"Tekken 8 Director Addresses Waffle House Stage Requests"

TL;DR
Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada responded to fans' requests for a Waffle House-themed stage in the game, asking for an explanation behind the demand. Fans explained the cultural significance and memes associated with the Southern diner chain, but Harada noted the difficulty in obtaining permission due to trademark and rights issues. Despite the challenges, there's still hope among fans that the unique stage might make it into the game.
- Tekken 8 Director Responds to the Many Fans Asking for a Waffle House Level IGN
- Tekken director asks why Americans want Waffle House to be a stage in Tekken 8 PC Gamer
- Tekken Creator Interested in Making Waffle House A Stage Kotaku
- Tekken director responds to overwhelming requests to add Waffle House to fighting game WKRC TV Cincinnati
- Tekken director apparently keeps getting requests to add a Waffle House stage Engadget
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