Briefing Findings · Kohei Ikeda’s exit as Tekken 8 director at Bandai Namco
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director leaving Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda is leaving Bandai Namco.
tenure Ikeda leaves after 20 years at Bandai Namco.
timing after Harada Ikeda’s departure comes months after Katsuhiro Harada’s exit last year.
What to Watch
- Watch for announcements naming Ikeda’s successor as Tekken 8 director at Bandai Namco.
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Track follow-up coverage on whether Tekken 8 ‘series woes’ lead to changes in development priorities.
Eurogamer
- Follow Tekken-related updates tied to leadership transitions after Harada’s and Ikeda’s exits.
What Changed
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Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada's exit
GamesIndustry.biz
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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
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Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda leaves after 20 years at Bandai Namco, amidst on-going series woes
