Veteran Capcom Producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi Joins NetEase

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NetEase has been making waves throughout the gaming industry in recent years as the Chinese developer and publisher has made multiple high-profile acquisitions. The Hangzhou-based studio acquired No More Heroes developer Grasshopper Manufacture last year, as well as partnered with brands like Blizzard and Marvel. The studio has also seen a number of major hirings recently with names like former Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi signing on with NetEase. Now, a recent announcement reveals veteran Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi is set to join NetEase as well.

Hiroyuki Kobayashi had been with Capcom for nearly three decades, first working with the iconic developer in 1995 as a programmer on the first Resident Evil. He would go on to serve as producer on a plethora of Capcom franchises with highly successful titles like Resident Evil 4, Devil May Cry, and Dragon's Dogma under his belt. Kobayashi would also be the executive producer for a small selection of games including Resident Evil 6 and Mega Man 11. Now, an announcement via his Twitter account confirms Kobayashi has left Capcom for NetEase.

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Hiroyuki Kobayashi officially announced the transition to NetEase through his Twitter Friday morning, coinciding with the producer's 50th birthday. Kobayashi revealed that he had previously left Capcom as of March 31st and would be joining NetEase as a producer moving forward. The reveal did not share any details about upcoming projects with NetEase, simply telling fans to «stay tuned» with plans to come later. Kobayashi concluded the announcement on a positive note, stating his desire to «create more enjoyable entertainment experiences» with NetEase.

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