Fighting Games News
February 10, 2026
2XKO team hit with layoffs as Riot Games’ fighting game momentum slows down
Riot Games has laid off members of the 2XKO development team just weeks after the fighting game officially went live
February 6, 2026
2XKO’s First Major Esports Tournament Brings Impressive Viewership at Frosty Faustings
Competitive 2XKO launched with a splash at Frosty Faustings 2026, where Riot Games’ new fighting game posted over 40,000 peak concurrent viewers.
January 26, 2026
Team Vitality Sign 16-year-old Tekken Prodigy Neia
French esports organization Team Vitality have announced the signing of rising Tekken 8 talent Neia, who had herself a breakout 2025 season.
January 23, 2026
Riot Games Reveals Full 2XKO Esports Roadmap for 2026
Riot Games has unveiled the 2026 competitive roadmap for 2XKO, outlining every Major and Challenger event including EVO, Frosty Faustings & more.
January 16, 2026
Tekken 8 Pros Furious as “Blatant Cheaters” “Manipulate Dojo System” to Qualify for TWT Finals
The Tekken World Tour 2025 Finals are almost upon us, but there’s a huge cheating controversy surrounding a few of the players who qualified.
January 9, 2026
PhiDX On Whether Tekken 8 Can be Saved After Season 2 Almost Killed the Game
Season 2 of Tekken 8 was one of the worst updates in video game history, but does PhiDX think it can be saved?
December 10, 2025
Evo 2026 Missing Two Iconic Franchises as Games Lineup Announced
Evo Vegas and Japan games lineups have been announced and there are some standout omissions, with major fighting game names missing.
October 27, 2025
Capcom Explains Capcom Cup 12 PPV Move After Mass Community Backlash
Capcom has spoken out about the decision to introduce PPV streaming for Capcom Cup 12 and SFL World Championship, after huge criticism.
October 23, 2025
Street Fighter 6 Pro Kakeru Retires in His Prime Due to Sudden Health Issues
Just months after winning $1 million at Capcom Cup 11, Street Fighter 6 pro Kakeru is stepping away due to health issues.
October 2, 2025
FGC Fans Fuming as Capcom Cup Announces Pay Per View Plans
Capcom has landed itself in hot water with fans in the Fighting Game Community after announcing its plans to make the well-loved competition, the Capcom Cup, and the SFL: 2025…