Tekken

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Summary

Tekken is a fighting game and the first entry in what would become the Tekken series and franchise. It was one of the earliest 3D animated fighting games applying many of the concepts found in Virtua Fighter by Sega. Contrary to traditional fighting games that involve inputting commands as rapidly and accurately as possible, Tekken slows the action down by emphasizing rhythm, strategy and deception over speed.

Genres

Fighting

Platforms

Arcade

Developers

Namco

Release Date

December 8, 1994 (30 years and 7 months ago)

Publishers

Namco

Franchises

Tekken

Community

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Tekken News

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Marco Rubio Says Stop Spreading Rumors About <i>Tekken</i> Character Marshall Law

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Marco Rubio Says Stop Spreading Rumors About Tekken Character Marshall Law

In this time of pandemic and national emergencies, disinformation is a serious problem. That’s why Marco Rubio, the…

Ian Walker

PublishedMarch 16, 2020

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Amidst Coronavirus, The Fighting Game Community Faces An Uneasy Future

The global spread of the novel strain of coronavirus known as covid-19 has impacted the gaming industry in various…

Ian Walker

PublishedMarch 13, 2020

2/7/20

Tekken series director Katsuhiro Harada has finally responded to the popular fan request that Yakuza protagonist Kazuma Kiryu join the cast of Tekken 7. Apparently, the Bandai Namco board members believe Harada himself is a better fit for Yakuza. I’ll take either option, to be honest.

Ian Walker

PublishedFebruary 7, 2020

2/4/20

The Evolution Championship Series has revealed the official 2020 lineup. This year’s event will include obvious choices like Street Fighter V, Tekken 7, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as well as the return of community favorite Marvel vs. Capcom 2, among others. Fighting games!

Ian Walker

PublishedFebruary 4, 2020

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