Fighting Games
Capcom to revise misleading text in Alex's Street Fighter 6 backstory
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Capcom apologized for confusion surrounding Alex's storyline in Street Fighter 6, announcing plans to revise certain in-game text passages. The wrestler character's backstory depicts a romantic relationship with his second cousin and step-sister, Patricia, including marriage and a child on the way, which drew fan backlash. Director Takayuki Nakayama shared the statement on X on March 26.
Qiddiya City announced its acquisition of the Evolution Championship Series in February. The move follows Saudi involvement in the event since 2024. Community figures have voiced concerns over the ownership change.
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Ryu Ga Gotoku is developing Virtua Fighter Crossroads as a story-driven fighting game set in a new fictional Southeast Asian-inspired world. The project was discussed during a roundtable at Summer Game Fest.
Sony and developer Arc System Works announced Savage Hulk and Shuri as Black Panther as new characters for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls at EVO Japan. These additions complete the game's initial Avengers roster. Fans speculate on remaining villain reveals like Carnage.
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The upcoming anime Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games incorporates actual footage from Capcom’s Street Fighter 6, replacing the manga’s fictional fighter. The series follows two girls at a school that bans video games as they bond over fight sticks. It is set to premiere on July 7 after a delay from its original 2025 slot.