With each update, Tekken 8 becomes a better experience, as Bandai Namco listens to the fans, provides balance updates to an extent, and throws in new content for its players. The concept of seasons in games has been going on for a while.
Although the latest Tekken felt complete on release as compared to other titles in the genre, even it couldn’t escape the seasonal route that comes with modern gaming. Last month, series veteran Eddy Gordo made his entrance into Tekken 8, but the future will see more inclusions that fans will likely appreciate.
Tekken 8 Season 1 Gets a Roadmap Featuring Its Second Dlc Character
Lidia Sobieski will join Eddy in the Summer as a Tekken 8 Dlc character.
At Evo Japan, Bandai Namco shared the roadmap for Tekken 8 Season 1 with a new trailer, and it couldn’t have ended on a better note. As the footage shared more details about what...
Although the latest Tekken felt complete on release as compared to other titles in the genre, even it couldn’t escape the seasonal route that comes with modern gaming. Last month, series veteran Eddy Gordo made his entrance into Tekken 8, but the future will see more inclusions that fans will likely appreciate.
Tekken 8 Season 1 Gets a Roadmap Featuring Its Second Dlc Character
Lidia Sobieski will join Eddy in the Summer as a Tekken 8 Dlc character.
At Evo Japan, Bandai Namco shared the roadmap for Tekken 8 Season 1 with a new trailer, and it couldn’t have ended on a better note. As the footage shared more details about what...
- 5/5/2024
- by Osama Farooq
- FandomWire
Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen recently earned a new milestone when the protagonist of the anime and manga series made a cameo in one of the biggest comic book franchises, DC Comics. Yuji Itadori surprised his fans as he sneaked into the DC world and got a feature in a crowd shot in the previews.
Yuji Itadori in Jujutsu Kaisen
As soon as fans found out about the feature, they instantly went on social media to talk about Yuji’s achievement and how Jujutsu Kaisen is making the rounds around the world. Not only fans, but even the voice actor of Gojo Satoru, Kaiji Tang, also took part in this banter and added a nice twist to the discourse.
Instead of appreciating Yuji’s success, Tang compared the two worlds and pointed out that the antagonist of the series, Sukuna, who is currently wreaking havoc in Jujutsu Kaisen, won’t...
Yuji Itadori in Jujutsu Kaisen
As soon as fans found out about the feature, they instantly went on social media to talk about Yuji’s achievement and how Jujutsu Kaisen is making the rounds around the world. Not only fans, but even the voice actor of Gojo Satoru, Kaiji Tang, also took part in this banter and added a nice twist to the discourse.
Instead of appreciating Yuji’s success, Tang compared the two worlds and pointed out that the antagonist of the series, Sukuna, who is currently wreaking havoc in Jujutsu Kaisen, won’t...
- 4/18/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
With a base roster of 32 fighters, Tekken 8 has surpassed Mortal Kombat 1 and Street Fighter 6, as it has earned the crown of being the greatest fighting game of the current generation because of its relatively non-greedy practices. Where MK1 and SF6 had 22 and 18 characters in their base rosters, respectively, with the rest of the fighters locked behind paid Dlc, the latest installment in the Tekken franchise ensured that it treated its fans with as many iconic faces as possible.
However, there was a void in the absence of one Og fighter who, ever since his debut in 1997’s Tekken 3, remained a fan-favorite character in every game that followed.
Eddy Gordo Enters the Tekken 8 Roster in Style
The Indomitable Flash, Eddy Gordo, has arrived in Tekken 8.
Although Eddy Gordo will make his Tekken 8 debut for all players on April 4, gamers who bought the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition got to select the Brazilian fighter from April 1 onwards.
However, there was a void in the absence of one Og fighter who, ever since his debut in 1997’s Tekken 3, remained a fan-favorite character in every game that followed.
Eddy Gordo Enters the Tekken 8 Roster in Style
The Indomitable Flash, Eddy Gordo, has arrived in Tekken 8.
Although Eddy Gordo will make his Tekken 8 debut for all players on April 4, gamers who bought the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition got to select the Brazilian fighter from April 1 onwards.
- 4/3/2024
- by Osama Farooq
- FandomWire
Sneak Peek a new "Tekken 8" game trailer powered by Unreal Engine 5 and co-developed by Bandai Namco Studios/Arika, showcasing ‘Eddy Gordo’, available April 2024, for PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S.:
"...'Jin Kazama' and his father 'Kazuya Mishima' are poised to begin their final battle, which has been building up for several years.
"While Jin already faced his relatives in previous games his Gene abnormality keeps absorbing his humanity to the point he becomes the Jin alter-ego..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...'Jin Kazama' and his father 'Kazuya Mishima' are poised to begin their final battle, which has been building up for several years.
"While Jin already faced his relatives in previous games his Gene abnormality keeps absorbing his humanity to the point he becomes the Jin alter-ego..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 3/29/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Eddy Gordo first made his debut in 1997's Tekken 3 , and now a date is set for his return in Tekken 8 . The capoeira fighter will join the lineup as the first Dlc addition on April 4, 2024. If you have the Character Year 1 Pass, you'll be able to start fighting with him a few days earlier on April 1. The 1.03.01 patch will launch at the same time as Eddy, and you can see how he looks in action in the new trailer below. Tekken 8 Eddy Gordo Gameplay Trailer Bandai Namco describes Tekken 8 like so: In Tekken 8, as “The Dark Awakens,” Kazuya Mishima’s vision of hell on earth is now threatening all of humanity. After Heihachi’s defeat, the world has descended into chaos with Kazuya’s power growing and his G Corporation wreaking worldwide havoc. The only one who can stop him is his own son, Jin Kazama, but only if he can...
- 3/29/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
On January 26, Bandai Namco will release Tekken 8 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. While there will surely be multiple seasons of Dlc for the game, the first season will end right around the 30th anniversary of the series. 30 years of eight mainline titles, two tag team offshoots, a Nina Williams spinoff, some mediocre-at-best movies, a pretty decent Netflix animated series, and a handful of weird-ass comic tie-ins.
In those three decades, Bandai Namco gave us what might just be the best fighting game series to ever exist. If the fighting genre had a Mount Rushmore, surely the titles carved into it would be Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Tekken, and King of Fighters. I mean, I suppose you could argue Super Smash Bros., but the fighting game community treats it like Anakin Skywalker in the Jedi Council. It’s there, but is treated like an outsider.
But why is...
In those three decades, Bandai Namco gave us what might just be the best fighting game series to ever exist. If the fighting genre had a Mount Rushmore, surely the titles carved into it would be Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Tekken, and King of Fighters. I mean, I suppose you could argue Super Smash Bros., but the fighting game community treats it like Anakin Skywalker in the Jedi Council. It’s there, but is treated like an outsider.
But why is...
- 1/26/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
There was a time when arcades reigned supreme, and Bandai Namco’s 3D fighter Tekken series was a top contender for king of the fighting games. Despite being someone who grew up in the twilight of arcades’ popularity, my first experience with Tekken wasn’t with a cabinet, but with a kiosk at Toys “R” Us. As a kid who loved playing Street Fighter II and Mortal Kombat at home, my attention was instantly piqued by the flashy graphics and explosive audio of Tekken 2 blasting from the chunky TV...
- 1/23/2024
- by Christopher Cruz
- Rollingstone.com
If you ever wanted to hear Scottish actor Brian Cox ask the question "What the hell is a Devil Jin?," the new Tekken 8 trailer was tailor made for you. As Logan Roy in Succession , he knows a thing or two about tumultuous family ties, and there's no blood more bound to boil than that of the Mishima clan and the other relationships in the Tekken series. If you need a catchup before the new entry arrives, Brian Cox narrates a "Story So Far" trailer that recaps the saga in a way only he can manage. Related: Tekken 8 Rounds Out Launch Fighter Lineup with Newcomers Reina and Victor Bandai Namco sums up the story of Tekken 8 , even if Cox already nailed it in the video: In Tekken 8, as “The Dark Awakens,” Kazuya Mishima’s vision of hell on earth is now threatening all of humanity. After Heihachi’s defeat, the world...
- 1/10/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
While there are a lot of major games slated to drop in 2025 (Grand Theft Auto VI being chief among them), don’t sleep on 2024! There are a ton of exciting, hotly anticipated titles releasing next year that are primed to please fans of some of the longest-running franchises in gaming, some of whom have been waiting 20-plus years(!) to return to the worlds and characters they’ve grown to know and love.
Please just note that this list currently only includes games with a confirmed 2024 release date or release window. That means that you won’t find some of the more notable games that are currently only likely to be released in 2024 (like the upcoming Elden Ring Dlc). However, we will be updating this article as more titles receive confirmed 2024 release dates.
With that said, here are the biggest games releasing in 2024!
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Ubisoft – January...
Please just note that this list currently only includes games with a confirmed 2024 release date or release window. That means that you won’t find some of the more notable games that are currently only likely to be released in 2024 (like the upcoming Elden Ring Dlc). However, we will be updating this article as more titles receive confirmed 2024 release dates.
With that said, here are the biggest games releasing in 2024!
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Ubisoft – January...
- 12/18/2023
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Hands down, Dallas James Liu is a superstar in the making. At 22, the Californian-born actor is already shaping a promising career path in TV series and movies. He’s been cast in the big leagues in movies such as Netflix’s live adaptation of Avatar: The Last Air Bender and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Altogether, the star has been in the limelight since his debut in Tekken as the character Jin Kazama. His performances in the movie as a six-year-old actor set him apart as a natural. Since then, Liu has racked up many acting credits and is still...
- 5/2/2023
- by John Waruguru
- TVovermind.com
"Tekken 8", powered by Unreal Engine 5, is the upcoming fighting game co-developed by Bandai Namco Studios and Arika, set to be released for PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S. in 2023:
"...'Jin Kazama' and his father 'Kazuya Mishima' are poised to begin their final battle, which has been building up for several years.
"While Jin already faced his relatives in previous games his Gene abnormality keeps absorbing his humanity to the point he becomes the Jin alter-ego..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...'Jin Kazama' and his father 'Kazuya Mishima' are poised to begin their final battle, which has been building up for several years.
"While Jin already faced his relatives in previous games his Gene abnormality keeps absorbing his humanity to the point he becomes the Jin alter-ego..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 2/28/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The latest animated version of “Tekken” the video game has hit Netflix this month, following the story of its third edition, in six episodes that definitely leave room for sequel(s).
The first of the six episodes shows Jin Kazama learning the Kazama Style Traditional Martial Arts from his mother Jun, in their secluded cabin in the woods. Despite some incidents here and there, the two of them live a peaceful life, with their relationship being quite good. However, for reasons unknown, an ancient demon, Ogre, appears in their house, ending up killing Jun who barely manages to save her son. The next two episodes revolve around the relationship between Jin and his grandfather, Heihachi Mishima, powerful martial artist and business mogul, who eventually agrees to train him after he mentions what happened with the Ogre. Heihachi proves a rather hard teacher, but through the years, Jin becomes a truly powerful fighter himself.
The first of the six episodes shows Jin Kazama learning the Kazama Style Traditional Martial Arts from his mother Jun, in their secluded cabin in the woods. Despite some incidents here and there, the two of them live a peaceful life, with their relationship being quite good. However, for reasons unknown, an ancient demon, Ogre, appears in their house, ending up killing Jun who barely manages to save her son. The next two episodes revolve around the relationship between Jin and his grandfather, Heihachi Mishima, powerful martial artist and business mogul, who eventually agrees to train him after he mentions what happened with the Ogre. Heihachi proves a rather hard teacher, but through the years, Jin becomes a truly powerful fighter himself.
- 9/1/2022
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
“Tekken: Bloodline”, the new anime feature based on Bandai Namco's fighting game series, is now streaming streaming on Netflix:
“…power is everything according to ‘Jin Kazama’ who learned the family’s self-defense arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, changing his life forever.
“Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage as ‘The King of Iron Fist Tournament’…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…power is everything according to ‘Jin Kazama’ who learned the family’s self-defense arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, changing his life forever.
“Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage as ‘The King of Iron Fist Tournament’…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 8/29/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
This Tekken: Bloodline review contains no spoilers.
Video games are hard to adapt to movie or television screens because the gameplay is the meat of the experience. When you disengage the player from the story, the writers have to ensure their filmmaking is top-notch to reimburse the fans for what they’ve lost in the process. This is why gaming continues to be a hit-or-miss translation. The more these shaky adaptations occur, the less confidence studios have to produce them.
The creative minds behind Tekken: Bloodline on Netflix understand how much the interactive nature of gaming factors into the love for the medium. When putting a famous fighting franchise onto a streaming platform, you have to figure out how you are going to engage the audience that misses button-mashing and figuring out how to defeat the opponent. It’s not as fun to watch fists fly as it is to make them soar yourself.
Video games are hard to adapt to movie or television screens because the gameplay is the meat of the experience. When you disengage the player from the story, the writers have to ensure their filmmaking is top-notch to reimburse the fans for what they’ve lost in the process. This is why gaming continues to be a hit-or-miss translation. The more these shaky adaptations occur, the less confidence studios have to produce them.
The creative minds behind Tekken: Bloodline on Netflix understand how much the interactive nature of gaming factors into the love for the medium. When putting a famous fighting franchise onto a streaming platform, you have to figure out how you are going to engage the audience that misses button-mashing and figuring out how to defeat the opponent. It’s not as fun to watch fists fly as it is to make them soar yourself.
- 8/23/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Take a look at teaser footage from “Tekken: Bloodline”, a new anime feature based on Bandai Namco's fighting game series, streaming August 18, 2022 on Netflix:
“…power is everything according to ‘Jin Kazama’ who learned the family’s self-defense arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, changing his life forever.
“Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage as ‘The King of Iron Fist Tournament’…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…power is everything according to ‘Jin Kazama’ who learned the family’s self-defense arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, changing his life forever.
“Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage as ‘The King of Iron Fist Tournament’…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 8/17/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“Power is everything.”
Jin Kazama learned the family self-defense arts, Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, and changing his life forever. Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage — The King of Iron Fist Tournament.
Tekken: Bloodline- Coming to Netflix on August 18...
Jin Kazama learned the family self-defense arts, Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, and changing his life forever. Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage — The King of Iron Fist Tournament.
Tekken: Bloodline- Coming to Netflix on August 18...
- 7/23/2022
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
Take a look at teaser footage from “Tekken: Bloodline”, a new anime feature based on Bandai Namco's fighting game series, streaming August 18, 2022 on Netflix:
“…power is everything according to ‘Jin Kazama’ who learned the family’s self-defense arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, changing his life forever.
“Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage as ‘The King of Iron Fist Tournament’…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…power is everything according to ‘Jin Kazama’ who learned the family’s self-defense arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, changing his life forever.
“Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage as ‘The King of Iron Fist Tournament’…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 7/19/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“Power is everything.”
Jin Kazama learned the family self-defense arts, Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, changing his life forever. Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage — The King of Iron Fist Tournament.
Jin Kazama learned the family self-defense arts, Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, changing his life forever. Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage — The King of Iron Fist Tournament.
- 3/24/2022
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
“Tekken: Bloodline”, a new anime feature based on Bandai Namco's fighting game series, will stream in 2022 on Netflix:
“…power is everything according to ‘Jin Kazama’ who learned the family’s self-defense arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, changing his life forever. Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage as ‘The King of Iron Fist Tournament’…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…power is everything according to ‘Jin Kazama’ who learned the family’s self-defense arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, changing his life forever. Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage as ‘The King of Iron Fist Tournament’…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 3/20/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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