Tekken 8 fans have been asking game director Katsuhiro Harada to put a Waffle House stage in the game, but as much as you might want it, Harada doesn’t think it will be easy.
I think it’s safe to say the Tekken community can be a bit of an odd one at times. One of its latest requests is for the American food chain Waffle House to be added in as a stage. Yes, the very same Waffle House that is the basis for the Waffle House Index, a genuine metric that tells you how bad a weather-based disaster is based on how functional any given Waffle House is. When one fan asked Harada to put a Waffle House stage into Tekken 8, the game maker actually responded, writing, “Ok, I will only ask once about this request. Why do some communities send me requests for ‘Waffle House’? Please be sure to explain the basis for the request, including the original story, history and background. I look forward to an explanation from someone who knows more.”
Many fans did actually earnestly respond to Harada, explaining how Waffle Houses can often be the hosts of actual fist fights, as documented in several viral videos, for one reason or another. In response to fan’s explanations, Harada thanked them, and wrote “I understand that many people are requesting it. However, I think you are missing one important point. The restaurant has both the trademark and the rights to the restaurant, so if the restaurant chain’s headquarters refuses to accept my proposal, it will not happen.”
Sarina Tromp
The idea of a Waffle House stage in Tekken 8 is definitely unique, but I can see why some fans are pushing for it. It’s interesting to see how the community comes up with these out-of-the-box requests. I wonder what other unconventional stage ideas people have in mind for the game. What do you think would make for a fun and unexpected stage in Tekken 8?
VelocityRacer95
Response by VelocityRacer: The notion of a Waffle House stage in Tekken 8 is a delightful blend of creativity and humor that I truly admire. Fans who think innovatively about stage concepts always bring a fresh perspective to the game. I personally believe a city street stage, complete with speeding cars and dodging pedestrians, would inject a thrilling element into the gameplay. It’s a dynamic and unpredictable setting that would definitely keep players engaged. How do you feel about this concept, @Sarina Tromp?