thanks adding to opReal source is this article from a japanese website: https://news.nifty.com/article/domestic/society/12184-44804/
I keep forgetting the western branch even existsI used to think it was just the western branch in bad shape, but it seems like things aren't easy at their home base either. Wonder what caused so many employees to leave.
So, why would they run away ?
Is the company in a bad position ?
Insane crunch ?
No way to evolve in this company ?
Akihiro Hino being a dictator ?
I used to think it was just the western branch in bad shape, but it seems like things aren't easy at their home base either. Wonder what caused so many employees to leave.
and Yokau Watch
Maybe they're being snapped up by the premier RPG developer in Japan, Cygames.
Probably because they keep trying to chase their next Yokai Watch-level success and it's not been working out for them. I legit wouldn't be surprised if they're not around in the next couple of years.So, why would they run away ?
Is the company in a bad position ?
Insane crunch ?
No way to evolve in this company ?
Akihiro Hino being a dictator ?
ok yea Dark Cloud 2 was awesome and one of the best console RPGs of that generation!Yep, same guys that did dark cloud and worked on DQ8 with square enix.
I can see Nintendo stepping in to prop them up, if need be. particularly for the japanese market.That's a big blow for Switch personally since I really like their handheld output and I always get Nintendo handheld due to their games on there. Yokai was shaping up nicely too
I won't be shocked if they acquire them, they can at least let L5 help GF when it comes to presentation and performamce departmentI can see Nintendo stepping in to prop them up, if need be. particularly for the japanese market.
If GF needs support, Monolith is there.I won't be shocked if they acquire them, they can at least let L5 help GF when it comes to presentation and performamce department
that's a lot of waste to acquire. Nintendo would be better off writing them checks for shit and letting them handle multimedia. think Intelligent Systems, or HAL and Warpstar, or The Pokemon CompanyI won't be shocked if they acquire them, they can at least let L5 help GF when it comes to presentation and performamce department
Monolith is crazy efficient but they have multiple projects and they're most likely helping with the next LoZ game. L5 have always been great when it comes to presentation
It's funny, I was thinking the same thing. I've seen multiple developers mention that Cygames gave them a tour of the offices and got them to join.
I don't follow Level 5 like *that*, but wouldn't this news be coming outta left field?
Hi. I'm the entitled OP.I dunno, we had an entitled thread the other day where its OP went pretty hard on Level 5 missing deadlines and delaying projects.
I think this doesn't seem like shocking news for people who have been following the company, it seems, hence why there might be some weight to this.
I used to think it was just the western branch in bad shape, but it seems like things aren't easy at their home base either. Wonder what caused so many employees to leave.
Yep, same guys that did dark cloud and worked on DQ8 with square enix.
Ushiro might function as a standalone project like they used to have (it did get some books though)
can't let Microsoft have all the funWhy i'm not shocked to read someone hope for a Nintendo buyout?
For the record, I would have made this thread, but I couldn't filter my thoughts into something nicer. This really is just humiliating for Level-5. This gen has been a disaster for them.
Ni no Kuni 2 was fraught with development issues, went over budget, and sold, uh... Not so great. So its engine is the basis for Yo-kai Watch 4 and Inazuma Eleven Ares. Both, but specifically the latter, have faced multiple delays with development issues cited as the root problem, and they have completely clogged up the Level-5 business model of cross-media promotion. Now Inazuma Eleven has seen like 5 skipped weeks in its anime in the past 2 months because they are desperately trying to keep the show from getting so far ahead that it would be impossible for the games to catch up. In addition, toy sales, their only solid income source from the property, are down. Then, Merry Christmas, Ares is delayed for a 5th time.
This gen has brought Level-5 to its knees. It's really depressing to watch.
EDIT: And this is not to mention the botched Switch accessory line launch, the ID holder line that got cancelled because of dismal pre-order numbers, and the clear budget nosedive in the anime these past few months.
Maybe they're being snapped up by the premier RPG developer in Japan, Cygames.