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Mollie Taylor

73-year-old takes the crown in Japan's old-folks-only Tekken 8 tournament, beating out a 93-year-old vet and a sprightly up and comer of 63 years

The 2025 Tekken 8 tournament from Care Esports.

I've watched a lot of Tekken 8 tournaments this year—EVO Japan, CEO, Combo Breaker, the ones that run at my locals every other week—and none have captured my heart like this one which recently took place across a multitude of Japanese retirement homes.

As reported by Dexerto, the tournament was put together by Care Esports. It hosts two events a year, giving elderly residents in care homes across three prefectures in Japan the opportunity to participate in a game, complete with commentary and all the other gubbins you would expect from a primo esports tourney.

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