Following yesterday's additional details on the game, Namco Bandai didn't waste any time today in confirming that Tekken: Dark Resurrection for PSP will be released this summer in North America. The official games website also launched yesterday: http://www.tekken-official.jp/tkdrpsp/index.html
You can read the full press release below:
TEKKEN's Explosive Fighting Action Goes Portable with an Impressive Line-up of Characters, Mind-Blowing Graphics, and Wireless Multiplayer for the Ultimate Fighting Experience on the PSP System
Leading video games developer and publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that its highly popular fighting franchise, TEKKEN®, will make its fighting debut on the PSPTM (PlayStation®Portable) system in TEKKEN®: Dark Resurrection in Summer 2006. Bringing the pain to the portable system, TEKKEN: Dark Resurrection boasts two brand new characters, Lili and Dragunov, whose unique fighting styles and new moves will bring new blood to the ring as they go up against an impressive line up of classic TEKKEN characters, including the return of Armor King. Fighting fans are in for a new TEKKEN challenge as the opening movie sets the stage for the new characters to join the ranks of those who pursue the title of the King of the Iron Fist Tournament.
In addition, double the customization items are available in TEKKEN: Dark Resurrection, allowing the player to transform their favorite characters to their liking, then sharing the look with friends on AD-HOC wireless multiplayer. Topping off the long line of features are fun mini-games that allow players to take breaks from the fighting action, all adding up to make TEKKEN: Dark Resurrection the premier fighting game for the PSP system.
"We are very excited that the action-packed fighting world of TEKKEN is coming for the first time to the PSP system," said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. "Having the furious fighting action online through the multiplayer wireless connectivity will enhance the TEKKEN experience and make it the must have PSP system title in Summer 2006."
TEKKEN: Dark Resurrection will be the portable fighting game to own when it rages onto store shelves later this year. For more information on TEKKEN: Dark Resurrection, please visit http://www.namcobandaigames.com/