So it was released in Japan at the start of the month and I have finally been able to play it. Due to the increased difficulties of buying downloads off the japanese store I had to go to a friends house to play it as they could get through the loophole. My brief time with it made me unsure whether I should buy the game. I enjoy playing games online but hate lag and the game had its moments when I was getting so frustrated with it, adding to the fact that japanese gamers are freaking hardcore when it comes to Tekken. I found myself losing more than I would of liked. When lag wasnt present I was enjoying myself, and the challenge only added to the fun factor.

But when it comes down to it, I own Tekken 5 already, already have a group of people local to me who still enjoy playing the game, with them I experience no lag at all and its still funner playing with people around you than someone you dont know half way across the globe. Maybe when the game is released outside Japan can I see whether lag is present with people local to you. If its still there, we have a problem.