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Tekken 8 Game Director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco after 20 years, marking yet another major dev departureKohei Ikeda, the Game Director for Tekken 8, has departed from Bandai Namco after more than 20 years. Ikeda expressed gratitude to fans and colleagues, reflecting on his journey from arcade player to leading the Tekken franchise. His departure follows other key figures like Katsuhiro Harada and Yohei Shimbori, with speculation he might join Harada at his new studio, VS Studio.
Former Tekken boss completes his 30-year career with a pilgrimage to the fighting game's holy land: Waffle HouseFormer Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada, who departed Bandai Namco at the end of 2025, recently visited a Waffle House in Atlanta during Momocon. This visit is a nod to a long-running community gag where fans requested the American diner be included as a stage in the fighting game series. Harada has previously attempted to collaborate with Waffle House without success.
Former Tekken Director Katsuhiro Harada launches VS StudioLegendary developer Katsuhiro Harada, formerly of Bandai Namco and known for the Tekken series, has announced the formation of a new game development team called VS Studio. The studio is financed by SNK and aims to create high-quality games, likely within the fighting game genre given Harada's and SNK's history.- Former Tekken Lead Katsuhiro Harada Sets Up Own Company, VS StudioFormer Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada has founded a new game development company named VS Studio. Harada is known for his long tenure leading the development of the popular fighting game franchise.
- SNK establishes VS Studio led by Katsuhiro HaradaSNK has announced the formation of VS Studio, a new game development subsidiary. The studio will be led by Katsuhiro Harada, a prominent figure in the fighting game community known for his work on the Tekken series.
Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is back, but this time at his own studio backed by old fighting game rival SNKKatsuhiro Harada, former director of Tekken, has founded a new studio named VS Studio, which will be financially backed and consolidated as a subsidiary by SNK. Harada expressed his vision for the studio to pursue the ultimate in gaming experiences by combining technology, sensibility, and expertise. SNK director Yasuyuki Oda welcomed Harada, a long-time rival, and expressed excitement for their future collaboration.
What a Twist! Ex-Tekken Boss Harada Opens New Studio Under Fatal Fury's SNKKatsuhiro Harada, formerly of Bandai Namco's Tekken team, has launched a new development studio named VS Studio, backed by SNK, the company known for the Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters series. While the studio's first project remains unannounced, its name and Harada's involvement suggest a focus on fighting games. SNK is investing in VS Studio with plans to make it a subsidiary.
Fatal Fury publisher SNK announces VS Studio, a new development team founded by Tekken creator Katsuhiro Harada — 'VS Studio's philosophy is beyond tradition, crafted to perfection'Tekken creator Katsuhiro Harada has founded a new development studio named VS Studio, with support from Fatal Fury publisher SNK. The studio aims to create new, unannounced projects with a philosophy of 'Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection,' combining technology and expertise to deliver ultimate gaming experiences.