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Q3 - 2023
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September
26th, 2023
Street
Fighter 6 "Outfit 3" for Ken, Cammy, Lily & Luke
Revealed in New Concept Artwork
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Back
in August, Capcom unveiled Street Fighter 6 "Outfit 3" costumes
for Guile, Dee Jay, Marisa, and Juri Han by releasing concept artwork of said
characters. Keeping the trend going, Capcom released official "Outfit
3" Concept Art for
another four characters on the roster: Ken Masters, Cammy, Lily, and Luke.
Capcom confirmed these outfits will...
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September
24th, 2023
Battle Mage Revealed for DNF
Duel, Brawler Gameplay
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During
the Tokyo Game Show 2023, Nexon revealed "Battle Mage" as the third
newcomer joining DNF Duel's Season Pass. The teaser trailer
for Battle Mage shows a few seconds of the new character in-game and reveals she
will join the roster this December. A few weeks back, Nexon also revealed
"Brawler" as the second DLC character following Spectre.
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September
22nd, 2023 
TGS '23: Newly Confirmed TEKKEN
8 Features & Modes
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At the
Tokyo Game Show, Michael Murray and Katsuhiro Harada dropped a ton of new TEKKEN
8 details regarding
modes, features, and online matchmaking. Among the confirmed details are: Frame
data at launch (free), "what if" Character Episodes / Endings for all
characters, and Replays with Practice Options.
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September
22nd, 2023
Under
Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes] Launches Jan. 25th, 2024
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Arc System
Works announced during the Tokyo Game Show 2023 that Under Night In-Birth II
[Sys:Celes] will release January 25th, 2024. (Coincidentally, this is one
day before TEKKEN 8's worldwide launch!) A new UNI2 trailer
also dropped during TGS which outlines the game's new modes, features, and characters.
The TGS trailer introduces the three new characters...
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September
21st, 2023
TGS 2023: Panda
Confirmed for TEKKEN
8
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Following
the surprise reveal of Feng Wei in TEKKEN 8 earlier this week, the second
iconic and loveable fighting bear of the series, Panda, was confirmed
at the Tokyo Game Show this weekend. Screenshots and an HD character render of
Panda show off some great details in TEKKEN 8's graphics engine. Kuma
even appears in one of those screenshots...
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September
21st, 2023
Street
Fighter 6 A.K.I. Starter Guide, Theme Song, Gameplay
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Next Wednesday, September
27th, A.K.I. joins the Street Fighter 6 roster as the 22nd playable
character. This week, Capcom uploaded an A.K.I. starter guide
for anyone looking to learn the new character before her big release. Capcom's elaborate 10-minute video guide provides the best look yet at "the maniacal
mistress of poison"...
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September
20th, 2023
TGS 2023: TEKKEN
8 Video Reveals TEKKEN Ball Mode, New Azucena Gameplay, Arcade Quest
Footage
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A new TEKKEN
8 gameplay showcase from Tokyo Game Show 2023, a video
put together by Taiwanese game community BahaGameCrazy, reveals brand new
details on Bandai Namco's highly-anticipated sequel. In addition to confirming
and showing the first footage of TEKKEN Ball Mode in TEKKEN 8, the
15-minute video packs a Lili versus Azucena match, a Ghost...
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September
19th, 2023
Feng Wei TEKKEN
8 Trailer, Closed Beta Test Announced
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Today,
Bandai Namco announced
Feng Wei will return in TEKKEN 8 and confirmed a Closed Beta Test will
take place next month. The Tajiquan master demonstrates a mix of new and
returning techniques
in his TEKKEN 8 reveal trailer, which confirms the TEKKEN 8 CBT
will be live from
October 20th-23rd, 2023 at the very end.
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September
18th, 2023
Kaguya Revealed for Under
Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes], Playable at Tokyo Game Show 2023
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Last week,
Arc System Works announced a new playable character for Under Night In-Birth
II [Sys:Celes]. Kaguya the "Twin Barrel Beauty" is a gunslinger with
a zoning / keep-away playstyle, featuring long-reaching attacks and
projectiles, as well as tricky and deceptive movement options. Fans attending
this weekend's Tokyo Game Show '23 will be the first...
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September
14th, 2023
Granblue
Fantasy Versus: Rising Grimnir Gameplay Reveal
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Cygames
and Arc System Works shared the latest character reveal trailer for Granblue
Fantasy Versus: Rising, launching November 30th, 2023. The
tempestuous god of wind,
Grimnir, was confirmed back in August as the fourth new playable character
revealed for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. The 2-minute reveal
trailer...
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September
12th, 2023
Mortal
Kombat 1 Launch Trailer Reveals Reiko & Shang Tsung
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The final Mortal
Kombat 1 trailer before the game's September 19th launch officially confirms
Reiko and reveals the first gameplay footage of Shang Tsung. Other characters
like Mileena and Nitara are also shown in the launch
trailer, demonstrating new gameplay and combos, in addition to new scenes
from Story mode and the single player Invasion mode.
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September
8th, 2023
Jean-Claude Van
Damme as Johnny Cage MK1
Trailer
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Today, NetherRealm Studios
uploaded the first official trailer
showing Johnny Cage's Jean-Claude Van Damme skin in Mortal Kombat 1.
Johnny Cage is also fully voiced by Van Damme in the game. Unfortunately, the
Van Damme skin is a Premium Edition bonus only, which means players who want to
use it will need to shell out $109.99...
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September
8th, 2023
Nitara Announced
for MK1, Voiced by
Megan Fox
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On
Thursday, NetherRealm Studios confirmed the return of Nitara in Mortal Kombat
1, the reveal trailer
also revealing Nitara will be voiced by Megan Fox. Additionally, Nitara's new
appearance (specifically her face in the game) is designed to resemble the
American actress and model. The latest 2-minute Mortal Kombat 1 trailer
also features...
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September
1st, 2023
Leone Abbacchio Now Available
in JoJo's
Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R
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Bandai
Namco recently revealed the
latest DLC character to join Season 2 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star
Battle R, Leone Abbacchio from the fifth part of the
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Vento Aureo.
Despite
having a dark past and cold demeanor, Leone Abbacchio remained one of the most
reliable members of Bucciarati's gang.
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September
1st, 2023
Mortal
Kombat 1 "It's in Our Blood" Trailer Feat. Dave Bautista
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NetherRealm
Studios released a new TV spot for Mortal Kombat 1 featuring WWE wrestler
and movie star Dave Bautista. The 2-minute trailer
is a new take on the "klassic" and iconic "Mortal Monday" TV
advert from the mid-90s to advertise the original game and console release. The
new version of the commercial even has some Easter eggs and throwbacks...
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August
31st, 2023
Pocket
Bravery Now Available on Steam, Launch Trailer
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Developed
by Statera Studio and published
by PQube,
indie 2D fighting game Pocket
Bravery officially launches on
Steam
today. Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street
Fighter, Fatal Fury and the KOF series, Pocket Bravery
packs a "Neo Geo Pocket" aesthetic for a modern 2D fighter with retro
inspirations. Check out the launch trailer...
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August
31st, 2023
Street
Fighter 6 A.K.I. Playable Sept. 27th, Gameplay Reveal
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After much
anticipation and build-up for Street Fighter 6's next DLC newcomer,
Capcom released the full gameplay
reveal trailer for "the maniacal mistress of poison", A.K.I. Unlike the previous EVO '23 teaser for A.K.I., this
one includes many minutes of actual gameplay footage, revealing many if not all
of her special moves, trademark attacks, taunt...
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August
28th, 2023
TEKKEN
8 Launches January 26th, 2024, Six New Characters and "Arcade
Quest" Mode Confirmed
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During
Gamescom '23, Bandai Namco announced TEKKEN 8 will launch January 26th,
2024. The release date trailer
confirmed six returning characters for the upcoming 3D fighter: Yoshimitsu,
Steve Fox, Dragunov, Kuma, Leo, and Shaheen. A new single-player mode called
"Arcade Quest" was also revealed featuring customizable avatars...
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August
28th, 2023
Gamescom Mortal
Kombat 1 Trailer Confirms Sindel, General Shao as Playable, Motaro &
Shujinko as Kameos
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At
Gamescom
2023, NetherRealm Studios dropped the "Rulers of the Outworld" trailer
revealing four new characters for Mortal Kombat 1.
Returning character Sindel and newcomer General Shao were confirmed as playable,
while Motaro and Shujinko were revealed as Kameos.
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August
14th, 2023
TFG News: August Update —
Taking Some Time OFF...
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Hi, Nicole Ashley here, writing
my inaugural article for TFG.
You may recognize me from a TFG video or a stream back in the
day, but in case you don't, I'm Frank Joseph's wife. We've been married now 5
years and "together" for 13, but we've known each other since we were
kids. I think it's safe to say I know Frank better than anyone.
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August
14th, 2023
Granblue
Fantasy Versus: Rising Launches November 30th, Latest Trailers, Deluxe
Edition Details
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Arc System
Works and Cygames announced
during EVO '23 that Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will be released on
November 30th, 2023. A free edition of the game was also announced which
includes 4 playable characters, access to online play / lobbies (including Grand
Bruise Legends), and the first part of story mode.
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August
6th, 2023
Street
Fighter 6 × Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Avatar Costumes
Announced, A.K.I. Teaser Trailer
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Following
an epic live performance from the CAP-JAMS band at Evolution 2023, Jeremy
"Vicious" Lopez introduced Capcom's big Street Fighter 6 announcements.
To start, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Street Fighter 6 crossover
will bring costumes and more to SF6 avatars for use in Battle Hub and
World Tour. Following that announcement, a teaser...
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August
6th, 2023
Johnny and Season 3 Announced
for Guilty Gear -STRIVE-
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At EVO
2023, Arc System Works announced a Season
3 for Guilty Gear -STRIVE- and introduced the first character joining
the roster in the upcoming new Season, a returning fan-favorite, Johnny.
Additionally, Arc System Works confirmed GGST Season 3 will add a total
of 4 new characters (including Johnny), two additional Battle Stages, and...
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August
6th, 2023
Reptile, Ashrah, Havik,
and Sareena Revealed in Mortal
Kombat 1 "Banished" Trailer
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During EVO
2023, a developer from NetherRealm Studios introduced the latest Mortal Kombat 1
trailer, confirming 3 new playable fighters and 1 Kameo combatant —
Reptile, Ashrah, Havik, and Sareena (Kameo). Along with quite a lot of new
gameplay, several devastating X-Ray moves and Fatalities were shown.
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August
6th, 2023
Azucena and Raven Revealed for TEKKEN
8
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Prior to
the TEKKEN 7 Grand Finals at Evolution 2023, Katsuhiro Harada and Michael
Murray took the stage and revealed two new characters for TEKKEN 8 —
returning veteran; Raven, and the first new character to appear in the game,
Azucena. Additionally, both new
trailers present brand new stages...
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August
6th, 2023
The
King of Fighters XIII: Global Match Release Date, Trailer
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At EVO
2023, SNK announced they
will be re-releasing The King of Fighters XIII as KOF XIII: Global
Match for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on November 16th, 2023. The
re-release doesn't include any new characters or balance changes but will
feature Rollback Netcode, a reworked lobby system, and improved online play.
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August
6th, 2023
Fatal Fury:
City of The Wolves Teaser Trailer, Screenshots
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Last
year at EVO, SNK officially announced they were working on a sequel to Garou:
Mark of the Wolves. One year later at EVO 2023, SNK released the teaser
trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The first trailer for the
upcoming game briefly shows returning protagonists Terry Bogard and Rock Howard
in a 3D graphics style comparable to KOF15...
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August
6th, 2023
Duo Lon Revealed
for The King of Fighters XV
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During
EVO 2023, SNK revealed the sixth DLC character for The King of Fighters XV,
a returning character from the series who appeared in several previous
installments, Duo Lon. The short teaser trailer
doesn't show any gameplay from Duo Lon, but does reveal his in-game model. Also
take a look at the latest KOF15 Season 2 roadmap, inside:
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August
5th, 2023
Killer
Instinct (2013) Getting 10th Anniversary Update This Fall
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Following
the EVO 2023 Killer Instinct exhibition Friday evening, Iron Galaxy and
Microsoft announced a 10th Anniversary balance update
will be coming to Killer Instinct (2013) this Fall. While no
"new" content for KI (2013) was announced, the balance update
will contain character adjustments, 4K support for Xbox Series consoles, and a
matchmaking upgrade.
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August
4th, 2023
New Street
Fighter 6 Costumes for Juri, Marisa, Guile & Dee Jay
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During EVO
2023, Capcom announced four upcoming Street Fighter 6 "Costume
3" DLC outfits for four popular characters on the roster: Juri Han, Marisa,
Guile, and Dee Jay. While no in-game footage or screenshots of the new costumes
have been shared just yet, Capcom released the official Concept Artwork for all
four of these upcoming DLC costumes.
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August
4th, 2023
EVO 2023: Under Night
In-Birth II Sys:Celes Announced
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During EVO
2023, Arc System Works announced Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, a sequel
to French-Bread's ongoing 2D series. The light novel-style fighting game sequel
presents the final chapter in the "Hollow Night" storyline that began
in the original title over a decade ago. Sys:Celes features 21 returning
fighters with expanded movelists and new...
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August
3rd, 2023
Project
L Movelists for all Four EVO '23 Demo Characters, Yasuo Gameplay Reveal
Trailer
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Last week,
Riot
Games revealed new details and gameplay for Project L, and
confirmed a demo will be playable at EVO 2023. While initially confirming three
playable fighters for the demo (Ekko,
Ahri, and Darius), the fourth and final playable
character in the EVO 2023 demo, Yasuo, was confirmed. Additionally,
Riot Games released Movelists
for all four...
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August
1st, 2023
EVO 2023 Official Stream
Schedule
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Evolution
Championship Series 2023 is coming up this weekend (August 4th - 6th) featuring
eight main games and over 9,000 competitors from around the world. The
official stream schedule has
been released, so you can be sure not to miss your favorite titles being played
by the best in the world.
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July
31st, 2023
KOF
XV Najd Character Breakdown Video from SNK
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If you're
looking forward to the next DLC character arriving in The King of Fighters XV,
SNK has you covered with their official Character Breakdown video
for Najd. SNK's 5-minute Character Breakdown video goes
in depth on Najd's play-style, special moves, and her unique color coded move
leveling system...
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July
30th, 2023
New Mortal Kombat 1
Trailer Reveals Geras
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On
Saturday, NetherRealm Studios shared a new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer
which highlights more story and gameplay content. The latest trailer confirms
the return of Geras, who first appeared in 2019's Mortal Kombat 11. In
addition to the new character reveal, the "Keepers of Time" trailer
debuts a gruesome new Fatality by Liu Kang.
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July
26th, 2023
Riot Games Announces Project
L Features 2-Vs-2 Duo Gameplay, Playable at EVO 2023
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Today,
Riot Games announced
fresh details on their in-development 2D fighter based on the League of
Legends series. Project L will not only feature 2-vs-2 "tag
team" style gameplay in the traditional sense, but also features "Duo
Play", enabling 4-players to join the fun. Other options in the game include
1-vs-1 and 1-vs-2 gameplay.
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July
25th, 2023
Street
Fighter 6
July Update Patch Notes
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With
Rashid now released in Street Fighter 6, Capcom also added a slew of new
updates affecting universal mechanics as well as balance changes for many other
characters. Capcom detailed all of the updates, bug fixes, and changes in their
official July patch notes,
which you can read in their entirety inside:
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July
21st, 2023
Mortal Kombat 1
Kombat Pack Reveals Homelander, Omni-Man, Peacemaker, Ermac, and Takeda
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During San Diego Comic-Con 2023, NetherRealm Studios confirmed six DLC
characters coming to Mortal Kombat 1. The MK1 Kombat Pack teaser trailer
reveals Homelander from The Boyz, Omni-Man from Invincible,
Peacemaker from Peacemaker and The Suicide Squad, as well as Quan Chi, Ermac, and Takeda from the Mortal
Kombat series.
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July
21st, 2023
Mortal Kombat 1
Umgadi Trailer Confirms Baraka, Tanya & Li Mei as Playable Characters
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NetherRealm
Studios dropped a new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer
during San Diego Comic-Con 2023 confirming three returning playable characters:
Baraka, Li Mei, and Tanya. The latest MK1 trailer shows a mix of
cinematics and gameplay, also revealing Darrius as a Kameo character.
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July
20th, 2023
TEKKEN
8 Movelists For All 16 Characters (CNT)
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Bandai
Namco released the TEKKEN 8 character movelists
for all 16 playable fighters who appear in the upcoming Closed Network Test on
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Note that these are NOT each
character's full movelist. Instead, the movelists display characters' Heat
System moves, Heat Engager, Heat Smash, Rage Art, Power Crush, and Sample
Combos...
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July
20th, 2023
TEKKEN
8 Claudio Serafino Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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Last
month, it was revealed that Claudio Serafino will join TEKKEN 8's roster
as the 16th confirmed character (also playable in this month's upcoming Closed
Network Test). This morning, Bandai Namco shared Claudio's full gameplay reveal
trailer, showing the first gameplay footage of the returning TEKKEN 7
veteran in TEKKEN 8.
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July
20th, 2023
TEKKEN Talk - Episode 2 Dives
into TEKKEN
8 CNT
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Bandai Namco
has posted Episode 2 of
their "TEKKEN Talk" video series, which recaps the purpose of the
Closed Alpha Test (CAT), and later dives into the upcoming TEKKEN 8 Closed
Network Test (CNT). This time, producer Michael Murray and director Katsuhiro
Harada are joined by BNEA Manager of Esports, Kasumi Yogi and EVO Director Mark
"Markman" Julio.
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July
19th, 2023
KOF
XV Najd Gameplay Reveal Trailer
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Najd,
who originally debuted in KOF14 as DLC, is set to return once again as
DLC in The
King of Fighters
XV
this Summer. SNK has released Najd's full gameplay reveal trailer
which runs just over 2 minutes in length. In addition to showing Najd in
gameplay, the trailer also reveals an upcoming new stage which is based on a
real location in Saudi Arabia.
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July
14th, 2023
EVO 2023 Final Player
Registration Numbers
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The final
player registration numbers for EVO
2023 have been announced, breaking multiple all-time records for the annual
event. Street Fighter 6 leads the way with a monumental 7,061
participants, followed by the second- and third-most entered fighting games, Guilty
Gear -STRIVE- and TEKKEN 7, bringing in 2,481 and 1,580 registered
players, respectively.
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July
12th, 2023
DNF
Duel's Spectre Now Available, Patch Notes
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DNF
Duel was released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam just over a
year ago on June 28th, 2022 and recently hit the Nintendo Switch back in April
of this year. The first DLC
character for the 2.5D fighting game, Spectre, is now available as of today for
$6.99. Additionally, a new balance patch dropped today alongside the new
character...
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July
11th, 2023
Street
Fighter 6 Rashid Theme Song Released
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Tonight,
Capcom released Rashid's official Street Fighter 6 theme
song, appropriately titled "The Turbulent Wind". The theme of the
returning SFV veteran is a change of pace from his original catchy
"Rashid-ooooo" chorus theme, but his jazzy new SF6 tune sets
the mood for the energetic parkour trickster.
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July
8th, 2023
Samurai
Shodown 30th Anniversary Art
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Samurai
Shodown (known as Samurai Spirits in Japan) is one of the most iconic
pioneer 2D fighting game series from the original arcade era of the 1990s. SNK's flagship
weapon-based 2D fighter has officially turned 30. To celebrate its 30th
anniversary, SNK shared a new artwork
by Yumi Saji featuring the memorable cast of the influential 1993 fighting game.
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July
6th, 2023
New Mortal Kombat 1
Trailer Confirms Rain and Smoke as Playable, Cyrax, Sektor & Frost as
Kameos
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Today,
NetherRealm Studios released a new Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay trailer
revealing several new playable and Kameo characters. The Lin Kuei trailer
confirms Rain and Smoke as the latest two fully playable characters, in addition
to Cyrax, Sektor, and Frost as Kameo (assist) fighters. The 3-minute
trailer...
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July
5th, 2023
Street
Fighter 6 Rashid Reveal Trailer, Playable July 24th
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After
showing off Rashid's SF6 character render on Tuesday, Capcom dropped Rashid's full gameplay reveal trailer
this evening! Rashid of the Turbulent Wind makes his triumphant return to the series with a
whirlwind of new acrobatic moves in Street Fighter 6 on July 24th. After checking out
the first SF6 DLC character trailer, also take a look at Rashid's...
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July
4th, 2023
First Look at Rashid in Street
Fighter 6
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On July
4th, Capcom provided a first look at Rashid's official Street Fighter 6 render,
which mirrors his official concept artwork
that we saw a little while back. The tech-savy Parkour expert looks to be the
first DLC character joining SF6, and we'll likely be seeing his official
trailer at next month's Evolution Championship Series (August 3rd-6th).
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