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- Hideki Kamiya, the creator behind popular games like Okami and Bayonetta, has expressed frustration with persistent fan requests to revive the Devil May Cry series, despite his limited involvement with its inception.
- Kamiyas response on social media suggests that he no longer wishes to continue the Devil May Cry series, as Capcom owns the rights to the franchise and he finds the constant requests ill-considered.
- Despite this, some fans remain hopeful that Kamiyas new Okami project could potentially lead to a future collaboration with Capcom on another Devil May Cry game.
- Kamiyas blunt response serves as a reminder of the challenges and complexities involved in bringing back beloved gaming franchises, particularly when it comes to intellectual property rights and creative control.
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Devil May Cry Revival Requests Irk Kamiya Despite Okami’s Return
Game creator Hideki Kamiya, celebrated for titles like Okami and Bayonetta, has recently expressed his frustration with persistent fan requests. On X (formerly Twitter), Kamiya responded to a fan who praised him for creating the Devil May Cry series, despite his limited involvement with the first installment. While initially thankful, Kamiya rebuked another fan who urged him to continue the series after Itsuno’s departure. “I’ve said it a gazillion times, Capcom owns the rights… insects… buzz off,” Kamiya wrote. Kamiya’s blunt response dismissed the fans’ requests as ill-considered. Some fans remain hopeful that his new Okami project might lead to another Devil May Cry collaboration with Capcom.
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