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Monday13th May 2013
Nintendo Download 16th May (Europe)
Spooky starships, retro classics, free scares, juicy discounts and more
It's a dreary Monday morning but fear not, Europe, Nintendo Download salvation is at hand. We now know what treats are coming this week and, we hope you'll agree, it's a pretty strong lineup. Only Wii misses out, and there are new, old and discounted offerings to chew over;...
Tuesday20th Nov 2012
News Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition Does Not Require Online Pass
Good news for second-hand buyers
Pre-owned titles are, of course, cheaper than buying a new copy of a game, so it’s easy to see why consumers sometimes decide to choose them instead of paying full-whack price. Of course the publishers of these games aren’t exactly jumping for joy about this, as they receive diddly-squat from the transaction of a...
Thursday15th Nov 2012
News Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition Coming To European eShop
Just not right away
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition will be available to download via the eShop on the same day the Wii U launches over in Japan and it has now been confirmed that European Wii U owners will be getting the same treatment, albeit not straight away. European Wii U owners will be able to download a copy of the game at some point...
Wednesday14th Nov 2012
News Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition Looked Set To Be "Simplified"
Nintendo wanted it to stay "hardcore"
As we all know, Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition will be on the shelves on the same day as Wii U launches. The game is not only a true rendition of the version found on other consoles but also has new exclusive elements, such as extra Nintendo themed character costumes and the return of Tekken Ball. It...
Wednesday7th Nov 2012
News Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Trailer Brings the Madness
Includes a panda dressed as Princess Peach
Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition will be available on launch day, and will include a number of features and modes exclusive to Nintendo's console. As you'd expect, adding Nintendo into a Tekken title promises to bring bizarre and humorous results, while the GamePad itself will allow control options...
Monday5th Nov 2012
News Hori Releasing Wii U Arcade Stick In The UK This December
Not the prettiest, but will do the job
Last week it was revealed that Hori is releasing a Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition fight stick in Japan, alongside the Wii U's launch on 8th December. We were hoping that this would be available in the West, and today Nintendo Gamer confirmed that one will indeed be making its way to the UK; but sadly...
Wednesday31st Oct 2012
News Hori Set To Release Wii U Arcade Stick At Launch
Fight 'em up arcade style
For all you fighting fanatics out there, Hori is going to release a Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition fight stick this December, alongside the Wii U launch in Japan. To use the stick it'll need to be plugged into a Wii Remote, simply like you would use a Classic Controller; it'll set you back ¥7980 (approximately...
Friday26th Oct 2012
News Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Download Will Be Cheaper Than Retail
But will come with a hefty file size
Namco Bandai is set to make the Wii U version of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 available both physically and digitally on launch day in Japan, according to a report on Siliconera. However, the game will be cheaper if you decide to download it from the Wii U eShop. In stores, the fighter will set gamers back 6,980 Yen,...
Friday12th Oct 2012
News More Nintendo Costumes For Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition
Dress up as Sheik, Captain Falcon and Toad
Last month, Namco Bandai announced that gamers would be able to dress up as certain Nintendo characters in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition; including big N's mascot Mario. New outfits have been added to the wardrobe, with players be able to dress characters up as Sheik (Zelda), Captain Falcon...
Wednesday19th Sep 2012
News Unsure About Wii U's Online Capabilities? Don't Worry, So Are Some Developers
Tekken Tag 2 producer admits he doesn't fully understand the online side of Wii U
Nintendo has devulged quite a bit of information on its forthcoming Wii U console lately, but the company is still holding some cards close to its chest. The true extent of its online functionality is one of the things that remains a little fuzzy. Don't feel upset,...
News You Can Dress Up As Zelda and Fox McCloud In Tekken Tag 2 Wii U Edition
More Nintendo costumes confirmed for Namco Bandai brawler
We already know about the super-strange Mario and Luigi costumes in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition, but recent details in Japanese magazine Famitsu suggest that more Nintendo fan-service is on the cards. As well as the famous Mario Brothers, you'll be able to dress up as Princess...
Monday17th Sep 2012
News UK Gamers: You'll Be Playing Tekken Tag Tournament 2 At Wii U Launch
Namco Bandai confirms November release for famous brawler
Namco Bandai has added another game to the UK Wii U launch day schedule, with Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition being confirmed for release on the 30th November. The long-running fighter joins Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, FIFA 13, Mass Effect 3: Special Edition,
Thursday6th Sep 2012
News Tekken Producer: Working With Nintendo Offers Unique Possibilities
There's mushroom for fun features
Tekken series producer Katsuhiro Harada has spoken to Siliconera about the upcoming Tekken Tag Tournament 2, and briefly discussed what it's like working with Nintendo on the Wii U version. It would appear that from a marketing perspective Namco Bandai are currently keen to push the 360 and PS3 editions of the...
Wednesday8th Aug 2012
News Tekken Boss Thinks Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft Should Get Cosy
Tri-Force?
It's nice to want things. For example, I'm sure many people reading this would love to have a Wii U console sitting under their TV set right now. Or perhaps a brand-new Ferrari on the driveway. Heck, why not wish for your own personal tropical island paradise while you're at it? Go crazy. It's tempting to surmise that Tekken producer...
Thursday19th Jul 2012
News Tekken Tag Tournament 2 on Wii U to Have 'Nintendo Like' Features
The E3 sizzle-reel didn't lie
Sometimes we see reveals and footage at E3, allow ourselves to get intrigued and excited before an inevitable disappointment, weeks later, when we find out it was all a big tease. It happened to an extent at E3 2011, when a third-party Wii U sizzle reel showed off games that have since been withdrawn from the console;...
Saturday14th Jul 2012
News New Tekken Trailer Tags In
Team spirit
Namco Bandai has released a new trailer for its upcoming Wii U fighter Tekken Tag Tournament 2. Featuring over 50 fighters, including punchy Panda, wooden man Mokujin and dozens of slightly less absurd characters, it boasts brawling a-plenty and a Snoop Dogg collaboration. At E3 we saw that Mario power-ups are in the Wii U version too...
Monday9th Jul 2012
News Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Keeping it Simple on Wii U GamePad
Second screen can be 'distracting'
We've already read and heard much about the Wii U GamePad, with its screen and various control methods set to be explored and tested by developers. While these features are likely to be prominent in a number of launch window titles, it seems that one in particular will be keeping it simple. Tekken Tag Tournament 2...
Tuesday5th Jun 2012
E3 2012 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Stands Alone on Wii U
Waiting for a new challenger
When 3DS was announced, it seemed like publishers rushed to announce their fighting games for the system, but Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is something of a lone wolf on Wii U. While Warner Bros.' Injustice: Gods Among Us takes a serious look at DC Comics characters, TTT2 went a bit tongue-in-cheek with its trailer, showing...
