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Former Tekken 8 Director Kohei Ikeda Joins VS Studio, Re-Teams With Tekken Veteran Katsuhiro Harada
Former Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda has joined VS Studio, reuniting with fellow Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada. This move is likely unsurprising to fans of the fighting game genre.
Former Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada's new studio grabs yet another series veteran from Bandai Namco to work on a…
Former Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda has joined Katsuhiro Harada's new VS Studio, reuniting with the former Tekken series boss and other veterans from Bandai Namco. Ikeda expressed excitement about creating something new with his former colleagues. The studio's exact project is unknown, but it is speculated to be a new 3D fighting game.
Tekken 8 director jumps ship to join Harada's new Vs Studio team
Kohei Ikeda, the game director of Tekken 8, has left Bandai Namco Entertainment to join Katsuhiro Harada at SNK's newly formed Vs Studio. He will be reunited with fellow Tekken veterans Yuichi Yonemori and Harada, with the trio expected to work on a new project together. The exact nature of Vs Studio's first game remains unconfirmed, though a fighting game is anticipated.
VS Studio adds another Tekken veteran as Kohei Ikeda joins as game designer
Former Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda has joined Katsuhiro Harada's VS Studio as a game designer, marking his return to working with former bosses. Ikeda previously spent twenty years at Bandai Namco Entertainment before announcing his departure in June. VS Studio, which is supported by SNK, aims to deliver top-tier gaming experiences through collaboration and innovation.
Evening Reading - August 18, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including NBA 2K27's new features like co-op MyCareer and the inclusion of female players. It also highlights the retirement of Warren Spector, the release of download codes for The Duskbloods Closed Network Test, and a review of Mortal Shell 2. The article also touches on indie game Servant of the Lake and mentions Kingdom Hearts 4 reveals.
Former Tekken 8 director Kohei 'Nakatsu' Ikeda joins Katsuhiro Harada's VS Studio
Former Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda has announced he is joining Katsuhiro Harada's VS Studio. Ikeda expressed excitement about working with Harada again on new projects, following Harada's departure from Bandai Namco Entertainment and establishment of VS Studio in collaboration with SNK. This move reunites two key figures from the recent Tekken development team.
Former Tekken 8 Producer Joins Katsuhiro Harada’s VS Studio
Former Tekken 8 producer and director Kohei Ikeda has joined Katsuhiro Harada's new studio, VS Studio SNK. Ikeda announced his move on social media, expressing excitement about working with former colleagues again and creating new content. VS Studio SNK, founded by Harada with investment from SNK Corporation, is expected to develop a fighting game.
Tekken 8 is adding Bob to its roster and players seem pretty hyped, despite the fighting game's mounting struggles
Tekken 8 is set to add the character Bob to its roster on August 19th, a move that has generated excitement among players despite recent criticisms of the game's seasonal updates and staff departures. The trailer showcasing Bob's new moves and his ability to withstand powerful attacks has been well-received, offering a potential boost to the fighting game's community engagement.
Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco
Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco after two decades with the company, citing a desire to pursue new challenges. Ikeda, who also co-directed Tekken 7, expressed gratitude to the development team for their contributions to the franchise's success. This departure follows that of long-serving Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada, who left Bandai Namco in December 2025 to join SNK.
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Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has departed from Bandai Namco Entertainment after a 20-year tenure. The departure marks a significant change for the company's development teams.
Tekken's game director follows in Harada's footsteps by saying sayonara to Bandai Namco, causing fans to worry…
Kohei "Nakatsu" Ikeda, game director for Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, has announced his departure from Bandai Namco Entertainment after 20 years. This follows the earlier exit of long-time Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada, raising concerns among fans about the future of the fighting game series. Ikeda expressed his intention to continue as a game developer and hopes to cross paths with the community again.
Kohei Ikeda, Tekken 8's other Game Director, is also leaving Bandai Namco
Kohei Ikeda, one of the Game Directors for Tekken 8, is reportedly leaving Bandai Namco Entertainment. The news of his departure was shared via a message on Sunday.
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 mix
Tekken 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 departure
Kohei 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 series
Kouhei 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 Director
Following 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.
Hot on the Heels of Katsuhiro Harada's Exit From Bandai Namco, the Director of Tekken 7 and 8 Has Left Too
Kohei Ikeda, the game director for Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, has departed from Bandai Namco Entertainment after a 20-year tenure. His exit follows that of Katsuhiro Harada, another prominent figure at the company.
Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda leaves after 20 years at Bandai Namco, amidst on-going series woes
Kohei Ikeda, the director of Tekken 8 and a 20-year veteran at Bandai Namco Entertainment, has announced his departure from the company. His exit follows that of executive game director Katsuhiro Harada and producer Yohei Shimbori. This news comes amidst fan dissatisfaction with recent Tekken 8 updates and the game's direction.
Another Vital Figure Has Left Bandai Namco
Kohei 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 game director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco after 20 years
Kohei Ikeda, the chief producer and game director for Tekken 8, has departed from Bandai Namco Entertainment after a 20-year tenure. His departure marks the end of a significant period for the fighting game franchise.