Tekken Boss Katsuhiro Harada Is Leaving Bandai Namco After 30 Years Of Iron Fist Tournaments

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In a recent online post, Katsuhiro Harada explained that with the Tekken series celebrating its 30th anniversary – a significant point in a project he’s dedicated much of his life to – he felt it was the right time to step back from a chapter of his work. This decision came after experiencing personal losses and witnessing the retirement or passing of respected colleagues. These events led him to consider his future as a creator. He sought guidance from Ken Kutaragi, whom he considers a mentor, and Kutaragi’s support helped him reach this conclusion.

Undertale Piano Arrangement Album Echoes Beneath album produced by Yoko Shimomura launches February / March

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The Undertale Piano Arrangement Album, titled ‘Echoes Beneath,’ will be released in Japan in February and in Western regions in March. The album features 15 tracks on one CD, with arrangements and performances by Yui Morishita, Yuki Kishida, and Ryota Kikuchi. It’s available for pre-order now for $39.99 and €34.99, and will also be sold through Fangamer. You can find the album cover and more information on the Square Enix website.

Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 Defies Poor Reviews With Big Opening Weekend

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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 earned $63 million in its opening weekend in the US and Canada, and another $46 million internationally, making its worldwide debut $109 million. This was despite a production budget estimated between $36 and $51 million. The original Five Nights at Freddy’s movie had a stronger opening last year, bringing in $80 million domestically, even though it was released at the same time on the Peacock streaming service.