Gaming News:
While various companies did their April Fool’s jokes for the year, one thing that wasn’t a joke was a studio acquisition many people didn’t see coming. Shift Up, the studio best known for Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory: Nikke have acquired a Japanese game studio named Unbound. The studio is notable for being led by former Capcom legend, Shinji Mikami. Shift Up’s purchase of the studio is intended to improve their own output, while also serving as publisher for Unbound’s future games.
Watch the Shift Up X Unbound partnership announcement video
The fourth and final character for Street Fighter 6‘s third fighter pass was given a teaser trailer ahead of her release. Originally entering the franchise in Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX, Ingrid is back, with us getting a glimpse into her character in the new trailer.
Ingrid arrives in Street Fighter 6 in late Spring.
Watch the Ingrid trailer for Street Fighter 6
After its announcement last year, we’ve now been given a glimpse into how the upcoming Gachiakuta video game will play. We got four short clips highlighting the combat of four of the series’ characters: Rudo, Zanka, Riyo, and Enjin.
No platforms or release window for the Gachiakuta game have been announced at this time.
Watch the Rudo trailer for the Gachiakuta video game
Upcoming Releases:
A Pokémon game all about the fighting aspect of the franchise is ready to release this week. Pokémon Champions looks to modernise the Stadium games that originated on the Nintendo 64 as you go up against other players with your own team of Pokémon. You’ll be able to transfer certain Pokémon from other games over using Pokémon Home so you can use your built-up teams in this new title.
Pokémon Champions launches for Nintendo Switch on April 8th. An iOS and Android version will be releasing sometime in 2026.
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