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Street Fighter 6 Arjun Release Date Confirmed for October 13, 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Capcom has confirmed that Arjun, the second DLC character for Street Fighter 6's Year 4, will be released on October 13, 2026. The Indian police officer's gameplay trailer showcased his unique breathing techniques, projectile attacks, armor properties, and command grabs. Arjun will be available to owners of the Year 4 Character Pass and Ultimate Pass.
Street Fighter 6 gets a new gameplay trailer for Arjun, a new Indian brawler with a love for Bollywood
Capcom has released a new gameplay trailer for Arjun, the next DLC character for Street Fighter 6, set to launch on October 13th. Arjun is an Indian fighter with wind and earth powers, and his special moves include Bollywood-inspired poses. This addition follows Yasmine and precedes Tifa from Final Fantasy 7 and Bosch, who will be released later. Street Fighter 6 has been a strong performer for Capcom, contributing to record sales for the series.
Games Inbox: What will be in the Zelda Direct today?
Readers discuss their expectations for upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations, particularly a Zelda-themed one, speculating on potential announcements like remakes of Ocarina of Time and Super Metroid, alongside new IPs and DLC. There's also commentary on the success of lower-budget games, the potential impact of Grand Theft Auto 6's release, and a positive review of a Star Fox 64 remake.
Street Fighter 6 Adds Arjun on October 13th, First Gameplay Revealed
Capcom announced that Arjun, the next character for Street Fighter 6's Year 1 pass, will be released on October 13th, showcasing his gameplay against Dhalsim. The article details Arjun's unique moveset and Super Arts, as well as his two launch outfits. Future character additions include Tifa Lockhart and Bosch, with Tifa expected in Early 2027 and Bosch in Spring 2027. Street Fighter 6 has also surpassed 7 million copies sold.
Street Fighter 6 gets Arjun release date, gameplay trailer
Capcom has announced that Arjun, the next DLC character for Street Fighter 6, will be released on October 13, 2026. A new gameplay trailer showcasing Arjun was also revealed. Street Fighter 6 is currently available on Nintendo Switch 2.
New Super Smash Bros and Nintendogs games are on the way, according to prominent Nintendo leaker
A prominent Nintendo leaker, Malo932, has revealed potential upcoming titles including a new Super Smash Bros. game and the return of the Nintendogs series. The leaker also suggested remakes for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and new entries in Star Fox and Switch Sports franchises.
Riot co-founder doesn't think 2XKO was 'a mistake' but perhaps a tough sell: 'You're not just competing against games, you're competing against everything'
Riot Games co-founder Marc Merrill discussed the decision to cease future development on the fighting game 2XKO, stating it was not a mistake but a difficult market to succeed in. He explained that the game struggled to gain sustainable momentum against the overwhelming competition for player attention and time, despite its quality and innovative features. Merrill affirmed that Riot Games remains committed to taking risks and developing new titles, including an unannounced MMO.
2XKO wasn't a "mistake," Riot's Marc Merrill says. "We delivered a game that took risks"
Riot Games Co-Founder Marc Merrill stated that 2XKO was not a mistake, but a game that took risks, despite its development ending. He acknowledged the challenges of the fighting game market and the difficulty of sustaining live service titles in a competitive landscape. While 2XKO did not achieve critical mass, Merrill expressed pride in the team's effort and commitment to taking big swings with future projects.
Disney almost had a Smash Bros.-style fighting game following the success of Kingdom Hearts
Disney considered a Super Smash Bros.-style fighting game, tentatively titled Disney's Action Figure Face Off, following the success of Kingdom Hearts. The concept, which would have featured characters from various Disney franchises, was developed by illustrator Ken Christiansen and published by Activision for the GameCube, but it never progressed beyond the prototype stage.
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.
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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.