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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.
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.
