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Tekken 8 game director follows franchise head Harada in leaving Bandai Namco

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Francesco Cacciatore Polygon
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Tekken 8
Genres · fighting
Release · Jan 26, 2024
Developer · Bandai Namco Studios
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Bandai
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1985–2026
Latest · Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
Top genres · rpg, fighting, adventure
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1972–2026
Latest · Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
Top genres · arcade, fps, rpg
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