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SNK Championship Series 2025 Shanghai live stream ft. Xiaohai, Poongko, M', Yunwu, Xyzzy, MadKOF, Yunwu, XingChen, E.T., Pangma, Laggia and more
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/17/snk-championship-series-2025-results/

SNK Championship Series 2025 Shanghai live stream ft. Xiaohai, Poongko, M', Yunwu, Xyzzy, MadKOF, Yunwu, XingChen, E.T., Pangma, Laggia and more

Update: This story has been updated with day 2 results.SNK Championship Series 2025 is the finals of a longer series which is taking place in Shanghai, China this weekend.The entrants participating in these finals for either of the ...

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Event Hubs - Fighting Game News @eventhubs.bsky.social · 13h

Character stats for the Challenger rank in 2XKO shows two characters absolutely dominating the rest of the cast
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/18/2xko-challenger-character-stats-domination/

Character stats for the Challenger rank in 2XKO shows two characters absolutely dominating the rest of the cast

2XKO early access has only recently begun. The playable characters at the moment are Ahri, Yasuo, Darius, Ekko, Illaoi, Vi, Jinx, Braum, Blitzcrank, Teemo and Warwick.However, it would seem that two characters in particular are perceived as being leaps ...

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Event Hubs - Fighting Game News @eventhubs.bsky.social · 17h

Goh_Billy highlights awesome Guile packaging with McDonald's fries as the hair
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/18/goh-billy-guile-mcdonalds-fries/

Goh_Billy highlights awesome Guile packaging with McDonald's fries as the hair

Earlier this week, a McDonald's cross promotion with Street Fighter was highlighted in Japan. Of course, us Street Fighter fans in North America are certainly feeling a little jealous about being excluded from this sort of advertising.This promotion ...

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Event Hubs - Fighting Game News @eventhubs.bsky.social · 20h

Capcom is asking fans for feedback on Street Fighter 6 in an official survey, so let them know what you want
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/18/capcom-street-fighter-official-survey/

Capcom is asking fans for feedback on Street Fighter 6 in an official survey, so let them know what you want

Street Fighter 6 has been a pretty big success for Capcom, but that doesn't mean the game is perfect by any means.Capcom has now opened up an official survey asking players for feedback about their experience with Street ...

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Event Hubs - Fighting Game News @eventhubs.bsky.social · 22h

Paradise Game Battle 2025 live stream ft. Kkokkoma, Saint, Raef, Hafiz Tanveer, TheJon, Numan Ch, Gosain, Skywalker, Shaoling and more
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/13/paradise-game-battle-2025-results/

Paradise Game Battle 2025 live stream ft. Kkokkoma, Saint, Raef, Hafiz Tanveer, TheJon, Numan Ch, Gosain, Skywalker, Shaoling and more

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Event Hubs - Fighting Game News @eventhubs.bsky.social · 1d

Exclusive: SNK talks Kizuna Encounter's return, potential console releases, pricing concerns and more
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/17/snk-kizuna-encounter-interview/

Exclusive: SNK talks Kizuna Encounter's return, potential console releases, pricing concerns and more

SNK has a treasure trove of classic fighting games from their arcade days of the '90s, and they're looking to start modernizing at least some of them in their new NEOGEO Premium Selection line.Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle ...

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Event Hubs - Fighting Game News @eventhubs.bsky.social · 1d

Capcom Pro Tour 2025 global point standings updated ahead of final offline Premier event plus every player who's qualified so far
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/17/capcom-cup-qualifier-points/

Capcom Pro Tour 2025 global point standings updated ahead of final offline Premier event plus every player who's qualified so far

There may be fewer people watching Capcom Cup 12 next year with the decision to make the event pay-per-view, but it's still going to go down regardless with a lot of money on the line.Following the completion of ...

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Event Hubs - Fighting Game News @eventhubs.bsky.social · 1d

'Yasuo is a better Vergil' - NYChrisG releases 'definitive' tier list for 2XKO
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/17/2xko-tiers-chrisg-yasuo/

'Yasuo is a better Vergil' - NYChrisG releases 'definitive' tier list for 2XKO

2XKO has been out in early access for over a week now, and things are already looking a good bit different from the closed beta between the balance changes and two new characters added to the game.For Capcom Cup ...

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Event Hubs - Fighting Game News @eventhubs.bsky.social · 1d

Desk's Joe Higashi Evolution video showcases all of the references, easter eggs and callbacks Joe has in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/17/fatal-fury-joe-desk/

Desk's Joe Higashi Evolution video showcases all of the references, easter eggs and callbacks Joe has in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

Joe Higashi just released for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as the third character of its first season, following Andy Bogard and Street Fighter's Ken Masters.Although we got an early look at Joe from some content creators ...

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Event Hubs - Fighting Game News @eventhubs.bsky.social · 2d

SNK is set to take on Hollywood in new film and TV production studio with backing from Saudi Arabia
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/16/snk-movie-studio-saudi/

SNK is set to take on Hollywood in new film and TV production studio with backing from Saudi Arabia

After years of (mostly) awful fighting game adaptations, it seems more companies are willing once again to try bringing the action to different mediums.That now also includes SNK apparently with the launch of the new Arena SNK Studios production ...

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Event Hubs - Fighting Game News @eventhubs.bsky.social · 2d

Street Fighter 6 is running a DLC sale on costumes and music packs
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/16/street-fighter-dlc-sale/

Street Fighter 6 is running a DLC sale on costumes and music packs

Street Fighter 6 released quite a bit of new content this week in the C. Viper update, but now is also a good time to pick up some older DLC too.Capcom is currently running an in-game store sale for ...

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Event Hubs - Fighting Game News @eventhubs.bsky.social · 2d

C. Viper concept art for Street Fighter 6 reveals some interesting designs that could've happened instead
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/16/cviper-concept-art-sf6/

C. Viper concept art for Street Fighter 6 reveals some interesting designs that could've happened instead

C. Viper recently joined the Street Fighter 6 roster thanks to the October 2025 patch. Like the rest of the returning characters in Street Fighter 6, C. Viper's appearance has been reworked since we saw her last.She's ...

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2XKO Director comments on what happened with Katarina and whether or not she's being worked on right now
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/16/2xko-director-katarina-development-question/

2XKO Director comments on what happened with Katarina and whether or not she's being worked on right now

2XKO was recently made available to everyone (exclusively on the PC for now) via its early access phase. The playable characters are Yasuo, Darius, Ekko, Illaoi, Ahri, Jinx, Vi, Braum, Blitzcrank, Teemo and Warwick.The developers have made the bold ...

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Dragon Ball FighterZ developers provide a sneak peek at incoming changes for the next patch
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/16/dbfz-sneak-peek-incoming-changes/

Dragon Ball FighterZ developers provide a sneak peek at incoming changes for the next patch

The version 1.40 patch for Dragon Ball FighterZ seemingly came out of nowhere. It was first announced at Evo France 2025 where it was also revealed that SS4 Goku was destined to join the roster in Spring 2026.It ...

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New King K. Rool montage demonstrates the crazy potential of the newly discovered crown glitch in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/16/k-rool-crazy-montage-ssbu/

New King K. Rool montage demonstrates the crazy potential of the newly discovered crown glitch in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

A bizarre glitch involving King K. Rool's Crownerang was discovered not too long ago. Traditionally, King K. Rool as generally been regarded as a low tier (or mid tier at the very best) within Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but ...

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Dead or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki has passed away at the age of 58, says he had no regrets in final message
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/16/tomonobu-itagaki-passed-away-doa/

Dead or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki has passed away at the age of 58, says he had no regrets in final message

Tomonobu Itagaki, the original creator of the Dead or Alive series and the man responsible for reviving the Ninja Gaiden franchise for the Xbox, has been reported to have passed away. He was 58 years old at the time.It ...

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Event Hubs - Fighting Game News @eventhubs.bsky.social · 3d

McDonald's teams up with Street Fighter to create world warrior burgers with commercials and everything, at least in Japan
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/15/street-fighter-mcdonalds-collaboration/

McDonald's teams up with Street Fighter to create world warrior burgers with commercials and everything, at least in Japan

Street Fighter 6 has been undergoing a boom in Japan specifically the likes of which haven't been seen since Street Fighter 2, which is of course going to open the door to new marketing opportunities that will probably make ...

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Ed Boon offers heartfelt tribute for fellow Mortal Kombat founder Dan Forden's retirement stating he was much more than the 'Toasty Guy'
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/15/boon-mortal-kombat-tribute-toasty/

Ed Boon offers heartfelt tribute for fellow Mortal Kombat founder Dan Forden's retirement stating he was much more than the 'Toasty Guy'

It's a bit wild to think back that the original Mortal Kombat was created by four guys before becoming the media juggernaut it is today, and we recently had to say goodbye to one of them.Mortal Kombat Co-creator ...

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Chun-Li to be playable early in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on November 1 at DreamHack Atlanta
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/15/chun-li-ffcotw-playable-demo/

Chun-Li to be playable early in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on November 1 at DreamHack Atlanta

Joe Higashi recently became playable in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. He's the third DLC fighter made playable in City of the Wolves after Andy Bogard and Street Fighter's Ken Masters.The next character that's scheduled ...

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Easy trick to perform C. Viper's feint cancels discovered for Street Fighter 6
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/15/easy-feint-cancel-viper-sf6/

Easy trick to perform C. Viper's feint cancels discovered for Street Fighter 6

C. Viper is the second character of the Season 3 roster that's joined Street Fighter 6 after Sagat. Just like with Street Fighter 4, C. Viper is quite extreme in terms of execution.As expected, C. Viper is one ...

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Capcom releases new screenshots of the Mech Zangief-F Outfit 4 in Street Fighter 6 to celebrate the costume's launch
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/15/sf6-screenshots-mech-zangief-f/