How Tekken 8 Is Kicking It up a Notch, Where to Preorder & Hands on Impressions | Aussie Deals

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Ever since 1995, when they let me Octopus Stretch a sentient kangaroo into unconsciousness, I've Tekken Namco's best fight series seriously. Nearly three decades and seven Iron Fist tournaments later, I find myself not only sharing Paul Phoenix's wrinkles, but also his infectious enthusiasm for yet another round of Mishima funded mayhem.

Recently, an invitation to do so came in the form of a world's first 'fists-on' with Tekken 8, plus a gloves off chat with Executive Producer Katsuhiro Harada. Long story short: it was a 'day spar' that left me energised and impressed. Getting access to 10 characters across two hours of playtime allowed me to better understand Tekken 8's fresh approach to fisticuffs. More importantly, it gave me something only the best preview experiences do—the itch to initiate a grab on the full version.

I'm going to detail the new systems and my personal experiences in a minute. For now, if you're a fellow diehard who's been champing at the bit for a sequel since, oh, 2015, there are some preorder options available already...

Unfortunately, we're a bit ahead of schedule on the preorder front. Individual SKUs and special editions are still largely under wraps.

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If you're a franchise newcomer, or even a 29-year vet, you really need to learn two things about Tekken 8, fast. Denying your instinct to defend is key, because aggression is king. In fact, I'd go so far as to say relentless offence is more king than the guy rocking the jaguar mask this time around. Blocking will still play a role, sure, but players who doggedly pursue turtle-block tactics are in for a shelluva rude awakening.

Using Unreal 5 visual improvements more striking than an axe kick to the face, and