Tekken 7, ‘Online Challenge’ Returns 2021 with Bigger Prize Pool

The summer is going to get a whole lot hotter with the official return of the TEKKEN Online Challenge for 2021 and with ASTRO Gaming joining the action as the official headset and mixamp partner of this year’s TEKKEN Online Challenge. The popular online tournament series is back and bigger than ever as more TEKKEN 7 players from around the world can now participate in 14 different regions spanning the globe to fight for the chance to take home a part of over $100,000.00 in prizes and cash provided by Bandai Namco Entertainment and ASTRO Gaming!Read the rest

Evo is returning this year as Evo Online

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (“SIE”) and RTS, a new venture born out of Endeavor’s esports business, announced that they have acquired the assets and properties of the Evolution Championship Series (“Evo”), the world’s largest fighting game event, from Triple Perfect, Inc., through a joint venture esports partnership.

Through this new partnership, Tony and Tom Cannon, co-founders of Evo, will continue to be closely involved as key advisors to ensure that Evo remains a one-of-a-kind, grassroots competitive platform for fighting game players and fans around the globe.… Read the rest

TEKKEN and SOULCALIBUR World Tours, events removed

In a continuing effort to safeguard the health and safety of TEKKEN and SOULCALIBUR tournament competitors, live audience members, and event staff from the reaches of Coronavirus (Covid-19), BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment is making the following global schedule adjustments to both the TEKKEN and SOULCALIBUR World Tours:

TEKKEN World Tour 2020 Schedule Adjustments

Event Name

Original Event Date

Event Location

Event Type

Event Status

TEKKEN Round Pro 9

April 25

Bogota, Colombia

Challenger

Removed from tour until further notice

Cape Town Showdown

May 2-3

Cape Town, South Africa

Challenger

Removed from tour until further notice

Headstomper

May 8-10

Malmo, Sweden

Challenger

Removed from tour until further notice

UYU Ultimate: Taipei

May 16-17

Taipei, Taiwan

Challenger

Removed from tour until further notice

Combo Breaker

May 22-24

Shaumburg, USA

Master

Removed from tour until further notice

Battle Arena Melbourne

May 29-31

Melbourne, Australia

Master

Removed from tour until further notice

Thaiger Uppercut

June 6-7

Bangkok, Thailand

Challenger

Removed from tour until further notice

Fighting Games Challenge

June 13-14

Łódź, Poland

Master

Removed from tour until further notice

Kiungo Games

June 20-21

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Challenger

Removed from tour until further notice

SOULCALIBUR World Tour 2020 Schedule Adjustments

Event Name

Original Event Date

Event Location

Event Type

Event Status

Combo Breaker

May 22-24

Schaumburg, USA

Edge Master

Removed from tour until further notice

Battle Arena Melbourne

May 29-31

Melbourne, Australia

Critical Edge

Removed from tour until further notice

Due to the highly dynamic nature surrounding Coronavirus (Covid-19), BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment will provide further updates to both TEKKEN and SOULCALIBUR World Tours as they develop.… Read the rest

Tekken 7, Some DLC for ya

The struggle for supremacy in TEKKEN 7 and SOULCALIBUR VI never ends as BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment delivers more content to keep fans of both series entertained with exciting new characters to master and new stages to explore. Updates for DLC content coming to each title respectively:

TEKKEN 7: Season Pass 3 Round-up
TEKKEN 7 continues to provide an arena for players to have some of the best fighting game matches today.… Read the rest

The TEKKEN World Tour Returns in 2020 for its Fifth Season

With millions of units sold worldwide, TEKKEN 7 continues to bring more fighters into the fold. For 2020 the TEKKEN World Tour returns for its fifth season which will visit over 30 events across different categories including: Masters, Challengers, and Dojo levels. All of this high level TEKKEN 7 tournament action will be spread around the globe, with some favorite locations returning and some new locations being added based on fan feedback.… Read the rest

TEKKEN 7 & SOULCALIBUR VI News from EVO Japan

The excitement of EVO Japan was palpable all weekend as the best of the best fighting game competitors came together at EVO Japan for knock-down drag-out bouts of high-level fighting game action. This made for the perfect time to share updates pertaining to two of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment’s premiere fighting game franchises, starting off with…

TEKKEN 7 dropped details about a new Developer Diary featuring a behind the scenes look at the development of two of the game’s most electrifying new characters, Leroy Smith (Wing Chun style) and Fahkumram (Muay Thai style).… Read the rest

Tekken 7 World Tour Finals, ‘Chikurin’ takes the top prize

The TEKKEN World Tour Finals for 2019 has provided another explosive ending to an exciting year of high-level competitive TEKKEN 7 play with Yuta ‘Chikurin’ Take taking the crown as this year’s King of the Iron Fist Tournament. While there can only be one tournament winner coming out of the TEKKEN World Tour Finals, there was a salvo of announcements at the event that will make all TEKKEN fans winners in their own right.… Read the rest

TEKKEN 7, Season Pass 3 Kicks Off With Zafina’s Arrival

The TEKKEN universe is home to a diverse cast of characters. Some have been featured in different chapters in the franchise’s long history. With TEKKEN 7 Season Pass 3’s arrival of Zafina, it’s the first time she’s joined the battle since TEKKEN Tag Tournament 2. Now she’s back in action for players in the Americas to enjoy on their PlayStation®4, Xbox One, or PCs via STEAM®.… Read the rest

Tekken 7, Season 3 begins.

Since its launch in 2015, TEKKEN 7 has seen numerous updates and improvements that have kept TEKKEN 7 at the top of its game. Those improvements continue with the start of Season 3 in the Americas for the PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM®.

TEKKEN 7 is pulling no punches with today’s updates.… Read the rest

2019 TEKKEN World Tour Finals Info

Onstage at this past weekend’s Evolution Championship Series in Las Vegas, the TEKKEN World Tour revealed ticketing information for this year’s TEKKEN World Tour Finals! The championship tournament of the TEKKEN World Tour will be taking place this December 7-8, 2019 at the KBANK Siam Pic-Ganesha in Bangkok, Thailand! Tickets for the event and its Last Chance Qualifier tournament will go on sale at 9pm PT on Thursday, August 8 via the event’s Eventbrite page at https://twtfinals2019.eventbrite.com.Read the rest