Guilty Gear
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Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Celebrate Evo 2026 with 11 fighting games in Humble Bundle's latest dealHumble Bundle is offering a new deal featuring 11 fighting games from Arc System Works, including Guilty Gear - Strive and Blazblue Centralfiction, for a minimum of $20. The bundle also includes coupons for Guilty Gear - Strive season passes and runs until July 18.
Arc System Works Showcase 2026 Announced for June 24 Featuring New Game RevealsArc System Works has announced its "Arc System Works Showcase 2026" event for June 24, which will feature new game reveals and updates on current projects. The presentation will stream live on YouTube with Japanese and English audio, and subtitles in multiple languages. The showcase is expected to highlight the company's popular fighting game franchises like Guilty Gear and BlazBlue, as well as other upcoming titles.- Arc System Works: follow the latest and most noteworthy information with 2026 Showcase!Arc System Works will broadcast "ARC SYSTEM WORKS Showcase 2026" on June 24, 2026, at 2 PM PT (11 PM CEST). The stream will deliver the latest information on various titles developed and published by the company, including its well-known franchises GUILTY GEAR and BLAZBLUE. The broadcast will be available on the official Arc System Works YouTube channel.
- Aksys Games Announces Anime Expo 2026 PanelAksys Games has announced its participation in Anime Expo 2026, which will take place from July 2-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The company's panel is scheduled for Friday, July 3, and will offer a preview of upcoming Japanese titles, updates, and potential surprises. This event will not be livestreamed.
Katsuhiro Harada Joins SNK to Head New VS Studio - GameHauntKatsuhiro Harada, the acclaimed producer behind the Tekken series, has officially joined SNK as CEO of the newly formed VS Studio SNK. This move marks the end of his 31-year tenure at Bandai Namco. The new studio, located in Tokyo, aims to develop skill-based action games with a focus on modern technology and open workflows, though Harada warns that major releases will take time.
PlayStation Vita: Our Love for a Dead ConsoleThe PlayStation Vita, released in 2011, aimed to bring a home console experience to a handheld device with features like dual analog sticks and an OLED screen. Despite a strong library of JRPGs, fighting games, and indie titles, it struggled against mobile gaming and the Nintendo 3DS due to its high price and proprietary memory cards. However, the console gained a dedicated following through modding, enabling emulation, custom themes, and the use of standard Micro SD cards, preserving its legacy as a beloved handheld.
The Sunday PapersThis article rounds up recent discussions and investigations within the game development industry. Topics include the resurgence of the Australian game development scene, the risks of developers repeatedly making similar games, the creation of soundtracks for extraction shooters, the challenges of crowdfunding, and critical perspectives on the use of AI in writing.
Legendary Guilty Gear Creator Offers a Warning to AAA Game DevelopersDaisuke Ishiwatari, the creator of Guilty Gear, has expressed concerns about the current state of AAA game development, warning against the dangers of extreme specialization and lack of creativity. He suggests that large budgets lead to risk aversion, limiting opportunities for developers to create unique or signature works. Ishiwatari advocates for a more fluid development approach that trusts developer instincts, citing the creation of DAMON and BABY as an example of broadening perspectives.
See the Guilty Gear Strive Jam Kuradoberi Moveset in Her Starter GuideArc System Works has released a starter guide for Jam Kuradoberi, a new DLC character joining Guilty Gear Strive on April 9, 2026. The guide showcases her close-range fighting style and special moves, including those powered by her Asanagi no Kokyuu attack. The 2.0 patch accompanying her release will also add new stages, music, and other content to the game, which is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
AAA developers are getting forced into "dangerous" siloes, says Guilty Gear creator: "Even if you quit your job, your chances of finding another one will be slim"Guilty Gear creator Daisuke Ishiwatari believes AAA game development is suffering from overspecialization, forcing developers into silos where their skills atrophy. He suggests publishers should scale down projects and trust developers more, citing his own work on Damon and Baby as an example of fostering creativity through entrusted tasks.- Damon and Baby Roadmap Reveals New Stages Bosses and Modes Through 2026Arc System Works has outlined a roadmap for Damon and Baby, detailing planned updates through Autumn 2026. The updates will include UI improvements, game balancing, new cosmetics, gameplay content, stages, bosses, side stories, and a new game mode. The game, a new IP from Guilty Gear creator Daisuke Ishiwatari, is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
- Invincible VS Interview – Dave Hall Talks Mechanics, FGC and Brutality!Dave Hall, Game Director at Quarter Up, discusses the inspirations behind the upcoming 3v3 fighter Invincible VS, drawing from the Invincible IP and their past experience as Killer Instinct developers. He highlights mechanics inspired by Mortal Kombat and Marvel vs. Capcom, the unique character design of Dupli-Kate, and the importance of community feedback from the FGC. Invincible VS is set to release on April 30, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with an open beta planned from April 9 to April 11.
Damon and Baby: hands-on with the ridiculous twin-stick shooter, out March 26Damon and Baby is a new twin-stick shooter with action-adventure elements from Arc System Works, featuring a cartoonish art style and satirical humor. Players control Damon, a demon tasked with caring for a baby, while fighting off supernatural forces. The game launches on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on March 26.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Roster - Every Character Revealed (So Far)Arc System Works is developing Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a new 4v4 fighting game featuring simplified controls and a roster of Marvel characters. The game is set to launch on August 6, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. The current roster includes characters like Captain America, Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, Ms. Marvel, and Ghost Rider, with more expected to be revealed and added as DLC.- Damon and Baby Review - Somewhere, Someday, They'll FatalizeDamon and Baby is an action-adventure game from Arc System Works that blends satisfying gunplay, layered exploration, and RPG progression, though it is hampered by uneven storytelling and frustrating quality-of-life issues. The game features a tense checkpoint system and rewarding exploration, but suffers from inconsistent pacing, intrusive technical quirks, and clunky inventory management. Despite its shortcomings, the PC version offers flawless performance.
Yu-Gi-Oh Nissin Cup Noodle Crossover Starts in JapanNissin is releasing a special Cup Noodle package in Japan featuring the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game's 'Instant Fusion' card design. This collaboration celebrates the 55th anniversary of Cup Noodle and the 25th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime series. The limited edition set, containing 20 Cup Noodles and an exclusive 'Instant Fusion' card with a Cup Noodle logo, will be available for ¥4,800 and ships in late March 2026.
This famed fighting game studio is making a card-based survival game with gorillas, and of course it's called GoritaireArc System Works, known for fighting games like Guilty Gear and BlazBlue, is releasing a new solo card-based survival game called Goritaire. The game, which involves managing a troop of gorillas and bananas, is set to launch on March 18th for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
DAMON and BABY Preview – Cute but unpolished messDamon and Baby, an upcoming twin-stick shooter from Arc System Works, shows promise with its charming art style and music inspired by Guilty Gear, but suffers from significant polish issues. The preview highlights bugs in menus, repetitive environments, stiff animations, and problematic sound design, suggesting a lack of refinement despite the talent involved. The game is slated for release on March 26th for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.- Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite ReviewMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is a two-on-two tag fighter that introduces Infinity Stones as a core mechanic, offering unique powers and an "Infinity Storm" ultimate. While the game features a fun and challenging core gameplay system with accessible mechanics and a high skill ceiling, it is criticized for its thin roster, disappointing presentation, and a lackluster training mode. The story mode offers some enjoyable moments but suffers from thin premises, and the online functionality is solid, though the ranking system is notably brutal.