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All The Hood Meta Changes in Marvel Rivals Season 9.5
Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 introduces The Hood as a new playable hero, significantly impacting the game's meta. This hitscan Vanguard character, powered by Oblivion, offers strong close-range combat and a superior time-to-kill compared to many existing Vanguards. The Hood's addition reinforces the game's 'poke meta' and enhances team compositions, particularly for Jubilee.
Blade, Loki, Deadpool announced for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls producer Takeshi Yamanaka announced that Blade, Loki, and Deadpool will join Ghost Rider as the "Samurai Outriders" team. The fighting game will also feature a new stage, Asgard, and an upcoming Open Beta on PlayStation 5 and PC from July 24-26. Character deep-dive trailers will be released leading up to launch.
Marvel Rivals Has A Villain Problem
Marvel Rivals, a hero shooter by NetEase, faces criticism for its lack of playable villains, with only Hela and Ultron currently available. The article explores the challenges of integrating villains into the game's lore and discusses upcoming additions like Apocalypse, The Hood, Gorr the God Butcher, and Doctor Doom, suggesting a future shift towards a more balanced roster.
Invincible VS Adds The Immortal to Its Roster on June 30th
The Immortal is joining the roster of the fighting game Invincible VS on June 30th. The character, inspired by the comics and TV show, will feature a versatile moveset with potential for long combos. Quarter Up designed The Immortal, and players can try him in Training Mode before adding him to their collection.
Doctor Doom Marvel Rivals Leaks Hint at Impending Arrival
Recent leaks suggest that Doctor Doom will be added to the playable roster of Marvel Rivals in Season 11, which is predicted to begin in November 2026. Dataminers have uncovered information indicating his potential arrival, addressing community desires for more villains. Doctor Doom is a central figure in the game's lore and a popular character from Marvel comics.
Magneto, Green Goblin, Carnage announced for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls will feature Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage as playable characters, joining Doctor Doom in the Knights of Doom team. The game will also introduce The Champion of the Universe as the main antagonist. A new night version of the Marvel's New York stage has also been revealed, and a playable demo featuring Magneto will be available at Evo 2026.
Azula revealed Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
Azula has been revealed as a playable character in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. The antagonist from Avatar: The Last Airbender joins a roster that includes Aang, Korra, Zuko, and others. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch on July 2, 2026.
Here are what characters you can play as in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight features a launch roster of seven distinct playable characters: Batman, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Jim Gordon, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul. TT Games lead Jonathan Smith explained that the smaller lineup allows for more unique character progression, abilities, and playstyles, focusing on depth rather than sheer quantity.
Invincible Vs leaks hint at what characters are still to come
Dataminers have uncovered hidden audio lines in Invincible Vs that suggest future character additions, including the Mauler Twins, Agent Spider, Damien Darkblood, Oliver, Angstrom, Dinosaurus, and Volcanikka. Unreleased skins for characters like Angstrom and Immortal have also been found, with Angstrom reportedly feeling close to completion. Developers at Quarter Up have also addressed issues like rage-quitting following the game's open beta.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls adds Hulk and Black Panther to the roster
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls will launch on August 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC, with Hulk and Black Panther (Shuri) joining the roster. A new trailer showcases Hulk's strength and Black Panther's agility, confirming Wakanda as a playable stage. The game features automatic team name generation based on chosen characters and Marvel lore.
Wolfgang Krauser Returns to Fatal Fury After 34-Year Absence | HappyGamer
Wolfgang Krauser, a prominent villain from Fatal Fury 2, is returning to the roster of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves after a 34-year absence. His return is framed by a narrative where his own son spread rumors of his death, setting the stage for Krauser's vengeance. This addition aims to bridge the series' past with its present, offering both nostalgia for long-time fans and an introduction to a legendary character for new players.
Games Inbox: What new characters will be in the next Smash Bros.?
Readers discuss potential new characters for a future Super Smash Bros. installment, suggesting characters from Resident Evil and other franchises. The discussion also touches on Nintendo's upcoming Direct presentations and the potential for lower-budget sequels for lapsed franchises like Star Fox and F-Zero.
Tekken 8 Fans Furious as Tifa Tipped for Street Fighter 6 Instead
Tekken 8 fans are reportedly upset as rumors suggest Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy 7 may be added to Street Fighter 6's roster instead of Tekken 8. A leak indicates Tifa, along with Vega, Gouken, and Mike Haggar, could be part of Street Fighter 6's third season.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's next DLC will add over 30 characters, and Shenron is finally answering my wish by fixing the biggest problem with the original roster
Bandai Namco has announced that the upcoming DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, titled Super Limit-Breaking NEO, will add over 30 new characters this summer. The expansion aims to fix the original roster's biggest issue by including characters from the original Dragon Ball series and Dragon Ball GT, alongside a free update that introduces a new battle system for more intense combat.
Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers Review – Blast from the past
Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers is a revival and sequel to the early 1990s Rushing Beat series, transitioning from 2D to 3D environments. While the game features a diverse character roster and a functional combat system with weapon pickups, it suffers from depth perception issues, inconsistent enemy AI, and a simplistic control scheme. The campaign is short, and the story is considered lacklustre, though some music is enjoyable.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Adds Peni Parker, Promoter Revealed, New Features Detailed
Sony and Arc System Works have revealed Peni Parker as a new playable character in MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls, joining Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel, and Star-Lord. The game will also feature a new stage called Knowhere, an Elder of the Universe named The Promoter (Xirena Awhina), and an automatic team name generation system. Gameplay refinements based on beta feedback have been implemented, and a demo will be available at EVO Japan 2026.
Peni Parker has been revealed as the newest character for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
ARC System Works has revealed Peni Parker as the newest playable character for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, joining the Amazing Guardians team. The game will launch on August 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC, with a public demo at EVO Japan 2026.
Peni Parker revealed for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls producer Takeshi Yamanaka revealed Peni Parker as a new playable character, piloting her SP//dr mech suit. The "Amazing Guardians" team, including Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel, and Star-Lord, was also showcased. The article also details a new "Automatic Team Name Generation" feature and announces the game will be playable at EVO Japan 2026.
Dissidia Duellum Gets Release Date FFX, FFXII, FFXII, and FFXVI Characters
Dissidia Duellum will launch on March 24, 2026, for Android and iOS mobile devices. The game will feature characters from every mainline Final Fantasy entry, including Final Fantasy II, III, X, XI, XII, and XVI, with notable additions like Balthier, Clive, and Rikku. The trailer confirmed the release date and showcased gameplay footage.
Invincible VS: Allen the Alien Joins the Roster as Open Beta Dates are Confirmed
The upcoming 3v3 tag fighting game Invincible VS will feature Allen the Alien as a playable character, joining previously announced fighters like Mark Grayson, Rex Splode, Omni-Man, and Ella Mental. Open beta dates for the game have also been confirmed.