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Evening Reading - June 26, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers news and deals from June 26, 2026, including updates on Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. It also notes a decrease in PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X sales in the US for May and highlights weekend download deals for Nintendo Switch and PC.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Year 1 DLC lineup revealed, new trailer
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game revealed its Year 1 DLC characters at EVO 2026, including Iroh, Ty Lee, Lin Beifong, and Bolin, with a fifth character to be decided by fan vote. The game features hand-drawn 2D animation, multiple game modes, and crossplay across modern platforms and PC. It is set to launch on Nintendo Switch and PC on July 23, 2026.
Invincible VS Deep Dive Showcases Lore-Accurate Take of The Immortal
Developer Quarter Up has showcased The Immortal, a new DLC character for Invincible Presents: Atom Eve, set to debut on June 30th alongside Universa. The showcase highlights the character's lore-accurate design and moveset, including a Berserker state and aerial combos, emphasizing his powerful and versatile fighting style.
Dead or Alive 6 returns with 440 pieces of DLC worth $1,700 and immediately gets blasted with 79% negative Steam reviews
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, the definitive edition of the 2019 fighting game, has launched on PC with 440 pieces of DLC totaling over $1,700 and has received overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam. Players are criticizing the lack of new content, the absence of crossplay and rollback netcode, and the $40 price tag for the "definitive" edition with no upgrade path from the original game.
Virtua Fighter Crossroads isn't just a fighting game revival, it's a "sandbox RPG" that channels Watchmen and Detroit: Become Human
Virtua Fighter Crossroads, developed by RGG Studio, is a narrative-driven sandbox RPG that moves away from traditional fighting game mechanics. Producer Riichiro Yamada stated that the game is inspired by Watchmen and Detroit: Become Human, emphasizing player choice and a grounded, believable world. While it incorporates Virtua Fighter's combat, the focus is on a robust story mode and side content, aiming for a different experience than the Yakuza series.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is an exciting arena for Kenshiro's explosive Hokuto Shinken
Kenshiro, the iconic protagonist from Fist of the North Star, is set to join SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as a playable DLC character in June 2026. Early impressions highlight his unique pressure point mechanics, which allow for devastating combos and strategic gameplay, potentially making him one of the game's most dangerous fighters. His kit includes moves like Hundred-Kick Rush and Seven Stars of Death, with a special pressure point gimmick that can lead to significant damage and dizzy states.
AWAKEN YOUR INNER WORLD WARRIOR: INTRODUCING THE RAZER KITSUNE – RYU EDITION
Razer has unveiled the limited-edition Razer Kitsune – Ryu Edition leverless fight stick, featuring a design inspired by Ryu from Street Fighter 6. This premium controller, built for competitive play on PlayStation 5 and PC, will be available for pre-order starting in July 2026, with a price of $319.99 USD. The announcement was made during EVO 2026, highlighting its appeal to fighting game enthusiasts and collectors.
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Brings The Fight Back To Xbox, PlayStation And PC
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round has been released on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, offering a definitive version of the 2019 fighting game with updated visuals and additional content. The package includes the original roster, previously released fighters, new costumes, and a Photo Mode, with a free-to-play Core Fighters edition also available.
Dead Or Alive 6 Last Round is a no frills, no new features re-release
Dead Or Alive 6: Last Round is a re-release of the 2019 fighting game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, offering virtually no new features or improvements. Despite fan requests for modern additions like crossplay and rollback netcode, the game retains its original roster, modes, and input lag issues. While it includes most DLC characters, crossover characters and all costume DLC must be repurchased, making it a lackluster proposition for existing fans or newcomers.
Popular 2019 PS4 Action Game Quietly Delisted From PS Store
Koei Tecmo's 2019 fighting game, Dead or Alive 6, has been delisted from the PlayStation Store, with its Steam pages set to follow on June 11, 2026. The delisting is likely due to the recent release of an updated version, Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, which aims to consolidate the player base onto the newer title.
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Released
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, the ultimate edition of the 2019 fighting game, is now available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. A free-to-play version, also titled Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, is also offered.
Dead Or Alive 6 Last Round Makes Players Pay Again For DLC They Already Bought
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round has faced backlash on Steam for its DLC policies, requiring players to repurchase crossover characters like Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond, along with their associated costume packs. Koei Tecmo has also increased the prices for these items, leading to player frustration. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a new Dead or Alive title also in development.
KOEI TECMO’s DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Launches Worldwide Today, Inviting Players Back to the Arena for the Ultimate Fight
KOEI TECMO America and Team NINJA have launched Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, the definitive version of Dead or Alive 6, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC Windows. This updated version features optimized gameplay, a new lighting system, an expanded roster including all original characters and DLC, and new fighters like Minato. A free-to-play edition, Dead or Alive 6: Last Round Core Fighters, is also available.
'I’m Mad Because This Was My Rank Up Game' — Fighting Game Player-Turned-Sumo Wrestler Bodyslams Knife-Wielding Apex Legends Fan in New York City
A fighting game player, who is also a sumo wrestler, apprehended an individual described as an Apex Legends fan after the latter allegedly brandished a knife at a New York City gaming lounge. The incident has led to the fighting game community praising the wrestler's actions.
The original Tekken returns to PlayStation with new PS5 version
The original Tekken has been released on PlayStation 5 as part of Hamster Corporation's Arcade Archives collection, featuring enhanced features like save files, rewind, and VRR support. This new version, also available on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, aims to faithfully reproduce the 1994 arcade classic. Unlike previous emulated versions of Tekken 2 and 3, the first game in the series is now accessible with modern conveniences and trophy support.
Nintendo Switch 2 edition announced for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2
A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 has been announced for release in Japan on October 29, 2026. An upgrade pack will be available for existing Nintendo Switch owners, and a physical edition will bundle the game with the Infinity Castle – Part 1 Character Pass DLC. The game features over 40 characters and new gameplay elements in its Story and VS modes.
New character for BlazBlue: Central Fiction announced at EVO 2026
Arc System Works announced a new downloadable character for BlazBlue: Central Fiction during the 2026 Arc System Works Showcase at EVO 2026. This marks the first major update for the fighting game since its last balance patch and character addition in 2017. Further details, including the character's identity and gameplay footage, will be revealed at EVO 2026.
EA Sports UFC 6 Guide – 10 Essential Tips For Players Of All Skill Levels
This guide for EA Sports UFC 6 offers ten essential tips for players of all skill levels, focusing on new mechanics like Flow State and Boosts. It covers strategies for stamina management, maintaining distance, understanding frame timing, leveraging fighter perks, and varying strikes and targets to improve gameplay.
Guilty Gear Strive's next major update is coming next week after EVO 2026
Arc System Works announced that Guilty Gear Strive's next major update will be released on July 2, 2026, shortly after EVO 2026. The update will introduce the new playable character DLC Robo-Ky, a new Blazing Pass with rewards like Ky's classic Thunderseal weapon skin, and fresh balancing. Robo-Ky's gameplay trailer will premiere at EVO 2026.
BlazBlue: Central Fiction character DLC teased for reveal at EVO 2026
Arc System Works has announced new downloadable content for BlazBlue: Central Fiction, which will be revealed at EVO 2026. This marks the first new content for the fighting game since August 2017. The announcement was made during the Arc System Works Showcase 2026, with full details promised at the EVO 2026 main stage.
