Soul Calibur IV
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Tekken 8 game director bids goodbye to Bandai Namco following series boss Katsuhiro Harada's exit last year, but doesn't do an hour-long DJ mixTekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has departed from Bandai Namco after 20 years with the company, following the exit of series producer Katsuhiro Harada last year. Ikeda expressed gratitude for his time working on the Tekken series, particularly Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, and stated he will continue to take on new challenges as a game developer. Bandai Namco has assured fans of their commitment to the future development of Tekken 8.
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.
Tekken loses its third lead in 9 months as director Kouhei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco after 20 years, leaving fans to worry about what's next for the iconic fighting game seriesKouhei Ikeda, director for Tekken 8 and Tekken 7, has departed Bandai Namco Entertainment after 20 years with the company. This follows the recent departures of producer Yohei Shimbori and longtime series producer Katsuhiro Harada, raising concerns among fans about the future of the iconic fighting game series. Ikeda expressed pride in his work and confidence in the remaining team to continue the Tekken legacy.
Following Harada's Exit, Tekken 8 Has Now Also Lost its Game DirectorFollowing Katsuhiro Harada's departure from Bandai Namco, Tekken 8's game director Kohei Ikeda has also left the company after 20 years. Ikeda, who worked on the Tekken series and directed both Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, stated that he has entrusted the future of the franchise to the remaining team. The article also notes recent patches have improved the game's balance after initial updates caused issues.
Another Vital Figure Has Left Bandai NamcoKohei Ikeda, also known as "Nakatsu," a veteran developer with over 20 years at Bandai Namco and a key figure in the Tekken series, has announced his departure. Ikeda served as game director and chief producer for Tekken 8 and previously contributed to titles like Soulcalibur IV and Project X Zone. He stated he will continue to pursue new challenges in game development.
Tekken 8 Chief Producer/Director Kohei Ikeda is Leaving Bandai NamcoKohei Ikeda, chief producer and director for Tekken 8 and Tekken 7, has departed from Bandai Namco after a 20-year tenure. Ikeda expressed gratitude for his time at the company, highlighting his work on the Tekken franchise and his interactions with the fighting game community. He also stated his intention to continue pursuing new challenges in game development.
Waifu Wednesday: Aki Hinata from Sgt. FrogThis installment of Niche Gamer's 'Waifu Wednesday' column focuses on Aki Hinata from the anime and manga series Sgt. Frog. Aki is highlighted for her versatile character, balancing her roles as a mother, housewife, and magazine editor, which contributes to her 'gap moe' appeal. The article also touches on the series' history and creator Mine Yoshizaki's other works.