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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.
State of Survival Announces The King of Fighters XV Crossover Event
FunPlus is launching a crossover event in its game State of Survival with the fighting game series The King of Fighters XV. The event introduces new heroes Mai Shiranui and B. Jenet, along with new game modes and story content. This collaboration is available on Android and iOS starting May 22nd.
Katsuhiro Harada Joins SNK to Head New VS Studio - GameHaunt
Katsuhiro 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.
Invincible VS Review - The King of Superheroes
Invincible VS is a fighting game that draws heavy inspiration from Marvel vs. Capcom 3, featuring a three-on-three tag team system and accessible yet deep combat mechanics. While the initial roster of 18 characters is limited, the game serves as a faithful and immersive adaptation of the mature superhero comic, with a strong story mode and cel-shaded visuals that bring the source material to life.
Lands of Jail × The King of Fighters XV (KOF XV) Crossover Officially Launches Today: Legendary Fighters Storm the Isle of the Banished
The mobile strategy game Lands of Jail has launched a limited-time crossover event with SNK's The King of Fighters XV franchise. Three iconic fighters—Mai Shiranui, Terry Bogard, and Omega Rugal—are now available as SSR-grade units, bringing their signature moves and a new storyline to the game. The event runs from April 27 to July 27, 2026, and includes exclusive cosmetics and gameplay challenges.
SNK Teases New Metal Slug Game for Franchise’s 30th Anniversary
SNK is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its classic Metal Slug franchise by teasing a new game. The publisher, known for its arcade shooters and fighting games like The King of Fighters XV and the upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, has generated excitement and speculation among fans about the direction of the new title.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is Adding Wolfgang Krauser to Its Roster Next Week
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is adding Wolfgang Krauser, the antagonist from Fatal Fury 2, to its playable roster next week. Krauser's moveset features a mix of attacks and grappling, though his animations may be slower. He will also receive his own chapter in Episodes of South Town and joins other Season Pass 2 additions like Nightmare Geese and Kenshiro. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
The League of Legends KeSPA cup will air globally on Disney+
Disney+ has secured global streaming rights for several esports tournaments organized by the Korea Esports Association, including the League of Legends KeSPA Cup and events leading up to the 2026 Asian Games. This deal expands upon last year's agreement, which was limited to Asian viewers, and will feature games like Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and PUBG Mobile. The move raises concerns about the fragmentation of esports viewership, potentially requiring subscriptions to platforms like Disney+ instead of free viewing on Twitch or YouTube.