Clover is back b*tchez

**ThirdMarioBro** · 02-14-2007, 10:53 PM

Capcom’s formal development studio reborn as independent developer.

Clover Studios, the formal development studio behind the critically acclaimed Capcom titles Viewtiful Joe, Okami, and God Hand is ready to witness a rebirth. The studio was dissolved by the company late last year due to poor overall sales worldwide.

A new company by the name of SEEDS is set to become the “new” Clover Studios. The new company has a wealth of valuable names at the helm including: Hideki Kamiya (Okami, Viewtiful Joe 1 & 2, Devil May Cry), Mari Shimazaki (Okami), Nao Ueda (Okami, Resident Evil 4), Yuta Kimura (Okami, Shadow of the Colossus) and Masami Ueda (Viewtiful Joe 1 & 2, Okami).

Courtesy the Game Life Blog, a translation of the studio’s origins is available:

Atsushi Inaba. Hideki Kamiya. Shinji Mikami. And a specially selected staff.
We are the Seeds that caused the vibrant flowers Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, Steel Battalion, Viewtiful Joe, and Okami to come into bloom.
Although we alight upon a different earth, even though the soil is different, our hearts -- closely pursuing the dream of "play" -- have not changed.
Now, with a renewed spirit, we want to once again challenge the world of entertainment. But to do this, we need many, many more seeds.

There will be no doubt of the originality that will flow throughout this studio. We will be keeping a close eye on any game announcements as they become available.

Stay tuned to AMN.

Join me in wishing them all the best in this new light, and also join me in a salute to their formal employer Capcom.

*Cure* · 02-14-2007, 10:58 PM

Great news. Thanks for that, homie.

*Spitfire* · 02-14-2007, 11:00 PM

I just creamed my f'ing pants. Hideki Kamiya Has made my favorite games in cluding RE and DMC. oooooo god I can't wait to see the stuff they make.

Peanut · 02-14-2007, 11:02 PM

They had a great name too. Some of the guys in the group are responsible for the most innovative and creative games on the PS2. This place is going to rock out some great games.

~~LogicDonny~~ · 02-15-2007, 12:38 AM

AWESOME! I love the pic provided.. take that capcom! you lost a great developer.

*Spitfire* · 02-15-2007, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LogicDonny

AWESOME! I love the pic provided.. take that capcom! you lost a great developer.

Capcom still has hope in it. I personally liked Dead Rising and Lost Planet.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 02-15-2007, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LogicDonny

AWESOME! I love the pic provided.. take that capcom! you lost a great developer.

"a" great developer? That list of employees basically comprises their entire talent pool.

Seriously, those guys are going to put out some amazing stuff with their collective talent and no publisher restrictions.

~~LogicDonny~~ · 02-15-2007, 02:12 AM

exactly.

I have respect for Clover and I know they will achieve success in the long-time running of the new company known as SEEDS.

Ra · 02-16-2007, 05:09 PM

YES! Thanks for that TMB. I love Clover and their work, so it's good to hear that they are back on the playing feild, and with all of those great people behind it. I can't wait to see what they will dish out for us in the next few years

02-14-2007, 10:53 PM	#1
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	*Clover is back btchez Capcom’s formal development studio reborn as independent developer.** Clover Studios, the formal development studio behind the critically acclaimed Capcom titles Viewtiful Joe, Okami, and God Hand is ready to witness a rebirth. The studio was dissolved by the company late last year due to poor overall sales worldwide. A new company by the name of SEEDS is set to become the “new” Clover Studios. The new company has a wealth of valuable names at the helm including: Hideki Kamiya (Okami, Viewtiful Joe 1 & 2, Devil May Cry), Mari Shimazaki (Okami), Nao Ueda (Okami, Resident Evil 4), Yuta Kimura (Okami, Shadow of the Colossus) and Masami Ueda (Viewtiful Joe 1 & 2, Okami). Courtesy the Game Life Blog, a translation of the studio’s origins is available: Atsushi Inaba. Hideki Kamiya. Shinji Mikami. And a specially selected staff. We are the Seeds that caused the vibrant flowers Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, Steel Battalion, Viewtiful Joe, and Okami to come into bloom. Although we alight upon a different earth, even though the soil is different, our hearts -- closely pursuing the dream of "play" -- have not changed. Now, with a renewed spirit, we want to once again challenge the world of entertainment. But to do this, we need many, many more seeds. There will be no doubt of the originality that will flow throughout this studio. We will be keeping a close eye on any game announcements as they become available. Stay tuned to AMN. Join me in wishing them all the best in this new light, and also join me in a salute to their formal employer Capcom. __________________

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Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Great news. Thanks for that, homie. __________________

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02-16-2007, 05:09 PM	#9
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	YES! Thanks for that TMB. I love Clover and their work, so it's good to hear that they are back on the playing feild, and with all of those great people behind it. I can't wait to see what they will dish out for us in the next few years __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

02-14-2007, 11:02 PM	#4
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	They had a great name too. Some of the guys in the group are responsible for the most innovative and creative games on the PS2. This place is going to rock out some great games.

02-15-2007, 12:38 AM	#5
~~LogicDonny~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,643	AWESOME! I love the pic provided.. take that capcom! you lost a great developer.

02-15-2007, 02:12 AM	#8
~~LogicDonny~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,643	exactly. I have respect for Clover and I know they will achieve success in the long-time running of the new company known as SEEDS.