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Crunchyroll Adds 2D Fighting Game Baki Hanma to Its Android Vault
Crunchyroll has released the 2D fighting game Baki Hanma: Blood Arena on Android, available exclusively for Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. The game, inspired by the Baki universe and Netflix anime series, allows players to control Baki Hanma and battle various martial artists, aiming to face Yujiro Hanma. It features retro arcade-style combat with dodging, blocking, and special attacks, inspired by the manga's art style.
Mardrömsmaskinen har slutat mala – nu är det spelhelg!
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, spanning a variety of genres and platforms. Titles mentioned include Metal Gear Solid 4, Secret of Mana, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Fallout 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and StarCraft 2, among others, reflecting diverse tastes in retro and modern gaming.
Water, Earth, Fire, Air – Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Lands On Xbox
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC, featuring Xbox Play Anywhere support. The game, previously released on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, offers 1v1 elemental combat with characters from the Avatar universe, utilizing hand-drawn 2D animation. It includes a Story Mode, Arcade Mode, and robust training features, with crossplay and rollback netcode for online matches.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Celebrates Strong Critical Response With New Accolades Trailer
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has received strong critical praise for its anime-styled presentation and engaging fighting mechanics, despite some initial PC launch issues. The game is available on PlayStation 5 and PC, with anticipation building for future character additions like Phoenix Cyclops.
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer
A launch trailer has been released for My Hero Academia: All's Justice, a 3D arena fighter debuting on the Nintendo Switch. The game features 3v3 battles, various game modes including Story Mode and Team Up Mission, and a large roster of characters from the My Hero Academia franchise.
Smack Talk Best Characters Guide - Best Fighting Style
This guide for the PvP party fighting game Smack Talk discusses the best characters to use, highlighting Kaiju as the top-tier choice due to its powerful special and beacon attacks. The Police officer's special move and the balanced Chef character are also detailed as viable options.
Xbox Game Pass In September Expands With 7 New Games
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September, including seven new titles. The additions feature a day-one release, Speedrunners 2, and the notable inclusion of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Some titles will also be leaving the service.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: RuneScape: Dragonwilds, SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, The Royal Writ, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout September, including RuneScape: Dragonwilds, SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Several games are also leaving the service on September 15th, such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Dead Cells.
Riot Games is winding down 2XKO active development in December
Riot Games is ceasing active development of its fighting game, 2XKO, in December, though content updates will continue until the end of 2026. The studio cited a lack of sustained player engagement and the high operational costs of the free-to-play title as reasons for the decision. Servers will remain online for the foreseeable future, and all in-game purchases will be refunded.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Producer Apologizes to PC Players For Performance Issues at Launch
Arc System Works producer Takeshi Yamanaka has apologized to PC players of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls for performance issues experienced at launch. While the core gameplay has been praised, the PC version suffered from significant problems, leading to two urgent patches and a "Mixed" Steam rating. The company is working to regain player trust, acknowledging the difficulty of the task, and notes that the PlayStation 5 version has performed much better.
Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls Review
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls combines Arc System Works' fighting game expertise with Marvel's popular characters to create a deep and chaotic brawler. The game offers a flashy spectacle that is accessible to both button-mashing newcomers and experienced players.
Duck King's hip-hop martial arts tear up the dance floor in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Duck King returns to the Fatal Fury series in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves with a refreshed hip-hop and breakdancing martial arts style. The preview highlights his new Hype State mechanic, unique normals like the mashable down Heavy Punch, and special moves such as the Head Spin Attack and the new Beat Rush Breakin'. The article also details his powerful Gear supers, including the rhythm-based Beat Rush Fever, and notes that the game is set to release on August 27, 2026.
2XKO's shutdown has me feeling glum about Riot's future MMO—because I don't think the genre can survive corporate cut-and-run tactics
The shutdown of Riot Games' fighting game 2XKO has raised concerns about the future of the company's upcoming MMO, due to perceived corporate impatience with long-term development cycles. The article argues that the high cost and long development time required for MMOs necessitate a sustained commitment that Riot's recent actions, including layoffs after 2XKO's release, do not inspire confidence in.
Marvel Tokon debuts with less than 3,000 physical copies sold in Japan, well under Arc Systems' Guilty Gear and…
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has debuted in Japan with fewer than 3,000 physical PlayStation 5 copies sold in its first week, marking one of Arc System Works' worst performing titles domestically. Despite positive reviews praising its visuals and gameplay, the game significantly underperformed compared to other Arc System Works fighters and even older Marvel titles. Global sales estimates suggest a much larger figure, indicating a stark contrast between its reception in Japan and the rest of the world.
Major 2026 PlayStation 5 Online Game Already Losing Support, Trophies Affected
Riot Games has announced that development on its PlayStation 5 fighting game, 2XKO, will cease in December 2026 due to insufficient player retention. While servers will remain online, ranked and casual play will be removed in September, making certain trophies, including the Platinum, unobtainable.
Riot Games to end LoL fighting game 2XK0's development and issue refunds, less than a year since launch
Riot Games is ending active development on its free-to-play fighting game, 2XKO, in December, less than a year after its full release. The company cited a lack of a sustainable path forward due to low player retention and engagement. All in-game purchases made before August 20th will be refunded, and all characters will be unlocked by the end of development.
Riot Games sunsets active development on 2XKO as it costs "substantially more to operate than it brings in"
Riot Games is ending active development on its free-to-play fighting game 2XKO in December due to high operating costs and flat engagement. Servers will remain online beyond 2026, and the game will continue to be playable for free on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Riot will issue refunds for in-game currency and has unlocked most gameplay content, including all champion characters, with upcoming patches.
2XKO to End Active Development in December 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Riot Games announced that active development for its fighting game 2XKO will cease in December 2026, though the game will remain playable. The decision stems from the game's inability to achieve sustainability, with Riot citing a lack of meaningful, sustained player engagement. Upcoming characters and content will still be released, and all purchases made before August 20 will be refunded.
Riot Games tag-fighter 2XKO to shutter development later this year
Riot Games has announced that active development for its tag-fighter 2XKO will cease by December 2026. Despite a dedicated community, the game has not achieved the player engagement necessary for long-term sustainability. While new content, including two champions, will be released through the end of 2026, the game will remain online with servers supported after active development concludes.
Riot is ending active development of 2XKO in December
Riot Games has announced that active development for their fighting game 2XKO will cease in December. However, the game will continue to receive content updates until October 2026.