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LightSpeed Japan Studio, the studio led by Devil May Cry 5 and Dragon's Dogma series director Hideaki Itsuno, has announced the establishment of an Osaka office in addition to its Tokyo office, as well as the recruitment of Capcom game veterans Bingo Morihashi, Daigo Ikeno, and Gouda Cheese.

Bingo Morihashi is a scenario writer who will work as a narrative lead. He previously worked on scenarios for the Devil May Cry series, Dragon's Dogma series, and more.

Daigo Ikeno is an illustrator who will work as an art director. He has previously worked on character designs for games like Street Fighter III 3rd Strike, Devil May Cry 2, Devil May Cry 3, Devil May Cry 5, and Street Fighter IV.

Gouda Cheese, also known as Bengus, is an illustrator who will work as an art designer. He has previously worked on 2D character designs for games like the Darkstalkers and Marvel vs. Capcom series, as well as the production of the anime Battle Spirits: Shounen Gekiha Dan.

"By establishing studios in both Tokyo and Osaka, we've put together a system that allows us to utilize some of Japan's best game development talent," Itsuno said in a press release. "The newly recruited senior members demonstrate leadership in the fields of narrative development, art direction, and character design, and will serve as a driving force in the creation of our innovative AAA action title. Creating an original AAA intellectual property from the ground up is extremely rare in Japan these days, and that is exactly what we are striving to do."

LightSpeed Japan Studio currently has a team of approximately 40 staff, and is developing a "next-generation cross-platform AAA action title," based on a brand-new intellectual property. The studio is currently hiring across multiple positions in both Tokyo and Osaka.

LightSpeed Japan Studio establishes Osaka office, recruits Capcom game veterans

LightSpeed Japan Studio, the studio led by Devil May Cry 5 and Dragon’s Dogma series director Hideaki Itsuno, has announced the establishment of an Osaka office in addition to its Tokyo offic…

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[roosnam1980]

itsuno is the only one looking excited in that pic

 

[Punished Miku]

Definitely sounds like a studio to watch.

 

[Hudo]

Okay, Itsuno. I am willing to forgive you if you make a game like Dragon's Dogma but this time for real.

 

[deeptech]

I was excited about Silent Hill creator new studio and game, then I wasn't. So here, IDK....

 

[Little Mac]

Other notable hires are Pepper Jack and Parmigiano Reggiano.

 

[Kurotri]

What are those names bruh

 

[yurinka]

Ikeno and Bengus are two of the most iconic artists of the 2D Capcom fighters like Street Fighter series and similar.

Fun fact: Bengus also did use as nickname CRMK, Mid Shit or Holy Homerun.

 

[Kuranghi]

Other notable hires are Pepper Jack and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Starboard Salut and Red Fox will be consulting

 

[IAmRei]

I was influenced partly by Ikeno works.
I learnt anatomy and style from His work in lot of games he worked at. I wish the best for this step.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

What is the role for Gouda Cheese in this studio? Will he be working with Mozzarella Stick?

 

[Traxtech]

They need to poach back the DMC5 combat guy from square enix

 

[Punished Miku]

Devil May Cry, Dragon’s Dogma director Hideaki Itsuno explains why he left Capcom, and what’s next | VGC

Itsuno-san discusses Lightspeed Studios and its plans for a AAA action game…

www.videogameschronicle.com

Looks like he had to leave to not be forced to make more Devil May Cry. Capcom is playing it way too safe this gen and everyone still apologizes for them. Get ready for more RE remakes. Maybe a Devil May Cry remake now of 1, 2 and 3 for $70 each since Itsuno left them. I'm sure they will with the anime starting over.

 

[March Climber]

They need to poach back the DMC5 combat guy from square enix

This sounds like a great idea, but I'm going to need them to wait a bit so that Square Enix can use his talents for the Dirge of Cerberus remake they haven't announced yet.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

This sounds like a great idea, but I'm going to need them to wait a bit so that Square Enix can use his talents for the Dirge of Cerberus remake they haven't announced yet.

Let Keiichiro Toyama join and bring Gravity Rush there.

 

[Peroroncino]

Gouda Cheese huh? Seems like Japanese names are getting more and more curious

 

[Kumomeme]

Okay, Itsuno. I am willing to forgive you if you make a game like Dragon's Dogma but this time for real.

this come to my mind too!

 

[GymWolf]

Sound like names you could find in a yakuza game...

 

[March Climber]

Okay, Itsuno. I am willing to forgive you if you make a game like Dragon's Dogma but this time for real.

In the interview it seems like he is more looking forward to either an action game or (maybe) fighting game at this time. He said since he literally just worked on an RPG (DD2) that he wants to take a break from them for now.

Edit: Also he also does not want to follow trends so no soulslike. However, he found Indiana Jones to be an interesting game. Not sure if there's anything further to read from that.

 

[Hudo]

In the interview it seems like he is more looking forward to either an action game or (maybe) fighting game at this time. He said since he literally just worked on an RPG (DD2) that he wants to take a break from them for now.

Understandable. But sad news nonetheless.

 

[March Climber]

Understandable. But sad news nonetheless.

Here's the full interview:

Devil May Cry, Dragon’s Dogma director Hideaki Itsuno explains why he left Capcom, and what’s next | VGC

Itsuno-san discusses Lightspeed Studios and its plans for a AAA action game…

www.videogameschronicle.com

Itsuno is 55 years old, confirmed by the article. I'm assuming he has 1-3 games (at 3-5 years dev time each) left before he wants to call it.

However, he said him and the other Capcom veterans who joined will do their best to help the younger talents grow their talent and make their own unique creations.

 

[Hudo]

However, he said him and the other Capcom veterans who joined will do their best to help the younger talents grow their talent and make their own unique creations.

That's fantastic news. I feel that there aren't a lot of tech companies left that still want to teach younger people. Also: Thanks for the interview!

 

[March Climber]

I feel that there aren't a lot of tech companies left that still want to teach younger people.

I think that aspect ends up heavily relying on the cultural nature of a place (and more specifically a company), which has become one of the last walls of human decency since all other aspects focus on the monetary nature.

But that's a thread derail I don't want to get into nor start.

 

[Lambogenie]

Sounds interesting.

Maybe Capcom will rope them and Clover to work together again anyway and boom, old Capcom.