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Tekken 6 update launches Nov. 26, addresses online issues

by David Hinkle { Nov 25th 2009 at 11:30AM }

A free update, launching on November 26, hopes to end the woes Tekken 6 players have encountered in the online King of Iron Fists Tournament. The update should improve connectivity between players and will add selectable search priorities for ranked matches.

Namco also aims to improve the responsiveness of button input and will add a cancel option for the first few seconds of a match should you disapprove of your opponent's signal strength. Or, in our case, should you find they're using a super cheap character like Devil Jin. Stop it!

Tekken 6 online patch in the works, says Namco

by Ben Gilbert { Nov 4th 2009 at 6:20PM }

Those of you taking your King of the Iron Fist Tournament fighters to the internet have been experiencing some major issues, notably: when trying to compete online in any sort of meaningful way, you're met with acute, game-ending connectivity issues. Namco recognized that today and issued a response, stating, "To improve the online game experience for players ... Namco Bandai games is developing a downloadable update which will be available as soon as it has passed rigorous testing procedures."

Unfortunately, no date for the patch has been given, though the publisher does add, "This is separate from the online co-op Scenario Campaign mode update." We've pestered Namco for more details on exactly what the patch will aim to fix and when we might hear more about it but, until that time, know this: something is being fixed at some point.

Rumor: Tekken 6 PSP adds Story modes for Lars and Alisa

by David Hinkle { Nov 4th 2009 at 12:45PM }

There may be extra incentive to check out the PSP version of Tekken 6, as Siliconera reports the handheld port will feature story modes for newcomers Lars and Alisa. The news originally fought its way onto the net via online retailer Rakuten, but the page has since been pulled, with no new listing surfacing. The PSP port will also apparently replace the console version's Scenario Mode with Gold Rush Mode, where each fight earns the player money to customize their character.

Many of you may have noticed the game failed to meet its October 27 release date, just as we thought it would -- several retailers now peg down the US release for November 29, while it looks like Japan will have to wait until January 14, 2010.

Namco announces 2.5 million shipped copies of Tekken 6

by JC Fletcher { Oct 31st 2009 at 12:00AM }

Namco Bandai sent out a press release today boasting that it has shipped over 2.5 million copies of Tekken 6 worldwide. Now, we don't want to tell Namco how to do its job, but these shipment numbers tend to be more impressive when you give the game a week or so in stores, so we can more readily infer a connection between shipped copies and sold copies.

The portion of those 2.5 million earmarked for Europe, for example, just got there today, and it's only been in stores for around two days in North America. All we know based on this is that Namco expects to sell a ton of copies, not that it is selling a ton. Although we're sure it will.

Maybe that's the idea -- to build excitement about Tekken 6 by showing how confident the publisher is. To print up 2.5 million of the things (some of which come in totally huge boxes), Namco must really believe it's on to something!

Gallery: Tekken 6 (GamesCom 2009)

Prepare for an onslaught of Tekken 6 PSP media

by David Hinkle { Aug 19th 2009 at 11:00PM }

While some of us still think there's no way that Tekken 6 for the PSP will release alongside its console counterparts, Namco is sticking to its guns on the October 27 release. And so the publisher has unleashed an alarming amount of media for the PSP port, including two new trailers that show off the first in-game footage and a host of new screens. Hit up the gallery below for the screens and head past the break for the second trailer.

Oh, and yes, Alisa totally took off her head and smacked Eddy with it. You didn't imagine that part.

Gallery: Tekken 6 (PSP)

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Tekken 6 trailer doles out story, Scenario Mode, no sense

by Richard Mitchell { Aug 19th 2009 at 8:00PM }

We're just going to lay it down right here: We have no idea what's going on in this Tekken 6 trailer from GamesCom. There's something about a (possibly evil) corporation and there's some other company, and one of them declares war on the world. Somehow, this results in a fighting tournament ... we think. There's also a bear-God-thing, a dragon, a mech and ... was that a panda? (At least we've been able to pinpoint the Scenario Mode, a 3D beat-em-up of sorts, spliced into the footage. See it?)

After you've scratched your head bald puzzling over the trailer above, check out some new screens in the gallery below:

Gallery: Tekken 6 (GamesCom 2009)

Take a timeout to ogle Hori's Tekken 6 arcade sticks

by Ben Gilbert { Aug 19th 2009 at 2:45PM }

At $150 -- including a copy of Tekken 6, mind you -- Hori's upcoming arcade sticks for the fighter's sixth iteration look to be a pretty decent deal for those of you still interested in picking up a fighting stick. Coming straight out of Namco's conference at GamesCom, we were given an opportunity to check out the Tekken 6 arcade stick. Lucky you, we've also snapped a few pics and added them to the gallery you see below. Let the ogling begin!

Gallery: Tekken 6 Hori Fight Stick

A metric ton of Tekken 6 media

by Griffin McElroy { Aug 9th 2009 at 6:30PM }

Listen, we were going to try and come up with a clever headline for this post ("Tekken 6 videos pull no punches!" or "PETA to protest video featuring brutal Jaguar-Man violence" were a few notable options) but we've decided to simply call it what it is: A hell of a lot of content from Namco's upcoming brawler. Like, a whole lot. Like, three brief gameplay videos (two of which are posted after the break) and a gallery of 15 new screenshots.

Now that we think about it, we kinda wish we would have gone with that PETA headline. Oh well! Nothing we can do about it now. This post is already out there, ready for your consumption. We'll try to remember to use it for our next Tekken 6 media dump.

Gallery: Tekken 6 (8/7/09)

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Tekken 6 PSP will feature downloadable content

by Andrew Yoon { Aug 8th 2009 at 11:30AM }

The PSP version of Tekken 6 is going to have all the bells and whistles of its PS3 and Xbox 360 counterpart. At least, that's what Namco Bandai's public relations manager wants you to believe. Arne Cual-Pedroso told Siliconera that "pretty much everything in the console version will be in the PSP." And that includes downloadable content.

Namco Bandai is notorious amongst console gamers for its ridiculous abuse of DLC: Ace Combat, for example, featured over $200 worth of DLC. Another Namco PSP game, Idolmaster, features over $100 worth of DLC already. We're not sure exactly what Namco Bandai has in mind for Tekken 6, but handheld owners may feel the wrath of DLC very soon.

Penny Arcade pens Tekken 6 comic

by Richard Mitchell { Aug 7th 2009 at 7:30PM }

While we were already aware of some Penny Arcade / Tekken 6 cross-pollination, we didn't realize how far it went. In addition to Penny Arcade's fabled Cardboard Tube Samurai appearing in Namco's upcoming fighter, it looks like Gabe and Tycho have created a comic for the game as well. The first page of the comic is available now and we can safely say that you don't have to know anything about the Tekken storyline to enjoy it.

If you're like us -- always amazed that fighting games have story lines -- that's a good thing. All you need to know is that someone made an army of kangaroos and ~~Jin Kazama~~ Kazuya Mishima isn't happy about it. Enjoy.

Namco considering Tekken, Soulcalibur for iPhone

by Griffin McElroy { Aug 4th 2009 at 10:00PM }

Namco Bandai is making a push to capitalize on the iPhone gaming "gold rush," as evidenced by the recent opening of its new Apple Games division. In an interview with Kotaku, Apple Games' recently ordained manager, Jonathan Kromrey, explained exactly how the company was going to win over the mobile gaming crowd -- by bringing arcade heavyweights "like Pac-Man, Galaga, Soulcalibur and Tekken" to Apple's handheld device.

Of course, those last two carry with them a substantial barrier: The iPhone and iPod Touch's limited control capabilities. Kromrey explained that Namco was "thinking about" how to make the brawlers work without a controller. We suggest some sort of voice control scheme, but only because we think it'll result in some hilariously awkward subway rides. "Punch! Punch! Kick! Punch! Block! Spinning Frankensteiner!"

Naruto, Tales artists create special costumes for Tekken 6

by Andrew Yoon { Aug 3rd 2009 at 8:00PM }

Tekken 6 continues to expand its repertoire of manga-inspired special costumes. Masashi Kishimoto, creator of Naruto, is collaborating with Namco Bandai by creating an alternate outfit for Lars (seen above). This is the second costume from a famous mangaka for Tekken 6, the first being CLAMP's design for Jin.

In addition to Kishimoto's outfit, Tekken 6 will also feature an alternate costume for Zafina designed by Mutsumi Inomata, character designer of Tales of Destiny and Tales of Graces (after the break). While some were afraid these costumes would remain a strictly Japan-only affair, Siliconera reports that all three of the special costumes revealed so far will be available in the US version as well when it launches on October 27th.

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Check out CLAMP's Tekken 6 costume in-game

by David Hinkle { Jun 30th 2009 at 4:45PM }

Remember that costume CLAMP designed for Tekken 6? Well, feast your eyes on the gallery below, which shows Jin Kazama sporting the ridiculously ornate get-up and putting the screws to his daddy, Kazuya Mishima. We won't keep you from the eye candy, so feel free to check out the screens below while we daydream about how fun Tekken Bowling was.

Gallery: Tekken 6 CLAMP costume

Tekken 6 release date: October 27 in North America

by Christopher Grant { Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:00AM }

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Alright, so your money's as good as in Namco's pockets already, what with the HORI Tekken 6 Wireless Fight Stick Bundle and the GameStop-only Cardboard Tube Samurai character. You've already made that decision. Glancing over your checking account statement every month, from now until the game's released, your brain will automatically deduct the $149.99 (+ applicable state sales tax).

So the real question is: How long will you have to keep this mental math up for? Namco sends word that the Xbox 360 and PS3 releases of Tekken 6 will be tekken up retail space October 27 in North America, "with the Europe, Japan and Asia release to follow shortly thereafter." As for that PSP version, it'll be available "this fall" but we can't offer you anything more definitive than that. 127 days and counting ...

Gallery: Tekken 6 (6/22/09)

Tekken 6 wireless sticks revealed, priced

by Andrew Yoon { Jun 22nd 2009 at 4:45PM }

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If you haven't spent all your money buying Street Fighter IV controllers, Namco Bandai has a new arcade stick for you to invest in. The official Tekken 6 Wireless Fight Stick Bundle bundles the upcoming game with an art book and a wireless stick made by HORI. The set will be available at various nationwide retailers, and will cost $150 for either the PS3 or Xbox 360 version.

In addition to revealing the official arcade stick for the game, Namco Bandai also released 33 new screenshots of the game, showcasing some of the new characters featured in Tekken 6. Our favorite character? Well, there's that decapitated robot girl ...

Finally, official details of Penny Arcade's collaboration with Tekken 6 have been revealed. The "Samurai" Pack includes a playable Cardboard Tube Samurai skin for Yoshimitsu and 40 Samurai Battle Banners which can be used to customize the other characters in the game. The DLC pack will be available as a GameStop-exclusive pre-order bonus.