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Tekken 8 is expanding its roster with the character Bob, and reports say players are notably hyped. In parallel, Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN is getting a positive reception as a nostalgic Switch 2 throwback to the original arcade experience.

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Key Takeaway Tekken’s current momentum is split between excitement for Bob joining Tekken 8 and nostalgia-driven interest in Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN on Switch 2.
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Tekken 8 roster update Player hype vs struggles Retro TEKKEN re-release tekken 8 tekken 7
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Tekken’s current momentum is split between excitement for Bob joining Tekken 8 and nostalgia-driven interest in Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN on Switch 2.

Tekken 8 is expanding its roster with the character Bob, and reports say players are notably hyped. In parallel, Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN is getting a positive reception as a nostalgic Switch 2 throwback to the original arcade experience.

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Top 1 signals · Tekken’s current momentum is split between excitement
Nintendo Life · 2d ago
Mini Review: Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN (Switch 2) - A Welcome Throwback To The Iconic Original

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Other Tekken activity — not part of the “Tekken’s current momentum is split between excitement” story
Eurogamer · 3d ago
Tekken 8 is adding Bob to its roster and players seem pretty hyped, despite the fighting game's mounting struggles

Briefing Findings · Tekken’s current momentum is split between excitement

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Platform / edition Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN (Switch 2)

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  • Track Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN Switch 2 review responses for impressions on the original-arcade feel. Nintendo Life

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  • Mini Review: Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN (Switch 2) - A Welcome Throwback To The Iconic Original Nintendo Life
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Broader Tekken coverage · not part of the Tekken’s current momentum is split between excitement story
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nintendolife.com

Review: Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN (Switch 2) - A Welcome Throwback To The Iconic Original

Still the King?

2d ago Nintendo Life
eurogamer.net

Tekken 8 is adding Bob to its roster, and players seem pretty hyped about his new moves despite the game's behind-the-scenes drama

Amid disappointing updates and big development team departures, Tekken 8 is bringing back fan-favourite fighter Bob, and veterans sound happy.

3d ago News by Fran Ruiz Contributor
gematsu.com

Tekken 8 DLC character Bob launches August 19 for Season 3 Character Pass owners, August 24 for all

Tekken 8 Season 3 downloadable content character Bob will launch on August 19 for Season 3 Character Pass owners and August 24 for everyone else, Bandai Namco announced.

3d ago Sal Romano
kotaku.com

Tekken 8 Trailer References Infamous Kangaroo Punching Meme

Katsuhiro Harada stated in 2017 that the "video of a man’s dog being headlocked by a kangaroo" prevented Roger Jr. from making it into Tekken 7

3d ago Lewis Parker
pushsquare.com

Bob Is Back and Bigger Than Ever in Tekken 8 on PS5

Here's your first taste

3d ago Push Square

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