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People are discussing major Tekken leadership shakeups: Tekken 8 game director Kohei “Nakatsu” Ikeda has announced his departure from Bandai Namco/Team Tekken. Separately, SNK is being linked to a new studio leadership led by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada.

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Key Takeaway Tekken’s creative leadership is in flux, with Kohei “Nakatsu” Ikeda leaving Bandai Namco/Team Tekken and Katsuhiro Harada taking a new studio lead at SNK.
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Tekken’s creative leadership is in flux, with Kohei “Nakatsu” Ikeda leaving Bandai Namco/Team Tekken and Katsuhiro Harada taking a new studio lead at SNK.

People are discussing major Tekken leadership shakeups: Tekken 8 game director Kohei “Nakatsu” Ikeda has announced his departure from Bandai Namco/Team Tekken. Separately, SNK is being linked to a new studio leadership led by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada.

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Top 1 signals · Tekken’s creative leadership is in flux
GamesIndustry.biz · 20d ago
SNK announces new studio lead by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada

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Person leaving Kohei “Nakatsu” Ikeda (Tekken 8 Game Director)
Departure target Bandai Namco/Team Tekken
New SNK lead Katsuhiro Harada
Harada description Tekken veteran

What to Watch

  • Follow updates on Kohei “Nakatsu” Ikeda’s next role after leaving Bandai Namco/Team Tekken. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Watch for what SNK’s new studio under Katsuhiro Harada is announcing or hiring for next. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Check Tekken 8 dev-team confirmations for any interim leadership changes following Ikeda’s departure. GamesIndustry.biz

What Changed

  • Kohei "Nakatsu" Ikeda (Game Director on Tekken 8) announces that he has left Bandai Namco/Team Tekken GamesIndustry.biz
  • SNK announces new studio lead by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada GamesIndustry.biz
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Former Tekken boss completes his 30-year career with a pilgrimage to the fighting game's holy land: Waffle House

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tweaktown.com

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6d ago Derek Strickland
polygon.com

Tekken 8 couldn't get a more fitting character than Yujiro Hanma

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7d ago Francesco Cacciatore
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Baki's Yujiro Hanma is the last Tekken 8 S3 DLC

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