Get ready to battle as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., teams up with GGL Global Gaming to exclusively host a national online tournament for TEKKEN 6, the newest installment to the highly acclaimed fighting game franchise. From now until October 29, players can sign up on GGL’s official tournament site (tekken6.ggl.com) to vie for a share of $10,000 in cash, exclusive collectibles, and of course bragging rights that accompany the competition.  In addition, the top four online tournament fighters qualify for an all expenses paid trip to San Francisco where they will battle against the finalists from San Diego Comic-Con, PAX, and EVO in the North American “Best of the Best” Championship.  Competitors will have a chance to win even more amazing prizes which include a TEKKEN 6 arcade unit, a life-size Kazuya and Jin statue, and an all expenses paid trip to represent the US in the TEKKEN 6 Global Tournament.

A must-have for fighting aficionados, TEKKEN 6 sees the return of many familiar faces and new characters to create the largest line-up in franchise history.  Adding to the already robust gaming experience, the dynamic and destructible environments will enable players to punch their enemies through concrete walls or kick them through floors to open a whole new battleground.  With robust character customization, online gameplay, and a new action Scenario Campaign mode, TEKKEN 6 will be the best “King of Iron Fist Tournament” yet. 

TEKKEN 6 is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and will be available on October 27, 2009 with a MSRP of $59.99. The premium TEKKEN 6 fight stick bundle will be available for $149.99, while supplies last. For more information on the game please visit: www.tekken.com or www.namcobandaigames.com. For additional information regarding the GGL tournament, visit: tekken6.ggl.com.