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Tekken is trending for two main reasons: a major batch of retailer discounts prominently featuring Tekken 7 - Definitive Edition, and SNK’s announcement of a new studio lead who is a Tekken veteran, Katsuhiro Harada. Together, the headlines point to both immediate consumer pricing interest and ongoing industry leadership momentum.

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Key Takeaway SNK is doubling down on leadership connected to Tekken’s Katsuhiro Harada while Tekken titles are getting steep discount coverage in the deal cycle.
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SNK is doubling down on leadership connected to Tekken’s Katsuhiro Harada while Tekken titles are getting steep discount coverage in the deal cycle.

Tekken is trending for two main reasons: a major batch of retailer discounts prominently featuring Tekken 7 - Definitive Edition, and SNK’s announcement of a new studio lead who is a Tekken veteran, Katsuhiro Harada. Together, the headlines point to both immediate consumer pricing interest and ongoing industry leadership momentum.

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  • ● Tekken veteran — SNK announces new studio lead by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada GamesIndustry.biz

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Top 1 signals · SNK is doubling down on leadership connected
GamesIndustry.biz · 11d ago
SNK announces new studio lead by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada

Briefing Findings · SNK is doubling down on leadership connected

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Deal discount TEKKEN 7 - Definitive Edition is listed at (-87%).
Retailer/deals source Gamesplanet Bandai Deals headline includes multiple Bandai games.
Tekken veteran name Katsuhiro Harada is identified as the Tekken veteran studio lead.

What to Watch

  • Check the ongoing Gamesplanet “Bandai Deals” page for whether the Tekken 7 - Definitive Edition (-87%) discount changes. r/GameDeals
  • Follow SNK’s announcements for what changes under Katsuhiro Harada’s new studio-lead role. GamesIndustry.biz

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automaton-media.com

The “VS” in Katsuhiro Harada’s new VS Studio doesn’t stand for “versus,” but the Tekken veteran is keen on “exploring competitive games”  - AUTOMATON WEST

Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada talks about the meaning behind the name of his new VS Studio and his future plans for the development studio.

10d ago Carlos "Zoto" Zotomayor
gamedeveloper.com

Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada to lead new SNK subsidiary

Tekken and Bandai Namco veteran Katushiro Harada has been appointed as CEO of a new SNK subsidiary called VS Studio.

9d ago Diego Argüello
pcgamer.com

After his shock retirement last year, legendary former Tekken boss has landed at one of Japan's biggest fighting game publishers

Katsuhiro Harada is now the CEO of VS Studio.

11d ago Shaun Prescott
gamerant.com

Former Tekken Boss Announces New Studio with SNK

Following his departure from Bandai Namco, former Tekken leader Katsuhiro Harada joins SNK and reveals his involvement with a new studio.

11d ago James Ratcliff

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