Tekken 8 options lots of firsts. It additionally marks some attainable lasts. To me, an arcade nerd, one explicit first and final stands out from the group: that is the primary Tekken sport to launch on dwelling consoles earlier than it hits arcades. With the best way the wind is blowing, this additionally in all probability signifies that we’ve already seen the final Tekken launch that’s arcade-first, again with the 2015 arcade launch of Tekken 7.
I perceive why that is occurring, and Tekken isn’t the primary collection to do that. Capcom already took the plunge with Road Fighter 5, and continued the pattern with Road Fighter 6. Certainly, six months on from SF6’s launch, SF6 ‘Kind Arcade’ is introduced, however but to be extensively launched. I get why it’s proper and correct that this be the case; and but, on the identical time, my coronary heart breaks.
Fortunately, I do know I’m not alone within the heartbreak. I’m in good firm, the truth is – sharing within the ache with the fellows behind Tekken, who make the transfer with the heaviest of hearts.