While Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada's calls to Waffle House about a potential Tekken crossover have been ignored, he is still very open to the idea. Harada first fueled the desire to bring a Waffle House-inspired stage to the game after Tekken 8 fans reacted to a viral video where a real-life brawl broke out at one of the restaurants. Despite his best efforts, though, it seems like Waffle House isn't interested, but that isn't to say a potential Tekken 8 collaboration couldn't happen in the future.
Crossovers are quite common for video games, especially fighting games, with Tekken 8 being no exception. Over the years, Bandai Namco's legendary fighting brand has seen world-famous characters make their way onto the roster, including Negan from The Walking Dead, Geese Howard from Fatal Fury, and Street Fighter's own Akuma. Characters are a huge part of Tekken's overall identity and, as such, remain one of the most exciting parts of Tekken 8. However, other elements, like fighting stages, are also important, with director Katsuhiro Harada revealing he is actively trying to snag a collaboration with a popular US restaurant chain.
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