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This Week in Switch 2 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake preview & Resident Evil Remakes
This Week in Switch 2 covers a preview of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, with Donovan sharing his impressions. The hosts also discuss Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 on the Nintendo Switch 2 and a dream character roster for an Xbox fighting game.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 216 - Poly Fighter
This week's Indie-licious livestream will feature an early access look at Poly Fighter, a single-player roguelike fighting game from HeartLoop Games. The game entered Steam Early Access on October 13, 2026, for PC, offering players a challenging experience with character progression through new moves and upgrades.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls reveals Thor (Jane Foster), Venom & Jubilee as next DLC
Arc System Works and Marvel Games revealed the next wave of DLC characters for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls at EVO France 2026. Jane Foster as Thor will arrive this winter, followed by Venom and Jubilee in spring and summer 2027, respectively. The Klyntar Stage will also be included with Venom.
Tekken 8 finally gives a first look at upcoming guest Yujiro Hanma from Baki, and he looks just as grotesque as you'd expect
Tekken 8 has revealed its upcoming guest character, Yujiro Hanma from the Baki manga series. The first in-game look showcases his grotesque appearance, absurd musculature, and horrifying grin, which the article notes is faithful to the source material but jarring within Tekken 8's hyper-realistic style. The character's seemingly invincible nature in the manga poses a design challenge for his implementation in the fighting game.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls to add Jane Foster's Thor, Venom and Jubilee - following Phoenix Cyclops - in its Year One DLC pass
Arc System Works has revealed the full roster for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls' Year One DLC pass, featuring Jane Foster's Thor, Venom, and Jubilee. These characters will join Phoenix Cyclops, who was previously announced. The DLC characters are scheduled for release throughout Summer 2027.
Street Fighter 6’s Latest Update Adds Arjun to the Roster
Capcom has released a new update for Street Fighter 6, adding the fighter Arjun to the roster. The update includes Arjun's story content, new rewards in Battle Tour and Avatar Arcade, and C. Viper's Outfit 4. Future additions to the Character Pass include Tifa Lockhart and Bosch, slated for 2027.
Sorry, Street Fighter Movie, But Mondo Just Won The Poster Fight
Mondo has released a new Street Fighter 2 poster designed by Gian Galang, which is being praised as superior to the official poster for the upcoming Street Fighter movie. The artwork captures an iconic rivalry between Ryu and Sagat, with the artist expressing personal connection to the franchise. The poster will be available for pre-order on October 16.
Baki’s Yujiro Hanma Is About To Turn Tekken 8 Into A Full-Blown Muscle Appreciation Simulator
Bandai Namco has revealed Yujiro Hanma from the Baki series as a new character for Tekken 8 through a trailer. While a release date is not yet set, he is slated for a winter release and will receive a dedicated trailer at the Tekken World Tour Finals. The article also touches on Tekken 8's technical advancements with Unreal Engine 5 and recent community backlash regarding balance changes and monetization.
Phoenix Cyclops Leads Marvel Tōkon’s First-Year Support Plan
Arc System Works has revealed the Year One DLC roadmap for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, with Phoenix Cyclops launching on November 2. The plan includes Thor (Jane Foster), Venom, and Jubilee releasing in seasonal windows through summer 2027. The characters and a new Klyntar stage will be available individually or as part of the Year One Characters & Stage Pass.
Tekken 8 Season 3 Character Pass Owners Will Get Roger Jr. on November 11th
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that Roger Jr. will be the next character added to Tekken 8's Season 3 Character Pass on November 11th, with a separate purchase available on November 16th. The boxing kangaroo, returning from Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, features a blend of boxing and kicking moves. The announcement also teased the upcoming character Yujiro Hanma and a collaboration between Tekken 8's Reina and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
Street Fighter 5’s Aging Audience Would’ve Led to Franchise’s Death, Says Producer
Street Fighter producer Shuhei Matsumoto believes the franchise was on the brink of death due to the aging and shrinking audience of Street Fighter 5. He credits his and director Takayuki Nakayama's work on the title, along with a fresh approach for Street Fighter 6, for revitalizing the IP and attracting a new, younger player base.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Confirms Thor (Jane Foster), Venom and Jubilee as Year 1 DLC
Arc System Works has confirmed the remaining Year 1 DLC characters for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, including Jane Foster as Thor, Venom, and Jubilee. Phoenix Cyclops is set to release on November 2nd, with Jane Foster following in Winter 2027, Venom in Spring 2027, and Jubilee in Summer 2027. The game is available on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Invincible VS is Adding Agent Spider to its Roster This Winter
Developer Quarter Up and publisher Skybound Games announced Agent Spider will join the fighting game Invincible VS this winter as part of the year one Character Pass. The addition comes amidst significant layoffs at Quarter Up, with reports indicating a large portion of the team was cut following the game's release in May. Despite these issues, the game received a positive review score of 8/10.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls reveals its Year 1 DLC roster, starting with Phoenix Cyclops on 2nd November
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has revealed its Year 1 DLC character lineup, starting with Phoenix Cyclops on November 2nd. The roster also includes Thor (Jane Foster), Venom, and Jubilee, with Arc System Works collaborating with Marvel artist Peach Momoko for character artwork. Producer Takeshi Yamanaka explained the choice of Phoenix Cyclops for his unique visuals and fighting style, justifying his release as post-launch DLC.
Bandai Namco Reveals the First In-Game Look at Baki’s Yujiro Hanma in Tekken 8 During EVO France 2026
Bandai Namco revealed the first in-game look at Yujiro Hanma from the Baki series in Tekken 8 during EVO France 2026. Yujiro Hanma, known as the Strongest Creature on Earth, is scheduled to debut in early 2027 as part of Tekken 8's Season 3 content.
Marvel Tokon reveals Venom, Jane Foster's Thor, X-Men's Jubilee and the "Phoenix version of Cyclops"…
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is adding four new playable characters through its Year One DLC: Venom, Jubilee, Jane Foster's Thor, and a Phoenix-infused Cyclops. Developer Arc System Works aimed for a fresh presentation of Cyclops, drawing inspiration from the Avengers vs X-Men storyline. The DLC characters will be released sequentially starting with Phoenix Cyclops in November, followed by Thor in winter, Venom in spring, and Jubilee in summer 2027.
BlazBlue: CentralFiction PS5 Release Follows TRINITY Update
Arc System Works announced that BlazBlue: CentralFiction is coming to PlayStation 5 with rollback netcode and PC cross-play. The PS5 version will also include new text language options and Training Mode features. A release date has not yet been announced, but it is planned to launch after the TRINITY -PHASE 3- update.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' EVO France 2026 build teases neutral tag & assist cooldowns
A new build of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls shown at EVO France 2026 introduces cooldowns for neutral tag and assist actions. Assists will have a three-second cooldown if they miss and a five-second cooldown if they hit, while tagging will have a five-second cooldown. These changes aim to encourage more engagement and prevent players from relying too heavily on passive assist usage.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Adds Tekken 8’s Reina in December
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will feature Reina from Tekken 8 as a downloadable content character arriving in December. Her lightning-based fighting style and agility are highlighted, with anticipation for her full gameplay reveal.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves reveals Reina DLC from Tekken
SNK has revealed that Reina, a character from Tekken, will be a new DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The DLC is scheduled for release in December and features Reina as a student of Mishima Polytechnical School who enters the King of Fighters tournament. The game is also slated for a Nintendo Switch release on October 22, 2026.
