Kenji Kaido, best known for producing the landmark titles Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, has announced that he has left Sony Computer Entertainment.
Kaido made the announcement over Twitter, stating;
“This August, I left Sony Computer Entertainment. My plans for the future are undecided as of now, but for the time being I’m going to continue my summer vacation.”
After beginning his career at Taito Corporation in 1987, Kaido joined Sony in 1997, where he worked on PSOne classics such as Ape Escape and Tomba! Of course, it’s Ico and Shadow of the Colossus which have left the biggest mark on the industry, topping many “best of” lists over the last several years.
It’s unknown whether or not Kaido had any involvement with Team Ico’s long-delayed The Last Guardian, but given the title’s increasingly long development cycle — as well as game director Fumito Ueda’s departure...
Kaido made the announcement over Twitter, stating;
“This August, I left Sony Computer Entertainment. My plans for the future are undecided as of now, but for the time being I’m going to continue my summer vacation.”
After beginning his career at Taito Corporation in 1987, Kaido joined Sony in 1997, where he worked on PSOne classics such as Ape Escape and Tomba! Of course, it’s Ico and Shadow of the Colossus which have left the biggest mark on the industry, topping many “best of” lists over the last several years.
It’s unknown whether or not Kaido had any involvement with Team Ico’s long-delayed The Last Guardian, but given the title’s increasingly long development cycle — as well as game director Fumito Ueda’s departure...
- 8/28/2012
- by Jake Weston
- We Got This Covered
Sony has announced bonus videos to be featured in The Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Collection for PS3. The collection, which includes both critically acclaimed PS2 games with remastered HD visuals, 3D TV support and PS3 trophy support, will also feature a number of bonus videos to give players a behind-the-scenes look at the development of both games. The disc will include: Early concept and prototype video montage of Ico
Early concept and prototype video montage of Shadow of the Colossus
Initial concept video for Nico, a game that was never made but turned into Shadow of the Colossus, including an on-camera introduction from creator Fumito Ueda
Candid 20+ minute round-table discussion between Fumito Ueda (creator), Kenji Kaido (producer) (more)...
Early concept and prototype video montage of Shadow of the Colossus
Initial concept video for Nico, a game that was never made but turned into Shadow of the Colossus, including an on-camera introduction from creator Fumito Ueda
Candid 20+ minute round-table discussion between Fumito Ueda (creator), Kenji Kaido (producer) (more)...
- 8/15/2011
- by By Scott Nichols
- Digital Spy
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