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Riot Games ends 2XKO development, refunds players after a short run
technology4 days ago

Riot Games ends 2XKO development, refunds players after a short run

Riot Games will halt active development on 2XKO in December after less than a year since its January launch; a final patch arrives in October, and all purchases made before August 20 will be refunded by November while servers stay online. Upcoming additions like Lux and Samira will still be released, all characters will be unlocked when development ends, and a large cosmetics bundle remains available for $39.99; ranked lobbies will be disabled while casual matchmaking continues. The decision underscores sustainability challenges in the free-to-play fighting game space, following earlier layoffs and mixed reception.

via Eurogamer|
#2xko#fighting-games#refunds
CEO 2026 Goes Big in Orlando With Record 6,000 Entrants Across 20+ Titles
esports9 days ago

CEO 2026 Goes Big in Orlando With Record 6,000 Entrants Across 20+ Titles

CEO 2026 kicks off in Orlando as the largest CEO event yet, drawing nearly 6,000 entrants across 20+ titles led by Street Fighter 6 (over 1,100 entrants) and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (over 1,000), with Tekken 8, Avatar Legends, and Guilty Gear Strive also drawing big fields; the festival doubles as major circuits (Capcom Pro Tour, Tekken World Tour, SNK World Championship, Arc World Tour, GBVS Five Star), is streamed across multiple channels, and features full bracket play and live results across SF6, Marvel Tokon, Tekken 8 and more.

via EventHubs|
#ceo-2026#esports#fighting-games
Diaphone ranks Marvel Tokon fighters by ease of use, from beginner-friendly Ms. Marvel to challenging Green Goblin
gaming15 days ago

Diaphone ranks Marvel Tokon fighters by ease of use, from beginner-friendly Ms. Marvel to challenging Green Goblin

Diaphone published an ease-of-use tier list for Marvel Tokon’s 21 playable characters, evaluating how approachable each fighter is for new players. Ms. Marvel is highlighted as one of the easiest to pick up, while Green Goblin is among the most difficult to master. Hulk is the next easiest thanks to armor, Deadpool’s complexity stems from a large toolbox and Fourth Wall Attacks, and Loki and Danger sit at the higher end of difficulty. Wolverine, Magik, and Blade are among the most challenging, with Magneto, Carnage, and Doctor Doom offering a middle ground. A full breakdown and video are linked in the article.

via EventHubs|
#beginners-guide#diaphone#fighting-games
Naming Gauntlet: How 2XKO Almost Became Project L’s Name
technology1 month ago

Naming Gauntlet: How 2XKO Almost Became Project L’s Name

Riot explains the arduous, collaborative process behind naming its in-development fighting game Project L: hundreds of ideas (~400), ten finalists, and a careful weighing of League of Legends ties, bold branding, and fighting-game terminology. 2XKO emerged as the standout favorite, but the rollout didn’t perfectly align with that choice, illustrating that naming is highly subjective and context-driven. The team ultimately grew into the name as part of a broader branding effort.

via 2XKO|
#2xko#branding#fighting-games
Evo France 2026 Reveals Eight-Game Main Lineup in Nice
esports1 month ago

Evo France 2026 Reveals Eight-Game Main Lineup in Nice

Evo France 2026, set for October 9–11 in Nice, France, announced its eight-game main lineup: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (first Evo appearance), Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive, 2XKO, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, with Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls slated for an August 6, 2026 release.

via EventHubs|
#esports#evo-france-2026#fighting-games
Virtua Fighter Crossroads Leak Hints at New Fighter and Narrative-Driven Revival
gaming3 months ago

Virtua Fighter Crossroads Leak Hints at New Fighter and Narrative-Driven Revival

Footage leaked online suggesting Virtua Fighter 6 will be titled Virtua Fighter Crossroads, introducing new fighter Cielo alongside familiar characters (Pai Chan, Stella, Wolf Hawkfield) and signaling a narrative-driven, realism-focused reboot with intuitive controls; the video, first seen on Bilibili, hints at an official reveal at upcoming events such as State of Play, Summer Games Fest, and Evo 2026.

via EventHubs|
#crossroads#fighting-games#gaming
Japan’s Zeta duo takes 2XKO crown in Paris
esports3 months ago

Japan’s Zeta duo takes 2XKO crown in Paris

Red Bull Knockout 2XKO in Paris was a one-day, €20,000 prize-pool fighting-game tournament. The Japanese duo Zeta|Haru and Zeta|Toshi won the main event, defeating FLY|SonicFox and SR|Inzem in the finals (3–1); USA and France teams also reached the semi-finals, with Last Chance Qualifier winners Wade and Noka earning a spot in the main draw. The prize distribution awarded €6,500 to the winning duo, with smaller shares for 2nd (€3,500), 3rd (€2,500 each), and lower placements. The event was streamed on Red Bull.

via EventHubs|
#2xko#esports#fighting-games
Harada and SNK launch VS Studio to redefine game development
technology3 months ago

Harada and SNK launch VS Studio to redefine game development

SNK and former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada announced VS Studio, a Tokyo-based game developer led by Harada with SNK’s support as a consolidated subsidiary; the studio aims to combine technology and expertise to create memorable games, though no debut title is announced yet, and the meaning of “VS” spans from their fighting-game roots to broader innovation. SNK has been expanding its presence with new offices and ventures, suggesting continued investment in diverse projects and potential future fighting-game or other-genre titles.

via EventHubs|
#fighting-games#katsuhiro-harada#snk