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FIGHT YOUR FIGHT: EA SPORTS™ UFC® 6 ARRIVES JUNE 19, DELIVERING NEXT-LEVEL FIGHTER INDIVIDUALITY AND GAMEPLAY DEPTH
EA SPORTS UFC 6 is set to launch on June 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, featuring enhanced fighter individuality and gameplay depth powered by new technology. Cover athletes Alex Pereira and Max Holloway represent a new era for the franchise, with new game modes like Hall of Legends and The Legacy offering immersive storytelling. The game aims to deliver the most realistic and authentic fighting experience yet, with advanced movement, striking, and physics.
EA Sports UFC 6 Revealed With Debut Trailer and Release Date
EA Sports has revealed EA Sports UFC 6, the latest installment in their popular fighting game series. The game is set to launch later this summer, with a debut trailer also released.
Smash Bros. Ultimate set an impossible standard. So what comes next?
Following the immense success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, speculation is mounting about the direction of the next installment in the franchise, with rumors suggesting a potential 2027 release. While the game's massive roster set an unprecedented standard, discussions suggest future titles might need to focus on innovative gameplay mechanics and refined character designs rather than simply expanding the roster further.
Mortal Kombat 2's game-exclusive fight scene clip proves it learned all the right lessons from the first movie
A game-exclusive clip from Mortal Kombat 2, shown to players of Mortal Kombat 1, features a fight scene between Liu Kang and a revenant Kung Lao. The scene is set in a rendition of the Blue Portal stage from Mortal Kombat 2 on the SEGA Genesis. Producer Todd Garner stated that the first movie's action was limited by budget and executive expectations, but Mortal Kombat 2 will explore more of the known realms.
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes presents its Major Update Featuring its new DLC Character "Zohar" and Battle Balance Adjustments for Summer 2026
Arc System Works announced that Zohar, the "Doppelganger," will join the roster of UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes as the fourth DLC character in Summer 2026. A major update will also be released simultaneously, featuring battle balance adjustments to curb power creep, revisions to system mechanics, and improvements to Mission Mode and frame data display.
Hulk and Shuri Join Forces in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls - GameHaunt
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is set to launch on August 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC, featuring a 2.5D 4v4 tag-team fighting system. Arc System Works and Sony revealed Hulk and Shuri's Black Panther as the final members of the 'Fighting Avengers' team, bringing the confirmed roster to fourteen out of twenty launch fighters. A playable demo will be available on May 22, 2026, and four post-launch DLC characters are planned.
EVO Japan 2026 awarded Guinness World Record for largest single-game fighting tournament
EVO Japan 2026 has been awarded a Guinness World Record for hosting the largest single-game fighting tournament, with 7,168 registered players competing in Street Fighter 6. This achievement highlights the growing popularity of competitive fighting games and esports events.
Sony's Superhero PS5, PC Fighter Entering the 'Final Stages' of Development
Arc System Works has confirmed that Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is entering the final stages of development, with a release date set for August 8th. The game will feature characters like Captain America, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Shuri's Black Panther, and potentially Carnage and Doctor Doom. Updated builds will be playable at upcoming fighting game tournaments.
New Entry in MELTY BLOOD Series: MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA Set for Early 2027 Release
Aniplex announced at EVO Japan 2026 that MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA, an updated version of MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA, will be released in early 2027. The 2D fighter will feature refined battle mechanics, new characters, and a new story by Kinoko Nasu. It is set to launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Steam.
Gallery: 8BitDo Improves Upon Its Stellar Arcade Controller For Switch 1 & 2
8BitDo has released two new versions of its Arcade Controller to address the loud buttons on the original model. The Signature Edition features silent Purple Glede switches, while the Upgrade Pack allows existing owners to replace their switches and add golden button caps. Both options aim to improve the competitive fighting game experience with quieter and more responsive controls.
Saturday AM: Battle Manga ‘Nilay, Daedalus, and Vyper’ trailer
Son Studios has released a new trailer for their upcoming two-versus-two tag-team fighting game, Saturday AM: Battle Manga. The trailer showcases gameplay and characters from the title.
WORLD HEROES PERFECT Released
World Heroes Perfect, an updated version of the 1995 Neo Geo fighting game, has been released on Steam. Developed by SNK and Code Mystics, the game is currently available with a 25% launch discount.
All Evo Japan 2026 Game Announcements and DLC Reveals
Evo Japan 2026 featured several game announcements and DLC reveals, including Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina set for a 2027 release on multiple platforms. World Heroes Perfect shadowdropped on Steam with new features, and new characters were announced for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and Tekken 8.
Tekken 8 Kunimitsu Release Date and First Gameplay Revealed
Bandai Namco has announced that the DLC character Kunimitsu will be released for Tekken 8 on June 1st, with early access starting May 27th. A trailer showcases her swift ninjutsu combat style. Kunimitsu is the first character of Tekken 8's third season of DLC, with Bob and Roger Jr. also planned for release.
SNK’s WORLD HEROES PERFECT Out Now on Steam
SNK CORPORATION has released World Heroes Perfect on Steam as part of its NEOGEO Premium Selection label. This updated version of the 2D fighting game features rollback netcode, a practice mode, and a gallery, and is available for a limited-time discount. The game includes 19 historical figure-inspired combatants and hidden characters.
Marvel once caused a problem for Capcom by insisting 'Juggernaut can't jump'
Marvel imposed strict character rules on Capcom during the 1990s, notably insisting that Juggernaut could not jump, which caused development issues for fighting games like X-Men: Children of the Atom. Former Capcom localization lead Takuya Shiraiwa recalled the challenges of negotiating these rules, but eventually, Marvel relaxed its stance after the success of Capcom's Marvel fighting games. Modern titles like Marvel Rivals show a more flexible approach to character abilities.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is Getting Mr. Karate as Part of Season Pass 2 Later This Month
SNK announced that Mr. Karate will be the next DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, arriving later this month as part of Season Pass 2. The character joins previously released fighters like Kim Jae Hoon, Nightmare Geese, Blue Mary, and Wolfgang Krauser, with Kenshiro also slated for June. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Confirms Savage Hulk and Shuri Black Panther as Playable Fighters as Fans Spot Hidden Carnage Tease
Arc System Works has confirmed that Hulk and Shuri Black Panther will be playable characters in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Fans are also speculating about a potential Carnage appearance based on in-game teases.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Teases Mr. Karate for Season 2
SNK CORPORATION announced that Mr. Karate will be the fifth DLC fighter for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves' Season Pass 2, joining the roster later this month. Mr. Karate, an icon from the 1992 game Art of Fighting, was revealed at EVO Japan 2026. FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, the first new installment in the franchise in 26 years, launched on April 24, 2025.
Tekken 8 DLC Character Kunimitsu Release Date Announced
Bandai Namco announced that the new Tekken 8 DLC character Kunimitsu will be released on May 27 for Season 3 Character Pass owners, and on June 1 for all other players. A gameplay trailer showcasing her abilities has also been released. Tekken 8 is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
