https://gematsu.com/2018/12/game-creators-tease-2019-ambitions-in-weekly-famitsu
Here are the notable tidbits:
001. Arc System Works' Daisuke Ishiwatari
Keyword: Sunrise.
In recent years, I've heard the word "eSports" from every direction, but the fighting games that Arc System Works specialize in also target eSports. There may be more opportunities for fighting games now than ever before, and the number of users with newfound interest in the genre might increase. As for us, we will seriously explore how we can contribute to that industry now more than ever. However, we have to polish the fun and essence of our games to ride this wave and not get washed away. Rather than one of many titles, I should concentrate on creating a few noteworthy titles.
Latest Report: Secret.
004. Idea Factory's Norihisa Kochiwa
2019 Keyword: New.
I want to challenge more and more new things since there are suspicions of a new era and new platform(s).
008. Atlus' Kazuyuki Yamai
2019 Keyword: Nervousness.
Latest Report: Shin Megami Tensei V is in earnest development. I apologize that we haven't been able to put out any news. Time is necessary to create all the details in Unreal Engine 4. I would appreciate it if everyone could wait a little longer for more news.
017. Capcom's Michiteru Okabe
2019 Keyword: My keyword is pioneering. I believe that we have pioneered not only specific fields, but also unexplored lands.
In 2019, I would like to take on new trials more than ever before, and since we're having discussions with many different people, I would like to work hard to be able to realize that.
Latest Report: On March 8, 2019, we will release Devil May Cry 5. There are things [about it] that we haven't announced yet, so please look forward to more information.
029. Koei Tecmo's Kenichi Ogasawara
2019 Keyword: Deliver the culmination of the current generation!
I think 2020 will be a year of great movement, and not only for the games industry, so in order to get a good grasp on changing needs, I would like to increase our speed and flexibility in dealing with various matters.
Latest Report: First, enjoy Dragon Quest Builders 2, which was developed by Omega Force! I may also be able to announce my own title sometime around Golden Week!
2019 Focal Point: It seems there will be big announcements regarding new hardware and platforms soon, so I will be paying attention. The state of censorship trends in China is also worth checking out.
048. Square Enix's Tomoya Asano
2019 Keyword: On a new land.
In 2019, I have a bit of a different challenge from what I've done previously (Octopath Traveler and the Bravely series). I'll do my best! The 11th Business Division is developing multiple games. There should be something that makes everyone happy! It will take some time before we're able to share news, but please look forward to it!
054. Square Enix's Yoshinori Kitase
2019 Keyword: Long-awaited!
I want to work hard to satisfy the expectations of the fans!
Latest Report: Mobius Final Fantasy currently has a collaboration with Final Fantasy VIII! Of course, development on Final Fantasy VII Remake is moving along well!
062. Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura
2019 Keyword: 7.
Various announcements are planned.
Latest Report: Kingdom Hearts III has gone gold, but I'm not entirely relieved [that it's done].
069. Spike Chunsoft's Yasuhiro Iizuka
2019 Keyword: Wow!!!
In 2019, we're preparing to announce unannounced western titles and new projects. I will do my best to make even just one more person interested in Spike Chunsoft, or to hear a lot of people say "Good job, Spike Chunsoft!."
Latest Report: In early 2019, I think I will be able to share various information about Kazutaka Kodaka's new title AI: Somnium Files.
076. Sega Games' Yokoyama Masayoshi
2019 Keyword: Long short festival.
Latest Report: Please support Yakuza Online! Also, development on the new console game starring protagonist Ichiban Kasuga is well underway. Please look forward to more news!
081. Sony Interactive Entertainment's Keiichiro Yoyama
2019 Keyword: Comeback.
While the thought never occurred to me during the year, 2018 was a troubling year where one thing after the next didn't go as expected. We had the opportunity to speak with Siren fans of 15 years at the "Siren Exhibition," and I was able to get motivation for making games in the future, as well as big hints. In 2019, I want to turn over a new leaf and go full power from the very beginning!
088. Nippon Ichi Software's Gen Suganuma
2019 Keyword: Offense is the greatest defense.
I'm making preparations to release new console games in 2020, in 2021, and even in 2022! Or maybe I should say, I'm working hard to release them forever!
Latest Report: I will announce one of them… Look forward to it!
094. Bandai Namco Entertainment's Keita Iizuka
2019 Keyword: Restart.
My first goal of 2019 is to deliver Code Vein to everyone. We have kept everyone waiting since the delay, but I would like to resume activities worldwide as we head towards release. At the same time, I would like to make preparations for what's next. Also, this is personal, but I'd like to restart the game I stopped halfway through and clear it…
106. Platinum Games' Atsushi Inaba
2019 Keyword: Pioneering.
It seems that 2019 will be a really intense year, and that we're going to tread unexplored territory. There are also many things I need to learn that I don't already know, which is difficult, but I'm excited for it. I want every year to be an intense year.
Latest Report: We will release various new news in 2019. But I can't say anything yet.
115. Mistwalker's Hironobu Sakaguchi
2019 Keyword: Turning over a new leaf.
I'm starting a new project. I want to do my best to turn over a new leaf.
Visit the link for much more.
Here are the notable tidbits:
001. Arc System Works' Daisuke Ishiwatari
Keyword: Sunrise.
In recent years, I've heard the word "eSports" from every direction, but the fighting games that Arc System Works specialize in also target eSports. There may be more opportunities for fighting games now than ever before, and the number of users with newfound interest in the genre might increase. As for us, we will seriously explore how we can contribute to that industry now more than ever. However, we have to polish the fun and essence of our games to ride this wave and not get washed away. Rather than one of many titles, I should concentrate on creating a few noteworthy titles.
Latest Report: Secret.
004. Idea Factory's Norihisa Kochiwa
2019 Keyword: New.
I want to challenge more and more new things since there are suspicions of a new era and new platform(s).
008. Atlus' Kazuyuki Yamai
2019 Keyword: Nervousness.
Latest Report: Shin Megami Tensei V is in earnest development. I apologize that we haven't been able to put out any news. Time is necessary to create all the details in Unreal Engine 4. I would appreciate it if everyone could wait a little longer for more news.
017. Capcom's Michiteru Okabe
2019 Keyword: My keyword is pioneering. I believe that we have pioneered not only specific fields, but also unexplored lands.
In 2019, I would like to take on new trials more than ever before, and since we're having discussions with many different people, I would like to work hard to be able to realize that.
Latest Report: On March 8, 2019, we will release Devil May Cry 5. There are things [about it] that we haven't announced yet, so please look forward to more information.
029. Koei Tecmo's Kenichi Ogasawara
2019 Keyword: Deliver the culmination of the current generation!
I think 2020 will be a year of great movement, and not only for the games industry, so in order to get a good grasp on changing needs, I would like to increase our speed and flexibility in dealing with various matters.
Latest Report: First, enjoy Dragon Quest Builders 2, which was developed by Omega Force! I may also be able to announce my own title sometime around Golden Week!
2019 Focal Point: It seems there will be big announcements regarding new hardware and platforms soon, so I will be paying attention. The state of censorship trends in China is also worth checking out.
048. Square Enix's Tomoya Asano
2019 Keyword: On a new land.
In 2019, I have a bit of a different challenge from what I've done previously (Octopath Traveler and the Bravely series). I'll do my best! The 11th Business Division is developing multiple games. There should be something that makes everyone happy! It will take some time before we're able to share news, but please look forward to it!
054. Square Enix's Yoshinori Kitase
2019 Keyword: Long-awaited!
I want to work hard to satisfy the expectations of the fans!
Latest Report: Mobius Final Fantasy currently has a collaboration with Final Fantasy VIII! Of course, development on Final Fantasy VII Remake is moving along well!
062. Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura
2019 Keyword: 7.
Various announcements are planned.
Latest Report: Kingdom Hearts III has gone gold, but I'm not entirely relieved [that it's done].
069. Spike Chunsoft's Yasuhiro Iizuka
2019 Keyword: Wow!!!
In 2019, we're preparing to announce unannounced western titles and new projects. I will do my best to make even just one more person interested in Spike Chunsoft, or to hear a lot of people say "Good job, Spike Chunsoft!."
Latest Report: In early 2019, I think I will be able to share various information about Kazutaka Kodaka's new title AI: Somnium Files.
076. Sega Games' Yokoyama Masayoshi
2019 Keyword: Long short festival.
Latest Report: Please support Yakuza Online! Also, development on the new console game starring protagonist Ichiban Kasuga is well underway. Please look forward to more news!
081. Sony Interactive Entertainment's Keiichiro Yoyama
2019 Keyword: Comeback.
While the thought never occurred to me during the year, 2018 was a troubling year where one thing after the next didn't go as expected. We had the opportunity to speak with Siren fans of 15 years at the "Siren Exhibition," and I was able to get motivation for making games in the future, as well as big hints. In 2019, I want to turn over a new leaf and go full power from the very beginning!
088. Nippon Ichi Software's Gen Suganuma
2019 Keyword: Offense is the greatest defense.
I'm making preparations to release new console games in 2020, in 2021, and even in 2022! Or maybe I should say, I'm working hard to release them forever!
Latest Report: I will announce one of them… Look forward to it!
094. Bandai Namco Entertainment's Keita Iizuka
2019 Keyword: Restart.
My first goal of 2019 is to deliver Code Vein to everyone. We have kept everyone waiting since the delay, but I would like to resume activities worldwide as we head towards release. At the same time, I would like to make preparations for what's next. Also, this is personal, but I'd like to restart the game I stopped halfway through and clear it…
106. Platinum Games' Atsushi Inaba
2019 Keyword: Pioneering.
It seems that 2019 will be a really intense year, and that we're going to tread unexplored territory. There are also many things I need to learn that I don't already know, which is difficult, but I'm excited for it. I want every year to be an intense year.
Latest Report: We will release various new news in 2019. But I can't say anything yet.
115. Mistwalker's Hironobu Sakaguchi
2019 Keyword: Turning over a new leaf.
I'm starting a new project. I want to do my best to turn over a new leaf.
Visit the link for much more.
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