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EVO France 2026 Brings Back One of Tekken’s Most Talked-About Characters
France’s biggest fighting game event will host the next major Tekken 8 reveal, as Bandai Namco prepares to show the gameplay trailer…
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2XKO is dead before it could truly prove itself
Unfortunately, it’s official. Some news simply hurts when you love fighting games and this is one of those stories. Riot Games has…
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Bob is back in Tekken 8: first impressions of his Season 3 return
After years away from the main roster, we have now Bob in Tekken 8. Robert “Bob” Richards is finally back in Tekken…
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Ikeda joins Katsuhiro Harada at VS Studio: Tekken veterans reunite
On August 18, Kohei “Nakatsu” Ikeda, former Game Director of Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, announced that he had joined VS Studio,…
Blog
Marvel Tōkon Beyond the Day One Noise: Worth Playing
Marvel Tōkon’s Day One was anything but smooth. Just hours after release, social media and several gaming outlets started focusing on the…
Blog
MARVEL Tōkon: Are the Criticisms Really About the Gameplay?
Between technical problems, criticism from competitive players, and sky-high expectations, the MARVEL Tōkon Open Beta left many questions unanswered. But is gameplay…
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Small Discoveries: Flydigi Vader 5 Pro Review
While looking for a new controller to use mainly with fighting games, I also started browsing AliExpress. That is where I came…
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Arslan Ash: The Passion That Made History
Discover how Arslan Ash rose from Pakistan’s hidden Tekken scene to become an eight-time EVO champion and redefine competitive Tekken history.
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Tekken 8 Season 3 Balancement Changes: what to know
Learn about Tekken 8 Season 3 balance changes, Heat system adjustments, movement improvements, and new character additions in this comprehensive overview.
Guide
Tekken 8 heat system: what to know to play better
Learn how the heat system works in Tekken 8, including Heat Engager, Heat Burst, Heat Dash, and Heat Smash. Master this key…
Guide
Tekken 8 Mindgames: How to master them and avoid mistakes
Learn how to master Tekken 8 mindgames and avoid common mistakes. This guide covers turn structure, spacing, and more to improve your…
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Katsuhiro Harada leaves to launch VS Studio with SNK
Katsuhiro Harada leaves Bandai Namco to launch VS Studio, an SNK-funded subsidiary. Discover his departure and what it means for Tekken and…