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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
Fighting Games
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.
Fighting Games
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.
Fighting Games
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.
Fighting Games
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.
Fighting Games
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?
Fighting Games
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.
Fighting Games
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.
Fighting Games
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.
Fighting Games
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…
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