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[Eolz]

From his facebook,includes Devil Third Online, and done because he wants to work with more talented western people.

http://www.valhallagamestudiosinternational.com/

Makes sense imo, just surprised at it happening (studios aren't cheap).
Good luck to him, not an easy task to work/collaborate between different studios!

Edit from the website:

Valhalla Games Studios International Ltd., together with its subsidiaries mainly based in Japan and Korea, is an emerging global entertainment software and content creation company primarily engaged in the creation, development, co-development and operation of high quality interactive entertainment software in the form of video games, mobile applications and arcade machine content.

Edit 2:
Will be in Vancouver.
Long messages from Itagaki and the CEO on the website.

 

[Shaanyboi]

Where are they opening it?

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

Where are they opening it?

It's in Vancouver.

 

[duckroll]

Wait, Korea? When did this happen?

 

[Eolz]

Wait, Korea? When did this happen?

Isn't that from before their partnership with Nintendo?
Edit: I think it was just for ease of partnership with korean online/mobile companies, not truly another studio.

 

[Mechazawa]

They also apparently have their own engine now:

We own a top world-level gaming engine, RUNE (Real Ultimate Ninja Engine) system, which is our own intellectual property. This engine enables us to greatly reduce the time and money costs for the development of high-quality games.

Wonder if it's some weird UE3 fork from Devil's Third or even off that Darksiders engine from once upon a time.

Edit: Devil's Third Online is also expected to come out in North America in May with a beta in April.

 

[Kysen]

Why would they go with their own engine when there are far cheaper and better options available. Seems like a lot of wasted dev effort.

 

[mnz]

How do they even have the money for that?

 

[BocoDragon]

Knowing that Itagaki is continuing to expand horizons, and he's in Vancouver, makes me so happy.

I'm in Van and I'd totally take up that opportunity.

 

[Synth]

(Real Ultimate Ninja Engine)

That's a fucking amazing name. I'd apply to work there based on that alone if I lived in Canada.

 

[bloodyroarxx]

After how long Devils Third took and how well it performed who the fuck is investing in this guy.

 

[Eolz]

How do they even have the money for that?

Casino minigames.
More seriously, he's probably surrounder bybreally good businessmen, and likely still has the benefit of the doubt as DT was in development hell for a very long time.

 

[Golnei]

I suddenly want a Real Ultimate Ninja vs. Galapagosian Lolita Complexed Chicken game.

 

[benzy]

After how long Devils Third took and how well it performed who the fuck is investing in this guy.

They had to switch to 4 different engines throughout its development due to publishers and 3rd party support companies going out of business...

 

[The Silver]

After how long Devils Third took and how well it performed who the fuck is investing in this guy.

i was just about to say who the hell is giving him money after Devil's Third?

 

[deadscreensky]

The information page on the RUNE engine is kind of strange. Really sounds designed around MMOs, and while they say it's suited for action games I get the feeling it's a pretty oversized tool for that purpose.

Itagaki's message is as insightful as always, though. Looking forward to seeing what they can do.

 

[duckroll]

i was just about to say who the hell is giving him money after Devil's Third?

Maybe he took Kamiya's twitter advice and asked his mom.

 

[KyanMehwulfe]

vancouver? :O that cheap loonie and bc digital media tax credit

 

[PantsuJo]

Maybe he took Kamiya's twitter advice and asked his mom.

LOL

 

[James Scott]

I actually played Devil's Third and while not atrocious the story is bad, the performance dips all over the place, and the gameplay is lack luster.
With all the engine issues they had with it they should've just gone with an easy engine to work with like UE4 instead of spending so much to actually make an engine

 

[Ridley327]

I actually played Devil's Third and while not atrocious the story is bad, the performance dips all over the place, and the gameplay is lack luster.
With all the engine issues they had with it they should've just gone with an easy engine to work with like UE4 instead of spending so much to actually make an engine

Devil's Third ultimately ran on UE3, and that was after it was running on at least one other engine made by another studio. Perhaps Itagaki feels that they're better off doing all of their own work.

 

[dreamfall]

It's exciting to see that The Devil's Third on PC is definitely coming to the States. Beta testing in April, can't wait! I like the core gameplay, even though it's messy as hell!

 

[Astery]

Maybe he took Kamiya's twitter advice and asked his mom.

oh snap.

 

[CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls]

Just put out a new Ninja Gaiden you crazy son of a bitch.

 

[Peltz]

I still sort of want to pick up D3rd for Wii U. There are a lot of cool ideas in that game.

 

[repeater]

Why would they go with their own engine when there are far cheaper and better options available. Seems like a lot of wasted dev effort.

Yeah, this IS puzzling, it's not like Valhalla to be inefficient with time and money..

 

[shortsFortallPeople]

Finally, he can release the Devil's First and Second so that the Third makes some sense

 

[PuppetMaster]

Hmm that name. I smell a Dyack.

 

[#sorrynotsorry]

After how long Devils Third took and how well it performed who the fuck is investing in this guy.

He's the man who made the two best action games of all time. Devils Third was garbage, but that maybe wasn't entirely his fault. He'll get one or two more chances. And he deserves them.

He needs to make an action game though.

 

[saher]

His next step is to conquer the world

 

[Sumio Mondo]

Good. Look forward to whatever they make next. Devil's Third was surprisingly good, despite what GAF thinks.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Good. Look forward to whatever they make next. Devil's Third was surprisingly good, despite what GAF thinks.

I'm right there with you. The cleverness of the MP alone is amazing.

 

[Daft Punk]

The cookie has gone international!

 

[Instro]

Confused as to where the money is coming from. I would have assumed Valhalla would be dead after what happened with Devil's Third, but who knows.

 

[Ryuuga]

Good. Look forward to whatever they make next. Devil's Third was surprisingly good, despite what GAF thinks.

Still waiting on that steam release.

 

[Bronetta]

Confused as to where the money is coming from. I would have assumed Valhalla would be dead after what happened with Devil's Third, but who knows.

Devil's Third was a hit. Haven't you seen the resale prices it's in high demand.

 

[jett]

How does he even have the funds to do this?

 

[eFKac]

How do they even have the money for that?

That's exactly what I wanted to ask right away. And a proprietary engine as well?

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

How do they even have the money for that?

Same thing I was thinking, must be investment money maybe or they raised some?...no clue.

Good luck to them though. Maybe we can see a new Ninja Gaiden without the name.

 

[crooked spin]

Confused as to where the money is coming from.

Vancouver taxpayers.

 

[Sumio Mondo]

How does he even have the funds to do this?

Spoiler

ヤクザ

 

[Kinyou]

I sort of expected him to go for something smaller after the mess the Devil's third was.

btw. Itagaki sure is looking good these days

 

[PillarEN]

Spoiler

ヤクザ

haha. That would be cool.

I also imagine that with this studio there will also suddenly be a couple more bars opened up in the area.

 

[Dicer]

I sort of expected him to go for something smaller after the mess the Devil's third was.

btw. Itagaki sure is looking good these days

Did he get something done?

Either way, mad props to him as Devils Third is damn proper b-tier fun, can't wait to see what else he churns out...

 

[TheCowboyPoet]

Itagaki is clearly a huge Canucks fan.

 

[Skilletor]

I sort of expected him to go for something smaller after the mess the Devil's third was.

btw. Itagaki sure is looking good these days

Wow, he looks great.

Looking forward to a game without interference from outside influence on the fucking REAL ULTIMATE NINJA ENGINE.

 

[Pooya]

I'm wondering if Valhalla is a shell company for some other business, lol who pays for all this.

 

[Nere]

I sort of expected him to go for something smaller after the mess the Devil's third was.

btw. Itagaki sure is looking good these days

No signature sunglasses? Disappointed.

 

[Ol No Bones]

I sort of expected him to go for something smaller after the mess the Devil's third was.

btw. Itagaki sure is looking good these days

I have actually never seen him without the Glasses

 

[arts&crafts]

I am surprised more studios dont open in Montreal, it is so much cheaper than Toronto or Vancouver.