Tag: japanese game dev

Important Nintendo composer hasn’t worked there in a year

Industry Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger -
Nintendo's prolific modern composer, Yasuaki Iwata, has shared a late message revealing he hasn't worked for the Japanese developer...

Krafton says acquiring Tango Gameworks was about more than just Hi-Fi Rush

Industry Matt Marston -
Krafton's acquisition of Hi-Fi Rush developer, Tango Gameworks, was about more than just money.

Bandai Namco canceled 5 unannounced projects

Industry Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger -
Japanese game dev and publisher Bandai Namco axed five different unannounced projects following an unnamed "underperforming game."

Palworld dev Pocketpair is “overwhelmingly short of friends,” hiring all positions

Industry Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger -
The Japanese game developer that brought to life "Pokemon with guns" Palworld is seeking new staff, especially keen on planning and engineering people.

GungHo sells Octopath Traveler dev ACQUIRE, new parent hopes to “generate synergies” with its studios

Industry Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger -
GungHo has sold off Octopath Traveler developer ACQUIRE, passing it into the hands of FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft parent, Kadokawa Corporation.