{"id":12305,"date":"2024-11-12T13:12:09","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T06:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=12305"},"modified":"2024-11-12T13:12:09","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T06:12:09","slug":"lightspeed-studios-launches-japan-game-development-studio-led-by-hideaki-itsuno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=12305","title":{"rendered":"LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS Launches Japan Game Development Studio Led By Hideaki Itsuno"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"prntac\"><i>The <span class=\"xn-location\">Osaka<\/span> and Tokyo-Based LightSpeed Japan Studio Will Focus on AAA Action Game<\/i><i>s <\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">TOKYO<\/span>, Nov. 12, 2024 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS, a leading global game developer, has announced the establishment of LightSpeed Japan Studio, its new game development studio focused on the development of original AAA action game titles, marking a major step in LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS&#8217; global expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>LightSpeed Japan Studio will be led by the legendary game director <span class=\"xn-person\">Hideaki Itsuno<\/span>. Born in <span class=\"xn-location\">Osaka<\/span>, Itsuno is the former Capcom veteran, where he not only planned the <i>Street Fighter Alpha series, <\/i>but also directed iconic franchises series such as <i>Rival Schools<\/i>, <i>Power Stone<\/i>, <i>Capcom VS. SNK<\/i>, <i>Devil May Cry<\/i>, and <i>Dragon&#8217;s Dogma<\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2554807\/Hideaki_Itsuno_Head_LightSpeed_Japan_Studio.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2554807\/Hideaki_Itsuno_Head_LightSpeed_Japan_Studio.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Hideaki Itsuno, Head of LightSpeed Japan Studio\" alt=\"Hideaki Itsuno, Head of LightSpeed Japan Studio\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Hideaki Itsuno, Head of LightSpeed Japan Studio<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;It is our great honor to have <span class=\"xn-person\">Hideaki Itsuno<\/span> join LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Jerry Chen<\/span>, President of LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS. &#8220;The establishment of LightSpeed Japan Studio is a significant step in LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS&#8217; expansion and demonstrates our commitment to bringing the best possible games to our players.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Operating from both <span class=\"xn-location\">Tokyo<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Osaka<\/span>, LightSpeed Japan Studio will offer a flexible and inclusive working environment. The studio is designed to foster innovation by integrating multi-platform, cross-device technologies, creating an environment where creativity and technical excellence thrive. The team will focus on pushing the boundaries of new game creation, continuously exploring new opportunities in gameplay and storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Joining LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is an exciting new chapter for me. With LightSpeed&#8217;s strong development capability and global network, I look forward to creating original AAA action game titles together with the amazing team and building aesthetic and innovative experiences for the global player community. We welcome all talented and passionate game creators from the world over to join our vision,&#8221;\u00a0said <span class=\"xn-person\">Hideaki Itsuno<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Supporting <span class=\"xn-person\">Hideaki Itsuno<\/span> at LightSpeed Japan Studio is a team of seasoned game developers who stand by LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS&#8217; mission to explore the forefront of innovative game creation. The studio welcomes talented individuals that share LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS&#8217; vision to co-create and deliver the best games possible to players around the world.<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeed-studios.com\/jp\/join\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0for available positions.<\/p>\n<p><b>About LightSpeed Japan Studio<\/b><\/p>\n<p>LightSpeed Japan Studio is a game development studio dedicated to crafting original AAA action game titles for global audiences. Led by industry veteran\u00a0Hideaki Itsuno, the studio operates across two locations in <span class=\"xn-location\">Tokyo<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Osaka<\/span>. The studio offers a flexible and inclusive work environment and actively welcomes game creators who are full of talent and passion for pushing the boundaries of game development. LightSpeed Japan Studio is a studio under LightSpeed Studios, a global game development group with teams across the world.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeed-studios.com\/jp\/join\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.lightspeed-studios.com\/jp\/join\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS<\/b><\/p>\n<p>LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is a leading global game developer with teams across <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">United States<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">France<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">United Arab Emirates<\/span>. LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for over 4 billion registered users. It is the co-developer of worldwide hit PUBG MOBILE (co-developed with KRAFTON, Inc.) and the developer of the upcoming AAA open-world game, <i>Last Sentinel<\/i>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art &amp; science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.<br \/>More information about LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS please visit <u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lightspeed-studios.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.lightspeed-studios.com<\/a><\/u>, and follow us on <u><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/__lightspeed___\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LightSpeedStudiosGames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCGbIrLvrAuNViiHVFfHqGWA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>The <span class=\"xn-location\">Osaka<\/span> and Tokyo-Based LightSpeed Japan Studio Will Focus on AAA Action Game<\/i><i>s <\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">TOKYO<\/span>, Nov. 12, 2024 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS, a leading global game developer, has announced the establishment of LightSpeed Japan Studio, its new game development studio focused on the development of original AAA action game titles, marking a major step in LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS&#8217; global expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>LightSpeed Japan Studio will be led by the legendary game director <span class=\"xn-person\">Hideaki Itsuno<\/span>. Born in <span class=\"xn-location\">Osaka<\/span>, Itsuno is the former Capcom veteran, where he not only planned the <i>Street Fighter Alpha series, <\/i>but also directed iconic franchises series such as <i>Rival Schools<\/i>, <i>Power Stone<\/i>, <i>Capcom VS. SNK<\/i>, <i>Devil May Cry<\/i>, and <i>Dragon&#8217;s Dogma<\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2554807\/Hideaki_Itsuno_Head_LightSpeed_Japan_Studio.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2554807\/Hideaki_Itsuno_Head_LightSpeed_Japan_Studio.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Hideaki Itsuno, Head of LightSpeed Japan Studio\" alt=\"Hideaki Itsuno, Head of LightSpeed Japan Studio\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Hideaki Itsuno, Head of LightSpeed Japan Studio<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;It is our great honor to have <span class=\"xn-person\">Hideaki Itsuno<\/span> join LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Jerry Chen<\/span>, President of LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS. &#8220;The establishment of LightSpeed Japan Studio is a significant step in LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS&#8217; expansion and demonstrates our commitment to bringing the best possible games to our players.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Operating from both <span class=\"xn-location\">Tokyo<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Osaka<\/span>, LightSpeed Japan Studio will offer a flexible and inclusive working environment. The studio is designed to foster innovation by integrating multi-platform, cross-device technologies, creating an environment where creativity and technical excellence thrive. The team will focus on pushing the boundaries of new game creation, continuously exploring new opportunities in gameplay and storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Joining LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is an exciting new chapter for me. With LightSpeed&#8217;s strong development capability and global network, I look forward to creating original AAA action game titles together with the amazing team and building aesthetic and innovative experiences for the global player community. We welcome all talented and passionate game creators from the world over to join our vision,&#8221;\u00a0said <span class=\"xn-person\">Hideaki Itsuno<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Supporting <span class=\"xn-person\">Hideaki Itsuno<\/span> at LightSpeed Japan Studio is a team of seasoned game developers who stand by LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS&#8217; mission to explore the forefront of innovative game creation. The studio welcomes talented individuals that share LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS&#8217; vision to co-create and deliver the best games possible to players around the world.<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeed-studios.com\/jp\/join\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0for available positions.<\/p>\n<p><b>About LightSpeed Japan Studio<\/b><\/p>\n<p>LightSpeed Japan Studio is a game development studio dedicated to crafting original AAA action game titles for global audiences. Led by industry veteran\u00a0Hideaki Itsuno, the studio operates across two locations in <span class=\"xn-location\">Tokyo<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Osaka<\/span>. The studio offers a flexible and inclusive work environment and actively welcomes game creators who are full of talent and passion for pushing the boundaries of game development. LightSpeed Japan Studio is a studio under LightSpeed Studios, a global game development group with teams across the world.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeed-studios.com\/jp\/join\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.lightspeed-studios.com\/jp\/join\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS<\/b><\/p>\n<p>LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is a leading global game developer with teams across <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">United States<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">France<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">United Arab Emirates<\/span>. LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for over 4 billion registered users. It is the co-developer of worldwide hit PUBG MOBILE (co-developed with KRAFTON, Inc.) and the developer of the upcoming AAA open-world game, <i>Last Sentinel<\/i>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art &amp; science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.<br \/>More information about LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS please visit <u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lightspeed-studios.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.lightspeed-studios.com<\/a><\/u>, and follow us on <u><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/__lightspeed___\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LightSpeedStudiosGames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCGbIrLvrAuNViiHVFfHqGWA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12305","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12305","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12305"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12305\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12305"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12305"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12305"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}