Games where players engage in close-combat duels, usually one-on-one, using combos and special moves. Focus is on timing and mastery of character abilities.
After twenty years in hibernation, Acclaim is back, led by a seasoned team, aiming to breathe new life into classic franchises like Mortal Kombat and Extreme G, by supporting indie developers with resources and investment expertise.
Warner Bros. Games’ strategic shift involves canceling the Wonder Woman game and shutting down Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego, focusing instead on major licenses like Harry Potter and Mortal Kombat to regain profitability by 2025.
Celebrating its first anniversary, Tekken 8 welcomed Anna Williams, complete with a new look and bazooka, while announcing 3 million copies sold, though this figure falls short of Mortal Kombat 1’s 5 million and Street Fighter 6’s 4.4 million.
Despite beta-testing hiccups, SNK’s open trial for Fatal Fury City of the Wolves inadvertently unveiled a trove of exciting game details, including character rosters, DLC plans, hidden bosses, and a potential return of the iconic plane-switching mechanic.
Prepare for an epic clash as the liquid metal T-1000 from Terminator 2 joins Mortal Kombat’s roster on March 18 (for DLC owners) and March 25 (individual purchase), alongside Madame Bo, an intriguing alter ego of Bo’Rai Cho, in the upcoming Khaos Reign expansion.
Get ready to dive into Fatal Fury City of the Wolves’ open beta on April 24, mastering advanced moves like REV Blow, REV Arts, and REV Cancel with SNK’s comprehensive 5-minute video guide.
🗣 In an impressive feat, Warhorse Studios’ Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has sold over 2 million copies in under 15 days, showcasing a thriving fanbase expansion beyond its original niche.
Get ready to expand your Fatal Fury roster with Season Pass #1, featuring fan-favorite characters like Andy Bogard, Joe Higashi, Ken, Chun-Li, Mr. Big, and even Terry’s ‘Fatal Fury 2’ costume, all joining the fun at launch, with an open beta for eight playable characters, including Kain R. Heinlein, from February 20 to 24.
Dynasty Warriors Origins, the latest addition to the celebrated Dynasty Warriors franchise, has remarkably sold over a million copies in its first month, surpassing any previous game’s debut, with its demo alone being downloaded by over 2 million users, proving that strategic enhancements and captivating gameplay can breathe new life into even long-established series.
Immerse yourself in Capcom’s “Onimusha Way of the Sword,” set to release in 2026, where you step into the legendary shoes of Miyamoto Musashi, portrayed by the late Toshiro Mifune, battling through a corrupted Kyoto teeming with demons.