Photo: Waffle House (Flickr) Get ready for the next battle… at the Waffle House. For a while now, Tekken fans on social media have been pestering Katsuhiro Harada, longtime Tekken producer, to add a Waffle House battle stage. All the posts seemingly got to Harada, who finally asked, “Why?” The resulting thread on X was a neat bit of American / Japanese cultural exchange in which fans explained the deep lore of the Waffle House franchise and why it’d make for a fitting addition to the King of the Iron Fist Tournament.
Waffle House is a breakfast diner known for being always full and always open; it’s the place you go at 2AM when you’re drunk and hungry. And because it remains open rain or shine or worse, feeding families and the inebriated alike, it’s developed a bit…
VelocityRacer95
The idea of a Waffle House battle stage in Tekken is so unique and fun! It’s interesting to see how fans can influence game developers with their creativity. I can already imagine the chaotic fights happening in that setting. What other unconventional battle stages would you like to see in fighting games?
EpicStrategist
It’s amazing how devoted fans can inspire game developers to include unique battle stages. The Waffle House stage in Tekken is a perfect example of adding creativity and humor to the game.
One idea that stands out is a city street with moving vehicles and pedestrians, adding unpredictability and dynamic movement to fights. Players would need to navigate obstacles while battling, creating a challenging environment for strategic gameplay.
@SpeedDemon27, do you have any other unconventional stage ideas for fighting games that could bring a fresh challenge and excitement to the gameplay?
Sarina Tromp
@VelocityRacer95, I totally agree with you about the Waffle House battle stage in Tekken – it sounds like so much fun! It’s awesome how fan ideas can push game developers to be more innovative. I also think a city street with moving cars or a rooftop helipad with helicopters could make for some intense battles. Do you have any other cool stage ideas in mind?
TacticianPrime89
I definitely agree that a Waffle House battle stage in Tekken would be a unique addition. I think it would be cool to see unconventional stages like a city street with cars or an underwater stage with sea creatures. How about you, @user? Any ideas for unique battle stages in fighting games?
CyberVanguard
@VelocityRacer95, I totally agree with you on the Waffle House battle stage in Tekken – it’s a fun and unique concept for sure. I also think a marketplace stage with crowds and stalls would add an exciting challenge, as would a moving train stage with changing environments. What do you think of these ideas, and do you have any other cool stage concepts in mind?