Despite any faults it might have, one thing I cannot say about Ninjala is that it lacks passion. This game has more heart than a Time Lord, and it's easy to see how much affection went into creating it. You see it in the character...

[Update: Nintendo seems to be breaking from the norm here, at least as far as North America is concerned. Just today, NOA asked users on Twitter to reach out to customer support if they purchased the wrong pass. It's likely that Ninten...

A week ago, Bethesda gave its players a glimpse at the future of Fallout 76. Now that the Wastelanders update is out (and it's apparently pretty good!), Bethesda outlined the rest of the year with a 2020 roadmap. It didn't take long fo...

There are three prospective Assassin's Creed Valhalla villains that no one expected: Grendel, Grendel's mom, and a big-ass dragon. Assassin's Creed Valhalla will have a side mission based on the events of Beowulf. It's called "The...

Koei Tecmo releases the final DLC for Dead or Alive 6 today, bringing an end to a full year of expensive and repetitive add-ons for this latest entry in the fighting franchise. And, in a fitting conclusion, the final bundle isn't even all-n...

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Koei Tecmo has announced that an upcoming update for its 3D fighter Dead or Alive 6 will be its last, bringing an end to a year of patches and expensive DLC practices.The final update - bringing DoA 6 to Version 1.22 - will include two sets...

Koei Tecmo was the subject of merciless ridicule late last month, when the publisher revealed a new "paid hair colour alteration" mechanic for its fighting-game-cum-shopping mall Dead or Alive 6. In the wake of said controversy, Koei Tecmo ...

Although it's been quite some time since we first saw his debut trailer, it looks like Tekken 7's next DLC character, Fahkumram, is finally preparing to crack some ocular sockets, with the announcement he will be joining the roster March 24...

It may not be at EVO 2020, but Mortal Kombat 11 is unquestionably one of the biggest titles in the fighting game genre. It's sold millions of copies and over the weekend, it was the focus of a mostly audience-free Final Kombat tourname...

[Update: The official Dead or Alive Twitter has posted a statement regarding the maligned hair colour change system, which reads as follows:"Dear fans, we hear and acknowledge your disappointment behind our roll out of the new hair color fe...

Dragon Ball FighterZ remains one of the most popular fighting games on the market and it's one developer Arc System Works and publisher Bandai Namco can't help but continue to support. Last month, we got word Ultra Instinct Goku would ...

Now that the 7.0 update is live for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the next era of the game begins. Byleth is out now, but his release marks the end of the first Fighter's (season) Pass. From here on out we're in the age of Fighter's Pass Vol....

Magic: The Gathering Arena has some monetization problems: but finally, the season (known as "mastery" in this game) pass isn't one of them. Though the whole concept got off to a very rocky start, the recent Theros expansion managed to...

Dead or Alive 6 continues to push towards its dubious goal of becoming the most expensive fighting game of all time, as today sees the launch of a fourth season pass - this one costing $89.99 - and bringing with it 50 more costumes and othe...

During the Tekken World Tour Finals today, Bandai Namco revealed an all-new character headed to the fighter as part of its current season three content. And this guy looks like a royal badass...Fahkumram, a legit scary Muay Thai practitione...

There was a time where Nintendo was one of the last holdouts for DLC and season passes. A lot of folks lamented their turn to the dark side as it were, but for the most part (with exceptions!) they've done a decent job of actually deliverin...

Koei Tecmo has announced a third season pass for its 3D fighting game Dead or Alive 6, which launched in March this year. For those keeping score, that's three $80 DLC passes in eight months, on top of the title's purchase price (if you are...

In a surprise turn of events, the PC version of SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays is now listed on Steam to be released internationally. Accompanied by a revised trailer indicating a rating is inbound from the ESRB, the new Steam page revea...

Bandai Namco has released what is likely the final major trailer for the upcoming SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays. Coming in at a staggering 30 minute run time, the preview gives a comprehensive look at what story events we can expect wit...

With the launch of Apple Arcade, I've been having a few regrets about being the frugal man that I am who always springs for the cheapest possible option. On my iPad, I'm constantly deleting old games to make way for the new. It's frustratin...

[Update 08/20/19: Konami has confirmed all of the pricing info for Contra Rogue Corps. The main game will be $39.99 as noted during E3 and the season pass will be an additional $4.99. A new trailer for the game shows it in a more finalized ...

Square Enix' explosive shooter sequel Just Cause 4 is preparing its final DLC expansion, Danger Rising, which follows on from its previous add-ons featuring daredevil stunt work, inter-dimensional invasions and toy airplanes. Things get a l...

[Update: I'm sorry to break some hearts here, but it turns out Snake will not be coming to Tekken 7. In a Tweet from the official EVO Twitter account, it was confirmed that the Snake cameo was a joke held by EVO without knowledge from Band...

The Dragon Quest Hero is, as of right now, my favorite addition to Smash Bros. Ultimate through the season pass. As a 10-year fan (and counting) of the series, it's great to see some representation in the biggest fighting game in ...