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SNK Explains Why They Couldn’t Make Terry Bogard Explode While Fighting Kenshiro in City of the Wolves

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SNK told us how they managed to pull off one of Kenshiro's most iconic moves without sacrificing their Teen ESRB rating. Kenshiro is the latest guest character from an anime to make a splash in a mainline fighting game, punching his way into Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves this June. We got the chance to sit down with producer Shinya Tamaki and director Hayato Konya ahead of his release at Evo 2026, who explained the difficulties they faced in translating Hoktuo No Ken’s comparatively gory fighting style into Fatal Fury’s decidedly less grisly hand-to-hand combat. Part of this problem necessitated finding a balance between Kenshiro’s status as a Bruce Lee-inspired martial artist and the use of his special technique, the Hokuto Shinken, which sees him press opponents’ pressure points, causing them to explode seconds later. It’s arguably the most iconic thing about the show, and despite how bloody it is, it’s something the team wanted to make sure they included in the game. To fix t...

IGN AU’s Top 5 Games from Summer of Gaming 2026

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The 2026 Summer of Gaming is upon us, and that naturally means wallet pain - in a good way. So what should you be earning your bucks for over the next 12 months? Thankfully, this year’s game announcements and reveals have delivered big-time for every major platfom. Friends, we’re eating good . This is our pick of the biggest and best titles coming to PS5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch 2. New release? Earn when you want stuff. Deliver with Uber Eats . Final Fantasy VII Revelation It’s hard to believe that the third and final installment of Square Enix’s brilliantly remastered Final Fantasy VII series is nearly here. Anticipation for this reveal (or Revelation , as it were) was understandably high, but even the most ardent fan couldn’t be disappointed with Final Fantasy VII: Revelation. Revelations will finally allow players to traverse the entire world map in Cid’s Highwind, creating the interconnected planet that has been teasing us since Rebirth. The massive and monstrous roaming ...

The Best Deals Today: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Criterion Collection Sale, and More

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A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save on Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, the Criterion Collection Blu-ray Sale, and more. Check out our top picks for Sunday, June 28, below. Save on Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is the ultimate version of the first chapter in the Final Fantasy VII remake series, following Cloud Strife and the party from the very beginning through the escape from Midgar. You can score Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for $29.99 on the Nintendo Switch 2 and $19.99 on the PlayStation 5. If you want to prepare for Final Fantasy VII Revelation next year, this is where to start your journey. 50% Off Criterion Collection Sale Barnes & Noble is having its 50% Criterion Collection sale right now, so this weekend is one of the best times of the year to pick up some new 4K Blu-rays. Oftentimes, these 4K transfers are overseen by the original Director, and there's always p...

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Sets Fall 2026 Release With First Look at 4 New Characters

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Netflix has revealed first character details and a fall release window for its anime sequel series, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 . Netflix, CD Projekt Red, and Studio Trigger took to X/Twitter to roll out information about the new cast of characters coming to Season 2 of the Cyberpunk 2077 anime spin-off. It came with the promise of a fall 2026 release window, narrowing down its premiere timeline as fans await a more specific release date. Meanwhile, the announcement came with a sneak peek at four new characters: Weak Kingsley , D , Roman Carax , and Talia Yang . The new gang graces the cover of the first Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 poster, which you can see below. Netflix published information about the four new Night City names across social media and in collaboration with various content creators. As shared via Crunchyroll , Weak Kingsley is described as a veteran Edgerunner who "now lives in the shadow of his former glory." D is a Snack Nation Netrunner looking for revenge as h...

GTA 6 Scalpers Are Finding Buyers on eBay Despite Rockstar's Commitment to a Digital Release

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Rockstar Games fans seem to be paying eBay scalpers extra for pre-order copies of GTA 6 – even if there isn't much of a reason to. Listings for pricier versions of Rockstar's new Grand Theft Auto game have already started popping up on the auction website after pre-orders went live for all on June 25. While the retail price for the standard edition is currently locked in at $80, some scalpers have managed to successfully flip their pre-ordered copy for around $90 , with some going for even more . It's something that usually wouldn't come as much of a surprise in the gaming space, especially considering this particular release is one fans have anticipated for more than 13 years. What many already know, however, is that there isn't actually anything stopping players from pre-ordering GTA 6 without an inflated price. Much to the dismay of physical game collectors everywhere, GTA 6 will only be available as a digital title after Rockstar announced it was ditching dis...

Street Fighter 6 Devs Have No Current Plans to Make Any Major Adjustments to System Mechanics | Evo 2026

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Street Fighter 6 is now three years old and still going strong, with more than 2,000 entrants at this year's Evo in Vegas, a fresh batch of new faces on the horizon in the upcoming fourth character pass (including the much anticipated figthing game debut of Tifa from Final Fantasy 7), and a lively online competitive scene. To talk about the current state of the game, along with its plans for the future, IGN sat down with Director Takayuki Nakayama and Producer Shuhei Matsumoto at Evo 2026, where we covered topics ranging from the significance of Yasmine's inclusion as the first Filipino character in Street Fighter history, the future of single player content now that regular World Tour updates have ceased, and a little tease of what players can expect out of Arjun, Tifa, and Bosch's playstyles. IGN: So, to start, you all previously confirmed that there will be no future World Tour updates, at least at this point, but also indicated that Street Fighter 6 is aiming for a 10-y...

The Best Deals Today: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, AirPods Pro 3, Silent Hill f, and More

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A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save on Nioh 3, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, AirPods Pro 3, and more. Check out our top picks for Saturday, June 27, below. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake for $38.99 Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is a very ambitious pair of remakes, breathing new life into these classics. Dragon Quest II especially saw huge additions to its story, making this the definitive version of the game. Amazon has discounted copies of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake down to $39.99, which is one of the best prices we've seen since release. In our 9/10 review , we wrote, "Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake beautifully concludes this trilogy, recapturing the retro magic of the originals while giving them a modern facelift." Nioh 3 for $49.99 Nioh 3 released in early February, and you can save $20 off a PS5 copy today at Amazon. In our 9/10 review , we wrote, "Nioh 3 delivers best-in-class combat that revitalizes the esta...