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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls recruits Blade, Deadpool, and Loki for surprising new team, locks open beta for PS5 and PC
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will feature Blade, Deadpool, and Loki as part of its final roster, revealed at Evo 2026. The game, developed by Arc System Works and published by Marvel Games and PlayStation, will launch on PlayStation 5 and PC. An open beta for the fighting game has also been confirmed for PlayStation 5 and PC players.
Virtua Fighter Crossroads gets a new trailer for the mysterious Bakunawa Killer - but who are they? Speculation begins
A new trailer for Virtua Fighter Crossroads revealed the mysterious Bakunawa Killer, sparking fan speculation about their identity. While the trailer shows Pai Chan reacting with disbelief, popular theories suggest the character could be Lau Chan or Lei-Fei, though both have potential inconsistencies with their established lore and age. The game is set to release next year.
Virtua Fighter Crossroads Reveals Bakunawa Killer at Evo 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Sega revealed a new trailer for Virtua Fighter Crossroads at Evo 2026, introducing the Bakunawa Killer as a new playable character and a key figure in the game's story mode. The game, developed with RGG Studio's storytelling expertise while retaining classic fighting game elements, is set for a 2027 release.
The original version of Dead or Alive 6 was delisted in favor of a rerelease that's currently at 70% negative reviews on Steam: 'Tecmo just sees this as the coomer franchise'
Koei Tecmo has delisted the original Dead or Alive 6 in favor of Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, a rerelease that has garnered significant negative reviews on Steam. Players are criticizing the expensive DLC, lack of significant visual upgrades, and the continued focus on fan service over core fighting game mechanics. The rerelease also notably omits previously purchased crossover SNK characters and lacks rollback netcode and crossplay.
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.
AVATAR LEGENDS: The Fighting Game Next Month; Preorder Beta This Week
Gameplay Group International, Paramount Games Studio, and Avatar Studios have announced that Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will be released on July 23rd for PC and consoles. A preorder beta will be available this week.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising gets a Nintendo Switch 2 version in September
Arc System Works announced that Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will receive a version for the Nintendo Switch 2 in September. The update will coincide with the release of new DLC character Id and Version 2.60.
Hiding God’s Word in our Hearts: The Secret “Combos” to Success
The article discusses the rise of fighting games in the early PlayStation 1 era, highlighting Soul Blade and the Tekken series as examples. It suggests that understanding secret "combos" is key to success in these games.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Pre-Order Details
PM Studios and Gameplay Group have announced pre-order details for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, set to release on July 23, 2026. Pre-orders, open from July 2-5, grant access to a closed beta and exclusive in-game content. The game will be available for $29.99, with a Deluxe version priced at $49.99, and will launch on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation.
Robo-Ky has been revealed as the next character for Guilty Gear Strive
Arc System Works revealed Robo-Ky as the next playable character for Guilty Gear Strive's Season Pass 5 at Evo 2026. Robo-Ky, featuring a full body arsenal and tech-based abilities, will be available on July 2nd. This marks the second character for the season pass, following Jam Kuradoberi.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game pre-orders are live
Pre-orders are now live for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, with a closed beta running from July 2nd to July 5th for those who pre-order. The game will launch on July 23rd for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, featuring full cross-play. A deluxe edition includes an art book, soundtrack, and the Year 1 Pass with several characters, with a fifth character to be decided by a community vote among pre-order customers.
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.
