EVO 2016
A New Challenger Enters: Tekken community reacts to Master Raven and Bob
After the excitement and hype surrounding the EVO Tekken 7 finals, the community were eager to receive a new announcement from Katsuhiro Harada and the Tekken team. Fans took to Twitter in anticipation, hoping to get an answer about any possible upcoming news.
@TEKKEN Is Harada or Murray making an announcement soon?
— justin (@ivory_cutter) July 16, 2016
@TEKKEN Will there be any announcement on #Evo2016 ?
— Tenshimitsu (@Tenshimitsu) July 16, 2016
@Flying_Wonkey @mykeryu @MarkMan23 will there be an announcement coming for Tekken 7? #EVO
— London Thortvedt (@Tekkenismyworld) July 16, 2016
As expected, the fans got what they wanted as Harada-san took to the stage to make two new character announcements: The return of Bob, and the addition of Master Raven! Of course, the community went crazy, and social media blew up with posts from fans showing their excitement.
Master Raven in tekken 7 is the reason I'm alive
— 燕青 (@doge_king) July 18, 2016
@Polygon Bob was awesome in 6, can't wait for this game!
— Jake Burden (@Brutaldrummer) July 18, 2016
Bob and Master Raven confirmed for Tekken 7!!! Bob is gonna be so good in this game.
— NG-Obscure @ FR! (@NgObscure) July 18, 2016
@yellow_motion @TEKKEN She's a cool character! Looking at her makes me want to play her. Definitely made me hype!
— AlphaKnightz (@Alphasilverhawk) July 18, 2016
@yellow_motion @TEKKEN She's really cool and unique.
— Rain Phoenix (@jodaine1999) July 18, 2016
Bob is back in #tekken7 tekken is officially the best fighting game.
— Dylan (@onelastsalute) July 18, 2016
The announcement of both characters gained a positive reception from the community, but the addition of new character Master Raven is what really got the fans talking! I decided to do a twitter poll asking fans which character they were most hyped for; the results definitely speak for themselves!
What are you more hyped for? #TekkenDebate #tekken7 #TEKKEN7EVO16
— Zoë A (@Zoe__A) July 18, 2016
@TEKKEN She looks GREAT
— Steve Fox (@SSfox_GITS) July 18, 2016
@TEKKEN pic.twitter.com/eBmd2jXK9T
— Pathfinder (@Blade_Rummy) July 18, 2016
@TEKKEN Oh my GOD it's another sistah! Love her design! So it's safe to assume she's connected to Raven since she's a ninja and a Raven.
— DarkSpectrum Art (@DarkSpectrum22) July 18, 2016
Of course with all major announcements not everyone was entirely happy. Some are worried that Master Raven means the end of Raven. What do you think?
@TekkenGamercom with master raven we can forget Raven 🙁
— baignersucré (@baignersucr) July 18, 2016
Other fans are still hoping that much loved characters will be returning to the roster in Tekken 7. Lee, Anna, and Julia are the familiar names which keep appearing the most. Are there any characters you really want to see return in Tekken 7, who haven’t been announced yet?
@Harada_TEKKEN I like her Harada san :). Btw I'll have fingers crossed for Julia and Marduk 😀
— Slade Wilson (@SubuktageenDS) July 18, 2016
https://twitter.com/SanDaimeee/status/754885475546963968
@Harada_TEKKEN keep up the good work sir. release some more characters. anna maybe?
— Hans (@hanskristb) July 18, 2016
@Tekken. YES nice to see Bob making a return in Tekken 7. Now can we please get Anna Williams next.
— Darren Stewart (@DarrenStewart94) July 18, 2016
@Harada_TEKKEN
Hey Harada Where Is Lee
Please Add Him— M.Uzair Afzal (@Uzair_737) July 18, 2016
However, overall the community appears to be extremely excited by this latest announcement from the Tekken team. How do you feel about the news? Are you excited about the return of Bob, and the addition of Master Raven to the roster?
Tekken had the best announcement today #evo2016
— Hazel-Chan (@SweetHazelCage) July 18, 2016