2.6 million copies of Tekken Shipped

No matter what Scott Jones thinks of Tekken 6 (read his freshly penned review where calls me a cheap bastard for some reason), it is proving to be a top seller for publisher Namco Bandai Games. Across all platforms the game have shipped over 2.5 million copies of the standard retail, Arcade Stick and Limited editions shipped to retailers worldwide for launch. Europe is having a big impact on Tekken 6 - or at the very least Namco Bandai Games and retailers’ expectations of the game’s potential. Shipped just means that retailers want copies of the game in their stores in the hopes than fans want to buy the game.

Tekken 6 is available for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 now.

Penny Arcade tackles the mysteries of TEKKEN 6

Namco Bandai Games America and the makers of the Penny Arcade comic strip (Gabe and Tycho) have teamed up to create a limited comic strip series for TEKKEN 6, the latest installment in the popular fighting game franchise.

Launching today, the six-part series is an entertaining take on the mysterious past of one of TEKKEN 6’s elusive characters - in other words, made up. Penny Arcade and TEKKEN fans can view the strip on the game’s official site.

TEKKEN 6 is scheduled for release on Xbox 360 and PS3 October 27, while the PSP version will be released on November 24.

TEKKEN 6 fans get TapouT gear

Namco Bandai Games America and mixed-martial arts apparel company TapouT today announced a multi-year partnership to merge popular TapouT fashions with TEKKEN 6, the latest installment of its fighting game franchise. As part of the agreement, TapouT will design fiveco-branded t-shirts which will appear in addition to the myriad of in-game customization options for characters in TEKKEN 6.

In addition to dressing up their TEKKEN 6 fighters, fans will be able to sport their own TEKKEN 6 TapouT gear when co-branded t-shirts become available. Available in five designs for men and women, the TEKKEN 6 TapouT branded t-shirts will be released in September through TapouT’s network of specialty retailers and on their website www.tapout.com.

TEKKEN 6 will be released this fall for the Xbox 360, the PS3 and the PSP.

Tekken 6 pre-order details

Namco Bandai Games America announced details on two Tekken 6 pre-order campaigns available at retailers nationwide for a Tekken 6 Wireless Fight Stick Bundle. As a GameStop pre-order exclusive, customers will receive a 2009-2010 Tekken 6 collectable calendar as well as downloadable content designed by Penny Arcade. The premium Tekken 6 fight stick bundle for Xbox 360 and PS3 will retail for $149.99, and include a copy of the game, a HORI wireless fight stick and a detailed art book.

Tekken 6 for the Xbox 360 and PS3 will be released throughout North America on October 27, 2009 with the Europe, Japan and Asia release to follow shortly thereafter.

Inspired by the alter-ego of the Penny Arcade character Jonathan “Gabe” Gabriel, the downloadable Penny Arcade “Samurai Pack” will allow the legendary warrior Yoshimitsu to don the iconic outfit of the “Cardboard Tube Samurai.” The pack also contains limited edition Samurai Battle Banners which can be used to customize each of the 40 unique fighters in the game.

Tekken 6 invades EVO Championship Series

Namco Bandai Games announced plans to host a major national tournament for its upcoming beat ‘em up Tekken 6. The King of the Iron Fist Tournament will take place at the EVO Championship Series in Las Vegas, Nevada. This tournament will be held during July 17-19th in the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino. This is your chance to check out the console versions that won’t hit store shelves until fall 2009.

“We’re ecstatic to publicly unveil the home console version of TEKKEN 6 at this year’s EVO Championship Tournament,” said In Joon Hwang, brand manager at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “Not only will this be the first time Tekken fans will be able to get their hands on the console version of the title, but to have the world’s premier Tekken competitors taking the game through it’s paces will be a memorable experience.”

TEKKEN 6 be available for the PSP, PS3 and Xbox 360 system this fall. For more information about the EVO Championship Series, visit www.evo2k.com.

TEKKEN 6 scenario campaign details

Namco Bandai Games America has revealed first details on a new Scenario Campaign mode for TEKKEN 6 at E3. The new mode for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Tekken 6 will allow players to participate in single or two player online co-op campaigns with large-scale battles and open environments.

The Scenario Campaign features a hybrid control system combining conventional fighting game controls with free movement, which apparently allows players to progress through the story, mow down tons of enemies and still enjoy a fighting game style of action. In addition to hand-to-hand fighting, players have an arsenal of staffs, machine guns, flame throwers, and even giant robots at their disposal. I’m not sure that giant robots are a good idea, but to each their own.

Players can choose from 40 characters and play solo or cooperatively online with a friend through various stages while collecting items for customization and strengthening your character. The characters that you customize can be used online for regular fights as well.

TEKKEN 6 is being developed for PS3, Xbox 360, and PSP. The PSP version will offer additional content, items, and an ad-hoc multiplayer mode. All three games will be released this fall.

Namco Bandai reveals E3 line-up

Namco Bandai Games America announced some of its plans for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at the Los Angeles Convention Center, June 2-4, 2009. At its booth, attendees will be able to enter a two-day TEKKEN 6: Bloodline Rebellion tournament and preview nearly a dozen titles from a variety of consoles including Xbox 360, PS3, PSP and Wii.

Games on display include TEKKEN 6, Dead to Rights: Retribution, SOULCALIBUR: Broken Destiny, Active Life: Extreme Challenge for Wii and much more.

As an added draw for E3 attendees, NAMCO BANDAI Games will host the two-day TEKKEN 6: Bloodline Rebellion arcade tournament at its booth on Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4. Sign-ups will begin Tuesday, June 2, at the booth, with competitions running at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on June 3 and June 4. The winner of the 2 p.m. tournament will be invited to compete against the winner of the 4 p.m. tournament for a grand prize on each of these days.