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The current discussion centers on Katsuhiro Harada’s recent career move: he has been linked to both an exit from Bandai Namco after last year’s departure and a subsequent leadership appointment at SNK. People are comparing what these changes mean for Tekken’s direction and SNK’s next studio direction under his experience.

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Key Takeaway Katsuhiro Harada’s departure from Bandai Namco last year is now followed by SNK naming him as a new studio lead.
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Katsuhiro Harada’s departure from Bandai Namco last year is now followed by SNK naming him as a new studio lead.

The current discussion centers on Katsuhiro Harada’s recent career move: he has been linked to both an exit from Bandai Namco after last year’s departure and a subsequent leadership appointment at SNK. People are comparing what these changes mean for Tekken’s direction and SNK’s next studio direction under his experience.

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Top 2 signals · Katsuhiro Harada’s departure from Bandai Namco last year is
Rock Paper Shotgun · 9h ago
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
GamesIndustry.biz · 20d ago
SNK announces new studio lead by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada

Briefing Findings · Katsuhiro Harada’s departure from Bandai Namco last year is

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Bandai Namco timing Exit tied to last year’s departure
New role at SNK Announced as new studio lead

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  • Follow SNK’s studio update posts and announcements for what Harada’s role changes next. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Watch coverage of Tekken 8 direction shifts after Harada’s Bandai Namco exit. Rock Paper Shotgun

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  • 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 Rock Paper Shotgun
  • SNK announces new studio lead by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada GamesIndustry.biz
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