
Data loads instantly whenever you use them. This is different from the Initial D cards as theyre magnetnic, thin, and flimsy while the Tekken 5 cards will be slightly thicker and stiff. JA: Cards will be vended from the machine itself. VGO: How can one get their hands on a card for the card system? We can't gaurantee that it'll be in every arcade since it goes from manufacturer to distributor to retailer to reseller to consumer, but that's how we want to ship it: Board and card system together. The one we have here is only a one-week build, but that's what we intend to do. JA: Every PCB will come with the card system. VGO: Will the card system be implemented in all arcades? VGO: How many characters can you have on one card? They'll be the only ones in the world with a particular name by winning Namco official events. Winners can also earn custom titles by winning national high level tournaments sponsored by Namco themselves. By beating other people, you can earn stronger and higher ranks, titles (like Champion and Challenger), new items, and more.

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In order to move up in ranking, you need to beat an opponent that is of equal or higher ranking. It can't however move up quickly by beating down on some scrubs. Ranking is earned through beating your opponent. People like to see how good they are compared to other players. JA: Ranking and getting ranked has always been a big issue for us. VGO: What other features will the card system offer? You can add colors, ranks, and titles to your character. It's more like unlockable earned content instead of just regular time release content. JA: Likely stages, but I can't really comment on anything. VGO: In addition to time release characters, will there be any other time release content? There will be around or above the number of characters that were in Tekken 3. JA: There will be 20 characters by default and a fairly high number of time release characters. VGO: Around how many characters can fans expect to see? Any familiar faces that have not been mentioned as of yet? It takes place immediately after Tekken 4, Heihachi dies in an explosion, etc. But right now it's nothing more we can say than what's already been seen in the trailers.


Namco will continue to leak more storyline info over the web. Jason Arney: There's not much else than what is already known. VGO: What can you tell us about the story in Tekken 5? Over the weekend, attendees of Evolution 2004 Fighting Game Championships at Cal Poly Pamona were lucky to have been graced with First US Debut of Namco's Tekken 5! VGO was there to speak with Jason Arney of Namco Chicago to get an inside look on this upcoming arcade fighter. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND FIRST US VIDS OF TEKKEN 5!
