Namco Bandai Announces Tekken Card Tournament

Well, can't say I wasn't expecting this one. Namco Bandai has just recently announced a new "free-to-play" Tekken game for mobile, tablet and web browsers. Alongside this, Namco plans to also sell physical 'booster' card packs that will accommodate the game via QR codes. You can read further details below.

Official site: http://www.uk.namcobandaigames.eu/product/tekken-card-tournament/web

Description

TEKKEN goes cross-platform free-to-play for the first time ever with TEKKEN CARD TOURNAMENT for smartphones, tablets and browsers. Now players can take TEKKEN with them everywhere and launch into seamless cross-platform card battles with skill-matched players from around the world.

TEKKEN CARD TOURNAMENT features the stunning 3D visuals players expect from TEKKEN, with electrifying turn-based card battling that’s fun right from the start and loaded with satisfying depth. The launch of the physical TEKKEN CARD TOURNAMENT Game Cards in spring will bring real-world crossover to the gameplay, with unique QR codes letting players instantly add the card to their digital deck in-game, and Augmented Reality to bring the characters to life in players’ environments. Now players can give their TEKKEN iron fist a workout anytime, anywhere.

Features

• DEEP GAMEPLAY: Customise your deck, use the fusion system to create new cards, and perfect your strategic combinations of Focus, Strike and Block moves to take down opponents.

• CROSS-PLATFORM PLAY: Take TEKKEN with you everywhere you go with seamless cross-platform online play between any connected devices: Browsers, tablets and smartphones.

• AMAZING VISUALS: High quality, liquid smooth 3D graphics faithful to the TEKKEN universe and faultlessly rendered in the app and in browsers.

• UNLIMITED ACTION: Train in solo play then challenge matched opponents around the world to climb the global rankings, with extra rewards to win in themed contests and weekly battles.

• COLLECTIBLE CARDS: Over 190 real-world collectible Game Cards coming to retailers in spring 2013, featuring Augmented Reality and unique QR code functionality to enhance the in-game experience.

Comments

[Causus]

A Tekken version of YOMI? Fuck yeah. Just what I need for those long journeys to and from work.