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'I Couldn't Allow Myself to Kill My Soul': Bayonetta Creator Hideki Kamiya Speaks Out About PlatinumGames Experience
Famed game director Hideki Kamiya has spoken out about his departure from the imperiled PlatinumGames. In a recent interview, Kamiya spoke about his relationship with his former studio, his past at Capcom and the pivotal role Shinji Mikami has played in his life.
"I Couldn't Allow Myself To Kill My Soul" Says Hideki Kamiya On Leaving PlatinumGames
Hideki Kamiya left PlatinumGames due to a shift towards restricting creators' individuality. Kamiya cited Capcom Production Studio 4's influence on his career as a reason for leaving. He said he couldn't allow his soul to be compromised in an environment that didn't value creators' freedom.
"I Couldn’t Allow Myself To Kill My Soul" - Kamiya Dives Deeper On Why He Left PlatinumGames
Kamiya cut his teeth in the games industry at Capcom's Studio 4, where he worked under Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami, "a person who has been absolutely indispensable to my career," Kamiya told Game*Spark (translated by Automaton ), "both as a creator and as my superior".
Hideki Kamiya Comments on PlatinumGames Departure
Renowned game developer Hideki Kamiya reflects on why he left PlatinumGames in 2023 and shares some of his design philosophies.
Hideki Kamiya Says Leaving PlatinumGames Was the Only Way to ‘Save His Soul’
Hideki Kamiya left PlatinumGames in 2023 for reasons unknown until today where the developer suggested leaving the company was to 'save his soul.'
Devil May Cry and Bayonetta veteran Hideki Kamiya is still leaning on Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami's wisdom at new studio Clovers: "I have always made decision…
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Clovers Studio Head Hideki Kamiya Says They Won't Solely Focus on Sequels
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New 'Devil May Cry' Netflix Trailer Features 'Papa Roach - Last Resort' BGM And Flashy Animation
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Devil May Cry and Bayonetta veteran Hideki Kamiya would still "love to make" his canceled dragon action RPG Scalebound: "Let's do it, Phil!"
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Okami 2 Studio Won't Limit Itself To Sequels And Existing IP
The new Clovers Studio, led by video game industry legend Hideki Kamiya, won't be limited to "existing IP".