Taking place on October 25th at the Rocket on Holloway Road, the tournament will consist of Wii Tennis, Tekken, Unreal Tournament, Kuri Kuri Mix and Mario Kart competitions. Five individual winners will be named, with one overall winner being crowned Champion.

The event is free and supporters and spectators of either sex are welcome.

grl gmr tournament[ThinkMakePlay]

Full press release after the jump

13 October 2008: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grl Gmr Tournament

Calling all female gamers! This is an opportunity to take part in the first Grl Gmr Tournament in London as part of London Games Festival Fringe.

On Saturday 25 October London Metropolitan University will be holding a tournament open to all female gamers. This action-packed celebration of prowess in the virtual arena will kick-start the annual London Games Fringe (http://www.londongamesfringe.com/) , a week-long festival where you can enjoy all that is great about games and interactive entertainment.

The 'Grl Gmr Tournament' (Girl Gamers Tournament), which will take place over half-term, was conceived and organised by staff from the BSc Computer Games and BA Game Studies, in conjunction with Gamelab London
(http://www.gamelablondon.com) .

The contestants taking part in the Tournament will battle it out by playing five different and challenging games: Wii Tennis; Tekken; Unreal Tournament; Kuri Kuri Mix and Mario Kart.

Five winners will be named, but only one Champion will be crowned – prizes and goodies awarded around 6pm. If you think you stand a chance then register online at: http://www.thinkmakeplay.co.uk/grlgmr There is limited capacity, so please book your place now.

Fiona French from the Faculty of Computing said: ‘We would like to see more girls and women applying for our courses; this is an opportunity to promote London Metropolitan University as a vibrant and welcoming environment for young women.’

Spectators and supporters, friends and family of any age and gender are welcome to come along to the event. The day will be jammed-packed with activities. Upstairs at the University’s Students Union complex, the Rocket, on Holloway Road, DS:London will be attempting to break the world record for simultaneous DSLite playing from 4pm onwards; in the evening there will also be a Playfire Games Pub Quiz.

Next door in the Graduate Centre, there will be an Information Event where you can find out more about all the courses available at London Met, including several which focus on games and the game industry, such as the BSc Computer Games and BA (Joint) Game Studies.

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Cungle's Page [MySpace via SDTEKKEN]

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Tekken News [Luke Goss Official Site via GameSpot] [Pic]

I've never played a good game where the developers put a big icon of the button you're supposed to press onscreen... I look at Heavenly Sword and it seems really half-assed, because it's asking you to do all these button-timing sequences but you are not getting much payoff from it.

Snap! Heavenly Sword producer Kyle Shubel's answer to those criticisms?

My response to Mr. Itagaki would be that the intent of the Hero sequences is to empower the player to experience events that would be nearly impossible to play in a natural platforming state... for example, making the player run down ropes, leaping from rope to rope as they're being cut from underneath you, all while dodging other objects — that would be a frustrating experience to 99 percent of our users if we were to force them to do that manually.

Thanks Christian!

Tekken sucks. I don't know what you're talking about.

We're doing a lot of research, that's about all I can say right now. Although, to add on that note, my kids have been saying they want a game for the Wii. To tell you the truth, Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword, that's because my kids were asking for one of my titles to be on the DS.

Also included in the update are practice and survival modes. There is no official date for the release of the download. Kim Phu

Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Online! [SD Tekken, Thanks Mark!]

Sometimes celebrities look like in-game characters. And sometimes in-game characters look like celebrities. And sometimes, they look like neither! Game site Gamewad has round-up of these kwinky-dinks which includes comparisons like Bruce Lee—Tekken's Forest Law or Kurt Russell—Solid Snake and not-so-obvious ones like Kratos—Scott Ian from rock band Anthrax or Chuck Norris—Second-guy-in-your-family on Genesis's Family Feud. Coincidence or not? YOU DECIDE. Brian Ashcraft

Video Game Real Life Celebs [Gamewad]

Sony and Bandai Namco have teamed up to bring smoke-filled Japanese game centers Tekken 6. Hitting later this year, it will be the first arcade game to use the PS3's cell technology. Previously, the company used PlayStation 2 tech to develop arcade versions of its games, but has actually sold this tech to other companies. Bandai Namco hasn't yet decided what it will do with its PS3 arcade technology. Probably make a buncha Tekken games, that's what. Brian Ashcraft

Tekken 6 To Use PS3 Cell [Mainichi via Flame War Advance]

I would be remiss if I didn't make some mention of St. Patrick's Day today as it is... you know... today. I was also feeling hard pressed to tie it in to video games somehow so Crecente didn't have me drawn and quartered. A quick search of the internets for Irish video game characters didn't turn up much save Oswald and Krizalid from King of Fighters, one of the Cooper Clan from Sly Cooper and sisters Nina and Anna Williams from the Tekken Series. So get out there, drink one of those green beers for olde Ireland and raise a toast to Oswald, Krizalid, Anna, Nina and the erstwhile Florian Eckhardt. Cheers! Flynn De Marco

For $19.99 and 555 MB of precious hard drive space, Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection can be yours. Rejoice! I'm sprinting to the store to grab my arcade stick in anticipation of a night filled with head-to-head gaming. Michael McWhertor

The following Friday (March 30) will see Super Rub-A-Dub hit for an unspecified price with flOw hitting one week later (April 6). No price has been set for flOw either. Go! Sudoku (April 13) and Go! Puzzle (April 20) hit the following two Fridays.

See, that wasn't so tough! Grab a lollipop on the way out. Michael McWhertor

The Tekken 6 website has just gone live with game images, wallpaper and a trailer. Below is a handful of screenies for the arcade version. So, what do you think? Brian Ashcraft

Tekken 6 Website [Official Site, Thanks creamsugar!]

Sadly, there will be no online play for the title but the 800MB download will feature a 1080p resolution graphical upgrade from its arcade counterpart. Details on price weren't provided.

Get your wallets ready ladies and gents. The next month is shaping up to be a costly one. Michael McWhertor

TEKKEN 5 DARK RESURRECTION EXPLODES ONTO THE PLAYSTATION 3 SYSTEM

Legendary fighting series comes of age on the next generation system

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (February 6, 2007) - Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that TEKKEN 5: Dark Resurrection , will be available later this month to North American gamers as an exclusive download from the PLAYSTATION Store for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.

"We are thrilled to announce that starting later this month, fighting game fans will have the opportunity to experience the ultimate fighting series, TEKKEN, on the PLAYSTATION 3 system, for the first time," said Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and COO at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. "With lightning fast gameplay, gorgeous next-gen graphics and a massive line-up of characters to choose from, TEKKEN 5: Dark Resurrection on the PLAYSTATION 3 system, will deliver the most incredible fighting experience to date as players battle it out to be crowned King of the Iron Fist Tournament".

Boasting new features including the opportunity to play as Jinpachi Mishima, the previously unplayable boss from the arcade game, TEKKEN 5: Dark Resurrection, is a must-have for Tekken fans. The game will also be optimized for the HD era including stunning 1080P visuals and game modes including Arcade Battle which will test players fighting skills in the ultimate showdown, Ghost Battle which allows players to battle CPU ghost opponents in an unlimited series of matches, and a Gallery Mode to view character art and movies. For more information on TEKKEN 5: Dark Resurrection for the PLAYSTATION 3 system, please visit: http://www.namcobandaigames.com/

Atlanta based Shadow Motion Pictures, creators of that Devil May Cry fan film currently in post production, are also readying a live action Tekken film. The short, titled Tekken: King of Iron Fist, is similarly unauthorized and will be a martial arts packed labor of love from director R.L. Scott.

He describes the short film's plot on his Myspace blog:

The story takes place after the defeat of Jinpachi Mishima at the hands of Jin Kazama. Jin becomes the new ruler of the Mishima Zaibatsu Corporation. along with that power he inherets it's problems. namely... the vow of revenge set forth by Bryan. A bloody battle ensues with a shocking end you wont want to miss.

Don't expect Hollywood level production values, but uberfans of the game should keep their eyes on the project to see how it all turns out. Head to Twitch for the first promo pics of the decidedly less bulky Jin Kazama and Bryan Fury looking very menacing. Michael McWhertor

Tekken Short Coming Soon - Preview Pics [Twitch]
First Pics Of Devil May Cry Fan Film Hit 'Net [Kotaku]

No further details about price or release date (still), but apparently you'll only need to devote 800MB of hard disk space to the downloadable title. Michael McWhertor

Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection For PS3 Screens [Game Watch]

Last week, Eliza verbally body slammed Playboy's editor over their upcoming feature about hot, naked girls in gaming... girls no one had ever heard of. Playboy claimed that "if you feel these women are not prominent enough in their games, that's an issue for the developers who should be creating more strong roles for women." Eliza's response — in which she rattled off dozens of names of well-known female game characters who re-affirmed positive gender ideals — can only be described as a Mortal Kombat style fatality. Scott's offal-coated pelvis hangs above Eliza's mantle, connected to the spine she deftly ripped out of his back.

We thought the battle for prominent, progressive female role models in games had been won. But then, today, we catch word that maxim has hired a bunch of models to dress up as Tekken models, then stand under cold flowing water and do karate kicks in miniskirts and brightly colored panties.

Did you hear that? That was the audible pop of Eliza's head flying apart in a puff of metallic blue hair and overly developed gray matter as the expanding kettle of her gamer feminism reached a boiling point, then exploded.

Tekken girls get real... and naked [PSP Fanboy]

Here at Kotaku, we're size queens. Bigger means better. (Unless, it's small and cool.) So when we saw this giant PSP display promoting Tekken at a Korean bus stop, we swooned and fainted. This 15:1 scale, non-playable portable, was encased in class around the Han River area in Seoul. Hit the jump for a pic of the folks flocking to this bus stop. More of this please, Sony and less of the stupid! Brian Ashcraft

More Here [Destructoid]

Tekken: Dark Resurrection (PSP)
The portable port of Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection is reviewing quite well, thank you. New characters, same proven Tekken gameplay. The fighting game PSP owners have been waiting for.

Painkiller: Hell Wars (Xbox)
The Xbox gets a bit of life support with this Xbox version of the hellacious FPS. Hot Havok based physics, too.

Civilization IV: Warlords (PC)
I'm not a Civ player, so let's let the marketing types take over: "New civilizations, leaders, units, and wonders that will offer even more fun and exciting ways for players to expand their civilization's military power as they strive for world domination."

CivCity: Rome (PC)
Cut from the official site: "An innovative city builder inspired by the world of Sid Meier's Civilization, and created by a collaboration between Firefly Studios and Firaxis Games, invites players to shift focus from building a multi-city empire and zoom-in on the great cities of the Roman Empire, culminating in Rome itself!"

Alright kids, I'm gonna see if I can hunt down a cheap copy of Exit and work my way through Half-Life 2 Episode I. What are you picking up this week? Michael McWhertor

That means I won't be picking up Tekken: Dark Resurrection for the PSP. I have enough fighting games, but those lucky Koreans will have the option of picking up this pretty sweet PSP Gigapack, which is all Tekken-ed out, for a mere 358,000 won. Cheap? Michael McWhertor

SCEK Tekken Dark Resurrction Gigapack [Ruliweb]

Tekken: Dark Resurrection [Namco]

In an interview with Namco Bandai's Daisuke Uchiyama, the producer let it slip that the company is working on a new Soul Calibur title. GameDaily reports:

Since Namco and Bandai have now merged and Namco is well known for its fighting game series such as Tekken and Soul Calibur, we asked Uchiyama if it was possible for one of Namco's development teams to work on a future DBZ title. Uchiyama laughed and said that ideally that would be the scenario, but by the time the merger was finalized a new Tekken (Tekken 6) and Soul Calibur (Soul Calibur IV confirmed!) were already in the works.

That means not one new button masher, but two! Brian Ashcraft

More Here [GameDaily]

A steady drip of water. Being kept awake for days. The Carpenters. These are known effective ways to torture. But, wiring arm bands with weak electric shocks for sucky Tekken 3 players? Meh. Just watch this video here of the torture victims. They aren't rendered incapacitated. They are perfectly able to sit/sand, and worst yet, they are smiling. There's no smiling in torture!

This art project (one of those "oh-scary-games-hurt" thingies) debuted in 2001, making it old—like older than Kotaku old, but not older than Crecente old. Because nothing is that old. Brian Ashcraft

More Here [Aeropause]

For all those that believe fighters aren't an accurate representation of reality (well, they're not), two marital arts dudes have created a live-action Tekken. The effects might be fake, but the moves ain't. If you're still a naysayer, these guys will kick your ass. For reals. Brian Ashcraft

Tekken? [Kotaku]

The all-powerful Gaming-Age forums have word of a PSP-flavored Tekken.

They report that Famitsu reports on official word from Namco that Tekken: Dark Resurrection will be a portable title.

Check out the link for way more scans from the magazine.

Tekken: Dark Resurrection PSP Screens [GAF]