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Tokyo Revengers' Mikey & Draken bring ruffian ruthlessness to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Manjiro 'Mikey' Sano and Ken 'Draken' Ryuguji from Tokyo Revengers are now available as DLC characters in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. This preview details Mikey's aggressive, kick-focused brawler style, highlighting his unique moves and combo potential, while noting his short reach and the practice required for his supers. Both characters bring a brutal, smashmouth fighting style to the roster, though they may not be as powerful as other recent additions.
I got my start writing for a PlayStation 2 magazine: These are my 12 PS2-pilled recommendations from the Steam Autumn…
This article recommends 12 games available on Steam, inspired by or ports from the PlayStation 2 and Dreamcast era. It highlights six modern titles that draw inspiration from the 'sixth generation' of consoles, such as Promise Mascot Agency and Hi-Fi Rush, alongside six classic ports like Metal Gear Solid 3 and Final Fantasy 10.
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.
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.
Evening Reading - June 29, 2026
This 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 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.
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.
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.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
A 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 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.
SNK Icon Mr. Karate Unmasked for PS5, PS4's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
SNK 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 Explained
SNK 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 Teased
SNK'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 24
SNK 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 streaming
Prime 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 June
Kenshiro 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.