Putting speculation to rest that Namco Networks has been considering a touch-enabled version of
Tekken, we can confirm today that the Iron Fist Tournament is indeed coming to iPhone and iPod touch.
A source close to Namco speaking to us on the condition of anonymity tells us the game is far along in development and looking good.
To paraphrase, "the game is being finished up and it plays rather nicely."
It's not clear whether this iPhone version has been built from scratch or is a touch-enabled port of
Tekken 6 as developed for PSP. The latter seems most likely, which is wise given how well-crafted the PSP version is.
There's no confirmation of multiplayer, although we expect head-to-head bouts to be of the local variety.
With competitor Capcom having just announced
Street Fighter IV for iPhone, Namco's move with
Tekken is a logical one.
Both games will be shown at next week's Game Developers Conference, so expect more news soon.
UPDATE: Namco has been in touch to clarify that
Tekken won't be shown during GDC.
"We are NOT showing anything at GDC with regards to
Tekken. We will be previewing new stuff, but it will NOT involve the
Tekken brand whatsoever." Emphasis is theirs.
The company didn't confirm or deny the game's existence, just that it has no plans to show
Tekken next week.
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Beneboy | 13:56 - 1 May 2011
How much longer to we have to wait for this,I am looking so forward to playing it on my iPad,bring it on!!!
Anonymous | 05:45 - 13 March 2010
If they get anywhere near the quality of the controls which capcom nailed on street fighter this game will be a b I g h I t.
Please sort out the graphics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous | 22:56 - 5 March 2010
Yeah I agre they will muck this up also...
Anonymous | 22:20 - 5 March 2010
Namco have made terrible games on the iPhone, they will stuff this up
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momo111 | 20:40 - 5 March 2010
Tekken... Mmm...
Anonymous | 19:51 - 5 March 2010
finally :D
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