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Bayonetta and Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya believes Japanese publishers are "more understanding toward creators," as layoffs continue to rock the games industry
Japanese publishers are "more understanding toward creators," said Hideki Kamiya, which partly explains why there have been fewer layoffs in Japan.
Speaking to VGC, the Bayonetta and Devil May Cry creator discussed the current state of the industry and the difference between eastern and western studios. And if you look at the games themselves, like how first-person shooters were the popular thing for a while, I get the impression that they feel a sense of safety following an established format." Speaking on his desire to protect his new studio from layoffs, Kamiya said: "We really have a deep commitment to keep the company going for [our staff], who we're grateful to.
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