A game that deserves a little more love is the Switch developed by Bandai Namco, Wii U and arcade title, Pokkén Tournament.
It was well received on all three occasions, but since then fans of this unique fighter have been wondering if there will be any further follow-up. A follower of Katsuhiro Harada (the director of Tekken 7 and a producer in Pokkén) asked the industry icon if he would be open to returning for a sequel.
Although Harada definitely “liked it” – as usual, it is another situation that is beyond the control of the real developer (in this case, Bandai Namco). As noted below, it ultimately depends on Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. On a more promising note, Bandai Namco obviously maintains a good – if not great – relationship with both parties.
The most that Nintendo has done in recent times, in relation to the Pokkén Tournament, is to offer a trial version to Switch Online subscribers in July of last year. With the 25th anniversary of Pokémon taking place next month, who knows what might happen.
As for Harada, earlier this month, he was suggesting that his new game under Bandai Namco was probably the most expensive project the Japanese publisher has ever given the green light to – and it may not even be a fighting game!
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