The King of Fighters
News, coverage and analysis tracking The King of Fighters across the outlets.- THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK WELCOMES THE LEADER OF THE LILLIEN KNIGHTS, B. JENETNetmarble has announced a new in-game update for its AFK RPG, The King of Fighters AFK, introducing the new fighter B. Jenet. The update also features several in-game events, including a B. Jenet Pick-Up Event and a Spike Synergy Fighter Summon Event, running until April 1. Players can also participate in the Blossom Town and Lucky Elpy events to earn rewards and obtain legendary pets.
Saudi Arabia now owns just over 10% of Capcom, as another national investment company scoops up more shares in the Resident Evil and Street Fighter publisherAn investment fund connected to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the Electronic Gaming Development Company, has acquired approximately 5.03% of Capcom's shares. This brings Saudi Arabia's total ownership in the Resident Evil publisher to just over 10%, with the fund also holding full ownership of SNK. The EGDC stated the purchase is purely for investment purposes, aiming to profit from stock valuation increases.
Saudi Investment Firm Acquires A Significant Number Of Capcom SharesSaudi Arabian investment firm Misk Foundation, through its Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) branch, has acquired a 5.03% stake in Capcom. The firm, owned by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, stated the acquisition is for 'pure investment' purposes. This news comes as Capcom celebrates the success of Resident Evil Village and prepares to release new content for Street Fighter 6.- Legendary Fighting Series ‘The King of Fighters’ Crosses Over into ‘Another Eden’ with the “Another Bout” Event that Kicks Off August 22nd – TouchArcadeThe mobile RPG Another Eden is hosting a crossover event titled "Another Bout" with SNK's fighting game series, The King of Fighters, starting August 22nd. Players can unlock and fight alongside characters like Terry Bogard, Kyo Kusanagi, Mai Shiranui, and Kula Diamond in a new story mode and a special battle arena mode. The event will be available on PC, iOS, and Android.
- The Smiling Man’, ‘Gundam Breaker 4’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales – TouchArcadeThe Nintendo Switch received a variety of new game releases on August 29, 2024, including Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, Gundam Breaker 4, and Gori: Cuddly Carnage. The article also details a significant number of new and expiring sales on the eShop, with notable discounts on The King of Fighters series and various Pixel Game Maker titles.
Fighting Game Pro Detained By ICE Has Been Released On BondFighting game community member Ludovic Mbock has been released on bond after being detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Mbock, a professional player for The Hiero Group in games like Street Fighter and Tekken, was arrested in February and his legal defense fund has raised over $102,000. A forthcoming hearing in May will determine his future.