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Legendary former Tekken boss says people don't 'properly evaluate' Hidetaka Miyazaki's 'remarkable' FromSoft career
FromSoftware president and game director Hidetaka Miyazaki is one of the most revered names in today's games industry. Even figures like legendary former Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada hold him in high esteem: Recently asked on X about his opinion of Miyazaki, Harada said the Dark Souls creator is a "rather unique, yet e...
Stop judging games by their sales figures, says Tekken's Katsuhiro Harada: “That’s exactly what you’d expect from someone who’s never actually developed games"
I don't think anybody reading these hallowed pages really judges games by their sales figures, but it's nice to hear that perspective affirmed by no less a Legendary Fightguy than Katsuhiro Harada, the former face of Tekken. Out of the blue, Harada has posted some very nice words about Dark Souls kingpin and FromSoftwa...
Dark Souls Isn't “Especially Difficult” According To Tekken’s Director
FromSoftware titles, particularly those created by Hidetaka Miyazaki, are widely considered some of the most punishing in video games. Intricate level design, littered with brutal enemies, easy-to-learn/difficult-to-master mechanics, and unforgiving boss fights make them the gold standard for challenge.
Somewhere between QWOP and Tekken, Stranger Than Heaven has one of the most interesting combat systems I've played in some time
The word going around Summer Game Fest this year was that Stranger Than Heaven was tougher than nails. And having played it I can confirm that it is. Until it isn't. Stranger Than Heaven is frightfully hard to get your head around for the first few minutes, particularly as this demo was essentially just a case of being...
Tekken 8′s Roger Jr DLC Trailer References Infamous Kangaroo Punching Tekken 7 Meme
Katsuhiro Harada stated in 2017 that the "video of a man’s dog being headlocked by a kangaroo" prevented Roger Jr. from making it into Tekken 7
Tekken 8 is adding Bob to its roster and players seem pretty hyped, despite the fighting game's mounting struggles
It's no secret Tekken 8 has been in a tight spot for a good while, despite its strong debut in early 2024. High-profile departures of key staff like Tekken legend Katsuhiro Harada and game director Kohei Ikeda have deepened woes about the game and larger series' future after middling to outright terrible seasonal updat...
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...
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 year—having now started up his own studio under SNK—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...
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
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...
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.
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