Tekken 8 has officially been revealed, after a tease last month.

Announced at Sony's most recent State of Play, an in-engine trailer showed a few of its fighters in a heated battle in the rain. While it was only announced for PlayStation 5 during the showcase, it has since been confirmed for Xbox Series X|S and PC through Steam as well.

While the trailer may look like a pre-rendered cinematic, a post on the PlayStation blog from game director Katsuhiro Harada explains that it is actually showcasing footage rendered in real-time on PlayStation 5. That doesn't necesarilly mean it's direct gameplay, but Harada says the clip was actually taken directly from a work-in-progress version of Tekken 8’s story mode.

"The Tekken series has always been known for the dramatic pre-rendered movies from its story mode," Harada says, going on to explain the dynamic waves and tornadoes in the background will be actual effects used in stages during fights.

A new Tekken project was first teased at EVO last month, but this marks its official reveal. It will be the first new mainline Tekken game since 2017's Tekken 7, which we called "a hallmark fighting game that's both accessible and highly technical, with great customization options," in a 9.5/10 review.

Take a look at all of the announcements from State of Play for more info on upcoming Playstation games.

Tekken 8 has officially been revealed, after a tease last month.

Announced at Sony's most recent State of Play, an in-engine trailer showed a few of its fighters in a heated battle in the rain. While it was only announced for PlayStation 5 during the showcase, it has since been confirmed for Xbox Series X|S and PC through Steam as well.

While the trailer may look like a pre-rendered cinematic, a post on the PlayStation blog from game director Katsuhiro Harada explains that it is actually showcasing footage rendered in real-time on PlayStation 5. That doesn't necesarilly mean it's direct gameplay, but Harada says the clip was actually taken directly from a work-in-progress version of Tekken 8’s story mode.

"The Tekken series has always been known for the dramatic pre-rendered movies from its story mode," Harada says, going on to explain the dynamic waves and tornadoes in the background will be actual effects used in stages during fights.

A new Tekken project was first teased at EVO last month, but this marks its official reveal. It will be the first new mainline Tekken game since 2017's Tekken 7, which we called "a hallmark fighting game that's both accessible and highly technical, with great customization options," in a 9.5/10 review.

Take a look at all of the announcements from State of Play for more info on upcoming Playstation games.

Substack has quickly been making a name for itself in the comic book publishing arena, with numerous writers and artists signing on to create exclusive digital comics. Some, like former Batman writer James Tynion IV, have even signed exclusive contracts with Substack. IGN can exclusively reveal the next two writers joining the Substack platform - Joshua Williamson (The Flash, Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths) and Matthew Rosenberg (Uncanny X-Men, Four Kids Walk Into a Bank).

Williamson, who recently wrapped up a run on DC's flagship Batman comic and is currently revamping the DC multiverse in Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, will be reviving his acclaimed horror series Nailbiter at Substack. This new, monthly feature is dubbed "Tales from the Nailbiter and Other Terrifying Stories." Get a closer look at the series in the slideshow gallery below:

Created by Williamson and artist Mike Henderson, Nailbiter originally ran from 2014-2017 at Image Comics. The two reunited for a 2020 sequel series called Nailbiter Returns. Williamson reveals that while there are plans for a third volume in that trilogy, Tales From the Nailbiter will delve deeper into the cursed town of Buckaroo, Oregon and the other serial killers it spawned. This anthology series will feature stories written by both Williamson and Henderson, along with a variety of guest writers and artists.

"I’m treating this Substack closer to a FAN CLUB," Williamson writes on his Substack channel. "Home to behind-the-scenes info on my projects, my process, and it’s where you’ll get exclusive collectibles and merchandise. Along with my obsession with making comic books, I’ve always loved collectibles and it’s a space I’d like to do some work in, so you’ll see the early stages of that here as well."

Williamson clarifies that he remains under exclusive contract with DC, but that the terms of that contract allow him to pursue creator-owned work at other outlets.

Rosenberg, meanwhile, is launching an entire publishing imprint through his Ashcan Press Substack channel. The channel will offer a mix of Rosenberg's past creator-owned work, including 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank and What’s the Furthest Place From Here, as well as new series drawn by artists like Juan Ferreyra, Stefano Landini, Andy MacDonald and Jordie Bellaire.

Check out the slideshow gallery below to see teasers for what's to come from Ashcan Press:

"Ashcan Press was a lie we told to make it seem like we knew what we were doing," Rosenberg writes. "But I now know how to make all these comics that have been kicking around in my head all these years. I want to create things that challenge me, inspire me, amuse me, confuse me, move me, and frighten me. And I want to do that with some of the best people making comics today. So that’s what this is. It’s my chance to work with creators I admire so much, artists that truly inspire me, and make things together that remind us why we had never had a choice but to make comics. We are going to tell stories that we love and find out if anyone out there wants to listen."

Earlier in 2022, Substack rolled out a major relaunch of its comic book lineup, featuring new projects from a number of high-profile creators. The site also celebrated its own version of Free Comic Book Day by debuting Tynion's horror anthology True Weird.

Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Substack has quickly been making a name for itself in the comic book publishing arena, with numerous writers and artists signing on to create exclusive digital comics. Some, like former Batman writer James Tynion IV, have even signed exclusive contracts with Substack. IGN can exclusively reveal the next two writers joining the Substack platform - Joshua Williamson (The Flash, Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths) and Matthew Rosenberg (Uncanny X-Men, Four Kids Walk Into a Bank).

Williamson, who recently wrapped up a run on DC's flagship Batman comic and is currently revamping the DC multiverse in Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, will be reviving his acclaimed horror series Nailbiter at Substack. This new, monthly feature is dubbed "Tales from the Nailbiter and Other Terrifying Stories." Get a closer look at the series in the slideshow gallery below:

Created by Williamson and artist Mike Henderson, Nailbiter originally ran from 2014-2017 at Image Comics. The two reunited for a 2020 sequel series called Nailbiter Returns. Williamson reveals that while there are plans for a third volume in that trilogy, Tales From the Nailbiter will delve deeper into the cursed town of Buckaroo, Oregon and the other serial killers it spawned. This anthology series will feature stories written by both Williamson and Henderson, along with a variety of guest writers and artists.

"I’m treating this Substack closer to a FAN CLUB," Williamson writes on his Substack channel. "Home to behind-the-scenes info on my projects, my process, and it’s where you’ll get exclusive collectibles and merchandise. Along with my obsession with making comic books, I’ve always loved collectibles and it’s a space I’d like to do some work in, so you’ll see the early stages of that here as well."

Williamson clarifies that he remains under exclusive contract with DC, but that the terms of that contract allow him to pursue creator-owned work at other outlets.

Rosenberg, meanwhile, is launching an entire publishing imprint through his Ashcan Press Substack channel. The channel will offer a mix of Rosenberg's past creator-owned work, including 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank and What’s the Furthest Place From Here, as well as new series drawn by artists like Juan Ferreyra, Stefano Landini, Andy MacDonald and Jordie Bellaire.

Check out the slideshow gallery below to see teasers for what's to come from Ashcan Press:

"Ashcan Press was a lie we told to make it seem like we knew what we were doing," Rosenberg writes. "But I now know how to make all these comics that have been kicking around in my head all these years. I want to create things that challenge me, inspire me, amuse me, confuse me, move me, and frighten me. And I want to do that with some of the best people making comics today. So that’s what this is. It’s my chance to work with creators I admire so much, artists that truly inspire me, and make things together that remind us why we had never had a choice but to make comics. We are going to tell stories that we love and find out if anyone out there wants to listen."

Earlier in 2022, Substack rolled out a major relaunch of its comic book lineup, featuring new projects from a number of high-profile creators. The site also celebrated its own version of Free Comic Book Day by debuting Tynion's horror anthology True Weird.

Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Today's September PlayStation State of Play livestream has wrapped up. Take a look at our guide to all of the biggest announcements from PlayStation State of Play today to see what PS5 and PS VR2 games have already been announced.

If you're wondering how to watch the PlayStation State of Play if you missed it live, we've got you covered with all of the details below, or you can stay on this page and watch our post-show analysis of the showcase.

How to Watch the PlayStation State of Play Online (September 2022)

If you’re interested in watching the State of Play for yourself, you can find it on the official PlayStation YouTube. We also hosted the stream here and across our many channels on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and more. Here’s the full list of places you can watch the PlayStation State of Play today:

• IGN's Facebook Channel
• IGN’s Twitter
• IGN's Twitch Channel
• IGN’s Youtube Channel
• IGN's iOS App
• IGN's Android App
• IGN's PlayStation 4 App
• IGN's Xbox One App
• Roku
• IGN App for Android TV
• IGN for Amazon Fire TV
• Apple TV
• IGN 1 on Samsung TV Plus
• Pluto TV
• Plex Live TV

PlayStation State of Play (September 2022) Start Time

The Sony PlayStation State of Play broadcast is took place today, September 13 at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET / 11 p.m. BST, and ran for about 30 minutes. Make sure to also tune in to IGN's hour long post-show coverage happening right now for an analysis of the show.

PlayStation State of Play Highlights

The State of Play has wrapped up and there were some interesting game highlights worth mentioning. The first big announcement is that Tekken 8 is officially a thing. That kicked off the showcase and was quickly followed by a new trailer for Hogwarts Legacy and the announcement of a new game called Pacific Drive.

Some of the more exciting new game announcments from the show were Stellar Blade -- also known as Project Eve -- and an open-world samurai game called Rise of the Ronin. Unsurprisingly, PlayStation also showed a new gameplay trailer for God of War: Ragnarok alongside a limited edition controller to go along with the game.

Twitter shareholders have voted to approve Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of the company, CNBC reports.

Musk originally offered to purchase Twitter back in April, which the company accepted, despite the shareholders initially attempting to stop the buyout. In July, however, Musk withdrew his offer to buy the company.

Twitter shareholders announcing the approval of the buyout comes as Musk and Twitter are currently in an ongoing lawsuit, with the trial set to begin in October. Twitter filed the lawsuit shortly after Musk rescinded his offer to buy the company, but has made it clear that it wants to try and close the deal.

Musk will argue that Twitter has been withholding critical information about its internal operations. This includes the number of bot accounts registered on the platform and the allegations about its lax security policies as made last month by Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, the former head of security at Twitter.

As the trial date for the lawsuit draws near, Zatko's accusations last month drew interest from lawmakers who held a hearing today regarding Twitter's data practice, with Zatko providing testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.

Twitter shareholders have voted to approve Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of the company, CNBC reports.

Musk originally offered to purchase Twitter back in April, which the company accepted, despite the shareholders initially attempting to stop the buyout. In July, however, Musk withdrew his offer to buy the company.

Twitter shareholders announcing the approval of the buyout comes as Musk and Twitter are currently in an ongoing lawsuit, with the trial set to begin in October. Twitter filed the lawsuit shortly after Musk rescinded his offer to buy the company, but has made it clear that it wants to try and close the deal.

Musk will argue that Twitter has been withholding critical information about its internal operations. This includes the number of bot accounts registered on the platform and the allegations about its lax security policies as made last month by Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, the former head of security at Twitter.

As the trial date for the lawsuit draws near, Zatko's accusations last month drew interest from lawmakers who held a hearing today regarding Twitter's data practice, with Zatko providing testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.

An uncrewed New Shepard rocket owned by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin suffered a critical malfunction earlier today that led to the dramatic termination of its mission. Thankfully, there are no reported injuries as a result of falling debris, and the ground crew have all been accounted for.

Blue Origin's latest mission was the 23rd outing for the New Shepard launch system.

Unlike other more powerful rockets like SpaceX’s Falcon 9 workhorse, the New Shepard isn’t capable of slipping free of Earth’s gravity and achieving a stable orbit. Instead, it has been designed with short space tourism flights and microgravity research purposes in mind.

Booster failure on today’s uncrewed flight. Escape system performed as designed. pic.twitter.com/xFDsUMONTh

— Blue Origin (@blueorigin) September 12, 2022

During such a mission, the launcher’s single BE-3PM engine is capable of delivering 110,000 pounds of thrust to push the capsule to a height of 106 km. The capsule then descends safely back to Earth under the protection of its parachutes and soft landing thrusters.

Without doubt the most impressive aspect of the New Shepard launcher is its emphasis on reusability. Both the pressurized crew capsule and the main booster have been designed to fly on multiple missions.

Where the capsule relies on parachutes to return to Earth, the booster takes a riskier approach to descent. Having completed its task of shunting the capsule to its required altitude, the core stage of the rocket uses a series of fins and air brakes to orientate itself and slow its speed. The engine then fires up once again, killing the rocket’s velocity and allowing it to land safely on a set of four landing legs.

During crewed flights, the pressurized capsule has enough room to seat six citizen astronauts. Just last month, the company successfully flew a full complement beyond the 100 km high Kármán line - which is considered by many to be the boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and the space environment.

However, for today’s mission attempt, the capsule was configured to carry a range of scientific experiments and other curiosities into the microgravity environment.

At approximately 10:26 am EDT (15:26 pm BST) the New Shepard rocket blasted off from Launch Site One in West Texas as planned.

“Today’s Booster Failure of NS-23 Is a Compelling Reminder of the Risks of Spaceflight."

However, roughly one minute and four seconds into the mission - at which point New Shepard was already some 28,000 ft in the air and travelling at roughly 670 mph - the plume from the engine was observed to change, and the entire rocket lurched sideways.

This malfunction triggered the New Shepard’s launch escape system, which is designed to push the pressurized capsule away from danger in the event that an anomaly occurs with the booster in flight.

Once clear of the booster, the capsule was able to deploy its drogue chutes and main parachutes, and fall to Earth safely. The booster meanwhile suffered an uncontrolled descent, eventually smashing into the west Texas terrain.

Thankfully, no one was reported as injured during the event, and all ground crew were accounted for.

During today’s flight, the capsule escape system successfully separated the capsule from the booster. The booster impacted the ground. There are no reported injuries; all personnel have been accounted for.

— Blue Origin (@blueorigin) September 12, 2022

Naturally, this is a cause for concern, as this same booster configuration is used for crewed flights. The Federal Aviation Authority is now actively investigating the anomaly.

Congressman Don Beyer - who is chairman of the U.S. Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee - also expressed his concerns in a statement following the failed launch -

“Today’s booster failure of NS-23 is a compelling reminder of the risks of spaceflight. As Chair of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, I take our oversight role in this area very seriously.
“I will await further information from the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation as it begins its investigation of the anomaly experienced today. As commercial human spaceflight is now a reality, the Subcommittee’s work on the safety of commercial human spaceflight is more important than ever.”

Anthony Wood is a freelance science writer for IGN

Image Credit: Blue Origin

An uncrewed New Shepard rocket owned by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin suffered a critical malfunction earlier today that led to the dramatic termination of its mission. Thankfully, there are no reported injuries as a result of falling debris, and the ground crew have all been accounted for.

Blue Origin's latest mission was the 23rd outing for the New Shepard launch system.

Unlike other more powerful rockets like SpaceX’s Falcon 9 workhorse, the New Shepard isn’t capable of slipping free of Earth’s gravity and achieving a stable orbit. Instead, it has been designed with short space tourism flights and microgravity research purposes in mind.

Booster failure on today’s uncrewed flight. Escape system performed as designed. pic.twitter.com/xFDsUMONTh

— Blue Origin (@blueorigin) September 12, 2022

During such a mission, the launcher’s single BE-3PM engine is capable of delivering 110,000 pounds of thrust to push the capsule to a height of 106 km. The capsule then descends safely back to Earth under the protection of its parachutes and soft landing thrusters.

Without doubt the most impressive aspect of the New Shepard launcher is its emphasis on reusability. Both the pressurized crew capsule and the main booster have been designed to fly on multiple missions.

Where the capsule relies on parachutes to return to Earth, the booster takes a riskier approach to descent. Having completed its task of shunting the capsule to its required altitude, the core stage of the rocket uses a series of fins and air brakes to orientate itself and slow its speed. The engine then fires up once again, killing the rocket’s velocity and allowing it to land safely on a set of four landing legs.

During crewed flights, the pressurized capsule has enough room to seat six citizen astronauts. Just last month, the company successfully flew a full complement beyond the 100 km high Kármán line - which is considered by many to be the boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and the space environment.

However, for today’s mission attempt, the capsule was configured to carry a range of scientific experiments and other curiosities into the microgravity environment.

At approximately 10:26 am EDT (15:26 pm BST) the New Shepard rocket blasted off from Launch Site One in West Texas as planned.

“Today’s Booster Failure of NS-23 Is a Compelling Reminder of the Risks of Spaceflight."

However, roughly one minute and four seconds into the mission - at which point New Shepard was already some 28,000 ft in the air and travelling at roughly 670 mph - the plume from the engine was observed to change, and the entire rocket lurched sideways.

This malfunction triggered the New Shepard’s launch escape system, which is designed to push the pressurized capsule away from danger in the event that an anomaly occurs with the booster in flight.

Once clear of the booster, the capsule was able to deploy its drogue chutes and main parachutes, and fall to Earth safely. The booster meanwhile suffered an uncontrolled descent, eventually smashing into the west Texas terrain.

Thankfully, no one was reported as injured during the event, and all ground crew were accounted for.

During today’s flight, the capsule escape system successfully separated the capsule from the booster. The booster impacted the ground. There are no reported injuries; all personnel have been accounted for.

— Blue Origin (@blueorigin) September 12, 2022

Naturally, this is a cause for concern, as this same booster configuration is used for crewed flights. The Federal Aviation Authority is now actively investigating the anomaly.

Congressman Don Beyer - who is chairman of the U.S. Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee - also expressed his concerns in a statement following the failed launch -

“Today’s booster failure of NS-23 is a compelling reminder of the risks of spaceflight. As Chair of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, I take our oversight role in this area very seriously.
“I will await further information from the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation as it begins its investigation of the anomaly experienced today. As commercial human spaceflight is now a reality, the Subcommittee’s work on the safety of commercial human spaceflight is more important than ever.”

Anthony Wood is a freelance science writer for IGN

Image Credit: Blue Origin

Today's September PlayStation State of Play livestream is almost here. The announcement yesterday came in the form a blog post stating that fans can expect about 20 minutes of reveals, updates, and gameplay for upcoming PS4, PS VR2, and PS5 games ahead of Tokyo Game Show.

If you're wondering when and how to watch the PlayStation State of Play right now, we've got you covered with all of the details below, or you can stay on this page and watch our livestream of the showcase.

PlayStation State of Play (September 2022) Start Time

The Sony PlayStation State of Play broadcast is taking place today, September 13 at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET / 11 p.m. BST, and it will run for about 20 minutes. If you live in Australia, that translates to September 14 at 8 a.m. AEST. Make sure to also tune in to IGN's hour long post-show coverage after the 20-minute Sony showcase.

How to Watch the PlayStation State of Play Online (September 2022)

If you’re interested in watching the State of Play live, we are hosting the stream here and across our many channels on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and more. Here’s the full list of places you can watch the PlayStation State of Play today:

• IGN.com (homepage)
• IGN's Facebook Channel
• IGN’s Twitter
• IGN's Twitch Channel
• IGN’s Youtube Channel
• IGN's iOS App
• IGN's Android App
• IGN's PlayStation 4 App
• IGN's Xbox One App
• Roku
• IGN App for Android TV
• IGN for Amazon Fire TV
• Apple TV
• IGN 1 on Samsung TV Plus
• Pluto TV
• Plex Live TV

What to Expect From the PlayStation State of Play Today

While we don't know exactly what PlayStation games will be part of the presentation, it's worth noting that today's livestream is arriving just before Tokyo Game Show tomorrow. This means that while we very well could get more information about upcoming PlayStation exclusives such as God of War Ragnarok tomorrow, but that probably won't be the main focus.

Sony's messaging has made it seem like the State of Play will be focused more on its third-party partners rather than its first-party studios. This means we could hear about games like Final Fantasy 16, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Sonic Frontiers, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Tactics Ogre: Reborn, and more. There's also a possiblity that Tekken 8 could be announced and Horizon Call of the Mountain could get an update. This is of course only speculation and it's possible we could hear about an entirely different set of games today.

Following today's Nintendo Direct, it's also possible that Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 could be coming to PlayStation. You can take a look at all of the Nintendo Direct announcements from this morning to catch up on any potential crossover between Sony and Nintendo.