Gaming

Street Fighter 6 Closed Beta Test coming

More details on World Tour, Battle Hub revealed

Published

September 16, 2022

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The Closed Beta Test for the upcoming 2023 game Street Fighter 6 is set from October 7 to 10, 2022 on PlayStation 5, highlighting exhilarating updates for the latest installment in Capcom’s fighting series.

Like the full game when it launches in 2023, the CBT is cross-play enabled; players can face off against each other and access Battle Hub, one of the three core game modes that can accommodate up to 100 players at the same time.

In Battle Hub, players can communicate with each other using emotes or chat, and head over to the Hub Good Shop to show off their fashion sense. There are also Arcade Cabinets for arcade-style matches that will only start when two places are seated on both sides, just like classic game arcades.

To stay updated on the latest tournaments in Battle Hub, enter the Event Counter. A DJ Booth also allows players to have a more ambient experience.

Your avatar, your World Tour

Speaking of core game modes, the latest updates has shed light into parts of the sequence for the game.

In World Tour, one of the other game modes, gamers will begin their respective journeys in Buckler Security in Metro City – a company that trains new recruits. Here, they will meet Luke, their World Tour guide.

As you progress through the story, you’ll meet even more Masters who will take you under their wing. They’ll teach you useful styles and attacks as you develop a great bond with them. The more you progress with the apprenticeship, the more moves you learn, which make your character stronger.

Meanwhile, World Tour is also set to offer arguably the most extensive Avatar Creation feature, pushing the limits of customization for players’ characters.

In the creation menu that contains several pages of options, here are some of the aspects you can tweak:

Body type with height and proportion
Upper body
Lower body
Muscle definition
Skin color
Body hair
Hair
Eye shape
Iris
Eyebrows
Nose
Mouth
Ears
Facial hair

Each of these categories contain a multitude of sliders, like Shredded, Built, Soft, and anywhere in between for muscle definition and cheek depth, jaw length, and more for your face shape.

Your avatar’s gear can also be changed by visiting shops for wardrobe options and accessories like hats, shoes, and more. Gear sets are also available, so you can choose what drip fits best.

Four legendary characters return

To cap off the updates, four returning legendary names are joining the roster of playable characters for Street Fighter 6.

Former US National Fighting Champion Ken Masters, who has been accused of being a criminal mastermind, will bring his Hadoken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpu-kyaku, as well as his now special moves Dragonlash Kick and Sprint into the battle ground.

Blanka will be back with his Electric Thunder and Rolling Attacks, and he has added the Blanka-chan Bomb move to his repertoire to toss a doll to the ground.

If he is able to toss the doll along with an electric special move, it will charge towards the opponent with rage and explode.

Meanwhile, Dhalsim, a monk and yoga master, will channel his familiar techniques from previous iterations yet again. His Yoga Fire, Yoga Arch, and Yoga Comet will be similar to how they are released. The Yoga Flame likewise comes back.

Lastly, sumo wrestler E. Honda will showcase is Yokozuna skills against opponents. He has his trademark Hundred Hand Slap, Sumo Headbutt, Sumo Smash, and Oicho Throw.

Neko Damashi and Sumo Spirit, V-Skills from Street Fighter V, have now been upgraded to special moves too. A new move, Sumo Dash, enables him to move forward with a sumo shuffle that can be followed up with more pressure or a launcher.

Entertainment

LE SSERAFIM to perform at BlizzCon 2026

BlizzCon’s closing act.

Published

June 26, 2026

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Global K-pop sensation LE SSERAFIM is returning to BlizzCon.

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the five-member girl group will perform as the closing musical act at BlizzCon 2026. LE SSERAFIM will take the Main Stage on Sunday, September 13 (PT), bringing fans another live performance after its BlizzCon debut in 2023.

The appearance also comes ahead of the group’s upcoming U.S. tour. Blizzard teased that the performance will make it a “Perfect Night” for fans attending the convention at the Anaheim Convention Center.

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LE SSERAFIM returns to Blizzard

LE SSERAFIM debuted in 2022 under SOURCE MUSIC, a label of HYBE. The group is composed of Sakura Miyawaki, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha Nakamura, and Hong Eunchae.

The group’s name is an anagram of “I’m Fearless,” reflecting the confidence that has defined its music since debut.

This won’t be LE SSERAFIM’s first crossover with Blizzard. The group previously collaborated with Overwatch 2, bringing themed cosmetics and a special event to the hero shooter.

BlizzCon 2026 is sold out

BlizzCon is Blizzard Entertainment’s annual community celebration. It brings together fans of World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, Overwatch 2, and other Blizzard franchises for game announcements, developer panels, esports, cosplay, and hands-on experiences.

Passes for BlizzCon 2026 have already sold out. However, Blizzard says tickets may still become available through the Tixr public resale marketplace.

Fans can learn more about LE SSERAFIM’s appearance on Blizzard’s official blog.

Gaming

AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 now available for Radeon RX 7000 Series

Update drops earlier than expected, powering more than 300 supported games

Published

June 24, 2026

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PC and handheld gamers can officially skip the wait, as AMD has launched its FSR 4.1 upscaling technology for Radeon RX 7000 series (RDNA 3) GPUs.

Computing and Graphics Group Senior Vice President and GM Jack Huynh made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter). This development brings machine learning powered gaming to millions of players across more than 300 games.

By downloading the latest AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 driver, users can unlock the new AI upscaling suite on existing RX 7000 series desktop graphics cards.

(The driver can be downloaded here.)

The update drastically sharpens image reconstruction, delivers far superior temporal stability, and keeps motion ghosting to an absolute minimum. That’s across a massive library of supported titles.

Beyond optimized frame rates out of the gate for those two blockbusters, the release packs vital architecture stability improvements and bug fixes for the broader Radeon ecosystem.

Huynh added that AMD is actively engineering lightweight machine learning models to expand FSR 4.1 optimizations to a wider base of gamers. More details are to come.

Moreover, the driver for the FSR 4.1 upscaling technology will deliver day-one support for two highly anticipated releases: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations.

if you are wielding an RDNA 3 desktop rig or an RDNA 3-powered handheld, like the ROG Ally X or Lenovo Legion GO, simply open up the AMD Software suite, get the update, and test the new AI tech.

Gaming

GTA VI: New images unveiled as pre-order details, price finally announced

Highly-anticipated title to launch on November 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Published

June 24, 2026

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Grand Theft Auto VI finally has a price. The highly-anticipated upcoming installment in the series is set to launch on November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Pre-orders will begin on midnight, June 25. Available versions are the Standard Edition at US$ 79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at US$ 99.99.

The Ultimate Edition amplifies the single player experience with an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story.

Here are some newly-released exclusive images:

Alongside the Standard and Ultimate Editions, all Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders and purchases before November 20 will also get the Vintage Vice City Pack.

This is a collection of items that flash back to when the neon burned brightest:

Players who pre-order digital versions of GTA VI will be able to begin pre-loading on November 12. This is to ensure they are able to play at launch on November 19.

The physical version, which contains a download code inside the box, will be available starting November 12 as well to support pre-loading.