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Despite the controversy surrounding Tekken 8’s recent addition of the cash shop and Battle Pass, Bandai Namco’s sequel has done well. Before its launch, producer Katsuhiro Harada revealed that the series had sold over 55 million copies on the Game Maker’s Notebook Podcast.

Tekken 8 players with Nvidia GPUs are experiencing crashes in the game. The problem appears to be happening to players regardless of whether they have Tekken 8 mods in place.

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.

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.

The developers of Tekken 8 have recently made some changes to online matchmaking, and players are reportedly having problems afterward. Earlier this year, Tekken 8 exploded onto the fighting game scene with a more “aggressive” gameplay style and a new story that continued the saga of Jin Kazama as he sought redemption by taking down his father, Kazuya Mishima. Initial reviews for Tekken 8 wereoverwhelmingly positive, and it quickly topped sales charts less than a month after its release.

The recent review statistic for Tekken 8's Steam page has dropped to «Mostly Negative» following weeks of controversy. The changes introduced to the game's monetization system caused a widespread outcry from the community, contrasting with the warm reception delivered by fans at the time of the game's release back in January. Now, three months after its debut, public sentiment towards Tekken 8 has hit another major snag.

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.

Tekken 8's producer, Katsuhiro Harada, expressed his impressions about a Roblox recreation of Bandai Namco's fighting game and its inclusion of a stage based on Waffle House. The Tekken series is well-known for having a number of fighters that span across the entire globe, with a number of cultures and martial arts styles being represented. Tekken 8's stages are diverse backdrops from different parts of the world, including Rome, France, Peru, and the United States of America. One incredibly popular request is a stage based on a Waffle House.

A popular mod website recently received a cease-and-desist letter from Bandai Namco, accusing it of trademark infringement. However, the website’s administrator denies any wrongdoing.

Following the controversial addition of the Battle Pass and microtransactions in Tekken 8's latest update, its recent Steam review status is now sitting at mixed. Tekken 8 originally launched this past January to rave reviews from fans and critics, where it became one of 2024's highest-rated games alongside Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. While the game still has a mostly positive reception, perception of the game has started shifting to be a bit more negative than what it received at launch, due to some controversial post-launch announcements involving microtransactions.

Fans are not happy with Tekken 8's upcoming battle pass system. During a recent Tekken Talk Livestream, Tekken 8 developers confirmed that a battle pass will be coming to the game. Like other battle passes, the new pass, called the Tekken Fight Pass, will allow players to obtain items by completing a variety of challenges during a limited period of time.

Tekken 8's director and producer, Katsuhiro Harada, has stated that Tekken 9 would likely be the last game he would ever develop. Tekken 8 has been a huge success already, with the game selling at least two million copies since its late-January launch and is one of the most critically acclaimed entries in the long-running fighting game franchise. While the game is still fresh, some might wonder if Tekken 8 will get a follow-up.

Tekken 8's director, Katsuhiro Harada, has addressed the many fan requests regarding a stage based on Waffle House. The Tekken franchise has a roster that spans many countries and cultures from across the globe. Not only does Tekken 8 have a diverse multicultural cast, its stages are set in different parts of the world, such as Rome, France, Peru, and the United States of America. One particular backdrop that is a popular request for fans is a Tekken 8 stage based on Waffle House.

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.

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.

There are many “plights” in the video game industry that are affecting the various businesses that inhabit it. Just this week alone, two major publishers announced that they were laying off a combined 1500 people, and more are likely to come in March. Another issue is the cost of games and the amount of cash just being thrown at them in an attempt to be good and sell well. That’s one of the reasons for the layoffs, in fact. The other side effect of such actions, as being proven right now by Tekken 8, is that microtransactions are popping up everywhere. Much to the dismay of gamers as a whole.

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.

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.

It might not seem like it, but Tekken 8 has been out for a few weeks now, and gamers have been talking about it and showing it off ever since its arrival. You’ve likely seen memes of the various characters in numerous outfits to “imitate” certain classic characters from other franchises. It’s all rather hilarious. But they are also talking about the game in the gameplay/graphics sense, too, as the title has impressed pretty much everyone who has played it so much so that they are comparing it to the other fighting games from Capcom and Nether Realm Studios from 2023 to debate which was the best fighting game of the set.

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.

For those who want the best possible visuals, a modder has come up with a Tekken 8 configuration that allows for even better graphics than the game's ultra settings. A few weeks after its release, Tekken 8 has quickly become one of the most popular games to come out in 2024, proving to be another big hit for the legendary franchise.

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.

While it might be hard to track down when exactly it started, we’re honestly sure ourselves, the idea of characters from another gaming franchise “crossing over” into another series has been going on for decades. The appeal of these crossovers is obvious. First, they give players the chance to play as characters they wouldn’t get to play as regularly, and two, they can create awareness of other brands, titles, series, etc. That’s why so many fighting game franchises love having these kinds of crossovers. It’s free hype, and many expect Tekken 8 to join that legacy. After all, the last entry in the franchise had several 3rd party characters appear.

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 is on its way, and fans now have a sneak peek of the upcoming game’s Achievement and Trophy list. The latest installment in the long-running Tekken franchise launches on Friday, January 26th, introducing new mechanics and four new characters.

has an expansive roster of 32 characters, all of whom have been revealed ahead of the game's launch. The series has always been known for its diverse cast of characters, all of whom factor into a complicated story. will finally put an end to the Mishima saga, which should give the series more of an opportunity to focus on its cast of side characters.

With comes yet another King of Iron Fist tournament, earth-shaking family drama, and incredibly complex mechanics that are easier to enjoy than ever. Many popular fighting game franchises have seen a resurgence with arguably their best entries. WhileBandai Namco Studios has taken steps to make the best entry for new fans to try, it's still one of the most intricate fighters in gaming.

Bandai Namco revealed the file size for Tekken 8's PS5 version, which will take up less space than the PC version will. Tekken 8 is one of the most anticipated games to launch in 2024, following Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, and other impressive fighting games that were released in 2023. Bandai Namco's eighth round of the King of Iron Fist tournament boasts an impressive 32-character roster, featuring returning characters like Jun Kazama and Leroy Smith, along with brand-new fighters like Azucena and Reina.

The history of video games is something that many should look at for multiple reasons. Not the least, it can show you the interesting paths titles have taken over the years to where they are now. For example, Bandai Namco is set to release the latest entry in their fighting game series via Tekken 8. The game will be a multi-platform launch across the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and the PC. However, Sony decided to use the PlayStation Blog to highlight the unique history that the gaming series and the console line have had ever since its arrival in the 1990s.

Bandai Namco Entertainment’s Tekken series is one of the first franchises that comes to mind when most gamers think of the fighting game genre. Debuting in arcades in 1994, Tekken helped put 3D fighting games on the map with its stylish characters, comedy, groundbreaking gameplay, and polygonal graphics. These accomplishments would continue throughout the series and keep it at the forefront of the genre well past the arcade era.

A divisive Tekken 8 accessibility feature is reportedly being altered ahead of launch after concerns that it could lead to players being hospitalized. Many video games have taken great strides in making sure that everyone can enjoy them over the past few years, and fans got to see some of Tekken 8’s accessibility features when its free demo was released in early December. These included color filters that are meant to help colorblind players see the onscreen action and menu UI elements that they would have difficulty with otherwise.

Fans were just surprised with two exciting Tekken 8 trailers, one revealing the game’s opening cinematic and another showing off the returning character Lee Chaolan. The next chapter of Bandai Namco’s blistering 3D fighting franchise is now over a week away, and much of Tekken 8’s roster and premise have already been shown to the eager gaming public. Many fan-favorite characters from past entries are returning in Tekken 8, with one of the most recent ones highlighted being the warrior tombkeeper Zafina.

January is already half over; can you believe it? But with the passing of days comes the opportunity to get closer to the big game releases of the month! There will be quite a few within a short span, and one of them comes from Bandai Namco! On January 26th, “Fist Meets Fate” as Tekken 8 will be released. The company is definitely banking on the title doing as well sales-wise as the previous entry, if not better. You can see this in the videos they’ve been posting with regular frequency so that gamers know it’s coming and know who they’ll be playing as.

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.

Yet another returning character has been revealed for Tekken 8, with the tomb keeper Zafina ready to unleash an ancient evil upon her unlucky opponents. The next chapter of Bandai Namco’s hard-hitting 3D fighting franchise is now only a few weeks from release, and there has been plenty of inspired marketing during the run-up to Tekken 8. For example, Succession star Brian Cox recently appeared in a trailer recapping the Tekken story so far, reminding fans of the dark and twisted rivalry of the Mishima family and its three most prominent members ahead of Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama’s next epic clash.

Bandai Namco has released two new Tekken 8 gameplay trailers for the returning characters Panda and Alisa Bosconovitch. Both Panda and Alisa will be available as playable characters in Tekken 8's launch roster. With a few weeks left before the fighting game's launch and the base game's roster completely revealed, fans have been given gameplay reveal trailers to show how some of these classic characters have changed from their previous incarnations.

The newest Tekken 8 video from Bandai Namco Entertainment is a special one, as it features Succession‘s summarizing the series’ story.

At the tail end of a historic six months for fighting game fans, after the releases of Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1, Bandai Namco is about to respond with Tekken 8. In a recent press tour, we checked out a near-final build of the game and also joined a press roundtable Q&A with Game Director Kohei Ikeda to ask for clarifications on various content and features.

Tekken 8 hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in just over a month, on January 26, 2024. As the release date nears, developer Bandai Namco has been releasing more and more about the latest entry in its flagship fighting series. We learned about newcomer Reina last month, and recently went hands-on with the game, too – read Game Informer's Tekken 8 preview here. Now, Bandai Namco has revealed the first gameplay trailer for its «mechanized space ninja» Yoshimitsu. 

Bandai Namco is continuing with their Tekken 8 character highlight trailers, this time putting the spotlight on the enigmatic Yoshimitsu.

Shortly after the demo for Tekken 8 went live on PS5, Bandai Namco released a new story trailer for the fighter. If you want to go in blind, then beware of spoilers, but for everyone else wondering where the long-running saga goes this time, check it out below.

Bandai Namco has released the official story trailer for Tekken 8.

If you can’t wait to get your fist on Tekken 8 next year, then thankfully you won’t have to! Bandai Namco has announced that a Tekken 8 demo will be out on PlayStation this week, and then for Xbox and PC next week.

Bandai Namco’s free demo forTekken 8 is now available on PlayStation 5 (with the Xbox Series X/S and PC versions coming December 21st). Requiring 28 GB of installation space on all platforms, it features Chapter 1 of the Story Mode, The Dark Awakens, and the first chapter of Arcade Quest, though some parts of the latter may differ from the game.

Recent weeks have seen Bandai Namco continuing to roll out new trailers revealing the characters that will populate Tekken 8’s roster of playable fighters at launch, highlighting the likes of Leo Kliesen, Steve Fox, Sergei Druganov, and newcomer Reina. Another one of those trailers has arrived, this time throwing the spotlight on Yoshimitsu.

Bandai Namco has announced plans to release a Tekken 8 demo this week.

If you can’t wait to get your fist on Tekken 8 next year, then thankfully you won’t have to! Bandai Namco has announced that a Tekken 8 demo will be out on PlayStation this week, and then for Xbox and PC next week.

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New hands-on impressions for Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8 have gone live today, including details on the Story Mode. Unlike Arcade Quest, which sees players embarking on a national trip to challenge everyone, it continues the tale of the King of Iron Fist Tournament. As Xbox Wire notes, a new tournament has been created with Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima at odds once again.

2023 might be coming to a close, but it looks like the constant stream of major new game releases isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The first few months of 2024 have a number of heavy hitters lined up for launch, with Tekken 8 being one of the biggest ones, and ahead of the fighter’s imminent release, players will get the chance to sample some of its offerings soon.

Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8 has much going for it, from the Story Mode (with story digests for past titles to catch players up) to the new Arcade Quest and Super Ghost Battles. However, it also features a returning feature – My Replay and Tips – with significant changes to help players improve.

The Iron First tournament is coming to PS5. To prepare my mind, body, and soul for the occasion, I spent a few hours training with the latest build of Tekken 8. After trading blows with some of the world’s best across a variety of new modes, I can’t wait to earn my spot among the elite when the game launches on January 26.

Bandai Namco has announced a demo for Tekken 8 will be available for PlayStation 5 players from 14th December.

A new demo for Tekken 8 is coming to PlayStation on December 14 and Xbox and Steam on December 21. Unlike the multiple closed network tests, it focuses on single-player content and is available for everyone with no time limit.

Tekken 8 is getting a demo for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC ahead of its January 26 release date, Bandai Namco has announced.

Bandai Namco has announced that their upcoming fight-’em-up, Tekken 8, will get a demo on December 14 on PS5. If you’re not the PS5 type, the Xbox and PC demos will arrive on December 21.

So far, Tekken 8 has been limited to closed beta tests online or a handful of appearances at offline tournaments and gaming events. An easy opportunity for the masses to play hasn't presented itself, until now that is.

Hot off a recent Guinness World Record (which surprisingly isn’t for most times a man has been thrown into a volcano and survived), Bandai Namco’s been pulling out all the stops for Tekken 8 ahead of its early 2024 release. Last week during The Game Awards marked the second time that Wccftech has gotten hands-on with the longest-running fighting game narrative in history. 

Bandai Namco will release a demo for Tekken 8 on December 14 for PlayStation 5, and on December 21 for Xbox Series and PC, the company announced.

Tekken director, Katsuhiro Harada, has revealed that he and producer Michael Murray discussed adding Donald Trump to Tekken 7 as DLC, and even thought up some fighting moves and Rage Arts for him.

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.

We already knew that the White Reaper himself, Sergei Dragunov, would return in Tekken 8 — and now it's time to see the sambo master in action. Veteran players will immediately recognise some of his moves — and his comically weird fight intros — but he's also packing some fresh techniques, including powerful kicks and shoulder tackles that send his opponent spiralling.

As we get ever closer to the release of Tekken 8, gamers are intrigued by all the characters being shown off. Today, a familiar face made his return to the game via Sergei Dragunov. He’s the “White Reaper,” a serial killer who never says a word, and yet he’s one of the deadliest people you’ll find in the game. Outside of his lack of speaking, Sergei is known for embracing the Russian combat style to ensure massive damage to foes through brutal attacks. This is something that is made very clear in his reveal trailer, as he whoops multiple people with ease.

Bandai Namco is continuing with the character trailers for Tekken 8, this time highlighting Sergei Dragunov. Debuting in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, Dragunov is a Spetsnaz member who uses Commando Sambo to dismantle his opponents. Check out his moves below.

Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer for Tekken 8 showcasing playable character Sergei Dragunov in action.

Steve Fox has been confirmed the for Tekken 8 roster, meaning the British boxer has been in every Tekken game since his introduction in Tekken 4. As you can imagine from a boxing based character, Steve Fox’s power lies in his punches and he is not holding back in his reveal trailer. Every move seems to be a variation of a boxing combo to lay opponents out.

Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer for Tekken 8 showcasing playable character Steve Fox in action.

Bandai Namco may have finished revealing the newcomers joining Tekken 8’s roster, but there are still plenty of other fighters to showcase. Steve Fox is one such combatant, debuting in Tekken 4 and relying on boxing to beat his opponents. Check out how his style works with new mechanics like Heat Burst and Heat Engager.

Bandai Namco Studios has released the PC requirements for Tekken 8ahead of its launch next year, and you'll need to clear up some space on your hard drive if you want to play.

Bandai Namco has confirmed the Tekken 8 PC requirements over on the fighting game’s Steam page.

Tekken Project has shared the system requirements for Tekken 8, and two big details pop up immediately.

Bandai Namco has unveiled the full Tekken 8 PC system requirements and overall, they're pretty manageable—but, just like fellow fighting game Mortal Kombat 1 earlier this year, it's going to suck up an awful lot of your PC's storage space.

The upcoming PC requirements for Tekken 8 are now available on Steam.

Bandai Namco has revealed the PC requirements forTekken 8 on the game’s Steam page, and they’re slightly higher than the closed network test. Along with requiring Windows 10 64-bit and DirectX 12, players will need a whopping 100 GB of available space. A solid-state drive isn’t required, but that could change.