Tekken Director Harada Launches New Studio Under SNK
Former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada has established his own independent studio, VS Studio. This new venture is financially backed by SNK, a long-time rival in the fighting game genre. Harada has teased that his next game will be a surprise but within fan expectations.
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Former Tekken Director Katsuhiro Harada Says His Next Game Will Be a ‘Surprise,’ But Not Outside Fans’ Expectations
Katsuhiro Harada, the former leader of the Tekken franchise, has shared initial details about his next game, which is in development at his independent studio, VS Studio. Harada stated that the upcoming title is intended to be a surprise but will remain within the expectations of fans.
After his shock retirement last year, legendary former Tekken boss has landed at one of Japan's biggest fighting…
Katsuhiro Harada, the former head of Bandai Namco's Tekken series, has been appointed CEO of SNK's new studio, VS Studio SNK. Harada, who spent 20 years at Bandai Namco, will lead the new venture which is actively recruiting developers. While the studio name hints at fighting games, Harada's past work also includes non-fighting titles.
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 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.
