Tekken 8 Reveals Gameplay (and Drip) for Leroy

Asuka could also be a franchise veteran relating to Tekken, however her reveal was really paired with one of many newer characters who was launched in Tekken 7.

Take a look at the gameplay for Leroy Smith a.okay.a. ‘The Grandmaster of Drip’:

He’ll let his fingers do the speaking.

#Leroy strikes again in #TEKKEN8.

Regardless of being American, Leroy is a grasp of Wing Chun, which was popularized by Donnie Yen within the Ip Man films, taking part in the grasp of well-known martial artist Bruce Lee—that’s why we see Leroy taking up Regulation—the character based mostly on Lee within the sport.

Apparently sufficient, although Lee was taught by a Wing Chun grasp, his authentic type is named Jeet Kune Do, the identical martial artwork that’s practiced by Regulation within the sport.

The roster is slowly increasing, and we now have but to have extra fan-favorites introduced for the sport. Bandai hasn’t even revealed a launch date but, however hopefully we get it once they announce the ultimate fighter within the roster.

Right here’s the official overview for Tekken 8:

Developed by Bandai Namco Studios, Tekken 8 pushes the envelope for preventing video games and takes full benefit of the ability of the newest technology of consoles by creating one of the vital visually gorgeous and immersive titles within the style but. Tekken 8 picks up after the ugly battle that led to Heihachi Mishima’s defeat, specializing in a brand new rivalry pitting father towards son as Jin Kazama stands in defiance towards Kazuya Mishima’s quest for world dominance.

Tekken 8 nonetheless has no launch date, however fingers crossed it comes out to all main consoles this 12 months.