TEKKEN 8

Tekken is back in its most explosive installment welcoming new and returning players back to The King of Iron Fist Tournament. Ready for another balls-to-the-walls brawl with TEKKEN 8?

TEKKEN 8

TEKKEN 8 is the latest installment of Bandai Namco's hard-hitting TEKKEN franchise and the first for the latest generation of consoles, the PlayStation5 and the Xbox Series X|S. All bets are off as this newest installment showcases the Tekken franchise at its peak performance.

Featuring a roster of returning favorites such as Kazuya Mishima, Jin Kazama, Xiaoyu, Lili, Asuka, and others, as well as newcomers such as Victor Chevalier and Reina, it's all about fighting who's the favorite and, best of all, all of them can be personalized with various costumes and accessories you bought or unlocked.

This is just the start because post-launch, expect new and returning characters joining in the action soon, as well as special guest appearances that remain a secret until announcement. Be prepared.

Tekken 8 features new areas to interact with other players online, with the use of customizable avatars. You create your own and then jump into various modes such as Arcade Quest and Tekken Fight Lounge, interacting with other players as you please. You can even do a shoutout while in the middle of a fight as well. 

The Ghost Battle mode from the previous installment has evolved with the new Super Ghost Battle mode, an endless mode where an AI will memorize every move as you progress. You better need to step up if you want to rack up some cash and unlockable items for your characters. Best of all, you can even challenge other players' ghost data. A great way to warm up before taking on Online Battles.

If you get bored with all the bruising, you can play a game of Tekken Ball with either a CPU opponent or a buddy.

This new installment welcomes players to its Story Mode titled The Dark Awakens. In this explosive story mode, fans will witness the climactic showdown between Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama. The bloody father and son conflict has reached its endgame and it's going to be an edge-of-your-seat thriller until the finale.

With a roster of new and returning characters, new ways for player interactions, the father-and-son endgame story, the new Super Ghost Battle feature, and the return of Tekken Ball, TEKKEN 8 is the most explosive installment built for the new generation of consoles and once enjoyed, you can't stop demolishing the competition by all means necessary. This game is truly a show of force and with your friends' ghost data and rankings all over, what are you waiting for?

GET READY FOR THE NEXT BATTLE!

Tekken 7 Soundtrack Plus

Tekken 7 Soundtrack Plus

Tekken 7 Soundtrack Plus is the definitive soundtrack of the latest installment of Bandai Namco's hard-hitting fighting game franchise where it features almost all of the tracks not just on the PS4/X1 version of Tekken 7 but also from Fated Retribution and those heard during the Tekken World Tour events.

In the PS4/X1 version of Tekken 7, not only players can relieve the action from the arcade games but also delve deeper to the Mishima Saga where the battle between father and son reached its critical point as well as the tales of the fighters themselves in addition to special guests such as Street Fighter's Gouki (Akuma) and coming soon, Garou Densetsu's Geese Howard.

With the album cover art illustrated by jbstyle., the booklet contains comments made by the people behind the latest Tekken Tunes packed in this definitive soundtrack and in this four-disc soundtrack, it features almost all of the Tekken Tunes you've been longing for since you first heard it from the PS4/X1 version of Tekken 7 and as a bonus, the main theme of the game titled Aloneless ~ The Long Goodbye, with vocals by Yumi Hara. Yes, really.

This 4-disc soundtrack is a must have for Tekken enthusiasts who want to complete their Tekken Tunes playlist!

Pokken Tournament DX

The ultimate Pokken Tournament experience has finally arrived on the Nintendo Switch as Pokken Tournament DX brings the Pokemon battle wherever you go while introducing you to new and exciting additions that will keep this family-friendly fighting game even more exciting than before.

Pokken Tournament DX

Pokken Tournament DX adds the same goodness from the original version with some added extras that will make you and your friends back for more. In addition to online multiplayer battles and story-focused Ferrum League, and avatar personalization, this game features Team Battle where each round, both players choose one of the three chosen Pokemon to battle with. At the end of the round, the HP and Synergy gauge of the winning Pokemon gets carried over to the next one and the team that defeats all three of the opponent's Pokemon first wins the match. Sounds technical but enjoyable. In addition, Pokken DX features Daily Challenges where you can complete specific tasks to earn skill points to boost your favorite Pokemon's stats.

With a wide array of playable Pokemon to choose from such as Pikachu, Lucario, Charizard, Machamp, Gengar, Gardevoir, Suicune, Sceptile, Blaziken, Weavile, Pikachu Libre, Chandelure, Mewtwo, Shadow Mewtwo, Braixen, and Garchomp, DX introduces five new playable Pokemon such as Darkrai, Scizor, Croagunk, Empoleon, and as a bonus, Decidueye from Pokemon Sun and Moon, bringing a total of 21 playable Pokemon to fight alongside with. In addition to the playable Pokemon, players can select a set of support Pokemon to create a divisive strategy to turn the tide of the battle. Speaking of which, care to recreate some anime moments using the some of the playable Pokemons in the roster? Yes, please.

Like the original, Pokken Tournament DX is a family-friendly fighting game everyone can play with, even your ate or kuya, can join the battle. And because this is Nintendo Switch, you can take the battle everywhere you like, giving you the freedom to play this game wherever you like. From your neighbor's house, frat parties, after-school, office breaks, tailgating parties, every moment is a Pokemon battle and with Pokken Tournament DX, the world is your arena and everyone can join the Pokemon battle if they like.

It really is the ultimate Pokken experience by a long shot, where the only piece missing is you and your pals. Gotta Get Ready For The Next Battle one last time!

Tekken 7

Bandai Namco's hard-hitting fighting franchise is back and with Tekken 7 now arrived on PS4, XBOX One, and PC via Steam, it's going to be as intense and hard-hitting as past installments get.

Tekken 7 (PS4)

Tekken 7 (XBOX One)

For over two decades of delivering the best fistfights by the best fighters from around the globe, the Tekken series ruled the gaming world with its iron fist and with Tekken 7, this is the new standard of not just any fighting game but also esports since it's becoming a major trend in the gaming industry. In this latest installment, new and returning fighters are ready to kick each other's butts in different areas from across the globe, be it from America, Asia, and Europe.

In addition to familiar favorites such as Kazuya Mishima, Jin Kazama, Heihachi, Xiaoyu, Alisa, Nina Williams, and many others from past installments, Tekken 7 welcomes new additions such as Master Raven, the ever-so-lucky Lucky Chloe, the Arabian Knight Shaheen, Claudio Serafino, Gigas, Katarina Alves, the Filipina who knows Eskrima Josie Rizal, and more importantly, Kazumi Mishima. Oh, and did we mention that Street Fighter's Gouki (Akuma) makes his guest appearance here in Tekken 7? Not sure why but his special guest appearance serves his purpose in The Mishima Saga.

What's The Mishima Saga? It's a Story Mode that delves deeper on the ongoing feud of the Mishima Clan, the hate-filled bloodline, and how the clash intensifies into the ones we know. This is the ideal way to get to know the characters better while working your way to how the story unfolds.

Of course, with every character has their own ending movies to unlock, getting to know your favorite from start to finish is going to be a tough act to follow, not to mention their signature combos to pull off even if you're an amateur who are unfamiliar with fighting games or an unbeatable pro who just wants to get some practice before the big day. No matter how good or bad with this kind of fighting game, you will find that it's going to be very addictive from start to finish, and because Tekken 7 is more than just being an action-packed fighting game, it's also a party game to turn the tides with your mates because with two-player action, it's an ideal reason why your visitors at home are coming back to play Tekken 7 with you. Exciting, isn't it?

For some skilled players who want to get themselves warmed up before the big fight, they can practice themselves offline, either solo arcade battle or treasure battle to get some cash to personalize their favorite characters. Once they're ready, they can ready to take on online battles to see who's the best. Of course, if you're playing this on PS4 or XBOX One, paid subscription is required for online play. Just so you know.

For the PS4 version, there are exclusive features such as Jukebox where you can change the music of the stage you are battling on as well as listening to it, and if you got a PSVR, you can engage VR Mode so you can experience Tekken 7 at your VR headsets while nobody's looking at you.

Of course, over the coming months, you can expect downloadable contents that you can enhance your Tekken 7 experience, including additional characters and costumes on the way.

So, there you have it. With the premiere fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco back for the next installment, Tekken 7 is going to be one helluva blast and with every buttkicking action ready to be experienced by numerous players, they are surely ready for the next battle so GET READY FOR THE NEXT BATTLE!

Tekken 7 Soundtrack

Tekken 7 Soundtrack

Launched in the arcades in honor of two decades of Bandai Namco's hard-hitting fighting game franchise, Tekken 7 is a bold evolution to the franchise featuring an eclectic cast of returning and new fighters fans and newcomers can enjoy. With e-sports is becoming a major breakthrough in the world of video games, Tekken 7 is being recognized as one of the fighting games that will set the standards in the competitive world of e-sports.

The original soundtrack of the Tekken 7 arcade games has arrived and this two disc compilation is jam-packed with techno-inspired tracks as heard in-game. Made by the same folks behind hit Bandai Namco games, these tracks are pulse-pounding, mind-blowing, heart-stopping, high-speed, and an edge-on-your-seat, guaranteed to get you a kick like you expect from your Tekken 7 arcade playing experience.

TRACK LISTINGS:

Disc 1:
1) Heat Haze Shadow
2) Fight Night
3) Dojo 1st
4) Dojo 2nd
5) Ruin 65 1st
6) Ruin 65 2nd
7) Equator Line 1st
8) Equator Line 2nd
9) Arctic snowfall 1st
10) Arctic snowfall 2nd
11) The day before the glass matrix 1st
12) The day before the glass matrix 2nd

Disc 2:
1) Empty Your Mind 1st
2) Empty Your Mind 2nd
3) A Grain of Sand 1st
4) A Grain of Sand 2nd
5) Volcano 1st
6) Volcano 2nd
7) KAZUMI's Theme
8) Devil KAZUMI
9) VREDE
10) Dream Chest
11) Continue?
12) Game Over
13) The Long Goodbye

Pokken Tournament

Gotta Get Ready For The Next Battle! Last year, the people of Pokemon and Bandai Namco, makers of the hard-hitting Tekken series, team up to create a new twist of Pokemon battles. Called Pokken Tournament, it hit arcade stands for everyone to experience a new kind of Pokemon battle by playing as one of the toughest Pokemons in history and see who is the best.

For those at home and you still have that old Wii U with you, here's your chance to try out the Wii U version of Pokken Tournament, packed with added features exclusively for the Wii U, including amiibo compatibility.

Like the arcade version, Pokken Tournament allows players to choose one of their favorites and compete to see who's the best. It can be played solo, with a friend, or against anyone online, this game is all about being competitive. It also works as a party game with your mates.

Players can pick as Pikachu, Lucario, Charizard, Machamp, Gengar, Gardevoir, Suicune, Sceptile, Blaziken, Weavile, Pikachu Libre, or even Chandelure, each with their different kinds of attacks fit perfectly to each Pokemon. Oh, and there are new Pokemon available exclusively for the Wii U version such as Garchomp and Braixen. Someone's going to love Braixen because its Flame Charge attack looks bewitching.

After choosing whose Pokemon you're going to play as, you get to pick a set of Support Pokemon that you can summon anytime per round. You can unlock different sets as well as different arenas if you progress through Ferrum League Mode.

In Ferrum League Mode, you assume the role of a hero and battle your way to become the champion but it won't be so easy. In the world of Pokken Tournament, type matchups are no longer part of the Pokemon battle but only their brute force is what matters so as the hero of this mode, you have to battle through different opponents and become the champion. However, your Pokemon's fighting skills will be tested upon the arrival of Shadow Mewtwo. How will you fare up against a powerful opposition is up to you.

Anyway, let's not be all silly because let's talk about how good is Pokken Tournament and when you play with it, it feels like any other fighting game you know. You'll spend endless hours tapping random buttons to unleash powerful combos and it takes a lot of effort to defeat the opposition. It maybe a fighting game but because this is Pokemon, Pokken Tournament is a fun family-friendly alternative to those...well, you know. Because this is fun for all ages, even your whole friends and family, even your ate or kuya, can join the battle.

Because this is amiibo compatibility, you can gain extras by scanning your favorite amiibos such as extra items to personalize your hero in My Town, in-game funds, and much more.

Pokken Tournament for the Wii U may be somewhat too childish for a fighting game but this is as closest as you get from grown-up fighting games. Playing solo is fine but if your friends and family are joining in the battle, this is going to be as exciting as you can get.

Things we learned from the 2015 Tekken Finals

Photo: Official Bandai Namco US Instagram (@bandainamcous)

With the latest installment of the hard-hitting Tekken franchise, Tekken 7, is in full swing in the arcades and while we're still waiting for the PS4 version to arrive soon (yes, really), the best of Tekken gamers from around the globe sharpen their skills on playing Tekken 7 and then work their way up to this year's Tekken World Finals, where the grand winner will receive 3,000,000 Japanese Yen in cash and more.

We have learned that a gamer named Nobi from Japan has named as the grand champion of this year's Tekken finals after winning the final round against South Korean Tekken player knee, but that win is more than just experiencing the best of Tekken veterans blowing the competition on Tekken 7. There are some huge announcements happened in the World Finals and get this; Bandai Namco announced a major update on the Tekken 7 arcade game called FATED RETRIBUTION.

In the FATED RETRIBUTION update, not only new characters, outfits, and graphic updates are added to the mix but there is one special guest appearing on the latest update on Tekken 7. Yep, it's Akuma (Gouki) from the Street Fighter games and this ultimate baddie is raising hell on Tekken 7. You have been warned.

It's coming soon at your local arcades near you. Most Tekken fans can't contain their excitement over the major update on Bandai Namco's hard-hitting fighting franchise ever made and so are we.

So, GET READY FOR THE NEXT BATTLE, ladies and gentlemen.

Meet the playable Pokemon on Pokken Tournament

Pokken Tournament

With the arrival of the brand-new Pokken Tournament, players of all ages are ready for the next battle where they can play as their favorite Pokemon fighting to become the winner. Made by the makers of the ever-popular Tekken fighting series, Pokken Tournament delivers a new twist of Pokemon battles as players need to pull the right combos and knock their rivals out of the stadium. So, let's get to know the Pokemon you'll get to play in this new fighting game.

Lucario - While lacking on the defense stats, Lucario makes up with its offensive power not just from physical but also long-range attacks. During the Diamond and Pearl years, Lucario is the secret weapon of Veilstone Gym Leader Maylene but in the world of XY, Shalour Gym Leader Korrina perfected the art of Mega Evolution, allowing her trusty Lucario to Mega Evolve. Now, in Pokken Tournament, here's your chance to unleash the raw power of Lucario by unleashing a barrage of attacks such as Aura Sphere, Extremespeed, and Bone Rush. You can even Mega Evolve Lucario to turn the tide of the battle.

Pikachu - Every Pokemon fan in the world loves Pikachu because it's not just Ash Ketchum's longtime partner in the anime series, it's the poster boy/girl of the franchise. In this game, Pikachu's a well-balanced fighter and it's easy to master even for newcomers. With attacks like the Thunderbolt, Thunder, Nuzzle, and Electro Ball, your ever-favorite Pokemon is your perfect starting point to learn the fundamentals of Pokken Tournament if you do it right.

Machamp - Machamp maybe slow but its attacks are catastrophically powerful enough to blow your opponents alive. Although its attacks like Cross Chop and Close Combat can be somewhat difficult to master, it takes to getting used to Machamp's offensive and to increase chances of defeating opponents in a jiffy, you can use Machamp's Bulk Up move to boost its offenses.

Gardevoir - In the Kalos League, Gardevoir is the top tier of Kalos Champ Diantha. In Pokken Tournament, here's your chance to try out this Psychic-and-Fairy-type Pokemon that has been the formidable choice of the Kalos champ. Long-range attacks are Gardevoir's specialty and take advantage of its attacks such as Psyshock, Stored Power, and Magical Leaf. You can even Mega Evolve Gardevoir to show who's boss.

Weavile - With its combination of speed and offense, this Dark and Ice type Pokemon is great if you want to unleash a combo full of high-speed attacks.

Suicune - This legendary Pokemon balances offense and defense at the same time because not only it uses a barrage of attacks such as Aurora Beam, Hydro Pump, and Blizzard, you can counterattack long-range attacks with Mirror Coat to inflict serious damage back at the opponent.

Charizard - This Fire-and-Flying-type Pokemon is the pride of Pokemon trainers and in Pokken Tournament, its pride rests in your burden as you will take advantage of its attacks such as Flamethrower, Fire Punch, and Flare Blitz. Mega Evolve it into Mega Charizard X and crushing your opponents with fire is easy as pie.

Gengar - It might look scary but Gengar's a formidable Pokemon you can take advantage of it. With moves such as Shadow Ball, Shadow Punch, and Lick, Gengar sure is a tough fighter for a start and when you Mega Evolve it, its long-range attacks are superbly strong and it takes skills to blow your opponents away.

...there are many Pokemon joining the roster of Pokken Tournament so watch for it on its future updates.

URL: http://pokkentournament.jp/index.html

Image: Pokemon/BNEI

Gotta Get Ready For The Next Battle?! Pokken announced

Pokken Tournament

Pocket Monsters (or PokeMon from all over the world), a famed video game franchise loved by kids from all ages worldwide since 1996. Tekken, one of Namco's flagship titles which involves hardcore fistfights and white-knuckle thrills and this franchise is on its 20th birthday this year.

PokeMon and Tekken, not two words you often hear in the same sentence and that's because PokeMon are targeted for the little kids while Tekken are targeted for the grownups who love fighting games and it's gonna be a good thing because last night, Bandai Namco Games collaborated with Nintendo and The PokeMon Company to create next year's arcade fighting game featuring some of the roughest and toughest PokeMon assembled and it's forged by the creators of the Tekken and Soul series. What do you get? Pokken Tournament.

Like it said, this arcade fighting game is set for its 2015 debut and it's targeted for PokeMon fans in their 20's. We're not sure if this is going to be a Japan-exclusive arcade game like the PokeMon Tretta but still, PokeMon fans are surely "ready for the next battle".

Scoop: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokken/?a001=news

TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2

WE ARE TEKKEN

Tekken (鉄拳) is the kind of fighting game for people who want to move about in a big pantomime or massive west end musical full of color and noise and to hell how cool you can thrash your favorite characters against your rivals across the globe.

Unfortunately, back in the new millennium or 2000 to be precise, Tekken Tag Tournament (鉄拳タッグトーナメント), a different kind of Tekken because of its unique tag battle system, never really cut a mustard. As you'd expect, it isn't quite as enjoyable as the other Tekken games where one-on-one duels are more fun. Tag battles are fine but in the world of Tekken, that's not my kind. It's still isn't a proper Tekken game and it feels like something else...

TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2

Now though, the sequel to the 2000 video game, TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2, has arrived and I'm delighted to say, the lunacy's back! What to expect? It comes with a pair-play multiplayer where up to four players are ready for some tag team battles. A one on one, two on two, or even a one vs. two battle, which sounds pretty unique. It now comes with a different kind of training mode called Fight Lab where you can customize your own COMBOT with new moves and attacks that will edge out your friends. Also, this game says that it even features the longest list of characters, over 50 fighters with different ending clips after clearing Arcade Mode. I DON'T CARE!!!

Sure, you're gonna get people coming up to you saying "Oh! You think your's better than me" and then "Oh! You know you have the longest playable characters to choose from" but it doesn't matter. I even prefer Tekken fan faves such as the iconinc Kazuya Mishima, Jin Kazama, the antagonizing Heihachi, Law, Paul Phoenix, King, Xiaoyu, and then listen to this!!!

AAAARRRGGHHHH!!!!! HO HO HO HO!!!!

That's the sound of the largest choice of playable characters that fits your choosing and the globe-trotting backgrounds you can thrash around your foes for a change. They're more like a balls-out continental crushers, delicious enough to mess around someone else's for good.

One of the things I like most about this game is how did the sheer lunacy poured out to make Tekken Tag Tournament 2 great thanks to its vivid graphics. What amazes me the most is some environmental effects, seeing our favorites got smothered with water & dirt effects. Best of all, they all got new moves ranging from their tag-throws & tag-combos. That sounds pretty bonkers but that's just half of the story.

Sure, you want to get your hands busy playing Arcade Mode by yourself to watch every character's ending clip after clearing the last stage but that would be too obvious for a Tekken enthusiast. If you're new to Tekken, don't worry about it but the great thing about this game for enthusiasts and newbies alike is online connectivity. That is pretty seamless because thanks to its online multiplayer, you can form teams or play by yourself and show the world how good you really are. Most players wanna be the King of Iron Fists but there can be only one and that's it. Rather than just for bragging rights, online multiplayer is a bit more enjoyable if you're smash talking your rival with your mic.

For added enjoyment, Tag Tournament 2 features World Tekken Federation. For registration, you can track down your fight history, win percentage, battle points, achievements, and much more. This is all common sense but if you're playing Tekken Tag Tournament 2, have it ready on this website: http://tag2.tekken.com/

What we have here then is not by any means the best fighting game in the world but you can play this game everyday if you want it to and it has the most characters that I look forward on this game and the combos I want to thrash to destroy all of my rivals alive. It's a laugh. This game makes me act like an idiot and I think it's absolutely tremendous. You had to be bonkers to play this game and that is why it should.

OFFICIAL SITE: http://www.tekken.com/home

OFFICIAL JAPANESE SITE: http://www.tekken-official.jp/