Tekken 5 on the PS Network

by: Sean Colleli - posted: 3/3/2007 11:59:00 PM

Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection is up for purchase on the Playstation Network for a bargain $19.99.  An update to Tekken 5, it boasts several upgrades, enhancements and additions not available in the PS2 original, as well as many of the goodies featured in the arcade version.  This release got me thinking--how long until mainstream releases are downloaded through a Steam-like service?  Smaller experiments like this one are an appealing way to chop out the middleman, and they certainly drop the price a few notches.  Maybe some day we won't have to spend half a Benjamin to get our games.   

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES LAUNCHES TEKKEN^®5: DARK RESURRECTION^™

 

NAMCO BANDAI’s Legendary Fighting Series Arrives on the PLAYSTATION^®3 Computer Entertainment System for the First Time

 

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (March 2, 2007) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today that TEKKEN^®5: Dark Resurrection^™, is now available on the PLAYSTATION^® Network as an exclusive download for the PLAYSTATION^®3 computer entertainment system.

 

“The release of TEKKEN 5: Dark Resurrection will give players their first opportunity to experience the intensity of the ultimate fighting franchise on a next-gen system,” said Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and COO at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “With spectacular HD visuals, killer gameplay modes and the biggest playable line-up of TEKKEN characters to date, TEKKEN 5: Dark Resurrection raises the bar in fighting games.”

 

Boasting new features including the opportunity to play as Jinpachi Mishima, the previously unplayable boss from the arcade game, TEKKEN 5: Dark Resurrection, is a must-have for TEKKEN fans. 

 

The game is also optimized for the HD era with stunning 1080p visuals. It also includes a number of game modes including Arcade Battle which will test players fighting skills in the ultimate showdown; Ghost Battle which allows players to battle CPU ghost opponents in an unlimited series of matches; and a Gallery Mode to view character art and movies.  Last but not least, the fighter will also rock TEKKEN fans in the ultimate VS challenge as two players can go up against each other using their saved customized characters in a fight to the finish.

 

TEKKEN 5: Dark Resurrection is now available on the PLAYSTATION Network with a can’t be beat price tag of $19.99 (suggested retail price).

 

For more information on TEKKEN 5: Dark Resurrection for the PLAYSTATION 3 system, please visit:  http://www.namcobandaigames.com/

 

About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA.  The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, Naruto™ and Tekken® brands.  For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto www.namcobandaigames.com .