MCM Comic Con and EGX to Host TEKKEN 8 Tournament
TEKKEN 8 Tournament Details
MCM Comic Con and EGX are set to host a TEKKEN 8 tournament in the UK this year. ReedPop, a US-based event organizer, has teamed up with Bandai Namco to bring this event to the EGX Arena and MCM Comic Con. The tournament will feature professional players competing for a share of a £5,000 prize pool.
Tournament Format and Streaming
The TEKKEN 8 tournament will take place on October 26th and 27th. This will be the first major TEKKEN 8 tournament in the UK and will be live-streamed on the EGX Arena Twitch channel. The competition will see 128 players divided into four pools of 32, with double-elimination brackets. Pools A and B will compete on Saturday, while Pools C and D, along with the subsequent bracket stage, will take place on Sunday.
EGX 2024: A Major Gaming Event
EGX 2024, happening from October 25th to 27th at ExCeL London, is the largest video game fan convention in the UK. It features the latest games for both PC and console, stage presentations by game designers, and opportunities to interact with developers through panels and talks. This year, EGX will be held alongside MCM Comic Con for the first time, combining interests in comic books, video games, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, and popular media.
TEKKEN 8 at the Esports World Cup
TEKKEN 8 recently made headlines as one of the featured titles at the Esports World Cup. Despite a substantial $1,000,000 prize pool, TEKKEN 8’s viewership numbers did not surpass those of Street Fighter, another fighting game community (FGC) title at the event. TEKKEN 8 recorded 60,500 peak viewers and 33,500 average viewers, compared to EVO Las Vegas, which saw a peak of 275,000 viewers.
Conclusion
The upcoming TEKKEN 8 tournament at EGX 2024 promises to be a significant event for the UK esports scene. With a substantial prize pool and live-streaming coverage, it will offer a platform for professional players to showcase their skills. Additionally, the collaboration between EGX and MCM Comic Con will provide a comprehensive entertainment experience for attendees, merging gaming with other popular media interests.
