Fighting

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Fighting games centre on direct contests in which spacing, timing, attacks, defence and knowledge of an opponent determine the result. The genre ranges from two-dimensional duels and weapon-based 3D combat to arena fighters, platform fighters, boxing, wrestling and team-based crossover games, with each branch using different movement and victory rules.

This tag brings together releases where combat itself is the principal structure rather than a secondary system inside an adventure or role-playing game. Coverage can address rosters, match-up balance, control methods, tutorials, local and online modes, competitive updates, technical performance and the preservation of older arcade or console editions.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls PC Launch Marred by Performance and Access Issues

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has arrived on Steam, but early PC players are reporting technical problems, lack of Linux support and regional restrictions linked to PlayStation Network requirements

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Marvel Tokon PC Port Faces Major Issues as Players Abandon Platform

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has launched with severe PC performance problems, prompting high-profile creators and many players to switch to PlayStation 5 while developer Arc System Works investigates

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Yasmine Joins Street Fighter 6 Year 4 Roster with High-Speed Combat

Street Fighter 6 introduces Yasmine, the series' first Filipino martial artist, now available across PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the Year 4 Character Pass or Ultimate Pass

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Marvel Fighting Games: From Arcade Origins to Tokon Fighting Souls

Arc Systemworks has revealed Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, the first 4v4 Marvel fighting game, marking a new chapter for the franchise after nearly a decade without a major release

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Beta Sets New Steam Record Ahead of Launch

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has broken open beta records on Steam, with Magick and Blade dominating player picks despite technical issues for PC users. The game is set for release in August, with strong interest in its character roster

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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Unveils Phoenix Cyclops as First DLC

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has announced Phoenix Cyclops as its first Year 1 DLC character and released its opening movie at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, offering new details on post-launch content and the game's visual direction

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Virtua Fighter Crossroads Revealed as Franchise Shifts to Story-Driven Design Next-Gen Gaming Blog

Virtua Fighter Crossroads Revealed as Franchise Shifts to Story-Driven Design

Virtua Fighter Crossroads has been officially unveiled by Sega, promising a new narrative focus, fresh characters and a setting ten years after previous entries, but key gameplay details remain unconfirmed

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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delayed on Xbox Hours Before Launch

Paramount has postponed the Xbox release of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game just before launch, leaving Xbox players waiting until September while other platforms proceed as planned

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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delivers Ambitious Combat but Lacks Polish

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game introduces a highly flexible combat system and a diverse character roster, but its single-player features and online lobbies reveal notable limitations that may affect long-term appeal

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Tekken's Former Director Shares Cultural Mix-Up After Leroy Smith Reveal

Katsuhiro Harada, previously at the helm of Tekken, has described a cultural misunderstanding with international fans following the introduction of Leroy Smith in Tekken 7, highlighting how language and context can shape community response

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DCKO Announced for 2027 with Real-Time PvP and DC Legends on Mobile

Drop Fake has revealed DCKO, a new mobile fighting game featuring 2-on-2 tag battles with DC Comics characters, real-time PvP, and PvE modes, officially licensed by Warner Bros and set for iOS and Android in 2027

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