Arc System Works Co., Ltd. , commonly referred to as ArcSys, is a Japanese video game developer and publisher located in Yokohama. Founded by Minoru Kidooka in 1988, the company is known for arcade 2D fighting game franchises, including Guilty Gear and BlazBlue. They have also developed other fighting games using external licenses, including Dragon Ball FighterZ, Persona 4 Arena and Arena Ultimax, Granblue Fantasy Versus and Versus Rising, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and others.
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Arc System Works delivers an innovative 4v4 tag fighter with accessible controls and deep combat, but the PC version suffers from frame drops, mandatory PSN sign-in, and no Steam Deck support. PlayStation players are already disabling crossplay, shrinking the matchmaking pool for PC owners.
Dataminers have uncovered references to Doctor Strange, Wasp, Gambit, The Thing, and Daredevil in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls game files, while Phoenix Cyclops was officially confirmed for Fall 2026 at San Diego Comic Con. The PC version's launch stuttering issues have been patched, with some players blaming anti-datamining measures for the initial problems.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launched on August 6 with a PC version so broken that fighting game veteran Maximilian Dood uninstalled it live on stream after two days. The Steam rating has plummeted to 39% positive in English reviews, while the PS5 version runs without issues.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls debuted on PC and PS5 to mixed Steam reviews, with only 43 percent of users leaving positive feedback. The fighting game faces backlash over Linux incompatibility from anti-cheat software, a mandatory PlayStation Network account on PC, and performance issues that fall short of competitive fighting game standards.
Get ready for an action-packed Comic-Con 2026 in San Diego as PlayStation brings the heat with insightful panels for Marvel’s Wolverine, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and God of War Laufey. From behind-the-scenes peeks to exclusive content reveals, fans are in for a treat. Mark your calendars for July 23-26 to catch the latest from these highly anticipated titles.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, set to release on August 6, 2026, for PS5 and PC, has been blocked in 132 countries, likely due to Sony's PSN requirements, mirroring the Helldivers 2 blockage in 177 countries. The game promises exciting tag-team combat with a roster including Captain America, Iron Man, and Deadpool. Fans in affected regions express displeasure over the inaccessibility.
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the creator of Double Dragon, has died at 64, leaving behind a legacy that's shaped the gaming landscape for decades.
Original Double Dragon developers voice concerns about the upcoming Double Dragon Revive, citing its new direction as a departure from the classic series.
Explore the exciting possibility of more Cyberpunk: Edgerunners characters joining Guilty Gear Strive, as hinted by producer Ken Miyauchi. Discover what's next!
Explore the thrilling new additions in Guilty Gear Strive's Season 4 DLC, including crossover character Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and returning favorites like Dizzy and Venom.
