Tekken fans have been urging longtime producer Katsuhiro Harada to add a Waffle House battle stage to the game, citing the diner's reputation for late-night brawls and cultural significance. The request sparked a lively discussion on social media, with fans explaining the appeal of incorporating the iconic American eatery into the game's diverse stage lineup. While Harada expressed interest in the idea, he noted that securing permission from the restaurant chain would be necessary due to trademark and rights issues.
Fans have been requesting a Waffle House stage in the upcoming Tekken 8 game, prompting director Katsuhiro Harada to inquire about the basis for these requests. While the idea may seem amusing, concerns have been raised about the appropriateness of such a collaboration, especially in light of ongoing issues with low wages and security for Waffle House employees. Harada noted that any collaboration would require approval from the restaurant chain's headquarters, and until concerns about working conditions are addressed, such a partnership would be in poor taste.
Tekken champions Arslan Ash and Knee were seen in a video playfully calling the Tekken 8 character Zafina "trash," in response to SonicFox's praise of her. The banter occurred after their exhibition match at the Middle East Film & Comic Con. While no specific reasons were given for their assessment, Zafina's low damage output and frame data have been cited as potential issues. The friendly exchange between the champions and SonicFox adds a lighthearted touch to the competitive gaming scene.
Professional fighting game player Justin Wong has released his tier list ranking the best fighting games of all time as of the end of 2023. Wong includes classics like Soul Calibur 2 and Tekken Tag Tournament, while giving high rankings to Marvel vs. Capcom games and Street Fighter titles such as Street Fighter 3 Third Strike and Ultra Street Fighter 4. Controversially, he places games like Guilty Gear Strive, original Street Fighter 2, and Mortal Kombat 11 in the trash tier. Wong's full tier list and video breakdown can be found in the article.
HBGP released a video highlighting the upgrades made to Jack-8 throughout the Tekken series, with his new design standing out compared to previous versions. Jack-8 now incorporates a railgun into his moveset and has inherited moves from Prototype Jack and Gigas. His Rage Art appears to be inspired by Ironman from the Marvel vs. Capcom series.
