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Tekken coverage is split between excitement for Tekken 8’s roster expansion (with Bob joining) and retrospective interest via Arcade Archives 2’s TEKKEN release on Switch 2. Despite Tekken 8’s “mounting struggles,” players are reported as being genuinely hyped for the new character.

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Key Takeaway Tekken fans are excited for Tekken 8 adding Bob, even as broader concerns about the game’s current issues persist.
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Tekken fans are excited for Tekken 8 adding Bob, even as broader concerns about the game’s current issues persist.

Tekken coverage is split between excitement for Tekken 8’s roster expansion (with Bob joining) and retrospective interest via Arcade Archives 2’s TEKKEN release on Switch 2. Despite Tekken 8’s “mounting struggles,” players are reported as being genuinely hyped for the new character.

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Top 1 signals · Tekken fans are excited
Eurogamer · 1d ago
Tekken 8 is adding Bob to its roster and players seem pretty hyped, despite the fighting game's mounting struggles

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Nintendo Life · 9h ago
Mini Review: Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN (Switch 2) - A Welcome Throwback To The Iconic Original

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  • Tekken 8 is adding Bob to its roster and players seem pretty hyped, despite the fighting game's mounting struggles Eurogamer
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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.

1d ago News by Fran Ruiz Contributor
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

1d ago Lewis Parker
pushsquare.com

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

Here's your first taste

2d ago Push Square
polygon.com

Tekken is getting a new anime, but it doesn't look anything like what you'd expect

A new Tekken anime just got announced and there's no way you'd guess what it looks like.

4d ago Elijah Gonzalez
gematsu.com

Tekken! Cartoon shorts series announced

Bandai Namco has announced Tekken! Cartoon, a series of short cartoons featuring popular characters from the Tekken series.

4d ago Sal Romano

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