Comcept

Comcept Inc.
Industry Computer and video games
Interactive entertainment
Founded December 1, 2010
Founder Keiji Inafune
Headquarters Tokyo and Osaka, Japan
Key people
 Keiji Inafune (CEO & chief conceptor)
Naoya Tomita (game designer)
Products Video games
Website comcept.co.jp/en

Comcept Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社comcept（コンセプト） Hepburn: Kabushiki gaisha Konseputo) is a Japanese independent video game developer based in both Tokyo and Osaka. It was founded on December 1, 2010 by former Capcom employee Keiji Inafune. The name "Comcept is a combination of the words concept, and com, referring to the abbreviation of computer and a transparent reference to Capcom.

History

Keiji Inafune founded Comcept after his departure from Capcom in December 2010..[1] After the cancellation of Mega Man Legends 3, which he mentioned as a "long-time held dream",[2] he thought that "not only had he abandoned himself, but the fans too". The studio is largely composed of veteran staff who worked on Mega Man, but also young staff who grew up with the franchise.

In September 2012, the team's first project was revealed as a new Ninja Gaiden title, named Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z, released in March 2014.[3]

In 2013, Comcept helped Sony Computer Entertainment and their Japan Studio designing the PlayStation Vita video game Soul Sacrifice and will continue with its sequel, Soul Sacrifice Delta.[4]

At PAX Prime 2013, Keiji Inafune held a special panel in order to reveal a brand new project called Mighty No. 9, a spiritual successor to Mega Man. At the end of the panel, Inafune officially launched the game's Kickstarter campaign.[5] He thought that Kickstarter is a great way to make dreams a reality. After a highly successful campaign and several delays, the game was released in 2016. It was met with a mediocre critical reception for its level of quality and gameplay.[6]

Games developed

Year Title Platform(s) Note(s)
2011 Kaio: King of Pirates Nintendo 3DS Cancelled in 2015.
2012 Sweet Fuse: At Your Side PlayStation Portable Co-developed with Idea Factory
2013 Soul Sacrifice PlayStation Vita Co-developed with Marvelous AQL and SCE Japan Studio
2013 Guild02 – Bugs vs. Tanks Nintendo 3DS Co-developed with Level-5
2014 Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Co-developed with Team Ninja and Spark Unlimited
2014 Soul Sacrifice Delta PlayStation Vita Co-developed with Marvelous AQL and SCE Japan Studio
2016 Mighty No. 9 Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Xbox 360, Xbox One Co-developed with Inti Creates, funded by Kickstarter
2016 ReCore Microsoft Windows, Xbox One Co-developed with Armature Studio
2017 Red Ash: The Indelible Legend Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Failed to reach Kickstarter goals; funding was provided by Fuze Entertainment.

References

  1. ↑ Plunkett, Luke; Ashcraft, Brian (October 29, 2010). "Mega Man's Creator Quits Capcom [Update]". Kotaku. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  2. ↑ Niizumi, Hirohiko (September 23, 2007). "TGS '07: Mega Man celebrates 20th anniversary". GameSpot. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  3. ↑ Mitchell, Richard (September 12, 2012). "Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z a partnership between Keiji Inafune's Comcept and Team Ninja [update: trailer!]". Joystiq. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  4. ↑ McWhertor, Michael (September 9, 2013). "Soul Sacrifice Delta coming to PlayStation Vita in 2014". Polygon. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  5. ↑ Goldfarb, Andrew (August 31, 2013). "PAX: Mega Man Creator Announces Mighty No. 9". IGN. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  6. ↑ Nunneley, Stephany (April 28, 2015). "Mighty No. 9 release delayed into early September, extra subtitle languages added". VG247. Retrieved July 30, 2015.

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