The much awaited Tekken 7 western release has finally made it to the US soil during the Final Round 18 in Atlanta, Georgia last weekend and Bandai Namco Games director Katsuhiro Harada spoke on a live interview regarding the recent character data leaks as well as other various topics.
The reported interview tackled about the recent Tekken 7 characters leaks in particular. "Leaks happen all the time, like the Street Fighter 1 that's a pretty big one [and] that was directly Capcom apparently...there's no one to really be angry at," Harada stated.
Check out the full interview on Avoiding The Puddle's YouTube channel from this link.
The character data for Tekken 7 release has leaked a handful images of new fighters that include Jin Kazama, Devil Jin, and one new female character to be featured in the game. In addition, a brand new male fighter was also uncovered in the character data mine.
Even if the design of this mysterious character looks new, it is also likely that it could be an alternate costume for a fighter who will be returning in the game. However, neither has been confirmed as of yet by the game developer.
Meanwhile, Tekken 7 features dirt, water, and sweat but there will be no blood to ensure the game suits an ESRB teen rating.
"Dirt, Water, Sweat. No blood because rating problem for arcade," Harada replied in his Twitter to a fan who asked if there will have any blood during a combat match between fighters.
"ESRB is ONLY North America's ratings. Arcade game rating is different. We're fighting against all ratings of all over the world," said Harada.
ESRB's Teen rating which in general is suitable for ages 13 and above might show violence and "minimal blood" but Bandai Namco wants it certain that the game will be acceptable for younger players in all countries as ESRB is applied in North America.
Tekken 7 release date to current gen consoles, Xbox One, PS4 as well as possible PC launch is yet to be announced by Bandai Namco Games.
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