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Kotaro Uchikoshi, co-creator of Zero Escape and The Hundred Line, announced that his new studio Crash Keys has had its first game cancelled after about a year and a half of development. Uchikoshi cited major changes in the game development landscape, particularly the impact of AI, as a contributing factor to the cancellation and the studio's uncertain future.
Zero Escape and The Hundred Line co-creator's new studio "might literally crash into a million pieces" after the cancellation of its next game
Kotaro Uchikoshi, known for the Zero Escape series, announced that his new studio, Crash Keys, has had its first game cancelled after a year and a half of development. This sudden cancellation has put the studio's future in jeopardy, with Uchikoshi seeking investment and work to prevent the company from collapsing. The studio also features writer Akira Mine and Muri Sasaki, who have worked on previous titles.
Why new investment house Denmu has $50m to give to "auteur" developers
Denmu, a new investment firm founded by Ryan You and Michael Fan, has launched with $50 million to support "auteur" developers, prioritizing creative vision over traditional publisher advances. The firm aims to provide flexible capital solutions and leverage its East-West network to help games reach global audiences. Denmu has already invested in titles like The Hundred Line: The Last Defense Academy and is looking to back unique projects from both Asian and Western studios.
Investment house Denmu announces 'auteur-first' $50 million fund for game devs
San Francisco-based investment firm Denmu has launched a $50 million fund aimed at supporting game developers with an "auteur-first" philosophy. The fund will provide capital for triple-A, double-A, and indie games across all platforms and business models, with a focus on creative vision and long-term partnerships. Denmu has already invested in several titles and aims to support 10 to 20 projects by 2028.
