VictimOfScience
12-10-2006, 03:24 PM
This is a sad day indeed. The guys behind Viewtiful Joe and Okami??? Ugh...
Capcom is to close its Clover Studio in March 2007 in an effort to increase efficiency.
The studio was established to develop creative titles, with the team working on acclaimed games Viewtiful Joe, Okami and God Hand.
"Clover Studio has met the goal of developing unique and creative original home videogame software," said a statement from the Japanese publisher.
"However, in view of promoting a business strategy that concentrates management resources on a selected business to enhance the efficiency of the development power of the entire Capcom group, the dissolution of Clover Studio has been raised and passed at a Board meeting."
Source (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=68633).
I am sure all involved will do well within the industry, as they are all immensely talented and have remarkable vision. I would ideally like someone else to pick them all up and allow them to continue their beautiful and creative tradition as a team. We'll see about that though...;(
Capcom is to close its Clover Studio in March 2007 in an effort to increase efficiency.
The studio was established to develop creative titles, with the team working on acclaimed games Viewtiful Joe, Okami and God Hand.
"Clover Studio has met the goal of developing unique and creative original home videogame software," said a statement from the Japanese publisher.
"However, in view of promoting a business strategy that concentrates management resources on a selected business to enhance the efficiency of the development power of the entire Capcom group, the dissolution of Clover Studio has been raised and passed at a Board meeting."
Source (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=68633).
I am sure all involved will do well within the industry, as they are all immensely talented and have remarkable vision. I would ideally like someone else to pick them all up and allow them to continue their beautiful and creative tradition as a team. We'll see about that though...;(