11 years ago today, Dead or Alive 5 Last Round was originally released on PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One in NA. It was developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo.

17 years ago today, Street Fighter IV was released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in NA. It was developed by Capcom/Dimps and published by Capcom.

4 years ago today, The King of Fighters XV was originally released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, & PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Windows worldwide. It was developed by SNK and published by SNK/Koch Media.

14 years ago today, Tekken 3D: Prime Edition was released as a Nintendo 3DS system exclusive in JP. It was developed by Arika/Namco Bandai Games and published by Namco.

On this day 13 years ago, it was announced that JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle was receiving a "Gold Experience Box" limited edition, containing a Giorno golden art plate, a Jotaro special figure, a limited edition special box, OST Disc, etc. famitsu.com/news/201302/...

On this day 10 years ago, the launch trailer for Street Fighter V was released. The launch trailer can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Msih...

On this day 14 years ago, the 8th Street Fighter x Tekken "X the Line" episode was released, with showhost Andrea Rene interviewing Aris Bakhtanians. The full interview can be watched with the provided link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpbF...

On this day 4 years ago, Infinity's character spotlight trailer for Phantom Breaker: Omnia was released. The spotlight trailer can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUvW...

On this day 5 years ago, the 3rd console combo showcase video for The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match's PlayStation 4 port was released. The combo showcase can be watched below.

On this day 7 years ago, it was announced during the EVO Japan 2019 event that "Winter Rose" Amy Sorel was joining Soulcalibur VI as a DLC playable character for the game's 1st season. Amy's reveal trailer can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHqp...

On this day a year ago, the gameplay video for Terry Bogard's Fatal Fury 2 DLC costume in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves was released. The gameplay video can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=urBA...

On this day 2 years ago, it was announced that "The Flame's Salvation" Clairen & "The Molten Emperor" Loxodont were joining Rivals of Aether II as playable characters for the game. The reveal trailer can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4m1...

On this day 4 years ago, the full version of The King of Fighters XV's main theme, "Now or Never", was officially released. The main theme can be listened to below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pp6...

On this day 7 years ago, the EVO Japan 2019 trailer for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle was released, revealing Naoto Kurogane, Teddie, Seth, & Heart Aino as DLC playable characters, with a 6th franchise inclusion being teased furthermore. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sE3...

On this day 3 years ago, the 1st year anniversary special illustration for The King of Fighters XV by Tomohiro Nakata was released. The special illustration is displayed below.

5 years ago today, Hellish Quart was originally released on PC via Steam Early Access. It is currently being developed and published by Kubold.

On this day 10 years ago, Raven was announced to be joining Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator- as a playable character for the game's console release, with the 1st in-game silhouette teaser of Dizzy in addition. famitsu.com/news/201602/... The magazine scan for the announcement is displayed below.

On this day 4 years ago, the pre-release countdown special illustration for The King of Fighters XV was released, featuring Team Sacred Treasures by Tomohiro Nakata. The special illustration is displayed below.

On this day a year ago, it was announced during the Genesis X2 event that "The Amethyst Fist" Olympia was joining Rivals of Aether II as the game's 2nd post-launch character. Olympia's character trailer can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1Ch...

On this day a year ago, the Season Pass 1 line-up for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves was officially unveiled during the EVO Awards 2025 event, announcing Andy Bogard, Joe Higashi, & Mr. Big as post-launch characters in addition to Ken & Chun-Li. www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2JE...

On this day a year ago, it was announced during the EVO Awards 2025 event that Kain R. Heinlein was joining Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as a returning playable character for the game. Kain R. Heinlein's reveal trailer can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmtR...

On this day a year ago, the pre-order trailer for Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact was released during the EVO Awards 2025 event. In addition to unveiling the new release date, Neferpitou was announced as the game's 1st post-launch character. The trailer can be watched below. youtu.be/IFM5tUKEyJM

On this day 14 years ago, it was originally teased that Asura's Wrath was collaborating with Street Fighter as DLC content, with Asura fighting against Ryu akin to Street Fighter IV. The original teaser image for the DLC is shown below: 4gamer.net/games/120/G0...

10 years ago today, Street Fighter V was originally released on PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam worldwide. It was developed by Capcom/Dimps and published by Capcom.

6 years ago today, Jump Force was released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One worldwide. It was developed by Spike Chunsoft and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

On this day 15 years ago, the final character roster trailer for Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds was released. The trailer can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUQo...

On this day 4 years ago, comments about The King of Fighters XV's main promotional illustration were released by Eisuke Ogura and Tomohiro Nakata. The comments can be read below.

On this day 15 years ago, the PlayStation Blog on the process of creating fatalities in Mortal Kombat (2011) was released. The blogpost can be read below: blog.playstation.com/2011/02/15/f...

On this day 5 years ago, the 14th starter guide for Guilty Gear -Strive- was released, focusing on basic actions in the game. The starter guide can be fully watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbsw...

On this day 13 years ago, The Flash vs Shazam fight video for the Injustice: Gods Among Us Battle Arena series was released. The fight video can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X9c...

On this day 13 years ago, Baby Bonnie Hood's character feature trailer for Darkstalkers Resurrection was released. The character feature can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nber...

As its Nanase's birthday, several illustrations by the Under Night In-Birth dev team have been released over the years to commemorate the event. 2015: inbirth.info/2015/02/15/0... 2017: inbirth.info/2017/02/15/0... 2018: inbirth.info/2018/02/15/0... 2019: inbirth.info/2019/02/15/0...

18 years ago today, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 was released on the Wii in EU. It was developed by Spike and published by Namco Bandai Games Europe.

On this day 11 years ago, the "Why Do You Play Tekken?" web commercial video for the Tekken 20th Anniversary celebration was released. The commercial video can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC01...

On this day 13 years ago, it was originally announced that Skullgirls was performing a crowdfunder with the initial goal of funding the rest of Squigly's production as a playable character. The details for the crowdfunder can be read here: web.archive.org/web/20130221...

On this day 7 years ago, the 6th character introduction trailer for BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle was released, revealing Platinum the Trinity, Orie, and Kanji Tatsumi as DLC playable characters for the game. The trailer can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgxe...

On this day 15 years ago, it was announced that Noob Saibot was joining Mortal Kombat (2011) as a returning playable character for the game. Noob Saibot's gameplay trailer can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJJG...

On this day 18 years ago, Luigi was officially revealed as an unlockable returning playable character for Super Smash Bros. Brawl, being one of the game's secret elements. Luigi's character page via the Smash Bros. Dojo can be visited below: www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/ch...

On this day 13 years ago, The Joker vs Lex Luthor fight video for the Injustice: Gods Among Us Battle Arena series was released. The fight video can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsaF...

On this day 9 years ago, the 1st gameplay footage of Ultra Street Fighter II: The New Challengers' exclusive 1st-person game mode "Way of the Hado" was released. The gameplay footage for the game mode can be fully watched with the provided link below: youtube.com/watch?v=Jwzf...

On this day 13 years ago, Anakaris' character feature trailer for Darkstalkers Resurrection was released. The character feature can be watched below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3-g...

14 years ago today, the PlayStation Vita was released in NA as part of the PlayStation Vita First Edition Bundle. It was distributed by Sony. blog.playstation.com/2011/10/27/g...

On this day 7 years ago, it was announced during EVO Japan 2019 that Mai Shiranui was joining Dead or Alive 6 as a returning DLC guest playable character, coming along with another guest character for the game's 1st season pass. The teaser images are displayed below.

On this day a year ago, the Character Pass 2 teaser trailer for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising was released during the EVO Awards 2025 event, officially announcing Galleon, Wilnas, Meg, & Ilsa as DLC playable characters for the game. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4If...

On this day a year ago, Ogre's gameplay reveal trailer for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes was released during the EVO Awards 2925 event. The gameplay trailer can be watched below. youtu.be/SdXcq9IQaU4

25 years ago today, Street Fighter Zero 3 Saikyou-ryuu Doujou for Matching Service was released as a Dreamcast system exclusive, distributed only in JP. It was developed and published by Capcom.

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Slade has been announced for Rivals of Aether II, releasing on April 7. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwlS...

15 years ago today, Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds was originally released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in NA. It was developed by Capcom/Eighting and published by Capcom.

14 years ago today, Tekken 3D: Prime Edition was originally released as a Nintendo 3DS exclusive at NA. It was developed by Arika/Namco Bandai Games and published by Namco.