The debate is heating up: Who truly has the top tier title in Tekken 8? We dive into the brewing conflict between legends Arslan Ash and Holy Knee over the game's best character. Plus, we're not stopping there—we'll analyze the rising stars in other games, from Izumi's dominance in Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes and Lucy's surprising power in Guilty Gear Strive, to Ken's reign in City of the Wolves and the potential for Sagat's return in Street Fighter 6.

In esports news, we've got the inside scoop on the confusing launch of the Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls online beta, where seemingly no one got keys! We'll also get you ready for the upcoming 2XKO open beta starting September 9th.

And the beef isn't just about characters! We'll cover the hilarious and unexpected Tekken 8 rivalry brewing between musician T-Pain and top player NEYO.

In major industry-shaking news, we break down the shocking acquisition of the Evolution Championship Series (Evo) by the Saudi Arabian esports company Qiddiya and gather the community's immediate reaction.

Finally, we give a shoutout to a successful regional as we wrap up Cream City Convergence 2025.

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