Hideki Kamiya to Leave PlatinumGames
PlatinumGames has suddenly announced via X (formerly Twitter) that Hideki Kamiya is slated to leave the studio in October.
Hideki Kamiya to Leave Platinum Games
— PlatinumGames Inc. (@platinumgames) September 25, 2023
October 12, 2023, is slated to be the last day Kamiya is to work at PlatiniumGames. He was one of the co-founders of the studio back in August 2006.
He was involved in numerous hit titles and franchises. This includes legendary franchises such as Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe, The Wonderful 101, and Bayonetta.
Kamiya did take to X/Twitter to comment on his departure. More specifically, the iconic developer said he plans to continue to develop games in the “Hideki Kamiya way”. However, no additional details were provided.
ILP/LOGNET Interview Kamiya
The Iron Lords Podcast and Lords of Gaming had the privilege of interviewing Hideki Kamiya back in March 2020, check out that interview above or right here.
Kamiya was infamous for having a reputation for mass-blocking X/Twitter users. Undoubtedly, his contributions to the medium cannot be understated, and remains a legend within the industry.
Are you a fan of Kamiya’s games? Which ones are your favorite? Sound off in the comment section below. As always, be sure to check back to Lords of Gaming for all the latest game news, reviews, and analysis.
