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Games of the Future 2026 Confirms Global Lineup for Astana
The Games of the Future 2026 has confirmed its final lineup of over 800 athletes from more than 50 nations competing in Astana from July 29 to August 9. The event will feature popular titles like Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, and PUBG: Battlegrounds, alongside unique phygital disciplines combining digital gameplay with live sports, with a total prize pool exceeding US$4 million.
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Review – One Fight At A Time
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round offers a deep and mechanically accessible fighting game experience, particularly for enthusiasts. While the core combat system, including the Break Gauge mechanics, is praised for its tactical depth and welcoming tutorials, the online multiplayer is significantly hampered by the lack of rollback netcode and cross-platform play, leading to long wait times and laggy inputs. Despite these online issues and some characters being locked behind paywalls, the game provides a solid single-player experience with improved visuals and performance on current-generation consoles like the PlayStation 5.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Has Me Excited to Get into the Lab | IGN Preview
The preview of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game expresses excitement for the title after a 30-minute hands-on session. The author enjoyed experimenting with characters and is eager to spend more time in training mode, indicating a strong desire to master the game's mechanics.
Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls All Factions Explained
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will launch on August 6 with 20 characters divided into five distinct factions. Each faction consists of four characters, and the faction system impacts gameplay through assist calls and contributes to the game's lore. The article details the character alignments within each faction, including Unbreakable X-Men, Amazing Guardians, Fighting Avengers, Knights of Doom, and Samurai Outriders.
Evening Reading - June 29, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including reviews for Star Fox and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, a roguelike called Poly Fighter, and an investigation into Super Micro and NVIDIA. It also notes the resignation of Supermassive Games CEO Robert Henrysson and announces the Tekken World Tour Finals for EVO Singapore 2027.
The 11 most exciting video game releases of July 2026
July 2026 is set to feature a mix of new releases and remakes across multiple platforms, including the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced and the debut of Halo on PlayStation 5. Nintendo will also release Rhythm Paradise Groove and Splatoon Raiders for the Switch 2, alongside an upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of July 2026
July 2026 is set to bring a diverse lineup of new game releases across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced, and the 1.0 release of Palworld. The month also features updates and remasters like Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster.
Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Open Beta Details
Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls will launch on August 6 for PlayStation 5 and PC. An open beta featuring Blade, new stages, and modes will be available for PS5 and PC players from July 24 to July 26 PT. The fighting game will feature a roster of 20 playable Marvel characters at launch.
NINJA MASTER'S Released
NINJA MASTER'S, a fighting game originally released in 1996 for Neo Geo, is now available on PC via Steam. This release offers an upgraded version of the classic title.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Kenshiro Release
Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star has been released as the final Season Pass 2 character for SNK's fighting game, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, on PC. This addition marks the conclusion of the game's second season pass content.
Morning Previews
The Spirit Wilds stage for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has been revealed. This new stage was showcased on the PlayStation Blog, offering a glimpse into the upcoming title.
The only fighting game I've ever been excited for is now getting a PC playtest before launch
Arc System Works announced an open beta for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls will be available on PC and PlayStation 5 from July 24-26. The beta will feature new stages, modes, and the addition of Blade to the roster. The full game is set to launch on August 6, 2026, with a roster of 20 heroes across five teams.
From North Star to South Town – Kenshiro Is Coming to FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves!
Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star: HOKUTO NO KEN is now available as the final Season Pass 2 DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The Legend Edition, which includes the base game and both Season Passes, is also available. Kenshiro brings a technical and powerful fighting style to the game, featuring unique moves and mechanics.
Marvel Tōkon roster adds Deadpool, Loki, and Blade
Marvel Tōkon has added Deadpool, Loki, and Blade to its playable roster, as announced by PlayStation and Arc System Works during EVO 2026. A new gameplay trailer showcased these characters and the upcoming open beta for PlayStation 5 and PC, scheduled from July 24th to July 26th. The game will also feature a new stage, Asgard, and plans for post-launch DLC characters.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Spirit Wilds stage revealed
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game pre-orders are now available on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5, including exclusive bonuses like gold color variants and the Samurai Appa support character skin. The article also reveals a new stage called Spirit Wilds and announces access to a Closed Beta for players who pre-order.
Razer reveals limited edition Street Fighter 6 Kitsune featuring Ryu, available for pre-order
Razer has announced a limited-edition Kitsune leverless fight stick featuring Ryu from Street Fighter 6. The Kitsune Ryu Edition, priced at $319.99, is available for pre-order on Razer's official channels with shipping expected around July 10th. This release coincides with EVO 2026, a major fighting game community event.
Play Highly Anticipated PS5 Exclusive Action Game for Free Soon
Arc System Works and Sony Interactive Entertainment have announced a global open beta for the PlayStation 5 and PC exclusive fighting game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. The beta will run from July 24-26 and feature Blade as a playable character. The game is set to launch on August 6, 2026, with a full roster of Marvel characters revealed.
Virtua Fighter Crossroads new trailer shows the villain of the piece – haven’t we seen him before?
A new trailer for Virtua Fighter Crossroads, releasing in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, showcases its story mode and introduces the antagonist, the Bakunawa Killer. The trailer hints at the villain's identity being Pai's father, Lau, despite his de-aged appearance, raising questions about the narrative's central mystery. Developed by RGG Studios, the game appears to incorporate elements from their Yakuza series experience.
Tekken 8 is adding Bob to its roster and players seem pretty hyped, despite the fighting game's mounting struggles
Tekken 8 is set to add the character Bob to its roster on August 19th, a move that has generated excitement among players despite recent criticisms of the game's seasonal updates and staff departures. The trailer showcasing Bob's new moves and his ability to withstand powerful attacks has been well-received, offering a potential boost to the fighting game's community engagement.
This week in PC games: a new King's Field-like RPG, an American Revolutionary War sim, and a dreaming megacity full of cool architecture
This week's PC game releases include a King's Field-like RPG called Forgotten Blood, an American Revolutionary War simulation, and Lullabies Made of Static, an exploration game set in a megacity. Other notable titles are the puzzler The Message from Deep Space, the fighting game Ninja Masters, and the bullet heaven game Mycofall.
