A New Game is More Interesting Than Devil May Cry 7, Says Itsuno
Marcus Thompson 
Key Takeaways
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- Hideaki Itsuno left Capcom after two decades, largely due to the company creating only two new intellectual properties over that period.
- Itsuno is aiming to create a major global IP, and to achieve this goal, he has partnered with Tencent and Lightspeed Studio Japan.
- During his tenure at Capcom, Itsuno developed original titles such as Dragons Dogma and revitalized established series like Devil May Cry.
- Itsuno, now over 50, expressed a strong desire to take on the challenge of creating a globally successful new IP.
Hideaki Itsuno Pursues Major Global IP with Tencent and Lightspeed Studio Japan After Two Decades at Capcom
Capcom’s creation of only two new intellectual properties (IPs) over the last two decades significantly influenced Hideaki Itsuno’s departure from the company. During his tenure at Capcom, Itsuno developed original titles such as Dragon’s Dogma and revitalized established series like Devil May Cry. Despite his considerable success at Capcom, Itsuno, now over 50, expressed a strong desire to undertake the challenge of creating a major global IP. To achieve this ambition, he has since partnered with Tencent and Lightspeed Studio Japan.
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