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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Sold 485,000 Units in First Week, 74 Percent of Sales on PS5 – Rumor
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls reportedly sold 485,000 units across PlayStation 5 and PC in its first week, generating $33 million in revenue. The PlayStation 5 accounted for 74% of sales, with the PC version facing criticism for performance issues. Despite a rocky launch, the developer plans long-term support including new characters like Phoenix Cyclops.
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.
Marvel Tokon Nears 500K Sales In Its First Week Despite Fighting Games’ Niche Appeal
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has achieved nearly 500,000 sales in its first week across PC and PlayStation 5, with the PS5 accounting for 74% of units sold. Despite initial technical issues on PC, the game has generated an estimated $33 million in revenue. The sales data suggests a strong overlap with fans of other fighting games like Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1, as well as Marvel properties.
Street Fighter 6 Yasmine Event Showed the Best of the Philippine FGC — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The Street Fighter 6 Yasmine Celebration Cup in Manila highlighted the passion and close-knit nature of the Philippine fighting game community. Despite a decline in major events, the community remains vibrant, as demonstrated by the enthusiastic turnout and competitive spirit at the Yasmine-focused tournament organized by Capcom.
Respawn Monday #11: Street Fighter 6's Yasmine and Marvel Tokon First Impressions — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The author shares initial impressions of Street Fighter 6's new character Yasmine and the recently released Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Street Fighter 6 remains a strong, active fighting game with solid netcode, and Yasmine is a fun, albeit different, addition. Marvel Tokon shows promise with its mechanics, though online play against PC users on PlayStation 5 has been problematic.
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.
Evening Reading - August 4, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including earnings reports from companies like Snapchat, SpaceX, and AMD. It also touches on updates for games such as Dead by Daylight, Marvel Rivals, and Destiny, alongside mentions of indie titles like Ugoku Sushi Bar and the Fire Emblem franchise. The article also highlights industry figures and business developments.
Street Fighter 6 Year 4 Begins: Yasmine Now Available — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Capcom has launched Year 4 of Street Fighter 6 content with the addition of Yasmine, the first Filipino character in the franchise. This update also includes new content for Avatar Arcade and Battle Tour modes, balance adjustments, and a limited-time collaboration event with the Onimusha series. Three more DLC characters are planned for release throughout 2026 and early 2027.
Evening Reading - August 3, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Beast of Reincarnation and Marvel Rivals, updates on Gears of War: E-Day and Street Fighter 6, and announcements for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Palworld Online. The article also touches on business news regarding GameStop stock and discusses physical video game media.
Street Fighter 6 Year 4 & Yasmine have launched, Alex got stronger & Ed might be dead
Street Fighter 6 has launched its Year 4 update, introducing the new character Yasmine and significant balance changes. The update has led to strong reactions within the fighting game community, with Alex receiving buffs that make him a strong contender and Ed facing nerfs that may diminish his previous dominance.
Morning Patches
Dying Light 2 Stay Human - Reloaded Edition has received update 1.29 as part of its Summer of Enhancements. Additionally, Yasmine has been released for Street Fighter 6. The article also mentions unofficial patches and mods, including the Total Chaos Mod.
Cody Rhodes Went Full Street Fighter For SummerSlam
Wrestler Cody Rhodes incorporated Street Fighter elements into his attire and entrance for SummerSlam to promote the upcoming Street Fighter movie. The event also featured a Street Fighter 2-style character select screen and a Gears of War: E-Day sponsorship.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls shows early signs of popularity, soaring up tournament entry leaderboards
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is showing early signs of popularity, with strong registration numbers for upcoming fighting game tournaments like CEO and Evo France. Despite potential caveats regarding tournament player bases and new game hype, the figures suggest significant interest from the core fighting game community. The game's success will ultimately depend on continued grassroots support, resolved technical issues, and overall fun factor.
Street Fighter 6’s Latest Update Introduces Yasmine to the Roster
Capcom has released Yasmine as the latest playable character for Street Fighter 6, available through the Year 4 Character Pass or direct purchase. The update also includes her Outfit 2 and detailed move information on the official website. While previous DLC characters added content to the World Tour mode, Capcom has confirmed this mode will no longer receive updates, with Yasmine being the last character to impact it. Future roster additions include Arjun in Autumn 2026 and Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy 7 in early 2027.
Shack Chat: What is your favorite piece of physical video game media?
Shacknews staff members share their favorite pieces of physical video game media, ranging from classic console re-releases and collector's editions to rare cartridges and fightsticks. The discussion highlights the sentimental value and importance of physical media for game preservation and personal memories, especially in an era of increasing digital-only releases and subscription services.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 31: Bethesda celebrates 40 years
Bethesda Softworks is celebrating its 40th anniversary with significant sales across its game catalog, including popular franchises like Doom, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Quake. Numerous PC storefronts like Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com are participating, offering discounts on individual titles and bundles. Additionally, several free games are available for a limited time on platforms such as Amazon Luna.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls’ Biggest Secrets Are Already Online
Physical copies of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls have been released early, leading to spoilers appearing online for game secrets, trophies, and story details. Developer Arc System Works, known for Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball FighterZ, is working on the title penned by comic writer Kieron Gillen. The game officially launches on August 6 for PC and PlayStation 5.
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.
Vilka är det som jobbar med FZ?
This article introduces the staff behind the Swedish gaming website FZ, describing them as passionate gamers with diverse tastes and strong opinions. It highlights their backgrounds, favorite games, music, films, and books, aiming to connect them with the FZ community.
Evening Reading - July 27, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news and internet curiosities. Topics include the Flood in Halo, Nintendo Switch Sports, Street Fighter 6, Battlefield maps, Ubisoft game ownership on PC, Marvel Snap, God of War Laufey, Marvel Tokon, and Xbox's ad-supported cloud streaming. The article also touches on puzzles, developer design choices, and the impact of AI.