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Titan Comics Announces Tekken Comics

Titan Comics has announced it is teaming up with Bandai Namco Entertainment to publish brand-new comics in 2017; based on the best-selling, knockout fighting video game series, Tekken!

The King of the Iron Fist tournament awaits! First appearing in Tekken for arcades in 1994, and then on the Playstation platform in 1995, the Tekken series lets the player to choose from a number of unique warriors who battle against other competitors in the Iron Fist Tournament for ultimate victory and control of the next tournament.

The TEKKEN franchise is the biggest ever selling fighting video game series with an incredible 42.5 million units sold to date. Tekken 7, the latest in the smash-hit series, launched in arcades in 2015 and is due to arrive on Playstation 4 and Xbox One game consoles, and Microsoft Windows, in early 2017.

This sensational new comic series will tap into Tekken’s rich history, and will feature memorable characters from the celebrated video game canon including Heihachi Mishima, Yoshimitsu, Nina Williams and Paul Phoenix.

Look for more announcements of the creative team behind Titan’s new Tekken series very shortly! The comic series launches in comic stores in 2017.

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Wizard World Tapped as Exclusive Amateur Tour for Tekken 7

Tekken 7Wizard World, Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announces that the arcade version of Tekken 7, the latest chapter of the popular fighting game franchise published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., will be featured at Wizard World comic con, pop culture and gaming conventions throughout 2016.

Fans attending Wizard World Portland will have a thrilling opportunity to play Tekken 7 at a touring event in North America in 2016. The Tekken franchise has garnered a passionate and loyal following in North America and we’re enabling these fans to experience Tekken 7 starting in Portland. There, attendees will enjoy both free-play and a sanctioned tournament during the event that is taking place February 19-21 at the Oregon Convention Center.

As previously announced; Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is the Official Anime Entertainment Partner for the 2016 Wizard World comic con and gaming tours, bringing Bandai Namco Entertainment games to fans throughout the country.

Tekken 7 will be one of the marquee titles that Bandai Namco Entertainment America will have featured at Wizard World events all year. The gaming leader’s presence at Wizard World shows will be even greater in 10 key markets that will feature major gaming activations and an eSports tournament streaming stage: Portland, Ore. (Feb. 19-21); St. Louis (April 1-3); Minneapolis (May 6-8); Philadelphia (June 2-5); Sacramento, Calif. (June 17-19); Columbus, Ohio (July 29-31); Orlando, Fla. (August 5-7); Chicago (August 18-21); Austin, Texas (September 23-25); and Pittsburgh (November 4-6).

Round 2 of Street Fighter X Tekken Minimates is About to Commence!

The second series of Street Fighter X Tekken Minimates is fighting its way to stores as we speak, featuring some of the biggest names in both franchises! Each mixed two-pack includes two Minimates, one from the Street Fighter universe and one from Tekken, each standing 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation. Look for them in comic shops and specialty stores on January 2nd, and at Toys “R” Us soon afterwards, with exclusive characters at both locations! Check out the pics of the final product below, and double-check the line-up to see who will show up where!

Comic and specialty shops will get:

Ryu vs. Yoshimitsu
Abel vs. Kazuya
Hugo vs. Heihachi (exclusive)
Rolento vs. Kuma (exclusive)

Toys “R” Us and toysrus.com will receive:

Ryu vs. Yoshimitsu
Abel vs. Kazuya
Rufus vs. Julia (exclusive)
Chun Li vs. Hwoarang (exclusive)

Abel ChunLi4 Heihachi Hugo HwoarangJulia KAZUYA2 Kuma Rolento Rufus Ryu Yoshimitsu

Anchor Bay Entertainment at New York Comic Con 2010

Official Press Release

Gladiators, Serial Killers, Robots, and Vampires –

Anchor Bay’s Got ‘Em At 2010 New York Comic Con!

WHAT:            Anchor Bay Entertainment Showcases Latest DVD/Blu-ray™ Releases at the 2010 New York Comic Con show

WHEN:           Friday, October 8th through Sunday, October 10th

WHERE:        Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Booth #2157

655 W. 34th Street

New York, NY 10001

DETAILS:       Anchor Bay Entertainment will have a major presence at the 2010 New York Comic Con, unveiling and showcasing the latest previews for their upcoming Blu-ray™ and DVD titles! All taking place at the New York Comic Con — the East Coast’s largest fan and genre gathering!

Fans will get such behind-the-scenes scoops as:

  • Tekken “elite fighters” will be appearing at the ABE as well as strolling the NYCC all three days.
  • Watch the latest previews from upcoming Anchor Bay Entertainment Blu-ray™ and DVD releases, literally spanning every major genre including:

Television: “Spartacus: Blood and Sand – The Complete First Season,”

“UFC,” and “Resistance”

Horror/Sci-Fi: Altitude, Frozen, I Spit On Your Grave remake, Dear Mr. Gacy

and Let Me In

Thrillers: Hunt to Kill, And Soon The Darkness, The Disappearance of Alice Creed

Manga: First Squad, Redline

Video Game: Dead Space Aftermath, and Tekken

  • Pick up a special concession coupon, good for a free small popcorn when you see the I Spit On Your Grave remake that weekend at the AMC Empire 25 (while supplies last).

  • Special discount coupons are available to purchase “Spartacus: Blood and Sand – The Complete First Season” DVDs at the Funimation booth (#1715) at NYCC.

Also, there will be numerous giveaways of exclusive ABE DVDs, merchandise and premiums during all three days of the 2010 New York Comic-Con!

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