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According to multiple sources, Katsuhiro Harada is set to leave Bandai Namco at the end of 2025, marking the end of a significant 30-year tenure with the company. Harada is best known for his influential role in the development of the Tekken series, a cornerstone of fighting games that has garnered a massive global following.
Meanwhile, in gaming hardware news, Verizon is offering a free Nintendo Switch as part of its Black Friday deals for home internet, highlighting the competitive landscape of console promotions this holiday season.
Additionally, Acer has introduced the Nitro 60, an affordable gaming desktop that promises decent 4K performance, catering to budget-conscious gamers looking for a capable system. On the regulatory front, New York has outlawed online sweepstakes casinos, a move expected to impact the state’s gaming revenue significantly, with the SGLA estimating a potential loss of $230 million annually.
This decision reflects ongoing efforts to regulate online gambling more strictly across various states, as evidenced by other recent actions against illegal gambling operations, such as the shutdown of a garage door business in Orange County that was reportedly running illicit gaming activities.