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25 '90s Games That Hold Up Perfectly Today (And Where to Play Them) | TAG
This article identifies 25 video games from the 1990s that remain enjoyable for modern players, distinguishing between titles that hold up with no caveats and those that require specific versions or adjustments. It highlights how 2D pixel art generally ages better than early 3D graphics and provides information on where each game can be legally played today.
A Fatal Fury Feast for the Eyes: Bitmap Books' Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History, Out Now!
Bitmap Books has released "Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History," a comprehensive book celebrating SNK's iconic fighting game franchise. The 460-page volume features extensive artwork, interviews with key developers like Yasuyuki Oda, and details on the series' history, including titles like Garou: Mark of the Wolves and the upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Available in Standard and Collector's Editions, the book delves into the design philosophies and connections with other SNK titles.
30+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Days of Play Sale
The PlayStation Store's Days of Play sale is offering discounts on numerous PS5 and PS4 games until June 10th. This guide highlights recommended titles, including Assassin's Creed Shadows, Battlefield 6, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, all of which have received high scores and are at their lowest prices.
30+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Days of Play Sale (North America/Europe)
The PlayStation Store's Days of Play sale is offering discounts on numerous PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles until June 10th. This guide highlights recommended games that have received high scores, with many reaching new lowest-ever prices.
Console Archives Geki-Oh ShienRyu launches May 28
Console Archives Geki-Oh ShienRyu is set to launch on May 28 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The game is a fighting game.
Book Review: Fatal Fury / Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History - Another Bitmap Beauty
Bitmap Books has released "Fatal Fury / Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History," a comprehensive 468-page art book chronicling SNK's iconic fighting game franchise. The book details the series' inception, evolution, and artwork, including insights into the development of Garou: Mark of the Wolves and information on the cancelled Garou: Mark of the Wolves 2. It also features an interview with key developers and is praised for its high-quality presentation and stunning visuals.
The PS Plus June 2026 Essential games have been revealed
The PlayStation Plus Essential games for June 2026 have been revealed, including Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. EA Sports FC 26 will also remain in the PlayStation Plus lineup until June 16th.
Former Tekken boss completes his 30-year career with a pilgrimage to the fighting game's holy land: Waffle House
Former Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada, who departed Bandai Namco at the end of 2025, recently visited a Waffle House in Atlanta during Momocon. This visit is a nod to a long-running community gag where fans requested the American diner be included as a stage in the fighting game series. Harada has previously attempted to collaborate with Waffle House without success.
Here Are Your Free PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games For June, 2026
PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers will receive Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon: All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for free starting June 2, 2026. All three titles are multiplayer-focused, offering co-op and competitive experiences on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Adds Mr Karate On May 27
Mr Karate will be added to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on May 27th for Season 2 Pass holders. This addition follows the game's first-anniversary update and introduces a character with a potent Kyokugen style of karate, known for his flurries and combo potential.
Tekken 8 Brings Yujiro Hanma from Baki as a Guest Fighter, as Harada Finally Confronts Waffle House
Tekken 8 announced Yujiro Hanma from the Baki anime series as its next guest fighter for Season 3, scheduled for release in 2027. In a separate development, former Tekken lead Katsuhiro Harada visited a Waffle House, referencing a past fan campaign for a Waffle House stage in the game.
Yujiro Hanma from Baki is the final Tekken 8 Season 3 DLC character
Yujiro Hanma from the Baki series has been revealed as the final downloadable content character for Season 3 of the fighting game Tekken 8. He joins Heihachi Mishima as a playable character in the game's roster.
Baki Character Yujiro Hanma Joins Tekken 8 as a Guest Character - GameHaunt
Bandai Namco has announced that Yujiro Hanma from the Baki the Grappler series will join Tekken 8 as the final fighter for its Season 3 pass, launching in early 2027. The "Strongest Creature on Earth" will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, bringing unique animations and story interactions. This crossover marks a significant addition to the fighting game's roster, continuing Tekken's tradition of incorporating guest characters.
Tekken 8’s Season Pass 4 Will Feature Baki the Grappler’s Yujiro Hanma
Bandai Namco has announced that Yujiro Hanma from the manga series Baki the Grappler will be the next crossover character added to Tekken 8 as part of its Season 3 Character Pass, arriving in Early 2027. The article also details the upcoming releases of Kunimitsu, Roger Jr., and Bob for the same pass, and touches on rumors of Tifa Lockhart potentially coming to Street Fighter 6.
Tekken 8 Grabs One of the Craziest Guest Characters Yet
Tekken 8 has revealed Yujiro Hanma from the Baki the Grappler manga and anime series as its latest guest character for Season 3, arriving in early 2027. Yujiro, known as the protagonist Baki's impossibly strong father and the series' final boss, joins previously announced characters Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr. This addition is noted as a particularly surprising choice, even more so than Clive from Final Fantasy 16.
Tekken 8 DLC character Yujiro Hanma from Baki the Grappler announced
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that Yujiro Hanma from the Baki the Grappler manga and anime series will be the next downloadable content character for Tekken 8. He is scheduled to join the roster in early 2027 for all platforms. Yujiro Hanma follows Clive from Final Fantasy XVI as a guest character.
Mr. Karate elevates the art of fighting in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Robert Garcia would appreciate the newest DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The article hints at a potential connection or interaction between the two characters within the game's universe.
Mr. Karate Reigns Supreme in Season 2 of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
SNK CORPORATION announced that Mr. Karate, the fifth DLC fighter for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season Pass 2, will be released on May 27, 2026. Mr. Karate, a mysterious martial artist in a tengu mask, is a skilled practitioner of Kyokugen Karate. Players can acquire him through Season Pass 2 or the Legend Edition of the game.
Azula revealed Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
Azula has been revealed as a playable character in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. The antagonist from Avatar: The Last Airbender joins a roster that includes Aang, Korra, Zuko, and others. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch on July 2, 2026.
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A trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and Mr. Karate was released on May 27th. The trailer provided a release window for the upcoming fighting game.