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Tekken 6

I've been following this game's development through the internet over the past few months, it's not out on console until Fall 2009 but it's shaping up to be awesome. The game is already out in the arcades in Japan with 2 existing versions: Tekken 6 and Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion, the latter being an update featuring 2 new characters as well as several other upgrades including new customization options. The fact that the console release is not for a good long while gives the team plenty of time to perfect the game. I'm hoping for many good things from Tekken 6.
I was looking through tekkenpedia at some of the screens and noticed a heavy emphasis on customisation. If the arcade version features so much customisation, then I can only assume the console release will expand on this with the aid of DLC. This concept also makes the idea of separate character costumes (ie. the 1P and 2P outfits with a possible third unlockable) a thing of the past. I believe that Tekken 6 characters are designed independent of their costumes allowing various items of apparel to be mixed and matched. This is somewhat similar to Soul Calibur 4, although it has the added feature of full character creation, which from what I've seen is very impressive.
Thinking again about the arcade machine, there is a deluxe cabinet which has 4 separate monitors with a fifth, larger monitor for TEKKEN-net matches. I feel that it is a shame that the arcade scene is virtually non existent in the UK these days. Fighting games are by far best played against human opposition and although I am personally not particularly skilled at them, I love the representations of the martial arts that not only Tekken, but most fighting franchises contain.
Finally, I found several videos of high level Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection play from the Evolution West tournament a few years ago. Have a look here. Remember, this is a last gen game but still looks awesome. Tekken 6 will be huge...

posted by qmchaz64 @ 4:39 pm