Akihiro Hino, Representative Director and CEO of Level-5
Known for: Yo-kai Watch series, Professor Layton series, Inazuma Eleven series, Ni no Kuni series
Favorite title of 2016: Pokemon GO
Level-5 will challenge new things in 2017 as well, we want to create a large wave. 4Gamer readers, please pay attention to Level-5 in 2017.
Hironobu Sakaguchi, CEO of Mistwalker Corporation
Known for: Terra Battle
Favorite title of 2016: Final Fantasy XV
We plan to announce a new game in 2017. Please look forward to it!
Teruyuki Toriyama, Japan Studio Producer at Sony Interactive Entertainment
Known for: V! No Heroes Allowed R, Bloodborne, Soul Sacrifice sreies
Favorite title of 2016: Final Fantasy XV
While I cant say any details yet, were also moving forward with the creation of ambitious new titles and new title concepts at the same time, so please continue to support Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Studio in 2017.
Keiichiro Toyama, Creative Director at Sony Interactive Entertainment
Known for: Gravity Rush series
Favorite title of 2016: Inside
As soon as preparations for the start of a new title begin, it will likely be a busy year again. Outside of that, I will be promoting various this, so please keep an eye out in the future!
Takeshi Yamazaki, Director at Capcom
Known for: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice For All, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Spirit of Justice, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Dual Destinies
Favorite title of 2016: Persona 5
Starting October 2016, Ace Attorney entered its 15th anniversary year. I think 2017 will be an enjoyable year for fans of the series.
Not all are in OP, click link below for rest.
http://gematsu.com/2016/12/4gamer-interviews-japanese-creators-2017-ambitions
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