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Right now, Tekken is trending for two big reasons: Harada’s influence is resurfacing in the SNK studio leadership news, and Tekken 8 is being discussed as “back on track” after an especially rough start to the year. Separate from those narratives, there’s also a major Tekken 7 discount deal circulating in a Bandai Namco sale roundup.

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Also known as tekken 8·tekken 7·tekken series·tekken franchise·tekken boss

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Key Takeaway Tekken’s current conversation blends SNK leadership ties to Katsuhiro Harada with improved perceived direction for Tekken 8, plus a notable Tekken 7 discount deal.
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Tekken’s current conversation blends SNK leadership ties to Katsuhiro Harada with improved perceived direction for Tekken 8, plus a notable Tekken 7 discount deal.

Right now, Tekken is trending for two big reasons: Harada’s influence is resurfacing in the SNK studio leadership news, and Tekken 8 is being discussed as “back on track” after an especially rough start to the year. Separate from those narratives, there’s also a major Tekken 7 discount deal circulating in a Bandai Namco sale roundup.

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GamesIndustry.biz · 16d ago
SNK announces new studio lead by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada

Broader Tekken coverage

Other Tekken activity — not part of the “Tekken’s current conversation blends SNK leadership ties to” story
Push Square · 9h ago
Tekken 8 Really Is Getting Back on Track After a Truly Terrible Start to the Year

Briefing Findings · Tekken’s current conversation blends SNK leadership ties to

Story-specific findings extracted from this briefing's coverage. Fast Facts in the sidebar holds the canonical reference data (CEO, founded, ticker).

Studio lead SNK is appointing a new studio lead tied to Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada

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  • Track follow-up coverage on SNK’s studio lead appointment for any Harada-led roadmap announcements. GamesIndustry.biz

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kotaku.com

Tekken Director Katsuhiro Harada Finally Found A Waffle House

The former Tekken lead also bought himself a menu, and promised a 3 a.m. return

4d ago John Walker
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.

14d ago Diego Argüello
pcgamer.com

Former Tekken boss completes his 30-year career with a pilgrimage to the fighting game's holy land: Waffle House

Katsuhiro Harada might no longer be the boss, but he's still part of the community.

2d ago Mollie Taylor
tweaktown.com

The strongest creature on earth, Baki's Yujiro Hanma, comes to Tekken 8 as a playable fighter in 2027

Tekken 8's latest fighter is a surprise, with the strongest creature on Earth aka the Ogre Yujiro Hanma crossing over into the popular fighter in 2027.

3d ago Derek Strickland
pushsquare.com

Tekken 8 Grabs One of the Craziest Guest Characters Yet

Baki attack

4d ago Push Square

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