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Tekken Franchise Loses Third Lead Developer In Less Than a Year

In a continuation of a rather turbulent year for Tekken 8, 20-year Bandai Namco veteran and director of the 3D fighter itself, Kouhei Ikeda, has announced his departure from the studio. Tekken 8continues to struggle against the current as multiple seasons of the game have missed the mark among fans, and Bandai Namco co...

In a continuation of a rather turbulent year for Tekken 8, 20-year Bandai Namco veteran and director of the 3D fighter itself, Kouhei Ikeda, has announced his departure from the studio. Tekken 8continues to struggle against the current as multiple seasons of the game have missed the mark among fans, and Bandai Namco continues to turn over the franchise's key pillars of development.

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