Cinnpie denies being paedophile, claims prior abuse in Smash scene
Former Smash Bros caster and player Cinnamon “Cinnpie” Dunson has denied the allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming of Troy “Puppeh” Wells, claiming she was…
Fighting Games
Bandai Namco and NRS cut ties with WePlay after scam bet partnership comes to light
WePlay Ultimate Fighting League, or WePlay UFL, is in hot water ever since their partnership with Russian betting company 1xBet came to light. First by…
Street Fighters launches fragrance collaboration with Davidoff
New editions of Davidoff Cool Water cologne will be stamped with the Street Fighter V logo as part of a Champion Edition collaboration with Capcom….
Former Smash pro ZeRo opens up about suicide attempt, interview taken down
After former Smash pro and content creator Gonzalo “ZeRo” Barrios attempted to take his own life this past March following, the 26-year-old gave an interview…
Guilty Gear Strive Open Beta Test 2: Schedule, characters, how to download, and more
Guilty Gear Strive, the latest entry in Arc Systems Works’ iconic franchise, has kept fighting game fans waiting for a long time following multiple delays,…
Smash pro ZeRo thanks concerned fans for their support after suicide attempt
Former Smash pro ZeRo has made a public statement since a suicide attempt in March, thanking fans for their “beautiful messages” via a post on…
Riot shuts down rumours of NFTs coming to Project L
Project L, Riot Games’ fighting game that was announced back at Evo 2019, is still shrouded in mystery, and amid playtesting allegedly happening according to…
Guilty Gear Strive Japan beta test showcases Bo5 matches, cinematic supers
Legendary fighting game developers Arc System Works have put on a local beta test for Guilty Gear Strive. The test is only available at select…
Skullgirls is finally catching a break in 2021
Since its release in 2012, Skullgirls has been punching up. The 2D fighting game known for slick animation and tag-team battles inspired by Marvel vs….
Riot to start in-person Project L tests according to reports
Fighting game fans have been eagerly anticipating more news regarding Project L, Riot Games’ first foray into the genre that was confirmed in development back…
Red Bull Kumite comes to London in May, features Guilty Gear Strive showcase
Red Bull Kumite is heading to London for this year’s edition, bringing top Street Fighter V players together to compete for the championship title. Originally…
Street Fighter V: Rose’s story mode teases franchise reboot
Street Fighter V fans have been enjoying Season 5 and all its contents, including two unique fan-favourites making their return to the title — Dan…
Street Fighter V: Rose character guide – All special moves, costumes, frame data, and more
Street Fighter V‘s Spring Update is finally here, dropping Rose into the ever-expanding playable roster of warriors, which will receive at least three more characters…
What’s next for WePlay Ultimate Fighting League? WePlay Esports producer talks Season 2 and FGC’s future
While all esports have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s perhaps easiest to sympathise with the fighting game community. In games reliant on split-second…
Street Fighter V: Mago topples Tokido and earns first Capcom Cup spot
The Japan 1 Capcom Pro Tour qualifier was an event to remember despite being completely online, as the cream of the crop of Japanese Street…
Street Fighter pro Momochi complains about aging pros dominating the game
The shelf life of an esports pro is usually relatively low, however, in fighting games, it’s not uncommon to see veterans still maintain themselves as…
Capcom Pro Tour 2021: Schedule, format, prize pool, where to watch, and more
Street Fighter V is more alive than ever before. New mechanics, a fifth season of DLC to spice things up, and the return of the…
Power Rangers Battle for the Grid: Ryu and Chun-LI announced as guest characters
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, the 3v3 fighting game that’s become a bit of a cult hit among the FGC and franchise fans, will…
Smash Summit 11 officially announced, scheduled for July
Smash Melee fans will be pleased to hear Summit 11 has been officially announced and is scheduled to happen during the summer, more specifically, in…
Skullgirls Championship Series: Schedule, prize pool, how to watch, and more
Skullgirls, the indie 2D fighting game that’s been around since 2012 has found new life recently thanks to solid online play, feature plenty of fighting…
Street Fighter V Spring Update: New characters, content, release date, and more
With Capcom continuing the legacy of Street Fighter V with Season 5, more content is set to arrive with the Spring Update, including characters, exclusive…
WePlay Ultimate Fighting League Tekken 7: Schedule, line-up and how to watch
After tournaments in both Mortal Kombat 11 and Soulcalibur VI, the WePlay Ultimate Fighting League (WUFL) culminates with Tekken 7. Run by WePlay Esports, WUFL…
Smash Ultimate pro Samsora banned from competing, deletes social media
Former Smash Ultimate player Ezra “Samsora” Morris has been banned by Florida tournament organizer Cagt, following his involvement in the recent sexual misconduct allegations made…
Nairo announces return to streaming via YouTube amid Twitch ban
Despite thousands of fans pleading Twitch to unban Nairoby “Nairo” Quezada, it seems the streaming platform won’t budge, with the content creator announcing that he’s…
WePlay Ultimate Fighting League Soulcalibur VI: Schedule, line-up and how to watch
After Dominique “SonicFox” McLean emerged victorious in the opening Mortal Kombat 11 leg of the season, WePlay Ultimate Fighting League (WUFL) returns for Soulcalibur IV. …
TSM Leffen reveals broken hand will require surgery
William “Leffen” Hjelte has revealed he suffered a broken bone in his right hand following an accident this past 28th March. “Xray confirmed got a…
Twitch bans Smash Melee player Mang0 for “sexual content”
Twitch has decided to ban Smash Melee icon Joseph “Mang0” Marquez, citing “sexual content” as the reason behind the punishment according to Marquez, he revealed…
eSport Boxing Club: Release date, info, trailer, more
Is there a more romantic sport than Boxing? Two warriors weighed up, stripped down, enter the ring. Men, and women, usually from the working classes,…
SonicFox switches USA for trans flag at WUFL
Dominic “SonicFox” McLean doesn’t shy away from showing support to marginalized groups and is one of the most vocal members of the LGBTQ+ community in…
Melty Blood: Release date, story mode, rollback netcode, more
A sequel to 2004’s Melty Blood titled Melty Blood: Type Lumina has been revealed by developers French Bread. The fighting game-centric developers have released several…