You know the name Ikumi Nakamura, whether it’s from her adorable, meme-worthy E3 2019 appearance or her impressive resume. We just got a hint at what the beloved developer is working on next.
As revealed on Twitter, Nakamura is working on a project with Paradise Killer developer Kaizen Game Works. The reveal illustrates exactly why people like Nakamura: her announcement included a quick blurb about her first time eating British snacks. Paradise Killer released just over one year ago, so we might not see Kaizen’s next project for a while. Paradise Killer combined detective work, an anime art style, and a jazzy soundtrack for an indie that exploded with personality, so another game with similar vibes, plus the addition of Nakamura’s talents, is something to be excited for.
Working with @nakamura193 has been a dream come true! We’re making something amazing together and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Hope you enjoy your first taste of Hula Hoops, Nakamura-sensei!
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Nakamura left Tango Gameworks in 2019 to form her own indie studio. It’s not clear if this collaboration with Kaizen is a joint effort with that studio or an individual venture for Nakamura. Prior to this announcement, she was part of some other major franchises. She teased an Okami sequel with co-developer Hideki Kamiya of Platinum Games, and she designed new costumes for three Rainbow Six Siege Operators. As for Tango Gameworks, that team is already working on a new game. It’s next flagship title Ghostwire: Tokyo will release sometime in 2022.
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