Video game industry legend Katsuhiro Harada , best known for his work on Bandai Namco ‘s “ Tekken ” franchise, is launching a new game development studio with rival company SNK. Established May 1, VS Studio SNK is headquartered in Tokyo and is expected to become a consolidated subsidiary of SNK. SNK says it will support the launch of the new studio and “collaborate on game software development to further strengthen their combined creative capabilities.” “We are pleased to announce the launch of our new game development studio, VS Studio,” Harada, who exited Bandai Namco in December 2025, said in a statement Tuesday. “VS Studio’s philosophy is ‘Beyond tradition, crafted to perfection.’ We will combine technology, sensibility, and world-class expertise to pursue the ultimate. From a free, open, and spacious environment, we will generate new ideas and create memorable games. We established this studio to bring this vision to life. The ‘VS’ in VS Studio holds various meanings.…