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Tekken 8’s Season Pass 4 Will Feature Baki the Grappler’s Yujiro Hanma
Bandai Namco has announced that Yujiro Hanma from the manga series Baki the Grappler will be the next crossover character added to Tekken 8 as part of its Season 3 Character Pass, arriving in Early 2027. The article also details the upcoming releases of Kunimitsu, Roger Jr., and Bob for the same pass, and touches on rumors of Tifa Lockhart potentially coming to Street Fighter 6.
Tekken 8 Grabs One of the Craziest Guest Characters Yet
Tekken 8 has revealed Yujiro Hanma from the Baki the Grappler manga and anime series as its latest guest character for Season 3, arriving in early 2027. Yujiro, known as the protagonist Baki's impossibly strong father and the series' final boss, joins previously announced characters Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr. This addition is noted as a particularly surprising choice, even more so than Clive from Final Fantasy 16.
Tekken 8 DLC character Yujiro Hanma announced
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Yujiro Hanma as the next downloadable content character for Tekken 8. He is part of the game's Season 3 content.
Tekken 8 DLC character Yujiro Hanma from the Baki series announced
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that Yujiro Hanma from the Baki series will be a downloadable content character for Tekken 8 Season 3. This marks a significant crossover for the fighting game.
Tekken 8 DLC character Yujiro Hanma from Baki the Grappler announced
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that Yujiro Hanma from the Baki the Grappler manga and anime series will be the next downloadable content character for Tekken 8. He is scheduled to join the roster in early 2027 for all platforms. Yujiro Hanma follows Clive from Final Fantasy XVI as a guest character.
TEKKEN™ 8 Enters the Arena in UniVersus — New Booster Set and Accessories Releasing August 14, 2026
UVS Games, in partnership with Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., announced that the TEKKEN 8 Booster Set for the UniVersus collectible card game will be released on August 14, 2026, with prerelease events starting August 7. The set will feature 14 character cards, new mechanics like the Heat Mechanic, and Arena Cards, alongside serialized Chrome Rares. UVS Games will also have a presence at Evolution Championship Series in Las Vegas with exclusive promotional cards and playable demos.
Tekken 8 Season 3's last DLC character will be revealed at Combo Breaker 2026
The final downloadable content character for Tekken 8's third season will be revealed at the Combo Breaker 2026 tournament. This announcement follows the previously revealed characters for the season: Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr.
Competitive Gaming Events Are Becoming Bigger Entertainment Productions In 2026
Competitive gaming events in 2026 are evolving into large-scale entertainment productions, incorporating elements like live music, celebrity appearances, and festival-style programming to rival concerts and streaming premieres. This shift is driven by games becoming integral to broader entertainment lifestyles and publishers treating esports as a live product requiring robust production value. Events like Evo 2026 and the Esports World Cup exemplify this trend, aiming to attract diverse audiences beyond core esports fans.
Former Tekken Director Katsuhiro Harada launches VS Studio
Legendary 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.
Katsuhiro Harada Joins SNK to Head New VS Studio - GameHaunt
Katsuhiro Harada, the acclaimed producer behind the Tekken series, has officially joined SNK as CEO of the newly formed VS Studio SNK. This move marks the end of his 31-year tenure at Bandai Namco. The new studio, located in Tokyo, aims to develop skill-based action games with a focus on modern technology and open workflows, though Harada warns that major releases will take time.
Former Tekken Boss Establishes New Studio Under SNK Corporation
Former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada has established a new game development studio called 'VS Studio' under SNK Corporation in Tokyo, where he will serve as CEO and Game Director. The studio's philosophy is "Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection," aiming to combine technology, sensibility, and expertise to create memorable games. Harada previously departed from Bandai Namco in December.
Games Inbox: What Sega game deserves a remake the most?
Readers discuss which Sega franchises deserve a remake, with concerns about the company's neglect of its classic IPs and the challenges of remaking Saturn-era 3D games. Other topics include potential Star Fox game ideas, worries about Rocksteady's future, a bafflingly long Forza Horizon ban, Katsuhiro Harada's new studio, and the debate around using game guides and the definition of 'indie' games.
Longtime Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada founds new studio at SNK
Katsuhiro Harada, the longtime producer of the Tekken series, has founded a new studio at SNK. Harada previously departed from Bandai Namco Entertainment last year after his work on Tekken 8.
Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada joins SNK to found new video game studio
Katsuhiro Harada, the former director of the Tekken series, has joined SNK to establish a new studio called VS Studio. This new venture aims to develop new fighting games, leveraging SNK's existing franchises like Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters. Harada's departure from Bandai Namco after 31 years marks a significant shift in his career.
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Daily video game deals for May 12th include discounts on Indika, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1. Sales are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Former Tekken Producer Katsuhiro Harada Forms VS Studio With SNK
Former Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada has established a new independent studio named VS Studio, with investment and long-term support from SNK. Harada, who previously worked at Bandai Namco, aims for VS Studio to focus on creativity, with the name "VS" representing multiple philosophies. While no specific projects have been announced, the studio is actively recruiting and is heavily implied to be developing fighting games, potentially collaborating with SNK's existing franchises.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 9, 2026 – Tomodachi Life, Pokemon Pokopia in the top three
The UK software sales chart for the week ending May 9, 2026, shows Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokemon Pokopia holding strong in the top three. EA SPORTS FC 26 remains at the number one spot, with Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Mario Kart World rounding out the top five.
Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter are duking it out in cinemas – Tekken should be next
This article argues that Tekken, with its complex narrative and diverse cast, is a prime candidate for a movie adaptation, similar to recent successful films based on Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter. It highlights the series' dramatic storylines and unique characters as ideal material for the big screen, suggesting a potential crossover film with Street Fighter.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 2, 2026 – Tomodachi Life rises top the top
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has claimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending May 2, 2026. The chart features a variety of titles from major publishers like Nintendo, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Electronic Arts, with Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and EA Sports FC 26 also appearing in the top rankings.
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A gameplay reveal trailer for Kunimitsu in TEKKEN 8 has been released. The article also mentions official trailers and content creator videos, alongside a reference to Viva La Dirt League's Classic VS Retail editions.