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PS5 Users Can Play Acclaimed 2025 Action Game for Free via PlayStation Store
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners can download a free demo for SNK Corporation's upcoming fighting game, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The trial includes six playable characters and limited access to modes like Arcade and Classic Versus, with no online play. The full game, priced at $19.99, features RPG elements and a larger roster.
The importance of being earnest: How Marvel Tōkon’s Deadpool trades ridicule for fighting game reverence
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls successfully integrates Deadpool's meta-commentary by focusing his references on fighting game culture, a significant departure from previous, often annoying, interpretations. This approach, developed by Arc System Works, uses in-universe explanations and mechanics tied to his healing factor to create an affectionate tribute to the genre, rather than mere ridicule.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves getting demo on Nintendo Switch 2, new trailer
SNK announced that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will receive a demo on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring characters like Rock Howard and Terry Bogard. The demo will include Arcade, Versus, Training, Tutorial, and Trial modes, alongside a single-player RPG mode called 'Episodes of South Town'. A new trailer for the demo has also been released.
All’s Justice Is a Sharp Upgrade for My Hero Academia Fans
My Hero Academia: All's Justice offers the sharpest combat the series has seen, with faster pacing and less jankiness than previous entries. While the game is a direct upgrade for fans of the anime's Final War arc and the previous games, it assumes significant prior knowledge and offers thin content outside its core fighting mechanics.
Shack Chat: Which developer would you like to see make a Konami game next?
Shacknews staff members discuss which developers they would like to see tackle Konami's classic franchises. Suggestions include Remedy Entertainment for Metal Gear, VS Studio for Bloody Roar, and Yacht Club Games for Contra, among others.
Kim Kaphwan balances the best of his kids in his Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves arrival
Kim Kaphwan, a veteran character from SNK fighting games, is set to join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. He brings a Taekwondo-based fighting style with a strong aerial offense, balancing elements from his sons, Kim Dong Hwan and Jae Hoon. The article details his special moves and combo potential, highlighting his unique aerial capabilities and signature kicks.
Injustice 3 Rumors Are All “100% False”, Says NetherRealm Studios Chief
NetherRealm Studios' development chief Ed Boon has officially denied recent rumors suggesting that Injustice 3 is in active development and undergoing playtesting. Boon stated on social media that these claims are "100% false," while also hinting that a game not being playtested doesn't preclude it from being in development. The studio's most recent release was Mortal Kombat 1 in 2023.
New Injustice 3 Evidence Suggests It May Bring Back A Character Who Died A Very Injustice Death
Evidence suggests NetherRealm Studios is developing Injustice 3, with a stuntworker's resume listing motion capture work for Supergirl and Batwoman. The latter character, Katherine Kane, had a significant death in the Injustice comic series, hinting at potential resurrection or a reimagined role in the upcoming fighting game.
Another Injustice 3 leak reveals two characters in the rumoured DC fighting game - one that's expected and one that's a big surprise
A leak from a stunt worker's resume suggests that Injustice 3 is in development at NetherRealm Studios, featuring Supergirl and Batwoman. While Supergirl's inclusion is expected, Batwoman's presence is surprising given her canonical death in the Injustice comic books. The leak also hints at potential timeline resets or new mantles for characters.
Injustice 3 to Include Supergirl, Batwoman in its Roster – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Supergirl and Batwoman will be part of the launch roster for NetherRealm Studios' Injustice 3. This information comes from a stunt worker's resume, which also indicated motion capture coordination by Jake Huang, who worked on Mortal Kombat 1. While Supergirl's inclusion is expected, Batwoman would be a newcomer to the fighting game series.
PlayStation 5 Collection of Popular PS1 Action Games Gets Release Date Window
Edia has announced that the Battle Arena Toshinden Collection, featuring the first three PlayStation 1 3D fighting games, will launch on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2027. The collection will include modern features while preserving the retro fighting style, though specific enhancements have not yet been detailed.
Edia announces Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes 1 & 2 for Nintendo Switch, Psikyo Memories and Toshinden Collection for Switch 2
Edia has announced the upcoming release of several classic game collections for the Nintendo Switch, including Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes 1 & 2, Psikyo Memories, and Toshinden Collection. These titles, originally from PC Engine, PlayStation, and arcades, are slated for a worldwide release in 2027, aiming to bring retro gaming experiences to modern platforms.
Apex Legends vs Street Fighter Collaboration Details
Apex Legends is launching a "Vs Street Fighter" collaboration event on September 22, 2026, featuring unlockable skins for characters like Ryu, Chun-Li, Akuma, and Cammy. The event will also introduce themed weapon skins, new emotes, and a revamped Olympus map with a "Fighter Form" mechanic that grants temporary enhanced abilities. This crossover aims to keep Apex Legends competitive in the battle royale market.
Apex Legends' next event is a crossover with Street Fighter 6
Apex Legends is collaborating with Street Fighter 6 in a new in-game event titled 'Apex Legends vs. Street Fighter 6.' The event will feature a remixed Olympus map with Street Fighter elements, a new game mode called Apex KO where players select fighters with unique abilities, and new cosmetic items. The collaboration is set to begin on Tuesday, September 22.
PlayStation 5 Getting Long-Forgotten 1999 PS1 Action Game
The 1999 PlayStation 1 action game Psychic Force 2012 is receiving a surprise release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC with a projected release window in 2027. Developed and published by Taito, the game is a sequel to Psychic Force and features characters harnessing psychic abilities.
Injustice 3 seems to be unannounced fighting game that’s being playtested in California
An advertisement seeking participants for a playtest of an unannounced AAA 2D fighting game has led to speculation that it is Injustice 3. The playtest is scheduled to take place in Culver City, California, suggesting a Western developer.
Injustice 3 rumours resurface with leaked 2D fighting game playtest
Rumors of Injustice 3 have resurfaced following a deleted post seeking testers for a AAA 2D fighting game, believed to be NetherRealm Studios' next project. The studio recently shifted focus from Mortal Kombat 1, and the playtest's location in Culver City, California, points to an American developer like NetherRealm or its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.
Injustice 3 is seemingly the mysterious, unannounced fighting game that's been hosting playtests in California
Evidence suggests NetherRealm Studios is conducting playtests for an unannounced title, widely believed to be Injustice 3. Playtest listings describe a 'triple-A fighting game' being tested in Culver City, California, the same location as Warner Bros. Games headquarters. Voice actors from previous Injustice titles have also hinted at their return.
Psychic Force 2012 announced for Nintendo Switch
Psychic Force 2012, a 1998 arcade title, is being developed for the Nintendo Switch with a planned 2027 release. The game is described as a "360-degree all-range fighting game," though specific details about this new version have not yet been revealed.
Arc System Works Reports Net Profit of ¥115 Million in Latest Fiscal Year
Arc System Works has reported a net profit of ¥115 million for the fiscal year ending May 2026, a significant turnaround from the previous year's losses. The company attributes this recovery to the release of several games, including Double Dragon Revive and Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and plans to develop a new cel-shaded fighting game. The studio is also addressing post-launch issues for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, particularly concerning its PC version.
