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THE designer of Tekken, one of the world's most popular video game blockbusters, says that console makers can no longer control the way people game


Harada San, game director and chief producer of fighting game franchise, Tekken, told news.com.au that Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo should use their powers for good instead of evil, by joining forces.

“For a long time, the game industry has been able to control the way people play games,” Mr San said, speaking through a translator.

“There was a platform that people used solely for their gaming needs, and the industry had control of the trends and such that occurred.”

However the video game designer said that with the development of mobile hone and internet gaming, games are now just a part of the basic package.

“People are able to not be tied down by consoles,” he said. “And it doesn’t stop with phones, we have browser gaming and all these different platforms.”

Mr San said Sony put itself ahead of the curve compared to its competitors by doing away with region locking on the PS3, making it easier for fans to access foreign games.
But the video game designer said that the opportunities for innovation would be endless if the three competitors joined forces.

“I think it would be interesting if Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo got together just to make one console,” he said. “It makes me very happy to think about all the possibilities that could occur because of that.”

So what about the new instalment of Tekken, Tekken Tag Tournament 2? Mr San said he tried to make it the most comprehensive incarnation of the game to date.

Mr San said he was influenced by many things, including his own martial arts training as well as Hollywood and Hong Kong action cinema, but that his most important inspiration comes from the feedback he receives from his fans.

“The game changes quite a bit depending on what everyone’s saying about the game.”

“Obviously when we made the first Tekken we didn’t have much to go on, but then throughout the series, we continually got different feedback from the fans,” says Mr San, “I analyse that and from there decide on the direction to take the game.”

Tekken is one of the oldest and longest running franchises in video game history. The fighting game series has legions of fans worldwide and its instalments are regularly used for competitive e-sports

The latest game in the series, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, was released in Japanese arcades in late 2011, and is set to land on consoles worldwide later this year. 

Perhaps the biggest reason to own a PS2 at launch? Tekken Tag Tournament. It was quite the phenomenon when it hit Sony’s new console back in 2000; the combination of the already-gigantic Tekken following and the arrival of a new PlayStation made TTT an instant classic. And now, the sequel is finally slated to drop nearly 12 years later, much to the delight of hardcore franchise fans everywhere. And with over 50 characters, one-on-one combat, and the patented tag-team battles, it’s destined to deliver.

You’ve got Pair Play mode, which lets four players into the action; each will control one character and it’s bound to be a hot option for parties. And it’s great to get more people involved because TTT2 is all about personalizing your approach; it’s not about locating the combos that everyone can do, or the cheesy attacks that let even the worst button-mashers win a bunch of matches. This is going to be about engaging in a flexible, continually evolving mechanic that is begging to be explored and experimented with. So what’s your style?

One of the biggest additions is the Fight Lab, which is great for the newbies. This time around, Namco’s goal is to allow for more accessibility, and that will require some training in the Lab. You will control the Combot and Violet will instruct you in the ways of battle; you’ll learn everything from the basics like simple attacks and guarding, to longer chains, juggling, and the intricacies of timing and execution. They’re gonna make this fun, too, as the first enemy you face is a golden knight who drops coins as you land blows, and a successful bound smackdown destroys his armor.

Oh goodness. It looks as if Sanrio, purveyor of Hello Kitty merchandise, has gotten a littleStreet Fighter chocolate in their proverbial peanut butter. They have gone and launched a line of clothing — and one tote bag — with Street Fighter x Sanrio branding that is beyond adorable. Beyorable, if you will. If only they’d gone and made a fighting game out of this rather than the crossover with Tekken.

Maybe beating up on Hello Kitty characters was a bit too far for some of the suits further up the ladder. But at least we can enjoy these glorious reminders of what might have been.

My Melody x Cammy looks rough and tumble. And cute.

Badtz-Ryu is ready to take on all challengers, including dryer lint.

Purin x Zangief is afraid of nothing. Like wrinkles.

These and many more are available over at Sanrio’s shop. But seriously, someone needs to set up a petition for Capcom to make this a game like yesterday. It’d be a magical, cutesy, bloody, baffling brawl for the ages.
(Images by Sanrio)

Who's excited about Capcom's  biggest showing ever? Who wouldn't be?! It is going to be so epic, Street Fighter X Tekken for PS Vita, Tekken Tag Tournament 2,Resident Evil 6 and others. Wow, Capcom has and will be releasing a wave of titles this year. The most awaited, in my opinion, is Tekken Tag Tournament 2. 
I just love the concept of Tekken Tag Tournament 2: no storyline. 

What's the most awaited game in your opinion? Comment below. 

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As you all know, a new patch is coming for Street Fighter X Tekken. Hopefully, this time,Capcom knows what they're doing and hopefully, this patch doesn't have the same results as the other one. 
How could Capcom release such a horrible patch?If you don't know what I'm talking about, checkout my News page and look for the article that says what is the annoying and intolerable glitch. 
Anyway, the thing is, that we are all crossing our fingers that this new patch WILL work. 

I bought it last week...I know Slowpoke moment. Well, whatever! I'm still making the review now.
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Tekken 3D Prime Edition manages to get the basics right. The combat boasts the fluidity that the series has become known for, and the graphics are excellent. The fighting unfolds at a silky smooth clip regardless of whether or not you have 3D turned on. The fighter roster is also impressive, offering the full cast from Tekken 6. However, aside from the basics, Tekken 3D Prime feels pretty shallow, severely lacking in any modes outside of standard one-on-one fights. You won't find much in the way of unlockables here, a stark contrast to other games in the Tekken franchise. 

Tekken 3D Prime Edition really nails the fast-paced, fluid action of the series, and it's as well done here as it is on consoles. The 3DS iteration of the series does a great job of capturing the speed and intensity of Tekken 6, along with gameplay elements like Tetsu Power (which beefs up your character's strength somewhat after they've taken a beating). The characters feel like they have in the past, and the 3DS makes very little compromises with the series' formula. 

The 3DS's somewhat cramped button layout doesn't really lend itself to intense fighting gameplay, so the developers have opted to include a compromise by adding four buttons on the touchscreen for each character's more complex moves, similar to the system seen in other fighting games on the handheld. 

Tekken 3D Prime Edition boasts the full roster from Tekken 6.
Tekken 3D Prime Edition also features the fully stacked roster from Tekken 6, offering roughly 40 fighters in total. The one key difference is that Tekken 3D features the younger version of Heihachi Mishima (from Tekken Tag Tournament 2) in place of the more traditional older version of the character, as in Tekken 6. The cast list is varied, representing a mix of classic characters and newcomers, each one boasting a balanced fighting style. 

Unfortunately, when it comes to depth outside of the actual fighting, Tekken 3D Prime Edition comes up short. The modes are pretty much straightforward fighting modes that lack any real kind of story or even customizability elements. 

The game's Quick Battle mode is your standard 10-enemy arcade style mode leading up to the credit sequence, while Special Survival is an endurance mode where you have to fight in a series of one-round battles in order to gain new cards (more on them in a second). Aside from that, there's really not much here as far as depth is concerned. 

Tekken 3D's gameplay is smooth and fluid.
In lieu of being able to customize your character, you're instead given a card collection system. You'll earn cards and card points for completing the game's Special Survival and Quick Battle modes, which you can then turn around and trade with other players through the game's Streetpass function. There are several hundred cards that can be unlocked, each one showing a different static image from Tekken's past. The trading element of these cards adds a communal element to Tekken's standard fare of gameplay, but doesn't offer the same amount of depth that the currency and customization elements from other Tekken games. You can edit a few elements of your character, including your name and customize their outfit color, but other than that, the customization elements are basically not there. 

The game moves along at a smooth 60 frames per second clip, even when displaying in 3D, which is an impressive feat on the 3DS. The character models are well animated, and boast a nice amount of detail. Overall, this is one of the better looking games available on the platform and a fine showcase of its 3D capabilities. 

CONCLUSION: Tekken 3D Prime Edition definitely gets props for recreating the fast combat and fluidity of the series on a handheld. However, the lack of any real depth in the modes and lack of customization features for your fighters makes it tough to want to spend an extended amount of time with it.

My Ratings for Tekken 3D Prime Edition:
7.0:Presentation
The modes are pretty slim, and other than a 3D version of the Tekken: Blood Vengeance movie, you won't find many extras.
8.0:Graphics
Fast, fluid, and well animated, Tekken 3D looks great on the 3DS. The action unfolds at 60 frames per second even in 3D.
8.0:Sound
Plenty of voicework and some decent music.
8.5:Gameplay
The action is fast and frantic, matching the console games, but the lack of modes is problematic.
6.5:Lasting Appeal
Aside from straight brawling and a lackluster card-trading meta-game, you won't find much here to keep your attention.

OVERALL RATING: 7.6/10 (Good)

 

I know they released it a in February, but I bought it today, so buzz off :P

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MadCatz brings us back with the Tournament Edition arcade Fightstick Pro Street Fighter X Tekken, a controller for PS3 that stands out for its robustness and design. The lever is very solid, and the arrangement of the 8 buttons reminds us of the classic arcade. It also offers the option of assigning a turbo button on a button.


Although it is decorated with images of Street Fighter X Tekken, the title which confronts characters from the Capcom franchises and Namco Bandai, you can use itfor any other fighting game. A luxury joystick with a price on his high: nothing less than $200.Pretty high price, but definitely worth it.

Overall rating: 9/10

When I first heard of Tekken was when I bought Tekken 3.The minute I started playing, I knew I was hooked. I loved everything about it. The story line, graphics and characters. I was just amazed.
When I heard of Tekken Tag, I was also amazed. I was like "Shut up and take my money!" And now that there's gonna be a Tekken Tag 2, I'm like "TAKE MY MONEY ALREADY!"
I'm not that big of a Street Fighter fan,but I have to admit mixing Tekken with it was awesome! Pretty good game.Read the review that's below if you want.