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Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is back with his own studio under SNK
Katsuhiro Harada, the director of the Tekken series, has established his own independent studio under the SNK umbrella. This move comes six months after his departure from Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Tekken legend Katsuhiro Harada joins SNK’s new studio
SNK has announced the formation of VS Studio SNK, a new game development studio led by veteran fighting game developer Katsuhiro Harada. Harada, who spent 31 years at Bandai Namco, will bring his extensive experience to the new studio, which aims to create games that go "Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection."
Business and Finance
Industry veteran Simon Zhu has established GreaterThan Group, a new company designed to build, empower, and fund creative studios. Katsuhiro Harada, formerly of Bandai Namco, will lead a new SNK studio under this initiative.
Former Tekken Lead Katsuhiro Harada Sets Up Own Company, VS Studio
Former 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 Corporation Establishes New Game Development Studio, Led by Katsuhiro Harada
SNK CORPORATION has announced the establishment of a new game development studio named VS Studio SNK, headquartered in Tokyo. Industry veteran Katsuhiro Harada has been appointed as its Representative Director and CEO. The studio aims to create memorable games by combining technology, sensibility, and expertise, with Harada expressing his vision for a developer-centric environment. SNK developer Yasuyuki Oda also welcomed Harada, anticipating exciting collaborations.
SNK establishes VS Studio led by Katsuhiro Harada
SNK 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.
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.
Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is back, but this time at his own studio backed by old fighting game rival SNK
Katsuhiro 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 SNK
Katsuhiro 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.
SNK announces new studio lead by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada
SNK has announced an investment in a new studio, VS Studio, founded by veteran Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada. VS Studio will become a subsidiary of SNK and collaborate on game development. Harada, who previously spent his career at Bandai Namco, aims to combine technology and expertise to deliver top-tier gaming experiences.
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.
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.
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.
JRPGs struggle to break 3 million sales, Xenoblade lead once said, and after his hesitance to focus on cutting-edge tech, Xenoblade Chronicles X's wonky Switch 2 edition may have proven him right
Tetsuya Takahashi, director of Xenoblade Chronicles, and Katsuhiro Harada, former Tekken producer, previously discussed the sales limitations of JRPGs, with Takahashi noting a barrier around 2-3 million units. Harada suggested focusing on cutting-edge technology as a solution, a point Takahashi was hesitant about due to budget concerns. Recent releases like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Xenoblade Chronicles X's Switch 2 enhancements have not significantly broken this sales barrier, with the latter even receiving criticism for its visual performance.
Tekken 8 Kunimitsu Release Date and First Gameplay Revealed
Bandai Namco has announced that the DLC character Kunimitsu will be released for Tekken 8 on June 1st, with early access starting May 27th. A trailer showcases her swift ninjutsu combat style. Kunimitsu is the first character of Tekken 8's third season of DLC, with Bob and Roger Jr. also planned for release.
