Rumor: Sony is considering bid to own SNK's parent company
According to Bloomberg, Sony is currently considering a bid for Leyou Technologies, the parent company for SNK Corporation. Back in August 2015, Leyou Millenium, now known as Leyou Technologies, purchased SNK Playmore, later renamed to SNK Corporation.
The anonymous sources supposedly from within Sony Corporation told Bloomberg that they are working with a financial adviser on a potential offer for Lenyou Technologies. Sources are said to be anonymous since the matter is supposed to be private. Should an offer be accepted, then this would make Sony the new parent company of SNK Corporation.
Nintendo might someday explore more effective ways of conveying new game content and announcements in the future instead of Nintendo Directs
The announcements for Nintendo Directs are typically a cause for excitement among Nintendo fans. Several times a year, players get the chance to hear about news for upcoming games and content.
During the 80th General Shareholders Meeting Q&A from Nintendo, Nintendo President Furukawa dabbled with the idea that Nintendo might someday explore a more effective way for unveiling these announcements instead of using Nintendo Directs.
Guilty Gear Strive developers are aiming to encourage players to experiment more with combo routes after the first test
Arc System Works has released the second part of their Developer's Backyard series. This provides the developers the opportunity to enlighten fans and followers on the the decisions behind the development of Guilty Gear Strive.
A common criticism that came up during Guilty Gear Strive's beta test period stated that the combos felt too simple. Akira Katano, the Director for Guilty Gear Strive, has addressed this during this second part of the Developer's Backyard series.
How to beat one of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath's most hated characters online
By design, Scorpion is a beginner-friendly character in Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath. He has classic moves that fans typically already know, a teleport that can be hard to deal with for people who don't take the time to practice against it, and he's overall vastly popular.
Due to the volume of Scorpions you'll run into online and his "beginner's best friend" moniker, it's easy to hate the Mortal Kombat poster child. In a recent video, True Under Dawg Gaming discusses how you can properly deal with that dastardly ninja when you undoubtedly encounter him in the Kombat League.
Capcom shares more of Lucia's Street Fighter 5 concept designs as the costume contest rages on
Capcom is currently holding a Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition costume content in which fans are given the opportunity to create their own designs for the characters of their choosing and send them in. A handful of designs will be selected by the Capcom staff, then the community will vote on Twitter to decide two winners.
As the contest rages on, Capcom has shared a new look at some design concepts for Street Fighter 5 Season 4 fighter, Lucia. Though we have seen a couple of these in the past, there is also a variation of a past design to check out.
Teppen's new Adventures of a Tiny Hero expansion is now live which means there's more amazing Street Fighter and Darkstalkers cards to collect
The artistic team behind Capcom's Teppen card game has been knocking it out of the park since day one so we weren't at all surprised to see that the newest additions in the Tiny Hero expansion are absolutely breathtaking.
Though there aren't as many fighting game characters in latest expansion as other figures from Capcom's various intellectual properties, the ones that did make it are well worth examination.
EVO 2020 Online canceled, Joey Cuellar removed as CEO
Organizers for EVO Online 2020 announced via Twitter Thursday evening the cancellation of their event.
This follows numerous statements from previously prospect attendees declaring decisions to no longer participate in the event after EVO CEO and co-founder, Joey "Mr. Wizard" Cuellar, was accused of sexual misconduct.
Capcom and NetherRealm Studios withdraw from EVO Online 2020
Capcom and NetherRealm Studios have announced they'll be withdrawing from EVO 2020 Online.
This comes after EVO tournament organizer Joey "Mr. Wizard" Cuellar was placed on administrative leave from the event following allegations of misconduct.
2GGaming bans D1, Keitaro, Nairo, Cinnpie, Xzax, and S2H from all future events
Six members of the Super Smash Bros. community have been banned from all future 2GGaming events following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
2GG posted the following statement on Twitter indicating that D1, Keitaro, Nairo, Cinnpie, Xzax, and S2H will no longer be allowed to attend events put on by the Southern California-based eSports organization.
Jason 'ANTi' Bates dropped from T1 after allegations surface that he had sex with a minor
Prominent member of the Super Smash Bros. community Jason "ANTi" Bates has been dropped from his sponsor, T1, following accusations that he had sex with a girl under the age of 18.
Both T1 and ANTi have posted statements to Twitter addressing the matter.
NBA 2K21 will be priced $10 more on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X which may set a trend for the next generation of consoles
While nobody quite yet knows when the next console generation will begin later this year, we are learning more about the games that will be coming alongside the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Take-Two Interactive revealed a bunch of new information about their upcoming NBA 2K21 title including the fact that the game will be $10 more expensive to purchase for next gen systems.
NRG Esports severs ties with Super Smash Bros. player Nairo after allegations of performing sexual acts with a minor
Sponsor NRG Esports announced this morning the organization has severed ties with pro Super Smash Bros. player Nairoby "Nairo" Quezada following allegations of performing sexual acts with a minor.
Both NRG and Nairo have released statements regarding the termination and situation regarding the accusations.
Joey 'Mr. Wizard' Cuellar placed on administrative leave by EVO staff following accusations of misconduct by a community member
EVO tournament organizer Joey "Mr. Wizard" Cuellar has been placed on administrative leave following accusations of misconduct. The company's official Twitter account has released a statement addressing the situation.
According to EVO, a third party investigation into the accusations will be conducted.
Brian F releases his Balrog match up chart for Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition
Balrog's trajectory through Street Fighter 5 is one of the most interesting and turbulent cases around since his brief stint as top tier contender in Season 2.
EQNX|Brian_F is and remains one of the most dedicated backers of the boxing school of Balrog, and now he's released his Champion Edition match up chart for the character with a video detailing his picks as he stands in 2020.
JimmY awkwardly causes a big Flying Barcelona fail then proceeds to perfect Vega in this Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition clip
Now here's something you don't see everyday. Apparently, if Vega is in the midst of his Flying Barcelona attack, you can meet him in the air and prevent him from ever reaching the wall without hitting him.
If done correctly, Vega will just awkwardly hover in the air, never quite hitting his mark until he ultimately drops back to the ground. MDZ_jimmY found this out during one of his recent Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition live streams, and despite the oddity, the Ryu player didn't get shaken up.
Hammering down the elusive Street Fighter 5 Season 5 tier list and dating advice for the fighting game community
There are two things the fighting game community can't seem to fully wrap their minds around: Street Fighter 5's fifth season tier list and how to talk to people we're interested in without being super creepy.
While Catalyst and I surely don't have all the answers in either field we've got enough research and life experience under our belts to offer some commentary on both that may be worth listening to.
Bandai Namco presenting Play Anime Live event later this month which may likely be where the next Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC character will be announced
With the cancellation of E3 2020, developers and publishers have branched out to hold their own digital showcase events to announce upcoming video games, and we can add another to that list now.
Bandai Namco announced they will present their own event titled Play Anime Live later this month which may very well be the place Dragon Ball FighterZ players may learn who the next character joining Season 3 will be.
