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It’s been a <\/a> between the likes of Mortal Kombat 1, Street Fighter 6<\/em> and Tekken 8<\/em> all popping up. There’s another would-be major player sitting in the wings though, as Riot is preparing to enter the fray. The publisher has provided an update on Project L, the long-awaited League of Legends<\/em> spin-off <\/a>. The fighting game now has an official name: 2XKO<\/em>.<\/p>\n Let’s be honest, that’s a real stinker of a name, It’s isn’t exactly going to roll off the tongue. Some of those commenting on <\/a> in which Riot made the announcement suggested that “Double KO” would have been better. It’s hard to disagree.<\/p>\n The name stems from the format of 2XKO<\/em>. It’s a 2 vs. 2 tag-based fighting game, borrowing an idea popularized by the Marvel vs. Capcom series. You can play solo or, in a nice touch, recruit a friend as your tag partner and battle another duo. Riot also says 2XKO <\/em>will have streamlined controls and mechanics to help players jump in, but notes that there will be a “high level of depth and mastery.”<\/p>\n In the gameplay teaser, 2XKO <\/em>looks pretty solid. It appears to have Riot’s trademark level of polish with smooth animations and distinct, eye-catching looks for each of the LoL <\/em>characters. It’s just a pity about that name.<\/p>\n