Eddy Gordo

Longtime Tekken character Eddy Gordo has always been a little polarizing, particularly in Tekken 8, and one streamer has found a way to make him even more of a pain to fight, rising through ranked mode using a script that spams one button.

Following the recently announced Tekken 8 roadmap, Bandai Namco has revealed the details of what will be in the next Tekken 8 update. This fits right in with the recent Tekken 8 roadmap, as it said Spring updates would be focused on balance adjustments, which is most of what is seen here.

The Tekken 8 community is getting rocked by a bot that's obliterating opponents by repeatedly mashing one button.

A fan-made Tekken 8 bot managed to obtain an online rank of Destroyer by pressing a single button. Bandai Namco's 3D fighter franchise has fostered a sizable and dedicated community since its 1994 debut, but that doesn't mean all the members of the Tekken sphere can agree on acceptable playstyles. Many players particularly look down on «spammers,» but as one user's Tekken 8 bot has shown, there might be a reason why mashing the same move over and over again is such a popular strategy.

Eddy Gordo was already pretty infamous among Tekken fans. He's always been the lightning-fast fighter who is incredibly difficult to counter, but Tekken 8 takes things up a couple of notches. So, mere days after being added to the game, he became one of the least popular characters to fight against.

Bandai Namco has released a brand new trailer to showcase Tekken 8’s season 1, confirming a new stage, mode and fighter. First off the trailer confirms that there will be a battle balance update released, which will tweak various elements for the fighters, though no release notes have been released yet.

Bandai Namco reveals a new free update roadmap full of content like stages and game modes, while also confirming that Lidia Sobieska will be joining the Tekken 8 roster as the second season 1 DLC character. It's been an interesting road for Tekken 8 since it launched in January to acclaim reviews and bypassed numerous sales milestones. In fact, Tekken 8 quickly overtook its predecessor in sales, claiming 2 million copies sold in less than 3 weeks.

Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8 has a busy year ahead, but first, there will be a balance patch this Spring. Before you count the days till it ends, the developer has confirmed that the “first battle balance adjustments” for the season are “coming soon.” Patch notes for update 1.04 will also go live tomorrow.

Bandai Namco has revealed who will be the second DLC character in Tekken 8, along with news of free updates coming throughout the year.

Button mashing is advised against in fighting games if you want to climb the ranks. But those of us who've been destroyed by unpredictable little brothers going ham on a joystick know a secret. Sometimes spamming works. One Tekken 8 player is proving this point. They have programmed a bot of Eddy Gordo, the whirling Capoeira fighter, to slap the same button repeatedly, and nothing else, while broadcasting its performance against real players on Twitch. The bot is doing surprisingly well.

In a new trailer for Tekken 8's first season, Bandai Namco revealed that Lidia Sobieska will be the second DLC character after Eddy Gordo added to the roster, joining the game sometime this Summer.

Bandai Namco has revealed its roadmap for Tekken 8 throughout the rest of 2024, including the game’s second DLC character, new story, and plenty more.

Bandai Namco has a lot in store for Tekken 8 fans this year, starting with a new balance patch this Spring. While a new stage and Photo Mode will go live this Summer, perhaps the most intriguing announcement is a new Main Story chapter launching this Autumn for free. Check out some teases from it in the Season 1 trailer.

Tekken 8’s latest update patch is now live, bringing with it a host of bug fixes and other quality-of-life improvements. The latest entry in the hard-hitting Tekken franchise was released back in January and has earned rave reviews thanks to its visual presentation and more “aggressive” gameplay. Tekken 8 marks a new chapter in the far-reaching Mishima family saga, as Jin Kazama returns to his earlier role as a hero and aims to take down his father Kazuya Mishima once and for all, while a large cast of supporting characters embarks on their own connected stories through intense, one-on-one battles.

Bandai Namco is gearing up to roll out the next update for Tekken 8, and has revealed exactly what the patch will bring with it. Set to go live on April 16 (depending on what time zone you’re in), the patch is going to be a relatively minor one, with a couple of notable additions and changes.

Tekken 8 developers have announced a wave of fixes will be coming in the game's next update that address several key issues affecting the game. These fixes address a variety of issues currently affecting Tekken 8 gameplay, ranging from animation distance and length, hitboxes, and move sets, as well as balancing changes for several characters.

Tekken 8 players are repeating Tekken history by struggling to fight against Eddy Gordo, a character notorious for his fast-paced movement.

Tekken 8's latest update has been met with a wave of negative user reviews, bringing its overall Steam rating down to "mixed". Most of these negative reviews criticise the battle pass, which was added to the game in the latest patch.

Tekken 8’s first character DLC is now available for all players to purchase.

Iconic capoeira fighter Eddy Gordo is now available in Tekken 8 as part of the game's season pass.

Bandai Namco's latest Tekken 8 update has stirred up a storm with the introduction of Eddy Gordo, game fixes, and a highly controversial battle pass. This new feature, now part of the $70-priced Tekken 8alongside the season pass and microtransactions, has sparked significant backlash.

The sun’s out in my part of the world, so it’s shaping up to be a rather lovely holiday weekend. Is that going to be enough to lure you outside and hunt those pesky eggs tomorrow? Or will you stubbornly stay indoors?

As impressive as Tekken 8 may be, players aren’t too keen to fork over even more money after spending $70 for the base game. After a Tekken Shop was opened soon after launch selling in-game items for real money, most people hoped that would be the end of the microtransaction nightmare. That’s too bad, because a Tekken Fight Pass is coming to the game soon.

Tekken 8 is getting a change to its storefront, introducing a new "fight pass" feature. This works the same as a battle pass in other games, with a premium tier charging players an extra fee for exclusive, more sought-after items.

Eagle-eyed Tekken 8 fans have noticed a cheeky reference to Christie Monteiro in the Eddy Gordo gameplay trailer, which has raised some questions about what has happened to her.

Tekken 8 attracted a fair bit of backlash when Bandai Namco added microtransactions to the game earlier this month. Now, in a move that’s likely to spark more ire, the company has revealed that it’s adding further monetization options to the game.

Tekken 8’s post-launch content is rolling on with its first new character, Eddy Gordo, who will become available to those with the Playable Character Year 1 Pass on April 1 and as a standalone purchase for all on April 5. Furthermore, a laundry list of patch notes for the April 1 update were revealed that include balance changes and the Tekken Fight Pass.

Bandai Namco has released a new trailer showcasing Eddy Gordo, one of the most iconic Tekken characters in the franchise who is set to arrive next month as DLC.

Tekken 8’s post-launch content is rolling on with its first new character, Eddy Gordo, who will become available to those with the Playable Character Year 1 Pass on April 1 and as a standalone purchase for all on April 5. Furthermore, a laundry list of patch notes for the April 1 update were revealed that include balance changes and the Tekken Fight Pass.

Bandai Namco has confirmed that Tekken 8's first post-launch DLC character, Eddy Gordo, will be added to the roster in early April. While Tekken 8 is already a success, Bandai Namco is maintaining the game's longevity with a season pass of post-launch DLC, expanding its roster of fighters.

Tekken 8 has been lauded by fans as one of the best entries in the series since its release in January, and its 36-person roster is about to get even larger. Eddy Gordo has been announced as the title’s first DLC character with an explosive new trailer showing off his skillset.

Tekken 8 has been one of the highlights of a year that has had no shortage of highlights, and even as the fighter maintains a healthy playerbase a couple months on from its release, Bandai Namco is gearing up to ignite yet more excitement with the addition of an upcoming playable character.

Tekken 8 downloadable content character Eddy Gordo will launch on April 4, Bandai Namco announced. Character Year 1 Pass owners will be able to access him three days earlier on April 1 at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET.

Classic fighter Eddy Gordo will be the first DLC character added to Tekken 8 next week, Bandai Namco has announced.

Tekken 8's first DLC fighter, Eddy Gordo, has been confirmed to be joining the game on April 1 in early access for players with the Year 1 Pass and will be purchasable for everyone else on April 4.

A little over a month after its release, Tekken 8 now has an in-game shop where players can spend real-world money to buy cosmetics for their characters. Dubbed the Tekken Shop, the shop is kicking things off with Uniqlo-branded gear, along with other cosmetics like classic costumes and avatar skins.

Bandai Namco has recently released a new update for Tekken 8, which brings a big character customization feature and a lot of balance fixes. Since its release, Tekken 8 has been a big hit for the developer, nailing and innovating on the best parts of the fighting game genre, and these updates show that Bandai Namco is busy trying to make the experience as good as it can be.

After Tekken 8 players criticized the game's post-launch microtransaction plans, the series' creative director has explained why modern games are in dire need of new funds if they're to be supported after launch.

The return of Eddy Gordo, the capoeira specialist who’s been a fan-favorite in the long-running Tekken series since his franchise debut 25 years ago, should have been a slam dunk for Bandai Namco. His absence from the critically-acclaimed Tekken 8 was a serious point of contention between series director Katsuhiro Harada and overzealous fans as early as last summer, and his inclusion via DLC was a step towards correcting the unpopular omission.

Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8 has come under fire recently for its upcoming in-game shop, launching between late February and early March. While its paid cosmetics don’t confer any gameplay advantages, the addition of microtransactions has rubbed some the wrong way, especially given the direction that Mortal Kombat 1 and Street Fighter 6 have gone.

Bandai Namco has announced today that Tekken 8 has surpassed two million units sold in its first month. This follows Circana (formerly the NPD Group) confirming that Bandai Namco's fighting game was the top new game of January across the United States, beaten only by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III in the monthly chart.

The developers of Tekken 8 recently explained the decision to include an in-game shop and microtransactions amid the pushback it received. Tekken 8 launched back in January, getting rave reviews and critical acclaim. Much of the praise was given to its plot, the gameplay, and the realistic and dynamic visuals. This has resulted in Tekken 8 becoming one of the best-selling games in the franchise, and it is poised to get post-launch DLC with brand-new fighters, like the fan favorite Eddy Gordo.

Tekken 8 has revealed that it plans to ban players who leave matches on purpose. Released earlier this year, Tekken 8 brings a new chapter of the iconic franchise. But while the game has numerous new features for the community to enjoy, like new mechanics and characters, Tekken 8 isn't immune to problems.

Tekken 8 might be adding microtransactions through its new Tekken Shop, and fans are already divided. The latest Tekken game launched back in January to rave reviews, with many praising Tekken 8 for its plot, “aggressive” gameplay, and improved visual presentation. Tekken 8 has already surpassed publisher Bandai Namco’s sales expectations mere weeks after release, and this success will likely continue as the game’s post-launch DLC wave is released — starting with the fan favorite Capoeira expert Eddy Gordo.

Fighting games as a genre tend to be more prone to aggressive monetization than most other games, with the likes of Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1 having served as recent prominent examples. So when Tekken 8 launched last month without any microtransactions, it came as a breath of fresh air. As many had probably anticipated though, it looks like that’ll be changing soon.

Tekken 8 has been a smash hit among gamers, at least according to a recently released financial report from Bandai Namco. Tekken 8’s storypicks up where 2015’s Tekken 7 left off, with Jin Kazama fully recovered from the events of past entries and ready to challenge his father Kazuya Mishima to determine the fate of the world. Gameplay-wise, Tekken 8 introduces new concepts like the Heat System and Tornado Hits, which help give matches a more “aggressive” feel than those of its predecessors. There are also different gameplay modes like the new Arcade Quest and the returning Tekken Ball to keep players coming back for more.

According to a new leak, Tekken 7's Lidia and Fahkumram will be included in Tekken 8's first season pass as DLC fighters. Tekken 8 has a roster comprised of a healthy mix of newcomers and veterans. Some of the characters that were introduced in Tekken 7 have returned for the eighth mainline entry, which include the Wing Chun practitioner Leroy Smith, the exorcist Claudio Serafino, and the Saudi Arabian fighter Shaheen.

A Tekken 8 dataminer has uncovered several clues that hint at some of the DLC characters who might be making up the game's first season pass alongside Eddy Gordo.

The first few weeks of 2024 have thoroughly dispelled the notion that this year was going to be a slower one than the last one, with a string of several excellent new games already having launched in January. Last week, Tekken 8 joined that growing list, and the widespread critical acclaim that Bandai Namco’s fighter has enjoyed is being reflected in its engagement numbers as well.

Tekken 8 is off to a solid start on Steam, as it has surpassed the previous game's concurrent player count on the platform. Tekken 8 is the eighth mainline game in the long-running fighting game franchise, being touted as the grand finale of the Mishima Family storyline. A number of impressive fighting games were released in 2023, with major releases like Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1 being praised by fans and critics alike. With that in mind, Tekken 8 had a lot to live up to, and fortunately it seems to be doing just that.

Tekken 8 is finally here, and fans are finally getting their hands on the game's familiar roster, as well as newcomers such as Azucena, Victor, and Reina. However, now that we know which character are in the base roster, attention has turned to potential DLC and guest characters that could be added in the future. In terms of guest characters, there seems to be only one name on the minds of fans, and that's Tifa Lockheart from Final Fantasy 7.

Final Fantasy 7 fans, also known as Tifa Lockhart fans, have a suggestion for veteran Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada: Put Tifa in Tekken 8. They’ve hounded Harada on social media about including their No. 1 girl so rabidly this week that the producer has been forced to respond, telling the Tifa-loving masses that he fully appreciates their adoration, but that Tekken 8’s guest roster is still being determined.

Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada has made a statement following the heavy volume of requests from fans to see Final Fantasy 7's Tifa Lockhart added to Tekken 8. The long-awaited release of the newest entry in the fighting game franchise has already seen rave reviews from both fans and critics. Many have already referred to Tekken 8 as one of the franchise's strongest entries, praising its upgraded graphical presentation and new mechanics like the Heat system. Now, fans are clamoring for one particular character to join the roster.

Tekken 8 producer Katsuhiro Harada has responded to the demand from fans for Final Fantasy’s Tifa Lockhart to be included in the fighting game as a guest character, but has clarified that nothing has been decided about guest characters yet. 

Almost nine years after the previous game’s launch, Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8 is out now for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Developed on Unreal Engine 5, it continues the saga of the Mishima clan, with Jin Kazama battling Kazuya Mishima.

Tekken 8 is just a couple of days away from launch, and with reviews having been widely positive, excitement surrounding the fighter’s release is at an all-time high. Ahead of its imminent release, Bandai Namco has revealed a new trailer for the game, shining the spotlight on another one of the 32 characters it will be launching with.

Tekken 8 will be making some changes to its accessibility features after players and specialists raised concerns when playing the demo.

Following its recent live action trailer, which saw the world huddling up, Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8 receives another new trailer showcasing next-gen immersion on the PS5. While 4K/60 FPS and super fast loading times are possible on Xbox Series X/S and PCs with SSDs, Sony’s console benefits from 3D Audio support.

Bandai Namco has released the opening movie for the soon-to-be-released fighting game sequel Tekken 8, as well as revealing the first DLC character for the game. Tekken 8 will be coming out on 26th January 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Bandai Namco has released Tekken 8’s opening cinematic to whet fans' appetite for the game as its release date draws ever closer. The publisher also confirmed that long-time favorite Eddy Gordo will kick off the roster of Season 1 DLC fighters.

Tekken 8’s first DLC character will be a familiar face: Eddy Gordo, the capoeira pro who has previously appeared in the mainline roster of the fighting game series since 1997’s Tekken 3.

Bandai Namco has revealed Eddy Gordo will be the first DLC character for Tekken 8, and shown off the game's opening movie.

Bandai Namco has announced that Eddy Gordo will be the first DLC character in Tekken 8.

Bandai Namco has released the opening movie for the soon-to-be-released fighting game sequel Tekken 8, as well as revealing the first DLC character for the game. Tekken 8 will be coming out on 26th January 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Bandai Namco has released the opening movie for Tekken 8, which showcases the roster battling it out. Jin tussles with Kazuya; Bryan wields a mini-gun while Alisa flies around; Lili and Asuka battle Jack-8 robots together; and much more. Check out all the action below. You can also learn the story so far here.

The opening movie for Tekken 8 has been uploaded in advance of the game's launch on January 26, and while the cinematic itself is incredibly exciting for those waiting to play, the announcement of the game's first DLC fighter has temporarily stolen the spotlight. 

Bandai Namco has released the opening movie and announced Eddy Gordo as the first Season 1 downloadable content characters for Tekken 8. He will launch this spring, followed by additional fighters in the summer, fall, and winter.

With less than two weeks before Tekken 8's launch, Bandai Namco revealed its first DLC character, a returning Eddy Gordo. Tekken 8's base roster has a healthy mix of newcomers and returning fighters from across its history. Some of Tekken 8's new characters have been fairly popular thanks to their stylish looks or unique fighting styles. These include the series' first Peruvian fighter, Azucena, a weapon-wielding Frenchman named Victor Chevalier, and a mysterious illegitimate member of the Mishima bloodline, Reina.

2023 was a hell of a year for fighting games, with Street Fighter 6, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Mortal Kombat 1 all releasing. Now Tekken 8 is imminent, and that means it’s time for the marketing to ramp up.

Eddy Gordo has been confirmed as Tekken 8's first DLC fighter, which seemingly confirms a recent leak that revealed every fighter that's coming as part of the first Season Pass.

Most fighting games have pretty diverse rosters these days, introducing characters from all different walks of life to try and ensure everyone is represented in some capacity. Tekken 8 is looking like it will have yet another inclusive lineup, but series creator Katushiro Harada was recently accused of being racist and not caring about black characters after Eddy Gordo was snubbed from Tekken 8's main roster.

There isn't an official competition for 'coolest movie actor to appear in a fighting game' happening right now, but you would certainly think so. Aside from Jean Claude Van Damme and Megan Fox making appearances in Mortal Kombat 1, upcoming fighter Tekken 8 may have just cinched victory with its latest character reveal and the actor portraying him.

Ahead of the release of Tekken 8, Bandai Namco has unveiled the latest fighter, Victor Chevalier.

Bandai Namco has revealed a brand new character for Tekken 8. Meet «living legend» Victor Chevalier from France.

Wes Keltner, CEO of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre publisher Gun Interactive, calls out demanding fans, replying to one player’s tweet regarding cosmetics in the upcoming horror game. Based on the original 1974 film, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre aims to rival Dead by Daylight, Evil Dead, and other asymmetrical, with our own Texas Chain Saw Massacre review rating it as a promising competitor. In light of its release, however, some would-be players have vocalized their demands, prompting a firm response.

Wes Keltner, CEO of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre publisher Gun Interactive, calls out demanding fans, replying to one player’s tweet regarding cosmetics in the upcoming horror game. Based on the original 1974 film, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre aims to rival Dead by Daylight, Evil Dead, and other asymmetrical, with our own Texas Chain Saw Massacre review rating it as a promising competitor. In light of its release, however, some would-be players have vocalized their demands, prompting a firm response.

Katsuhiro Harada, the director of Tekken 8 and long-time veteran of the series, has responded to what he refers to as “silly threats.” In a recent tweet, he hits back at online trolls with a pretty lengthy statement about what harassment leads to.

Tekken 8 development chief Katsuhiro Harada has hit out at a threat of violence over whether or not a character will be in the game.

Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada says that threats regarding the inclusion of Eddy Gordo in the upcoming fighting game will cause “the motivation of the development staff [to] decrease rapidly.” The developer says that comments from some Tekken 8 fans can result in increased event security and responses from “company founders, board members, and lawyers.” Harada’s response comes as we await the Tekken 8 release date, and the next generation of the Bandai Namco beat-’em-up.