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KungFu Kickball Will Be Making Its Way To All Platforms In 2020
The team-based fighting game is “easy to learn, but hard to master.”
by KENNETH ARAULLO @KENNETHARAULLO
08/16/19

Blowfish Studios officially announces KungFu Kickball, set to release for the PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC in Q1 2020.
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An action-packed team-based fighting game will be launching soon for multiple platforms
in Q1 2020. Titled KungFu Kickball, the game was announced by publisher Blowfish Studios (War Tech Fighters, The Deer God) and developer Whalefood Games (mobile game Too Many Snakes).

KungFu Kickball is set in a mystical fantasy world where fantasy sports is all the rage. The sport, which is the lovechild of soccer and kung-fu martial arts, will have players flying through the air whilst unleashing a flurry of punches, kicks, and mystical arts to overpower the other team and smash the ball into their bell. If the bell rings, that counts as a point. The team with the most points when the time runs out will emerge victorious.

Currently, KungFu Kickball has 1v1 and 2v2 online multiplayer matches, which players can either join locally or online, either with friends or randoms. The game presents itself as quite simple, with only three buttons to keep track of; however, the three buttons can be mixed and matched to result in numerous combinations that are definitely hard to pull off and master. Each game will take place on one of six unique stages, and as already seen in its brief announcement trailer, there are three player classes to choose from: the Monk, the Ninja, or the Old Master.

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Gameplay looks very interesting, and very unique, too. The idea behind needing only three buttons to be pressed is quite daunting, given that there should be quite a deep learning curve for games that present themselves as easy to learn, hard to master. Still, the game should please those who find themselves drawn to multiplayer games, as the idea behind KungFu Kickball is quite novel and original.

The sports and martial arts based fighting game will launch for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac by Q1 2020. It will feature support for English, Italian, French, German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese.

For those who are interested and want to see more gameplay for KungFu Kickball, it will be playable at PAX West this year, which runs from August 30 to September 2.

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Indonesian football player gets 3-year ban for kung fu kicking opponent

By Trung Thu May 1, 2026 06:25 pm PT

Assistant coach Mukhlis Hadi Ning was banned from performing his duties for four matches.

Three Dewa United players were also suspended for one to two years: Reyvan Rezqi (2), Keysa Fawwaza and Muhammad Ridwan (1).

A screenshot of Fadly Alberto’s kung fu kick to the head of another player after the match between Bhayangkara FC and Dewa United on April 19, 2026.

Fadly Alberto received the heaviest penalty after delivering a kung fu-style kick to the back of Rakha Nurkholis, sending the Dewa United player crashing heavily to the ground.

Ahmad Catur attacked a Dewa member despite the latter raising his hands in a plea, while Aqilah kicked a Dewa player in the abdomen.

The incident began after Dewa took a 2-1 lead late in the match. Bhayangkara FC members protested, claiming the goal was offside but still allowed by the referee. Tensions escalated further following a foul, leading to a clash involving players and officials from both sides.

Fadly’s violent act drew the strongest backlash after video footage circulated widely on social media platforms in Indonesia.

Fadly Alberto Hengga of Bhayangkara FC delivers a kungfu kick against a Dewa United player at the Indonesia - EPA Super League U20 2025-2026, on April 19, 2026. Video by Instagram/smgfootball

He had previously gained attention for scoring the decisive goal in a 2-1 win over Honduras in the final Group H match of the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, which was also Indonesia’s only victory in two appearances at the tournament. He had been called up to the national U20 team.

Following the incident, all players involved issued public apologies. The two teams also arranged for the players to meet for apologies and reconciliation. At the time, Fadly said he would accept any punishment from PSSI.

“Perhaps this is a disaster and a test for me, but I must continue striving with all my effort to pursue my dream of becoming a professional player,” said the forward, born in 2008.

Bhayangkara FC said it respects the decisions of the PSSI Disciplinary Committee but will file an appeal.

Head coach Yongki Pamungkas said the length of the bans should be reviewed more comprehensively and proportionately.

He emphasized that players from both sides share a close and respectful relationship, and that the incident was a momentary emotional outburst under pressure.