Tekken 8 Negativity Can "Seem Bigger Than It Is," Dev Says

Here is a 169-word summary of the news article: The Tekken development team discussed the recent criticism of Tekken 8's Season 2 changes, noting that the negative feedback can "seem bigger than it is." Director Katsuhiro Harada acknowledged that while a portion of the fanbase is conservative and wants something closer to Tekken 7, the team aimed to create something unique and new with Tekken 8. They are trying to find a middle ground that satisfies both longtime fans and newcomers. The team also shared details on the new character Miary Zo, who was designed with a focus on authenticity and research into Malagasy culture. They discussed the challenges of voice acting and recording in Madagascar. Regarding potential re-releases of older Tekken titles, Harada expressed skepticism about their market viability, noting that 3D fighting game fans tend to gravitate towards the latest installment. Finally, Harada discussed the return of Virtua Fighter, Tekken's longtime rival, expressing excitement to have the series back as part of the thriving fighting game genre.