http://uk.ign.com/articles/2014/03/17/castlevania-producer-koji-igarashi-leaves-konami
Time to Kickstarter?
// Mod Edit:
He's doing a Metroidvania GDC talk this week in case it wasn't obvious what he was doing next.
Koji Igarashi, best known for his work on Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, has left Konami. His last day at the Japanese developer was Saturday, March 15.
The producer departed the studio with intent to open a new development studio.
"I've decided to break out on my own to have the freedom to make the kind of games I really want to make -- the same kind I think fans of my past games want as well," Igarashi told IGN. "Leaving Konami was a big decision, and not one I took lightly – I’ve spent my entire career there, made many friends, and had a lot of great opportunities – but I hope all the gamers and fans who have supported me in the past will join me in being excited about what comes next. Wish me luck!”
Time to Kickstarter?
// Mod Edit:
He's doing a Metroidvania GDC talk this week in case it wasn't obvious what he was doing next.