Tekken

Tekken

Tekken is a legendary fighting game franchise developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Known for its deep combat system, diverse international cast of fighters, and the ongoing saga of the Mishima family feud, Tekken has become one of the most successful and influential fighting game series in the world.

Category
Game
Release Year
1994
Origin
Japan
Tags
fighting game
martial arts
tournament
3D combat
competitive
esports
arcade

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
Tekken
Aliases
Not specified
Type
game
Release Year
1994
Status
Active ongoing franchise
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified

Creation Information

Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Original Work
game
Genre
fighting game, martial arts, tournament, 3D combat, competitive, esports, arcade

Content Information

Synopsis
Tekken is a legendary fighting game franchise developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Known for its deep combat system, diverse international cast of fighters, and the ongoing saga of the Mishima family feud, Tekken has become one of the most successful and influential fighting game series in the world.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
fighting game, martial arts, tournament, 3D combat, competitive, esports, arcade
Target Audience
Not specified

Media Forms

Original Medium
Arcade Fighting Game
Adaptations
Anime films, Live-action movie, Manga, Mobile games, Pachinko
Merchandise
Action figures, Clothing, Accessories, Art books, Soundtracks
Cross Media
Esports tournaments, Arcade culture, Fighting game community events

Commercial Information

Game Sales
Over 54 million copies sold worldwide
Arcade Revenue
Billions in arcade revenue over decades
Esports Revenue
Major tournament prize pools and sponsorships
Critical Reception
Highly acclaimed, considered fighting game classic
Audience Reception
Beloved by fighting game community worldwide
Awards
Multiple fighting game awards, Esports recognition, Industry accolades

Fan Culture

Fanbase Size
Millions of players worldwide
Demographics
Primarily teens and adults, competitive gamers, martial arts enthusiasts
Community Platforms
Reddit, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, Fighting game forums
Fan Creations
Combo videos, Tutorials, Fan art, Cosplay, Mods, Frame data analysis
Competitions
EVO, Tekken World Tour, Local tournaments, Online ranked matches
Fandom Characteristics
Competitive, Technical, Dedicated, International, Skilled

Historical Development

Creation Background
Created to compete with Sega's Virtua Fighter in 3D fighting games
Major Milestones
1994: Original Tekken arcade release, 1995: Tekken 2 introduces the Mishima saga, 1998: Tekken 3 becomes massive success, 2007: Tekken 6 introduces Rage system, 2017: Tekken 7 launches globally on multiple platforms, 2023: Tekken 8 announced with new graphics engine
Cultural Impact
Defined 3D fighting games, influenced martial arts in gaming
Legacy
One of the most successful fighting game franchises, esports staple

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