailers and reveals, including Guilty Gear Strive, Mortal Shell 2, and FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN. It also touches on the rising cost of games and the importance of transparency regarding Early Access titles, with a mention of Sony potentially discontinuing a service.
More Games Need To Be Honest About Being Early AccessThis article argues that more games should be transparent about their Early Access status. It highlights various game trailers and mentions the Nintendo Switch Lite, suggesting a need for clearer communication with players regarding game development stages.