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2017-12-29 06:31 PM
■ SNK
Yasuyuki Oda, Game Department Vice Manager and 1st Studio Producer
Known for: The King of Fighters XIV
“Thanks to everyone, in 2018 we will celebrate the 40th anniveresary of the SNK brand.
“On the game side, we have new title releases and announcements for both consoles and apps (I cannot say anything yet!), and we are also planning to update The King of Fighters XIV, which is available now.
“First, the King of Fighters manga will start on New Year’s Day! We are also preparing 40th anniversary commemoration goods, which will be gradually released mainly through the SNK Online Shop. Please look forward to SNK in 2018!”
■ Enhance Games
Tetsuya Mizuguchi, CEO
Known for: Rez, Rez Infinite, Lumines, Space Channel 5
“As we head towards 2018, we are making various preparations, so we will be in touch. The times are changing faster and faster, and I am excitedly nervous. We will again take on various challenges in 2018, so please treat us well again.”
■ Kadokawa Games
Yoshimi Yasuda, President
Known for: God Wars: Future Past, Root Letter, Starly Girls, Lollipop Chainsaw
“In 2018, we will continue to work hard to deliver quality games to everyone.
“With regard to the major God Wars: Future Past downloadable content, ‘Labyrinth of Yomi,’ not only are we implementing new downloadable content, we are also planning to update the game with drastic improvements to the main story in response to user requests and feedback. Because of this, we are a bit behind schedule, but please be patient as we will officially announce details when we have a clearer idea of when.
“Please give Kadokawa Games your support in 2018 as well.”
■ Capcom
Motohide Eshiro, Producer
Known for: Ace Attorney series, DmC Devil May Cry, etc.
“In 2018, I would like to think about mechanisms that will please fans of the long-running Ace Attorney series. Also, I think that it will be a year of personal challenge as I am considering a new title as well.”
Masachika Kawata, Producer
Known for: Resident Evil 7: biohazard
“There are various things, but I would like to create a game that is even a little interesting.”
Ryota Niitsuma, Producer
Known for: Resident Evil: Revelations series, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 series
“Last year, I was able to announce the Switch versions of the Resident Evil: Revelations series, but I would like to further create something with Resident Evil content that everyone can be happy with.
“I’m doing various other things, but it is not yet my time to bring them up…. By the way, if I were told, ‘You an make whatever you want!’ then I would want to make a fighting game. (Laughs.)”
■ GungHo Online Entertainment
Kazuki Morishita, President, CEO, and Executive Producer
Known for: Puzzle & Dragons, Puzzle & Dragons Radar, Let It Die
“In 2018, new developments of Puzzle & Dragons will begin. I will do my best to further expand how you can enjoy it.
“Also, new titles are also in development. We are making games that can be enjoyed by users all over the world. When the time comes, we will make the announcements.
“Please look forward to GungHo in 2018!!”
■ Grasshopper Manufacture
Hideyuki Shin, Director
Known for: Let It Die, Killer is Dead
“Since 2017 was a year for Let It Die, I want to do something different in 2018. I will start by taking a trip with just me and my bike.”
■ Granzella
Kazuma Kujo, Producer, Director, and Game Designer
Known for: Disaster Report series, City Shrouded in Shadow, Manga Kakeru
“In 2017, a game I was involved with finally released to the world. So far, I was unable to fulfill the promise that I would “release various things” each year, but riding the momentum from releasing a game in 2017, I would like to soundly release games like the currently in-development manga production game Manga Kakeru and the earthquake-themed action adventure Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories to the world, one at a time. Thank you for your support!”
(Editor’s Note: Speaking of Manga Kakeru, there will be news about the game in January 2018.)
■ Koei Tecmo Games
Keisuke Kikuchi, Producer
Known for: Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings, Nights of Azure series, Deception series
“With Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings, we folded back the 20th anniversary of the Atelier series, but we are also preparing a new title in 2018. I will work hard so I can debut it as quickly as possible.”
Hisashi Koinuma, President
Known for: Warriors series, Nioh, Attack on Titan series, Yo-kai Sangokushi, etc.
“Thank you to everyone who played titles from Koei Tecmo this year. We are planning to release a lot of titles next year, and I want to announce new titles as well, so please look forward to it!”
Akihiro Suzuki, Producer
Known for: Dynasty Warriors series, Dynasty Warriors Empires series, Bladestorm series, Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
“In addition [to the release of Dynasty Warriors 9], we are also preparing various other news about the series, and are moving towards the next project, so please continue to support the Dynasty Warriors series.”
Masaki Furusawa, Producer and Director
Known for: Warriors All-Stars, Hyrule Warriors
“In 2017, we delivered the all-stars of Koei Tecmo with Warriors All-Stars from Omega Force. For 2018, I am again preparing a title that can live up to the demands of all the fans in a different form, so please look forward to it.”
Junzo Hosoi, Producer
Known for: Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings, Blue Reflection
“We are planning new developments of various titles, including the Atelier series, so please give the Gust brand your support in 2018.”
■ CyberConnect2
Hiroshi Matsuyama, President and CEO
Known for: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm series, .hack//G.U. Last Recode, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series
“I will announce the ‘CyberConnect2 Vision for the Future’ in February 2018. Please look forward to it!”
■ genDesign
Fumito Ueda, Game Designer
Known for: Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, The Last Guardian
“I may or may not be able to notify you about some kind of progress, but please look forward to it at your leisure.”
Yasuyuki Oda, Game Department Vice Manager and 1st Studio Producer
Known for: The King of Fighters XIV
“Thanks to everyone, in 2018 we will celebrate the 40th anniveresary of the SNK brand.
“On the game side, we have new title releases and announcements for both consoles and apps (I cannot say anything yet!), and we are also planning to update The King of Fighters XIV, which is available now.
“First, the King of Fighters manga will start on New Year’s Day! We are also preparing 40th anniversary commemoration goods, which will be gradually released mainly through the SNK Online Shop. Please look forward to SNK in 2018!”
■ Enhance Games
Tetsuya Mizuguchi, CEO
Known for: Rez, Rez Infinite, Lumines, Space Channel 5
“As we head towards 2018, we are making various preparations, so we will be in touch. The times are changing faster and faster, and I am excitedly nervous. We will again take on various challenges in 2018, so please treat us well again.”
■ Kadokawa Games
Yoshimi Yasuda, President
Known for: God Wars: Future Past, Root Letter, Starly Girls, Lollipop Chainsaw
“In 2018, we will continue to work hard to deliver quality games to everyone.
“With regard to the major God Wars: Future Past downloadable content, ‘Labyrinth of Yomi,’ not only are we implementing new downloadable content, we are also planning to update the game with drastic improvements to the main story in response to user requests and feedback. Because of this, we are a bit behind schedule, but please be patient as we will officially announce details when we have a clearer idea of when.
“Please give Kadokawa Games your support in 2018 as well.”
■ Capcom
Motohide Eshiro, Producer
Known for: Ace Attorney series, DmC Devil May Cry, etc.
“In 2018, I would like to think about mechanisms that will please fans of the long-running Ace Attorney series. Also, I think that it will be a year of personal challenge as I am considering a new title as well.”
Masachika Kawata, Producer
Known for: Resident Evil 7: biohazard
“There are various things, but I would like to create a game that is even a little interesting.”
Ryota Niitsuma, Producer
Known for: Resident Evil: Revelations series, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 series
“Last year, I was able to announce the Switch versions of the Resident Evil: Revelations series, but I would like to further create something with Resident Evil content that everyone can be happy with.
“I’m doing various other things, but it is not yet my time to bring them up…. By the way, if I were told, ‘You an make whatever you want!’ then I would want to make a fighting game. (Laughs.)”
■ GungHo Online Entertainment
Kazuki Morishita, President, CEO, and Executive Producer
Known for: Puzzle & Dragons, Puzzle & Dragons Radar, Let It Die
“In 2018, new developments of Puzzle & Dragons will begin. I will do my best to further expand how you can enjoy it.
“Also, new titles are also in development. We are making games that can be enjoyed by users all over the world. When the time comes, we will make the announcements.
“Please look forward to GungHo in 2018!!”
■ Grasshopper Manufacture
Hideyuki Shin, Director
Known for: Let It Die, Killer is Dead
“Since 2017 was a year for Let It Die, I want to do something different in 2018. I will start by taking a trip with just me and my bike.”
■ Granzella
Kazuma Kujo, Producer, Director, and Game Designer
Known for: Disaster Report series, City Shrouded in Shadow, Manga Kakeru
“In 2017, a game I was involved with finally released to the world. So far, I was unable to fulfill the promise that I would “release various things” each year, but riding the momentum from releasing a game in 2017, I would like to soundly release games like the currently in-development manga production game Manga Kakeru and the earthquake-themed action adventure Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories to the world, one at a time. Thank you for your support!”
(Editor’s Note: Speaking of Manga Kakeru, there will be news about the game in January 2018.)
■ Koei Tecmo Games
Keisuke Kikuchi, Producer
Known for: Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings, Nights of Azure series, Deception series
“With Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings, we folded back the 20th anniversary of the Atelier series, but we are also preparing a new title in 2018. I will work hard so I can debut it as quickly as possible.”
Hisashi Koinuma, President
Known for: Warriors series, Nioh, Attack on Titan series, Yo-kai Sangokushi, etc.
“Thank you to everyone who played titles from Koei Tecmo this year. We are planning to release a lot of titles next year, and I want to announce new titles as well, so please look forward to it!”
Akihiro Suzuki, Producer
Known for: Dynasty Warriors series, Dynasty Warriors Empires series, Bladestorm series, Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
“In addition [to the release of Dynasty Warriors 9], we are also preparing various other news about the series, and are moving towards the next project, so please continue to support the Dynasty Warriors series.”
Masaki Furusawa, Producer and Director
Known for: Warriors All-Stars, Hyrule Warriors
“In 2017, we delivered the all-stars of Koei Tecmo with Warriors All-Stars from Omega Force. For 2018, I am again preparing a title that can live up to the demands of all the fans in a different form, so please look forward to it.”
Junzo Hosoi, Producer
Known for: Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings, Blue Reflection
“We are planning new developments of various titles, including the Atelier series, so please give the Gust brand your support in 2018.”
■ CyberConnect2
Hiroshi Matsuyama, President and CEO
Known for: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm series, .hack//G.U. Last Recode, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series
“I will announce the ‘CyberConnect2 Vision for the Future’ in February 2018. Please look forward to it!”
■ genDesign
Fumito Ueda, Game Designer
Known for: Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, The Last Guardian
“I may or may not be able to notify you about some kind of progress, but please look forward to it at your leisure.”
