Tekken 8 Game Director and Production Director, Katsuhiro Harada has responded to the growing requests to add Waffle House to Tekken 8. Reply to post X “Could you please add this stage to Tekken 8 no ????????????,” Harada said: “Okay, I'll only ask once about this request. Why are some communities sending me requests for 'Waffle House'? Be sure to explain the basis for this request, including the origin story, history, and context. I look forward to receiving an explanation from someone who knows more.”
Ok, I will only ask once about this request.
Why are some communities sending me requests about “Waffle House”?Be sure to explain the basis for this request, including the backstory, history, and context.
I'd love to get an explanation from someone who knows more. https://t.co/w8ozUnJ1mY
— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) March 30, 2024
As fans have explained, Waffle House is a place associated with brawls and fights, making it a good and famous match for the game. To the surprise of some, Harada suggested that he was willing to license the same while urging people not to get their hopes up: “Thank you for the explanation. And I understand that many people are asking for it. However, I think you're missing an important point. The restaurant has both the trademark and the rights to the restaurant, so if the chain's headquarters refuses to accept my offer, it won't happen.“
Thank you for your explanations.
And I understand that many people are asking for that.
However, I think you're missing an important point.
The restaurant has both the trademark and the rights to the restaurant, so if the restaurant chain's headquarters refuses to accept my… https://t.co/tnvss5w09j— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) March 30, 2024
Tekken 8 was released to critical acclaim on January 26, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game introduced the HEAT system—a gauge that could be filled and used once per round allowing for enhanced attacks. Characters like Raven and Jun Kazama have returned after decades of absence, and along with Eddy Gordo, 'The Unyielding Flash' will make its DLC debut in early April. Harada has served as Tekken director since Tekken 3 in 1997 and has been with the franchise for over 30 years since its launch in 1994. Readers can watch the Tekken 8 launch trailer below.
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Tekken 8 – Trailer Launch
Bandai Namco Studios Inc. Official description of Tekken 8:
TEKKEN 8 continues the tragic story of the Mishima bloodline and its world-shaking feud between father and son. After defeating his father, Heihachi Mishima, Kazuya continued his conquest of global domination, using the forces of G Corporation to wage war on the world. Jin is forced to face his fate head-on when he reunites with his long-lost mother and seeks to stop his father Kazuya's reign of terror.
Source: Katsuhiro Harada via X (formerly Twitter)
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