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Tekken

Tekken

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A popular series of fighting video games where characters fight each other
  • proper noun
  • /ˈtɛkən/
: Tekken
  • The latest Tekken game offers new characters and improved graphics for players to enjoy.
  • Tekken 7
  • Tekken 2

And so the only games we had was Tekken Prince of Persia.

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Examples

  • For those who aren't fond of arcade fighters, Tekken Tag Tournament was the fourth installment of the popular franchise.

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  • The original Tekken is the reason many gamers bought their first PlayStation.

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  • First, he expressed regret over Tekken 4 and argued that changing something just because fans say so is wrong.

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  • I spent my childhood playing Tekken and Clonoa, and you turned out great.

  • Like that time we stayed up all night drinking Apple Schnapps and playing Tekken 2.

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  • Few can deny that in Tekken 2, Namco delivered a sequel that far surpassed the original game.

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  • I could see Tekken Tag Tournament 2's Fight Lab knocking the series up a few dozen rungs.

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  • Namco Bandai announced Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition for Japan's eShop.

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  • At the local arcade, everyone gathered to challenge each other in Tekken during the tournament.

  • As a fan of fighting games, I always look forward to the new releases in the Tekken series.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Tekken comes from the Japanese word 鉄拳, which means 'iron fist'. So the name fits a fighting video game because it makes you think of strong punches and powerful fighters.