Tekken 3 is the third installment in the popular Tekken fighting game series. It was released in arcades in March 1997, and for the PlayStation in 1998. The game features a greatly expanded roster of characters, including the debut of several new playable fighters. Tekken 3 also introduces a number of significant gameplay changes, most notably, the inclusion of the " sidestep " maneuver.

1. Tekken 3 was the first game in the series to be released on the PlayStation.
2. The game was a huge success, selling over 8 million copies worldwide.
3. Tekken 3 is the highest rated game in the series, with a score of 96/100 on Metacritic.
4. The game's soundtrack was composed by Nobuo Uematsu, best known for his work on the Final Fantasy series.
5. Tekken 3 was the first game in the series to feature the "sidestep" maneuver, which allows players to dodge attacks by moving to the side.
6. Tekken 3 was the first game in the series to be released in arcades, before being ported to the PlayStation.
7. The game's roster of characters is the largest of any Tekken game, with 20 playable fighters.
8. Tekken 3 introduces a number of new gameplay mechanics, including "bound" moves and "juggles".
9. Tekken 3 is the first game in the series to be released in widescreen format.10. Tekken 3 is the first game in the series to feature a "Practice Mode", which allows players to learn the game's mechanics at their own pace.