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• Latest news DC announces new fighting game — not Injustice 3

  DC announced a new fighting game on Monday. The company confirmed it is not Injustice 3. No additional details about the game were provided.

• Latest news War for Westeros RTS delayed to early 2027

  Playside has delayed the Game of Thrones real-time strategy War for Westeros from 2026 to "early 2027." The studio says the extra time will help meet quality expectations for both RTS players and franchise fans. The game, announced in 2025, features playable Houses (Stark, Targaryen, Lannister) and the Night King, with single-player and multiplayer modes. The Game of Thrones IP is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, which is being acquired by Paramount and is prioritizing a few major franchises for gaming.

• Latest news Mortal Kombat 2 to stream on HBO Max July 24

  Warner Bros. confirmed Mortal Kombat 2 will debut on HBO Max on July 24. The film has grossed $129 million worldwide. Director Simon McQuoid said the streaming debut begins the movie's "full life cycle" and could affect the chances of Mortal Kombat 3.

• Latest news 12 US states sue to block Paramount Skydance $111B Warner Bros. Discovery takeover

  Twelve state attorneys general have filed suit to stop Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging it violates the Clayton Act. The states argue the deal would reduce competition, raise prices, hurt content quality and could give Paramount control of over 30% of theatrical releases. Paramount Skydance says the lawsuit misapplies antitrust law and that the merger is needed to compete with Netflix; Netflix previously withdrew from buying Warner Bros. Discovery.

• Latest news Ex-Tekken boss: Miyazaki's FromSoftware career is remarkable but underappreciated

  Former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada called Hidetaka Miyazaki a "unique, yet extremely serious" game creator and described his career as remarkable but not fully appreciated. Harada highlighted Miyazaki's late start in games (age 29 after discovering Ico), FromSoftware hiring him despite limited experience, and his rise from Armored Core work to directing Demon's Souls and Dark Souls. Harada argued attention often focuses on Souls' breakout sales rather than the gradual development of the team behind them.

• Latest news Mortal Kombat 3's future unclear, says Mortal Kombat 2 director

  Mortal Kombat 2's ending left several plot threads unresolved. The film's director says a Mortal Kombat 3 is not guaranteed. Key questions include whether fatalities can be reversed and what happened to Liu Kang.

• Latest news Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves regaining players; SNK explains the decline

  Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves opened strongly before Evo Vegas 2025, earning a Main Stage spot and a crowd-pleasing Top 8. Player numbers fell after launch, and SNK says it identified what went wrong and implemented fixes. Developers report a resurgence in player interest ahead of Evo Vegas 2026.

• Latest news MLBB x Street Fighter 6 collab starts July 3, 2026

  The MLBB and Street Fighter 6 crossover event begins on July 3, 2026, and is expected to run for about a month. It features four new skins inspired by Street Fighter characters, plus event-exclusive rewards and free items. Multiple side events and in-game activities will let players preview skins and earn rewards.