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Stop judging games by their sales figures, says Tekken's Katsuhiro Harada: “That’s exactly what you’d expect from someone who’s never actually developed games"
Katsuhiro Harada, former face of Tekken and current CEO of SNK VS Studio, argues against judging games solely by their sales figures. He highlights Hidetaka Miyazaki's career path, emphasizing how FromSoftware's earlier, less successful titles paved the way for the massive success of the Dark Souls series and Elden Ring. Harada criticizes those who cannot appreciate developer growth and suggests this narrow view is typical of individuals without game development experience.
Katsuhiro Harada Forms New SNK VS Studio
Katsuhiro Harada, formerly of Bandai Namco, has established a new development studio with SNK called SNK VS Studio. Harada will serve as CEO of the Tokyo-based studio, which aims to combine technology and creativity to develop new games. While no specific projects have been announced, the move unites the creator of Tekken with the company behind The King of Fighters and other fighting game franchises.