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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...

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Tekken's game director follows in Harada's footsteps by saying sayonara to Bandai Namco, causing fans to worry about the game's future

After long-time Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada departed Bandai Namco last yearβ€”having now started up his own studio under SNKβ€”the game director behind the last two entries is now following in his footsteps.Kohei "Nakatsu" Ikeda has been with the developer for 20 years, first joining the team behind Soulcalibur 4 before e...

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Tekken 8 Exodus Has Fans Worried As 20-Year Veteran Exits Bandai Namco

Ikeda's departure as Tekken 8's director has left the community feeling uncertain about the game's future, as Bandai Namco has yet to reveal who will be replacing him

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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

Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco, kicking his way through an exit door that had long-time series producer and general advocate for the virtual graps Katsuhiro Harada pass through it late last year. Harada's since set up a new studio, dubbed VS Studio, under Fatal Fury publishers SNK. All Ikeda's...

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Tekken 8 Game Director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco after 20 years, marking yet another major dev departure

Kohei Ikeda, Tekken 8's Game Director, has announced he has left Bandai Namco after over two decades with the developer-publisher. In a statement shared to social media, Ikeda reminisces fondly, offering his thanks to fans and his fellow Tekken developers.

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Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda leaves after 20 years at Bandai Namco, amidst on-going series woes

Kohei Ikeda - director of Tekken 8 and 20-year veteran at Bandai Namco - has announced his departure from the company. Read more

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Tekken And Bandai Namco Loses Veteran Developer Kohei Ikeda

The Tekken series has been thrown into further disarray today as, following the recent departure of veteran developer Katsuhiro Harada, Bandai Namco just lost another legendary Tekken stalwart.

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