Tekken 8
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Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 3: Nintendo Summer Sale continuesNintendo's Summer Sale continues for another week, featuring discounts on first-party titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Various digital deals are also available across PlayStation and Xbox platforms, including PlayStation Plus member exclusives and Xbox Game Pass discounts.- Tekken 8 Roger Jr. Trailer Inspired by Viral, Kangaroo-Punching Clip Was Prompted by Former Tekken Director Katsuhiro HaradaFormer Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada confirmed his involvement in the reveal trailer for Roger Jr. in Tekken 8. The trailer was inspired by a viral video of a kangaroo punching someone.
Tekken 8 is adding Bob to its roster and players seem pretty hyped, despite the fighting game's mounting strugglesTekken 8 is set to add the character Bob to its roster on August 19th, a move that has generated excitement among players despite recent criticisms of the game's seasonal updates and staff departures. The trailer showcasing Bob's new moves and his ability to withstand powerful attacks has been well-received, offering a potential boost to the fighting game's community engagement.
EVO 2026: Schedule, brackets, prize pool, games & where to watchEVO 2026, the premier fighting game tournament, will take place from June 26-28, 2026, featuring a lineup of 12 games including Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Guilty Gear Strive. The event will be broadcast on EVO's Twitch and YouTube channels, with detailed schedules for finals and prize pools for each game announced.
Tekken Is Coming To Switch 2, But Not The One You ThinkThe classic fighting game Tekken is being released on the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S as part of the Arcade Archives series on June 25th. Developed by HAMSTER and originally released by NAMCO LIMITED (now Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1994, this version brings the original Tekken experience to modern platforms.
UK Charts: The Adventures Of Elliot Makes An Impressive Debut, But Can't Trouble The PodiumThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuted at sixth place in the UK physical game charts, with the majority of sales on Nintendo Switch. EA Sports UFC 6 and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also saw strong debuts, while EA SPORTS FC 26 and 007 First Light held the top three positions.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026 – The Adventures of Elliot debuts, Tomodachi Life back in the top 5The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026, shows The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuting at #6. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream climbed to #3, while EA Sports FC 26 remained at #2. The chart includes sales data for numerous titles across various publishers.
Weekend Console Download Deals for June 19: Dispatch your walletsThis article highlights various digital game sales available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch for the weekend of June 19. It features discounts on a wide range of titles, including notable games like Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, Dave the Diver, and Grand Theft Auto 5, across different storefronts and subscription services.
UK Charts: FF7 Rebirth Falls Off A Cliff As FC 26 Returns To The Top SpotThe latest UK video game sales charts show EA SPORTS FC 26 returning to the number one spot, likely due to the start of the World Cup 2026. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth saw a significant drop from second to thirtieth place, a common trend for games after their initial launch week. No new titles entered the top 40 this week.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia back in the top fiveEA Sports FC 26 has reclaimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026, driven by World Cup interest. Nintendo's Pokemon Pokopia also re-entered the top five, leading other Nintendo exclusives like Mario Kart World and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.- Daily Video Game Deals Jun 14 – Shadow Labyrinth, Death end re;Quest Code Z, One Last Breath, MindsEye, Dead of Darkness & MoreDaily video game deals for June 14th include discounts on titles such as Shadow Labyrinth, Death end re;Quest Code Z, One Last Breath, MindsEye, and Dead of Darkness. These deals are available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
- Daily Video Game Deals Jun 13 – Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Nioh 3, Silent Hill 2, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, Persona 5 Royal & MoreDaily Video Game Deals for June 13, 2026, are now live across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sale features discounts on numerous titles including Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Nioh 3, Silent Hill 2, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, and Persona 5 Royal.
Weekend Console Download Deals for June 12: PlayStation Mid-Year DealsPlayStation is offering mid-year deals on titles like ARC Raiders and Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, with additional free games for PlayStation Plus members. Xbox features Capcom publisher sales, including Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, while the Nintendo eShop also has Capcom discounts. Various other publishers like Atari and RGG Studio also have sales across platforms.
EVO 2026's Arena Finals games & Sunday Top 8s have been decidedEVO 2026 has announced the schedule for its main Arena finals, featuring Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Guilty Gear Strive, and Rivals of Aether 2 on Saturday, and 2XKO, Tekken 8, and Street Fighter 6 on Sunday. The schedule is determined by game participant numbers, with other titles competing on the Showcase Stage.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 6, 2026 – Nintendo Switch 2 gives Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth a big boostThe latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 6, 2026, shows Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth re-entering the top ten at number four following its release on the Nintendo Switch 2. Other titles like Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Kart World also charted within the top ten.- Daily Video Game Deals Jun 6 – Skull and Bones, The Precinct, Persona 3 Reload, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Alan Wake 2 & MoreDaily Video Game Deals for June 6, 2026, are now live across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sale features significant discounts on titles such as Skull and Bones, The Precinct, Persona 3 Reload, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Alan Wake 2, among many others.
Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai NamcoTekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco after two decades with the company, citing a desire to pursue new challenges. Ikeda, who also co-directed Tekken 7, expressed gratitude to the development team for their contributions to the franchise's success. This departure follows that of long-serving Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada, who left Bandai Namco in December 2025 to join SNK.- Comings and GoingsTekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has departed from Bandai Namco Entertainment after a 20-year tenure. The departure marks a significant change for the company's development teams.
Tekken's game director follows in Harada's footsteps by saying sayonara to Bandai Namco, causing fans to worry…Kohei "Nakatsu" Ikeda, game director for Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, has announced his departure from Bandai Namco Entertainment after 20 years. This follows the earlier exit of long-time Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada, raising concerns among fans about the future of the fighting game series. Ikeda expressed his intention to continue as a game developer and hopes to cross paths with the community again.