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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.
Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 scene in shambles & celebrating after patch breaks Dark Phoenix
Capcom released an unexpected update for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 on PC, which has broken the Dark Phoenix transformation for Jean Grey and rendered PC mods non-functional. While the patch notes mention Windows 11 compatibility and bug fixes, players are reporting significant issues with the game's mechanics. This update has caused concern and discussion within the fighting game community regarding Capcom's potential future plans for the title.
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 just received its first significant patch in nearly a decade on Steam, but it appears to have broken more than it fixed
Capcom released a new patch for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 on Steam, the first significant update in nearly a decade. While intended to improve compatibility with Windows 11 and fix bugs, the patch has reportedly broken key character abilities like Jean Grey's Dark Phoenix and negatively impacted community-developed mods.
Fighting game YouTuber offers $10,000 bounty for upgraded netcode in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
YouTuber Maximilian Dood is offering a $10,000 bounty for anyone who can successfully implement rollback netcode into the PC version of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. While the game uses delay-based netcode, rollback is considered the standard for modern fighting games, significantly improving online play. Dood has previously invested heavily in mods for Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite.
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.
Arcade Classics Review – Switch, Steam Deck, and PS5 Covered – TouchArcade
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics offers a robust collection of seven classic arcade titles, including Marvel vs. Capcom 2, with modern features like rollback netcode and a comprehensive museum. The collection is available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, with an Xbox release planned for 2025. Despite minor issues with save states and settings management, the game provides an excellent experience for both newcomers and long-time fans.
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Review | Giant Bomb
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite offers a fun and challenging core gameplay system with a two-on-two tag mechanic and the strategic use of Infinity Stones. While it aims for approachability with features like auto-combos, its single-player training mode is outdated, and the roster and presentation are disappointing compared to modern fighting games.
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Review
Marvel 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.