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Based in Osaka and Tokyo, [LightSpeed Japan Studio](https://www.lightspeed-studios.com/news/Japan-Game-Development-Studio.html) will focus on original AAA action game titles for a global audience. The Japan studio will be headed by Hideaki Itsuno. Itsuno has worked at [Capcom](/company/capcom-entertainment-germany) for many years, directing franchise series such as Rival Schools, Power Stone, Capcom VS. SNK, Devil May Cry and Dragon's Dogma.

"It is our great honor to have Hideaki Itsuno join LightSpeed Studios," said Jerry Chen, President of LightSpeed Studios. "The establishment of LightSpeed Japan Studio is a significant step in LightSpeed Studios' expansion and demonstrates our commitment to bringing the best possible games to our players."

"Joining LightSpeed Studios is an exciting new chapter for me. With LightSpeed's strong development capability and global network, I look forward to creating original AAA action game titles together with the amazing team and building aesthetic and innovative experiences for the global player community. We welcome all talented and passionate game creators from the world over to join our vision," said Hideaki Itsuno.

LightSpeed Studios is a global game developer with teams in China, the United States, Singapore, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. The company has created more than 50 games across multiple platforms and genres (such as Undawn or PUBG Mobile, co-developed with Krafton) for more than four billion registered users. Lightspeed Studios is a subsidiary of Tencent Games.

LightSpeed Studios Launches Japan Studio Led By Hideaki Itsuno