lightspeed studioTencent, a division of Tencent, announced the establishment of a new game development studio, Lightspeed Japan Studio, led by game director Hideaki Itsuno.
The studio will focus on developing original triple-A action game titles and marks a major step in Lightspeed Studios’ global expansion. The new studio will have offices in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.
Mr. Itsuno was born in Osaka and is a former Capcom veteran who not only planned the “Street Fighter Alpha” series, but also directed franchise series such as “Rival School,” “Power Stone,” and “Capcom VS.” SNK, Devil May Cry, Dragon’s Dogma.
“We are honored to welcome Hideaki Itsuno to Lightspeed Studios,” said Jerry Chen, president of Lightspeed Studios, in a statement. “The establishment of LightSpeed Japan Studio is an important step in the expansion of Lightspeed Studios and demonstrates our commitment to delivering the best games possible to our players.”
LightSpeed Japan Studio provides a flexible and comprehensive working environment. The studio is designed to foster innovation by integrating multi-platform, cross-device technology, creating an environment that fosters creativity and technical excellence. The team will continue to explore new opportunities in gameplay and storytelling, with a focus on pushing the boundaries of new game creation.
“Joining LightSpeed Studios is an exciting new chapter for me. I look forward to leveraging LightSpeed’s strong development capabilities and global network to create original AAA action game titles with our incredible team and for a global community of players. We look forward to building aesthetic and innovative experiences for the world, and we welcome all talented and passionate game creators from around the world to join our vision.” mentioned in.
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Lightspeed Studios has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for over 4 billion registered users. The company is the co-developer of the global hit PUBG Mobile (co-developed with Krafton) and the developer of the upcoming open-world game Last Sentinel.
