Unbound Inc
Unbound Inc business and news from across the web.- Embracer layoffs, Nintendo's patent problem, and is Baby Steps an Uncharted sequel? - Patch Notes #46Several game development studios have announced layoffs and closures, including Embracer Group's Eidos Montreal and Ivy Road. Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio, Unbound Inc., with Shift Up. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is performing well at the box office, while Nintendo's patent for a sub-character combat mechanic has been rejected. Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability issues, and VR developer Polyarc has also made layoffs.
- Mr. Resident Evil signs a deal with Mr. Stellar BladeShift Up, the company behind Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory: Nikke, has acquired Shinji Mikami's new studio, Unbound Inc. Unbound's unannounced games will be supported and distributed by Shift Up, with Mikami expressing confidence in a creative partnership with CEO Hyung-Tae Kim. This acquisition follows the closure of Mikami's previous studio, Tango Gameworks, by Microsoft.
- SHIFT UP Acquires Shinji Mikami's New Studio, With Plans To Make "A Large-Scale Flagship"Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has acquired Unbound Inc, the new studio formed by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. The acquisition aims to bolster Shift Up's global development competitiveness and deliver new AAA titles for consoles and PC. While no specific release has been announced, Shinji Mikami indicated the new projects will likely move away from the survival horror genre.
- Stellar Blade developer SHIFT UP partners with Shinji Mikami’s new studio to release a new creative character action gameSouth Korean developer SHIFT UP, known for Stellar Blade, has partnered with Shinji Mikami's new studio, UNBOUND Inc., to publish new character action games. SHIFT UP founder Hyung Tae Kim expressed his admiration for Mikami's work and stated the partnership aims to support original IPs and foster creative exploration. While the new game is in early development, concept art has been revealed.
- Shift Up has acquired Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami's new studioStellar Blade developer Shift Up has acquired Unbound Inc, the new studio founded by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. Unbound is developing original console and PC titles, which Shift Up will publish. The acquisition aims to expand Shift Up's publishing reach and bolster its development talent with Mikami's team.