Fist of the North Star
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Evening Reading - June 29, 2026This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including reviews for Star Fox and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, a roguelike called Poly Fighter, and an investigation into Super Micro and NVIDIA. It also notes the resignation of Supermassive Games CEO Robert Henrysson and announces the Tekken World Tour Finals for EVO Singapore 2027.- 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.
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.
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.- Game Crossovers and CollaborationsA character trailer has been released for Kenshiro, a character from Fist of the North Star, appearing in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. This trailer highlights the collaboration between the two popular franchises.
- 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.
SNK Icon Mr. Karate Unmasked for PS5, PS4's Fatal Fury: City of the WolvesSNK has revealed Mr. Karate as the final mystery character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, launching later this month on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. This iconic fighter from the Art of Fighting series joins the roster as the penultimate character of the game's second Season Pass, with Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star set to follow in June.
Two Crossovers In One Character? Fatal Fury’s Next DLC ExplainedSNK announced that the final Season 2 DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will be a unique version of Mr. Karate, who is revealed to be Robert Garcia in disguise. This marks a significant crossover within SNK's own fighting game franchises, following previous additions like Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star and characters from Street Fighter. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Wolfgang Krauser Preview – The Emperor of Darkness Returns!Wolfgang Krauser is returning to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as part of Season Pass 2, offering players a powerful character with both close-range and zoning capabilities. The preview highlights his new attacks, including Knee Halberd combos and Ignition Gear-enhanced fireballs. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Krauser Joins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Big Anniversary Update TeasedSNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will receive a major update on April 24th to celebrate its first anniversary, with details to be revealed in a livestream on April 23rd. Season 2 DLC character Wolfgang Krauser will also release on April 24th, alongside his single-player storylines. Another mysterious character is also scheduled to be revealed before Kenshiro rounds out the season.- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Adds Wolfgang Krauser as DLC on April 24SNK announced that Wolfgang Krauser will be added as DLC to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on April 24, 2026, voiced by Patrick Seitz. The game, available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, features a new REV System and multiple control schemes. A mystery character and Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star are also slated for later DLC releases.
3 new to Prime Video shows you need to check out this weekend (April 10–April 12)This guide recommends three new shows available on Prime Video for the weekend of April 10-12: the final season of 'The Boys', the new anime 'Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun', and the reboot of 'Fist of the North Star'. The article highlights key plot points and release details for each series.
New on Prime Video in April 2026: all the latest movies and shows streamingPrime Video's April 2026 lineup is highlighted by the fifth and final season of the superhero series The Boys, premiering April 8. The month also features the debut of the anime series Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun on April 5, alongside a large drop of movies on April 1 and other series and films throughout the month.- Fist of the North Star’s Kenshiro is Coming to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in JuneKenshiro from Fist of the North Star will be added to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as part of its Season 2 DLC in June. Known for his pressure point martial arts, Kenshiro is expected to be a mix-up heavy character with high-damage combos. His inclusion was anticipated and follows a teaser trailer released earlier this year.
- Warframe PAX East 2026 Panel Highlights Voruna Primae and MoreDigital Extremes revealed new details about Warframe at PAX East 2026, including the upcoming release of Voruna Prime on April 8 and the "Soulframe Prelude" closed alpha features like the Duelo Pact and Wolf Mount. The panel also featured community challenges to decide the next Deluxe Warframe skin. Warframe is available on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
- Fist of the North Star and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Cross Over as Kenshiro Explodes into Season 2SNK CORPORATION announced that Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star will be the sixth DLC fighter for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season Pass 2, arriving in June. Kenshiro's reveal took place at AnimeJapan 2026. Players can purchase Season Pass 2 or the Legend Edition which includes Season Pass 1 and 2.
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Reveals Kenshiro from Fist of the North StarSNK has announced that Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star will be a guest character in the upcoming fighting game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Further details about the character's inclusion were not immediately available.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Reveals Kenshiro from Fist of the North StarFatal Fury: City of the Wolves will feature Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star as a playable character. The article also speculates on potential future SNK releases, including a new installment in The Last Blade series or SNK vs. Capcom 3, and expresses a desire for updated versions of classic SNK titles like Metal Slug and Shock Troopers.