'Tekken 7' News, Release Date and Updates: Game Coming to PC, PS4, Xbox One; Bob and Master Raven Join Fighting Roster [TRAILERS]
Tekken 7 is Coming to PC, PS4 and Xbox One
The popular fighting game "Tekken 7" is announced to be coming to PC, according to Bandai Namco.
After more than 20 years of "Tekken" only being available in consoles, it is finally coming to PC. Additionally, Bandai Namco has added two more fighters in their "Tekken 7" roster with Bob and Master Raven. Their two trailers showcase their fighting styles.
"Tekken 7" Evolution Fighting Championships 2016 (EVO 2016)
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The Evolution Fighting Championships 2016 or EVO 2016 hosted by Bandai Namco for their "Tekken 7" game took place in Las Vegas this weekend. Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada also made the announcement on that day to reveal two new fighters who will join the "Tekken 7" roster: Bob and Master Raven, PC Gamer noted.
"Tekken 7" Returnee Bob
Bob was first revealed in "Tekken 6" but has appeared in other Tekken titles including "Tekken Tag Tournament 2" and "Street Fighter x Tekken." Bob or Robert Richards is a Freestyle Karate specialist and he will be returning again in "Tekken 7." He is incredibly strong, fast and has a wide range of moves. According to Rock Paper Shotgun, Bob is considered to be "well-rounded" in terms of fighting styles in Tekken.
"Tekken 7" New Character Master Raven
Master Raven is a newcomer to "Tekken 7" and the entire franchise. Kotaku points out that there is also another Raven fighter that first came out in "Tekken 5." For now, it is not known if the two are related and how if they are as they are both ninjas as well. Harada wrote on Twitter that Master Raven is the boss of the original Raven.
"Tekken 7" is slated to be released for PC, PS4 and Xbox One in 2017. The other characters that are in the game include: Paul Phoenix, Nina Williams, Heihachi, Kazuma, King, Asuka Kazama, Street Fighter's Akuma and many more.
Publisher Bandai Namco has said that the original Raven has unknown origins, PC Gamer noted. Master Raven joining the "Tekken 7" King of Iron Fist Tournament might give insight as to where they both come from.
"Tekken 7" Bob and Master Raven Trailer Reveal
Watch the reveal trailers for both Bob and Master Raven for "Tekken 7" below.
Do you think Master Raven is related to the original Raven in some way and will her involvement in "Tekken 7" give us an idea of who they are? Let us know in the comments below.
