Fighting Games Archives - Switchblade Gaming

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Characters: All 86 Fighters in Unlock Order (and the 10-Minute Wait You Can Skip)

October 2, 2026 by Michael R.

Platform fighter character select grid with a glowing red cursor on one fighter tile

All 86 Smash Ultimate characters in exact unlock order, plus the 10-minute wait you can skip, both Fighters Pass lists, and which echo fighters differ.

Guilty Gear Strive Beginner’s Guide (2026): Controls, Roman Cancels and Your First Matches

September 17, 2026 by Michael R.

Home gaming setup at night with neon lighting and an arcade fightstick on the desk, representing a Guilty Gear Strive beginner guide

New to Guilty Gear Strive? Master controls, all 4 Roman Cancel colors, and your first ranked matches — no wasted Floor 1 losses.

Best Fighting Games 2026: 15 Titles Ranked — Street Fighter 6 Is the Best Entry Point, Tekken 8 Has the Deepest Competitive Scene

October 2, 2026May 10, 2026 by Michael R.

Best fighting games 2026 showing characters from Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Guilty Gear Strive mid-combo

15 fighting games ranked by skill floor, competitive depth, and roster quality — EVO Japan 2026 data, new 2026 titles, and a player-type guide to find your match.