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Arc System Works Reports Net Profit of ¥115 Million in Latest Fiscal Year
Arc System Works has reported a net profit of ¥115 million for the fiscal year ending May 2026, a significant turnaround from the previous year's losses. The company attributes this recovery to the release of several games, including Double Dragon Revive and Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and plans to develop a new cel-shaded fighting game. The studio is also addressing post-launch issues for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, particularly concerning its PC version.
2XKO's shutdown has me feeling glum about Riot's future MMO—because I don't think the genre can survive corporate cut-and-run tactics
The shutdown of Riot Games' fighting game 2XKO has raised concerns about the future of the company's upcoming MMO, due to perceived corporate impatience with long-term development cycles. The article argues that the high cost and long development time required for MMOs necessitate a sustained commitment that Riot's recent actions, including layoffs after 2XKO's release, do not inspire confidence in.
Why You Can’t Stop Playing Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, developed by Arc System Works in collaboration with Marvel Games, offers a unique 4v4 anime-style fighting experience that balances accessibility with high-skill gameplay. Despite a less-than-ideal PC port, the game's responsive controls, gorgeous presentation, and intricate combo mechanics, including Link Combos and the Assemble system, keep players engaged. The article explores how the game's depth, character-specific mechanics, and challenging neutral game contribute to its addictive nature, even for players who are not fighting game veterans.
CEO 2026: Schedule, brackets, games & where to watch
The CEO 2026 fighting game tournament will take place from August 14-16, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. The event will feature competitions for numerous fighting games including Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Schedules and brackets are available on Start.gg and various Twitch channels.
Game of the Week – Marvel Tokon is a heroic fighter that's easy to get into, and villainous to master
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a 4v4 tag-fighter developed by Arc System Works that serves as a love letter to Marvel comics, offering an accessible yet deep fighting system. Available on PC and PlayStation 5, the game features stunning visuals, a fun story mode, and robust training options, making it an excellent entry point for newcomers and a fresh experience for genre veterans.
Launch day performance issues and forced logins take another victim: Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls sees mixed Steam…
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, developed by Arc System Works, is experiencing significant performance issues and forced PSN logins on PC, leading to a 'Mixed' user rating on Steam. Players report low frame rates and poor online play, with some noting high CPU utilization and issues with the anti-cheat system on Linux. Despite these technical problems, the game's core gameplay is praised, and initial player counts are comparable to its open beta.
How many fun little references has Arc System Works snuck into Deadpool's move list in Marvel Tokon? Too many to count, it seems
Marvel Tokon features Deadpool's move list packed with numerous references and easter eggs from nearly 30 years of fighting game history. These callbacks span titles like Street Fighter, Marvel vs Capcom 3, Guilty Gear Strive, and more, with even his win animation referencing Street Fighter 2.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls – 15 New Details You Need to Know
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is set to launch on August 6th for PlayStation 5 and PC, following a beta period that highlighted some technical issues. The game will feature a 4v4 fighting system with detailed mechanics like 'Assemble' assists and a 'Combo Gauge' to extend combos. It will also include extensive accessibility options, support for PS5 features like DualSense haptics, and a collaboration costume from Marvel's Wolverine.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Could Be Much Bigger Than Anyone Expected
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, developed by Arc System Works, is poised to be a significant entry in the fighting game genre with its intuitive mechanics, striking visuals, and innovative 4v4 tag-team system. The game aims to balance accessibility for newcomers with the mechanical depth required by competitive players, featuring a simplified control scheme alongside intricate mechanics like team orders and resource management. While potential concerns exist regarding the launch roster size and monetization, the game's ambitious design and Sony Interactive Entertainment's backing suggest it could set a new benchmark for tag-team fighters.
Monster, svamp och billig vodka: Det är spelhelg
Several editors at FZ.se are sharing their gaming plans for the weekend, covering a variety of genres and titles. Plans include monster catching and production optimization in Palworld, loot hunting in Splatoon Raiders, and revisiting classics like Super Mario Sunshine and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. Other anticipated games include Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, the Grim Dawn expansion, and finishing Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls – Everything You Need to Know
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, a 2.5D fighting game from Arc System Works, Marvel Games, and PlayStation, is set to launch on August 6th for PlayStation 5 and PC. The game features a 4v4 tag battle system with unique mechanics like Link Attacks, Unique Skills, Wall Breaks, and shared health bars. It will include 20 characters at launch, an Episode Mode with animated comic book panels, Arcade Mode, and online play with rollback netcode and crossplay between PS5 and PC.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 10: Palworld exits Steam Early Access
Palworld has officially launched version 1.0 out of Early Access on Steam, accompanied by a launch discount. This article highlights various PC game deals available this weekend across multiple digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, Humble Bundle, and 2K Publisher Sale.
Evening Reading - July 9, 2026
This 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.
Evening Reading - July 7, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including IO Interactive regaining ownership of Project Fantasy and announcing layoffs, PlayStation facing complaints about its disc controversy, and updates on Marvel Rivals and Guilty Gear Strive. The article also highlights indie game Cosmodrill and discusses the broader gaming industry landscape.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners' Lucy finds herself in yet another crossover, this time in an upcoming Apex Legends event
Apex Legends is launching a new event featuring characters and themes from Cyberpunk Edgerunners and Cyberpunk 2077. The event will include a revamped E-District map, new in-game items like the Sandevistan and Blackwall Breach, and character skins based on David Martinez, Lucy, Rebecca, Royce, Lizzy Wizzy, Panam, and male and female V. The crossover event begins on July 14th and concludes on August 4th.
Robo-Ky marches into Guilty Gear Strive full of metal menace & meter management
This guide details the gameplay mechanics of Robo-Ky, the latest character addition to Guilty Gear Strive's Season 5. Robo-Ky is a high-risk, high-reward fighter whose effectiveness relies on managing his unique Electric Gauge to power his strongest moves. The article covers his special moves, normals, and the strategic use of his Electric Gauge for optimal damage and offensive pressure.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The 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 deal
Humble 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.
Guilty Gear Strive Producer Happy With the State of the Game Following Guilty Gear Strive 2.0, But There's Still More to Do
Guilty Gear Strive producer Ken Miyauchi expressed satisfaction with the game's current state following the 2.0 update. He also provided details regarding the upcoming DLC character, Robo Ky, indicating that development is ongoing.
Sunday Multiplex
A trailer has been released for Robo-Ky, the second playable character for Season Pass 5 of Guilty Gear -Strive-. The trailer showcases the new character's abilities and gameplay.