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Blade and Magik lead as Marvel Tōkon's most popular characters during its beta
During the beta for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Blade and Magik emerged as the most popular characters, tied for the top spot, followed by Iron Man, Magneto, and Black Panther. Data from high-tier matches revealed Magik as the leading leader character, while Iron Man was the most used assist character. Despite some performance issues on PC and PlayStation Network outages, the beta provided insights into character preferences ahead of the full release.
The Evolution of Marvel Fighting Games
This article traces the evolution of Marvel fighting games over three decades, from their origins as arcade classics to their development into tag-team focused titles. It examines the progression of the genre and its key installments.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls had a Magik-al open beta weekend, as character popularity data reveals a surprising community favourite
Data from the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta reveals Magik as the most popular character among players at Vibranium rank and higher, followed by Blade and Magneto. Despite some technical issues on PC and a PSN outage affecting PlayStation players, the beta provided insights into character preferences. Captain America was surprisingly among the least popular characters.
Respawn Monday #9: Palworld's Endgame Grind Meets Tokon: Fighting Souls Beta — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The author discusses the endgame grind in Palworld after 80 hours, noting the satisfying progression despite repetitive dungeons and high material requirements. They also share their experience with the Marvel's Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta, finding it a fun and accessible fighting game with an auto-combo system that aids newcomers, though the story mode's pacing and writing were less impressive.
With Doomsday Approaching, Grab A Cheap Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Steam Key With This Preorder Deal
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a superhero fighting game developed by Arc System Works, is available for preorder on Fanatical for $53.99, offering a 10% discount off the Steam price. The game features a Japanese art style applied to familiar Marvel characters and a tag-team combat system.
Something for the Weekend – 25/07/26
This week's gaming news includes the release date announcement for God of War Laufey, a delay for Tomb Raider Catalyst, and Xbox testing advert-supported game streaming. New titles like Wreckreation 2 and Modern Warfare 4 were also revealed, alongside reviews for Splatoon Raiders, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Evening Gatherings and Events
Season 3 of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves has officially begun. This update introduces new content and features for the popular fighting game.
Phoenix Cyclops has been revealed as the first Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls DLC character
Arc System Works has revealed Phoenix Cyclops as the first DLC character for Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, based on the Cyclops variant from the Avengers vs X-Men comic run. The game will launch on August 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC, though its availability on PC is restricted in 132 countries lacking PlayStation Network support. A gameplay trailer for Phoenix Cyclops is expected closer to release.
I suck at fighting games, but Marvel Tōkon has the sauce
Despite not typically playing fighting games, the author was drawn to Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls due to its stylish graphic design and universal controls. The game features standardized combo inputs across all characters and a tag-team system, making it more accessible for newcomers. The beta has allowed the author to experience its unique approach to the genre.
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Open Beta
An open beta for the upcoming fighting game MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is now available for PC players. The game features characters from Marvel Comics.
Monster, svamp och billig vodka: Det är spelhelg
Several editors at FZ.se are sharing their gaming plans for the weekend, covering a variety of genres and titles. Plans include monster catching and production optimization in Palworld, loot hunting in Splatoon Raiders, and revisiting classics like Super Mario Sunshine and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. Other anticipated games include Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, the Grim Dawn expansion, and finishing Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game live for Nintendo Switch, but won’t be on Switch 2 until later – plus a look at what’s to come
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is now available on Nintendo Switch, but a version for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is not expected until 2026. The game's launch has faced confusion, with a delayed Xbox release and missing features like cross-play and full language localization on the Switch, which are planned for later updates. Free DLC character Tagah is also on the way.
Thwack, the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta is underway, and, pow, Phoenix Cyclops is coming as a post-launch DLC fighter
The open beta for Arc System Works' Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is now live until July 27th, allowing players to try out 15 of the 20 launch fighters across six locations. Additionally, Phoenix Cyclops has been revealed as the first post-launch DLC character, set to arrive in autumn with a new stage, inspired by his Phoenix Five incarnation.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Released
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has been released on Steam for PC, allowing players to engage in combat within the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe. The game is also planned for console release.
Street Fighter 6’s First Year 4 Character Yasmine Showcased in New Gameplay Trailer
Capcom has released a new gameplay trailer for Yasmine, the upcoming character for Street Fighter 6, set to launch on August 3rd. The trailer showcases her rushdown-oriented moves, including her Bayani mode which powers up her knife, Alon, for increased damage. Street Fighter 6 is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Openings Channels the Glory Days of Early 2000s Anime
Arc System Works has released the opening movie for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, animated in the style of early 2000s anime by Sanzigen. The game, featuring a story where Marvel superbeings fight each other, launches on August 6th for PlayStation 5 and PC. An open beta is currently underway until July 26th.
15 New Games of August 2026
August 2026 is set to be a significant month for game releases, featuring a diverse lineup across multiple genres. Notable titles include Game Freak's action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, Cold Symmetry's Mortal Shell 2, and Arc System Works' Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The month will also see the 1.0 release of REKA, the expansion Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor, and the launch of The Sinking City 2. Additionally, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Star Wars Zero Company, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, and EA Sports Madden NFL 27 are scheduled for release.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Beta Offset by PSN Issues, Arc System Works “Actively Investigating”
The open beta for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, available on PlayStation 5 and PC, is experiencing PlayStation Network login issues. Developer Arc System Works is aware of the problem and actively investigating, with potential for the beta period to be extended. The beta includes 15 playable characters, six stages, and various game modes, with the full game launching on August 6th.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls’ First DLC Fighter is Phoenix Cyclops in Fall 2026
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls will receive its first Year 1 Pass DLC fighter, Phoenix Cyclops, in Fall 2026. This character, originating from the Avengers vs X-Men comic event, will be available for Year 1 Characters and Stage Pass holders. The game is set to launch on August 6th for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Fighting Game Novice Tries To Master Avatar Legends
Fighting game novice Tom Caswell is guided by expert Ben Janca to learn the fundamentals of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. The article focuses on Caswell's journey to master the genre.