Tag: Tekken
News Poland's Prime Minister Lidia Sobieska Appeals for Four More Years in Tekken 8 on PS5
Finest Polish exports
Considering the UK just voted in pasty former lawyer Keir Starmer, we’re a little jelly Poland’s prime minister looks like Lidia Sobieska – well, at least in Tekken 8, anyway. The character is being added to the PS5 fighter’s roster from 22nd July for Year 1 Pass owners, while everyone else will be able to purchase her...
News Bandai Namco, Nike Tag-Team Special Tekken 8 Sneaker Designs
Choose your footwear
Tekken publisher Bandai Namco and Nike, purveyors of fine footwear, are teaming up for a sneaker collaboration. The fun throwdown is part of the franchise's 30th Anniversary celebrations, and a pair of your own will run you $250 or your local equivalent, likely much more on the sneakerhead black market. As reported by footwear...
News Evo 2024 Player Numbers Revealed, Street Fighter 6 Still Top, Tekken 8 Breaks Record in Second
Ready? Fight!
Evo is going to be a truly massive gathering this year, having set a new record for registered players. But what do the numbers look like when you break them down by game? The PlayStation-backed event has revealed the figures for each tournament, and we're looking at some of the biggest competitions in Evo history. Street Fighter 6...
News Tekken 8 Update 1.05's Massive Patch Notes Are Here, and It's a Game-Changer
Tekken it higher
Tekken 8 is now approaching its five-month anniversary, and it's about to receive its biggest update yet in terms of gameplay adjustment. The anticipated patch 1.05 is comically being referred to as '1.0' by some players, acknowledging the sheer number of changes — many of which are quite significant. Tekken 8's finally out of...
Random Tekken 8 Director Still Fixated on Waffle House, Wonders 'What Kind of Culture is This?'
Good Food Fast 2: Electric Boogaloo
Having had several months to ponder why legions of fans keep requesting the series add a Waffle House level, Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada still has questions regarding the American Southern Diner chain. Famous for the wild brawls and fisticuffs between staff and patrons that often go viral on social media,...
Random One-Button Tekken 8 Bot Attracts Thousands of Viewers as It Beats Real Players Online
Tekken the p*ss
Now this is the kind of crazy gaming scheme that we can get behind. Over the last few days, a Twitch channel called JimMashima (very good) has been attracting thousands of viewers to its Tekken 8 livestreams — but a real person isn't behind the action. Indeed, this is a bot with a singular purpose: to mash just one button and see...
News Tekken 8 Free Updates Add Photo Mode, New Story, and More as Lidia Returns
Tekken it to the next level
Bandai Namco has spiled the beans on what's next for Tekken 8. Throughout the rest of 2024, players can expect a bunch of free updates, and Lidia has been confirmed as the game's second DLC character. She arrives at some point this summer. Lidia debuted in Tekken 7 as one of its final DLC fighters. She was quite well...
In one-on-one situations, "you have to accept all the responsibility if you lose"
Outspoken Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada has made a bold claim that is unlikely to ruffle any feathers in the broader audience: younger gamers prefer team-based games because they can blame, at least partially, any losses on their teammates rather than having to...
Random Tekken 8 Director Responds to Legions of Fans Requesting Waffle House Level
Good Food Fast
In response to the high volume of requests for its inclusion, Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada has made perhaps the inadvisable decision to ask fans why they want a Waffle House level added to the game. For the uninitiated or the international, Waffle House is an American restaurant chain, with most of the company's 1,900 US stores...
News On Top of Character DLC and Microtransactions, Tekken 8 Is Now Getting a Premium Battle Pass
Tekken the p*ss
Months after its initial release, Bandai Namco seems hellbent on squeezing as much money as it possibly can from Tekken 8. Not only does the game have seasonal DLC passes — the first is set to offer four additional characters, starting with Eddy next week — but it recently added a microtransaction store, where you can exchange...
News Tekken 8 Patch 1.02 Out Now on PS5, Adds Cosmetics DLC Shop and Adjusts Characters
Interesting timing
A new update for Tekken 8 has dropped, bringing cosmetic DLC to the title via an in-game store. In truth, we think it's a bit cheeky of Bandai Namco to add something like this when all of the reviews have long been posted, but it's worth noting that Tekken 8 does have full character customisation and a range of alternate costumes...
News Tekken 8's Tekken Shop Will Include Both Paid and Free Content on PS5
Fashion over function
Tekken 8's upcoming Tekken Shop will include both paid and free content, Bandai Namco has confirmed, with the premium stuff using a currency called (creatively) Tekken Coins. The Tekken Shop will be refreshed monthly, and the developer insists the move is more about keeping the competitive fighter fresh with customisation items...
News Tekken 8 Exceeds Bandai Namco's Expectations, Tops 2 Million Sales
It's a knockout
Bandai Namco’s excellent brawler Tekken 8 is exceeding the publisher’s expectations, and has topped two million units less than three weeks after its release. It took Tekken 7 around two months to achieve the same milestone, meaning this new entry is selling at a much faster pace than its predecessor. Bravo to all involved...
News Tekken 8's First Balance Patch Is Out This Week
Bugs also being fixed
Just under two weeks after its initial release, Tekken 8 is set to receive its first balance update. Patch 1.01.04 will drop on the 7th February, after server maintenance is carried out at 10:30 JST / 01:30 GMT / 02:30 CET / 17:30 PST until 16:00 JST / 07:00 GMT / 08:00 CET / 23:00 PST. Obviously, you won't be able to play...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Tekken 8?
Return of the king?
Tekken 8 has been out for about a week now on PS5, so you've had plenty of time to play though its insane story mode and get smashed to bits by shockingly powerful players online. And so we simply have to ask: how highly would you rate Bandai Namco's newest brawler? Without wanting to sway your opinion too much, we gave the game...
News Bandai Namco Celebrated Tekken 8's Launch with Dazzling Drone Show Over London
Awesome
Tekken 8 was released on PS5 on Friday, the 26th of January, and Bandai Namco must have known it had a winner on its hands. The developer celebrated the latest entry in the long-running fighting series in a suitably epic fashion, drawing eyes from all over the world to the skies above London. The Bandai Namco UK account posted the below...
News Final Fantasy 7's Tifa in Tekken 8? Harada Wants You All to Chill Out
"We all know she is attractive"
There have been Final Fantasy characters in Tekken previously, most notably Noctis from Final Fantasy 15 in Tekken 7. But what fans really want is Final Fantasy 7’s well-endowed Tifa Lockhart to be added to the roster of the latest instalment – and director Katsuhiro Harada has heard your suggestions. In fact, the...
Poll Are You Playing Tekken 8?
A new battle begins
It's a huge day for Tekken fans, as the newest instalment in Bandai Namco's long-running series is finally here. Exclusive to current-gen platforms, Tekken 8 has long promised to be a banger — and the critic reviews certainly suggest that it is. But as always, we want to know if you're getting stuck into the latest release. In...
News Devil Jin's Finally Got Drip in Tekken 8
Devil's in the details
Tekken 8 is just two days away at the time of writing, but Bandai Namco is still pushing these character-specific gameplay trailers. Devil Jin is the star of this final reveal, and he's sporting a stylish new look. That's right, Jin's malicious alter ego is no longer clad in edgy belt buckles — he's got himself a big...
News Tekken 8's Trophy List Provides a Pretty Easy Platinum
No Rage required
The Trophy list for Tekken 8 has been made public (as per PSNProfiles, watch out for spoilers), and it looks to be rather straightforward. It's one of those 'do a bit of everything' lists, and none of the gongs are particularly difficult — although some of them require more time investment than others. A large chunk of Trophies...
News Potentially Dangerous Tekken 8 Accessibility Features Will Be Removed
Better safe than sorry
Accessibility features advocates flagged as being potentially dangerous will be removed from both the Tekken 8 demo (where the issue was identified) and in the full release of the game, apparently by launch on 26th January. Director Katushiro Harada said that "quite a bit" has been done to address concerns. As reported by
News Tekken 8 Launch Trailer Is Here to Max Out Your Hype
Get ready for the next battle
It's (another) exciting moment for fighting game fans. At the time of writing, Tekken 8 is just over a week away, and by all accounts it appears to be a cracking entry in the storied franchise. Bandai Namco has just released the launch trailer for the PS5 fighter, and it's looking great. There's an emphasis in the...
News Lee's Moves Are Looking Marvellous In Tekken 8 Character Trailer
Excellent!
Lee has been a staple of the Tekken roster since the very beginning, so it's great to see he's back at it in Tekken 8. He's the subject of the latest character-focused trailer from Bandai Namco, which you can see above. His usual style and flair is on display here and, dare we say it, he's looking excellent. We particularly like the...
News Tekken 8's Opening Movie Is a Stunner, Eddy Gordo Confirmed as First DLC Character
Get ready for the next challenger
Bandai Namco has revealed the opening movie for Tekken 8, and it's really bloody good. Fans of the series will know that every game has come with its own CG intro, and the upcoming instalment is no different. There's loads of action, a bit of insight into the core conflict between Jin and Kazuya, and, perhaps most...
News Expect Tekken 8 News This Weekend as Tekken 7's Final Tournament Comes to a Close
Long live the king
It's a big weekend for Tekken as a brand. Over the next few days, the final Tekken World Tour tournament will reach its conclusion, as the planet's best pro players duke it out one last time ahead of Tekken 8's launch later this month. It all begins with the Last Chance Qualifier tournament (LCQ for short), which takes place...
News Alisa's Tekken 8 Gameplay Trailer Arrives, and She's Oh-So Anime
Ikimasu!
Bandai Namco's really hammering out these Tekken 8 gameplay trailers, isn't it? Alisa is next on the list, and she's arguably looking more anime than ever before. The heroic android is sporting a new dress, her booster wings have been given an upgrade, and yes, she still uses her head as a remote explosive. Alisa was first introduced in...
News Panda Is Fighting for Bamboo Shoots in Latest Tekken 8 Character Trailer
Panda pop
We're getting very close to Tekken 8 now, and Bandai Namco has kept things ticking with regularly released character trailers. The latest of these shines a light on Panda, a character that's been part of the series since PS1's Tekken 3. In the video, we see her using powerful leaps and charged punches to lay waste to her opponent. It...
News Nobody Expected to See Brian Cox Retelling Tekken's Entire Storyline Today
But here we are
With Tekken 8 releasing in just over a couple of weeks, you would have expected Bandai Namco to release some kind of story recap spanning the series' many iterations. However, we doubt anyone could have predicted that said recap would be given to us by Scottish actor Brian Cox. If you're at all familiar with Cox, seeing him harp on...
News Tekken 8 Director Says Accessibility Concerns Unwarranted, or Just 'Misunderstood'
"We have never claimed or publicised that these options cover all players' colour vision"
Tekken 8 director Katushiro Harada has responded to concerns raised regarding one facet of the upcoming fighters' accessibility suite, saying some have "misunderstood" the options available. Concerns were raised by advocates after video and screenshots went...
News Tekken 8 Early Release Date Is a Mistake, Bandai Namco Confirms
Tekken the p*ss
Social media speculation regarding Tekken 8's release date has been rampant today, all stemming from a post on Reddit. User shyl0c shared a picture from their local game shop, clearly showing Tekken 8 promotional posters complete with a 21st January PS5 launch date. Of course, the fighting title has long been locked in for the 26th...
News Tekken 8 Makes Kuma Cooler Than Ever Before
Bear it all
Kuma has long been something of a joke character in the Tekken series — a literal bear who (mostly) stands on two legs. However, it really feels like Tekken 8 is trying to make Kuma cool — and we're 100% on board. Dripped out in a bandana and Heihachi's old martial arts uniform, the bear's looking like a beast. Kuma's also packing...
News Shaheen Will Gladly Take You Surfing in Latest Tekken 8 Character Trailer
Desert falcon
Bandai Namco is rattling through these character trailers as we get closer and closer to the release of Tekken 8. The latest to be put in the spotlight is Shaheen, a relatively new fighter introduced in Tekken 7 and returning for this upcoming entry. Using close quarters combat techniques, Shaheen looks like a tough customer, with a...
News Tekken 8 Teases Its Explosive Story Mode in Latest Trailer
Jin and tonic
Bandai Namco is full steam ahead with Tekken 8 as the fighting game fast approaches launch day. The title is due for release on 26th January 2024, and up to now, most of its trailers have been focused on single characters. This new one, however, shows off the game's Story mode — and it's looking typically mad. Following on from the...
News The Tekken 8 PS5 Demo Is Available to Download Now
Tekken it for a spin
Earlier this week, Bandai Namco announced a free playable demo for the upcoming fighting game, Tekken 8. Said demo is now available to download and install on PS5. Weighing in at 23.7GB, it's pretty beefy for a demo, so what does it contain exactly? Well, you'll be able to play as Jin, Kazuya, Nina, and Paul, will feature...
News Tekken 8 PS5 Demo Out This Week, Featuring Single-Player Modes and Offline Versus
An early PS5 exclusive
Tekken 8 will be getting a playable demo on PS5 this week, Bandai Namco has announced. Releasing at 8am GMT on the 14th December — a full week before it's available on Xbox and PC — the demo will include limited versions of Story Mode, Arcade Quest, offline Versus, and Gallery. Still, this sounds like a robust demo, and...
Preview Tekken 8 Could Be One of the Best Tekken Games Ever
Serious Heat
We were lucky enough to spend close to an entire day with Tekken 8 at a recent Bandai Namco press event — and we walked away from the experience thoroughly impressed. We've had high hopes for the long-running series' latest instalment for quite some time — especially since we're such big fans of Tekken 7 — but going hands-on with...
News Dragunov Is Looking Deadlier Than Ever in His Tekken 8 Gameplay Reveal
Very ice
We already knew that the White Reaper himself, Sergei Dragunov, would return in Tekken 8 — and now it's time to see the sambo master in action. Veteran players will immediately recognise some of his moves — and his comically weird fight intros — but he's also packing some fresh techniques, including powerful kicks and shoulder tackles...
News Steve Fox's Face Is the Main Talking Point of His Tekken 8 Gameplay Trailer
Wanna try me, guv?
Steve Fox is back in Tekken 8, complete with his trademark boxing style and Union Jack-based wardrobe. The British fighter's full gameplay trailer is packed with nasty punches and devastating pressure; he still looks like fantastic fun to play as. However, in case you don't know, there's been some controversy surrounding poor old...
News Leo Is Ready to Break Bones in Tekken 8 Gameplay Reveal
Now with extra belts
All 32 characters of Tekken 8's launch roster have been revealed at this point, but Bandai Namco still has some catching up to do in showcasing a number of returning fighters. It's Leo Kliesen's turn today, with the baji quan-wielding brawler serving up some especially crunchy gameplay in the above trailer. Leo first appeared...
News Tekken 8 Pro Showcase Makes the Game Look Incredibly Good
Time's Tekken
Tekken 8 will be here before we know it. The anticipated fighter is out on the 26th January, and if you need to refuel your hype, we'd recommend watching this highlights video from the recent Tekken 8 Evo Showcase. The event gathered multiple Tekken 7 Evo champions together for a winner-stays-on tournament. The likes of Knee, JDCR,...
News Get Ready for the Next Battle! Reina Rounds Out Tekken 8's Roster
Purple Reina
The announcement of purple-haired temptress Reina has completed Tekken 8’s release day roster, and you can view the full list of All Confirmed Characters through the link. Officially unveiled during a tournament livestream overnight, the trendy newcomer wields an acrobatic style loosely inspired by contemporary martial arts technique...
32nd character will be confirmed
Tekken 8 will enjoy a major information blowout this weekend, Bandai Namco has confirmed. The publisher will be hosting the 'Evo Tekken 8 Showcase' on Sunday the 12th November at 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT / 1am GMT / 2am CET. The event promises Tekken 8's first ever pro player invitational tournament — with former Evo...
News Weapon-Wielding Frenchman Victor Chevalier Is a Brand New Fighter for Tekken 8
Voiced by Vincent Cassel
The vast majority of Tekken 8's roster — at launch, at least — will comprise familiar faces, but Bandai Namco is throwing in a couple of newbies for good measure. We've already been introduced to the coffee-obsessed Azucena, and now, the publisher has revealed Victor Chevalier with the above trailer. The French fighter...
News Tekken 8 Reveals Multiple Characters Joining Its Roster in Latest Trailer
Two more reveals to come
Courtesy of IGN, a new trailer for Tekken 8 has emerged, and it gives us our first look at a handful of newly announced characters for the fighting game. The first character to be shown is Panda, although this was already known from a previous announcement. In addition, we have Zafina (a mainstay since Tekken 6), longtime...
News The Tekken 8 Closed Beta Test Is Now Live on PS5
Get ready for the next battle
The anticipated Closed Beta Test — CBT for short — for Tekken 8 is now live on PS5. As the 'Closed' part of the name suggests, you're only getting into this one if you registered for a code — and then actually got chosen as a participant. Or, if you were already part of the Closed Network Test earlier in the year,...
News Tekken 8's Single-Player Arcade Quest Looks Weird and Wonderful in 16 Mins of Gameplay
Get ready for the next battle
New gameplay footage of Tekken 8's 'Arcade Quest' mode has surfaced courtesy of IGN. The single-player mode will see your custom character rise through the ranks of competitive Tekken, as you battle across a world map made up of arcades and esports events. It's a pretty cool premise that's clearly a nod to the more...
News Tekken Tournament at UK's Biggest Gaming Expo Gets Interrupted by Just Stop Oil Protestors
Tekken the p*ss
A professional Tekken 7 tournament took place over the weekend at EGX — the UK's largest gaming event. During the winners final between two of the UK's best players, Kaneandtrench and JoKa, three climate activists part of the Just Stop Oil group walked up on stage. They slapped red paint over both players' monitors — while the...
News Tekken 8 Was Originally Due Out Day and Date with Street Fighter 6
Postponed to avoid a clash
It's a great time for fighting games, with the excellent Street Fighter 6 and the solid Mortal Kombat 1 launching this year. Of course, Tekken 8 is only a couple of months away too, and that appears to be shaping up very nicely indeed. Interestingly, Katsuhiro Harada, aka the face of Tekken, recently noted the game was due...
News Tekken 8's Upcoming Beta Will Boast Impressive AI Ghost Battles
Last chance to sign up
Set to begin on the 20th October, the closed beta test for Tekken 8 will be used to showcase the game's unique 'Super Ghost Battle' mode. First explained during a Tokyo Game Show presentation last month, these AI-based fights sound pretty cool, as player data is used to create incredibly accurate 'ghosts' that anyone can fight...
News Huge Tekken 8 Showcase Has Story Mode Gameplay, Full Matches, and Much More
New training options are crazy
Bandai Namco hosted a huge Tekken 8 presentation at Tokyo Game Show, which basically gives us an overview of the entire game. It features gameplay footage from the story mode — which sees Jin and Kazuya duke it out over the fate of the world — full-blown matches from the latest build, and information on loads of...
