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By Jonathan ToyadVerified|November 13, 2023|0 Comment
The 32nd character in 3D fighting game Tekken 8 has been revealed. During the Evo Tekken 8 Showcase that aired this morning on 13 November GMT+8, Bandai Namco has announced Reina, the Purple Lightning. She's a 20-something girl fighter with a mean streak and a ton of familiar moves. Yes, she fights using a lot of Heihachi Mishima's moves alongsi...
By KakuchopureiVerified|November 7, 2023|1 Comment
It's not every day you get to speak to one of the world champions of 3D fighting game Tekken 7. It's not common to also hear honest thoughts about the sequel from pro players who somehow find time in-between . We managed to grab an exclusive with 4-time EVO champion Arslan Ash about the game, the current meta, and Tekken 8. Check out the video i...
By Alleef AshaariVerified|November 2, 2023|0 Comment
Bandai Namco announced that the new character Victor Chevalier will be coming to Tekken 8, which will launch for the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on 26 January 2023. According to franchise creator Katsuhiro Harada (via Twitter), he said: Victor is actually the first French fighter for the TEKKEN franchise. I have had the idea of a French charact...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|November 1, 2023|0 Comment
Bandai Namco has revealed four new characters for its upcoming 3D fighting game Tekken 8. Wait, I meant "new", as these are characters that have previously appeared in past Tekken games. They are Zafina, robot girl Alisa Bosconovich, Lee Chaolan sporting a brand-spanking new look, and Devil Jin. This now puts the revealed cast of Tekken 8 to 30 ...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|October 24, 2023|0 Comment
This interview has been edited for clarity. As the fighting game community eagerly waits for the highly-anticipated release of Tekken 8, I had the privilege to sit down with one of the masterminds behind the Tekken Project and the forthcoming Tekken 8, none other than the illustrious producer, Michael Murray. Michael Murray, an American gam...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|October 24, 2023|0 Comment
It's that time of year again as Thailand Game Show has come and gone for its 2023 instalment. In case you're not familiar, Thailand Game Show—or ThGS as it is often abbreviated to (because calling it TGS would just be confusing)—is the country's premier video game expo where mostly AAA companies come by to show off their latest games or upcomin...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|October 21, 2023|1 Comment
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is one of the top draws for this year's Thailand Game Show 2023. Handling both its own games and also Square Enix's (since they're the Asia distributors outside of Japan, US, and Europe), the company has the following games available for playing in Thailand Game Show 2023 from 20th to 22nd October 2023 at Queen ...
By Ali'sha HarrisVerified|September 20, 2023|1 Comment
Bandai Namco has announced an upcoming Tekken 8's Closed Beta Test (CBT) which will begin on 20 October 2023 at 4:00 PM (MYT) and ends on 23 October 2023 at 3:00 PM (MYT). Along with the announcement, Feng Wei will be playable in the CBT as he joins the fighting game's roster. Furthermore, Raven and Azucena will also be available in the test...
By Alleef AshaariVerified|August 23, 2023|2 Comments
During Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023, Bandai Namco announced that Tekken 8 will launch for the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on 26 January 2023. The latest addition to the Tekken 8 roster was Azucena. She joins a roster with 32 fighters at launch, which includes Nina Williams, Kazuya Mishima, Jin Kazama, Paul Phoenix, Lars Alexandersson, Jac...
By Alleef AshaariVerified|August 22, 2023|0 Comment
Tekken 8 will be one of the many games featured in tonight's Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 live stream, which is happening at 2am GMT+8. However, it looks like the release date for the game has already been leaked ahead of schedule. According to an update in the Microsoft Store backend (via Gematsu), Tekken 8 will launch for PS5, Xbox Series ...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|August 7, 2023|0 Comment
You know, it's funny how the whole Tekken x Street Fighter 3D fighting game thing has kind of lingered at the back of our minds for years. Like, it was almost fading into obscurity, but then out of the blue, Yoshinori Ono pops up at EVO 2023 and gives us a jolt! So, Katsuhiro Harada, the big boss of Tekken, steps up to the mic for some announcem...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|August 7, 2023|1 Comment
The mecca of competitive fighting game is back again for 2023. Now with a few new games in tow, Evolution Championship Series, or EVO 2023, will be happening next week. With many fighting games and presentations ready, it's going to be a treat for fans of the long-running genre. Plus, this is the debut of Capcom's Street Fighter 6, which came ou...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|August 7, 2023|0 Comment
With a ton of veterans in play, Tekken 8's roster seems packed. But what about new fighters? Well, we have our 3d fighting prayers answered, as Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada and director Michael Murray presents the newest character in the Iron Fist Tournament universe: Azucena. Azucena is a Peruvian girl who loves coffee and fights with sp...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|August 1, 2023|0 Comment
The Tekken 8 Closed Network Test has come to an end since this weekend (28th to 30th July), which means players should not be able to play the network test right now. However, some players have been checking the game out past the designated test window via hacking. Of course, publisher Bandai Namco has caught wind of this and has posted a stern ...
By Ali'sha HarrisVerified|July 21, 2023|0 Comment
Tekken 8 has finally been made available to select players through the Closed Network Test and will then be offered to EVO 2023 attendees. The testing will take place in two phases, consisting of two weeks. Players will have access to 16 fighters and 5 arenas in an online 1v1 ranking mode with cross-play functionality. The first phase will be exclu...
By Ali'sha HarrisVerified|July 21, 2023|0 Comment
Bandai Namco announced Tekken 8 will begin to distribute its closed network test codes for PlayStation 5 players. Those who have registered for the closed network test will receive a code on 21 July 2023. The closed network test promises access to 16 playable characters, five stages, and ranked matches with cross-platform play support (up to rank 1...
By Alleef AshaariVerified|June 9, 2023|0 Comment
Bandai Namco has announced that the first Tekken 8 closed network test will begin on 21 July 2023 and end on 24 July 2023 on the PS5. Meanwhile, the second closed network test will begin on 28 July 2023 and end on 31 July 2023 on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Dates and session times for the TEKKEN 8 CNT are as follows: Week 1 – P...
By Alleef AshaariVerified|May 28, 2023|1 Comment
The official Tekken Instagram account accidentally leaked the reveal of Bryan Fury returning as a playable character in Tekken 8. Bryan made his debut in Tekken 5 and has appeared in all Tekken games ever since. Tekken 8 is slated to launch for the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. However, there is no release date or release window as of yet. The...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|May 13, 2023|0 Comment
Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Tekken 8, now bringing in series veteran and taekwando expert Hwoarang. Hwoarang made his debut in Tekken 3 as Jin's rival, and has been in odds with him since then. In Tekken 8, he sports his master's gi (Baek from Tekken 2) and has a more laid-back attitude, less into getting in fights as compared to...
By Alleef AshaariVerified|April 24, 2023|2 Comments
Tekken creator Katsuhiro Harada has announced that Lili is joining the roster for Tekken 8. She originally debuted in Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection, later returning in Tekken 6 and Tekken 7. Now, she sports a new outfit made by artist and costume designer Jasmin Darnell. Her new Rage Art basically looks like a flowery version of Street Fighter Guil...
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