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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...

• 4 days ago
• Bandai Namco
• PS5
• Tekken

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...

• Wed 22nd Nov 2023
• Bandai Namco
• PS5
• Tekken
• Trailers

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,...

• Wed 15th Nov 2023
• Bandai Namco
• PS5
• Tekken

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...

• Mon 13th Nov 2023
• Bandai Namco
• PS5
• Tekken
• Trailers

News Tekken 8 Showcase Incoming, as First Pro Player Tournament and Final Character Reveal Set for This Week

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...

• Mon 6th Nov 2023
• Bandai Namco
• PS5
• Tekken

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...

• Thu 2nd Nov 2023
• Bandai Namco
• PS5
• Tekken
• Trailers

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,...

• Fri 20th Oct 2023
• Bandai Namco
• PS5
• Tekken

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...

• Mon 16th Oct 2023
• Bandai Namco
• PS5
• Tekken

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...

• Fri 13th Oct 2023
• Bandai Namco
• PS5
• Tekken
• Release Dates

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...

• Tue 10th Oct 2023
• Bandai Namco
• PS5
• Tekken