Clover Studio

Atsushi Inaba, the former CEO of the studio which produced Capcom hits Viewtiful Joe and Okami, has established his own development outfit.

More details have emerged of regarding Capcom's decision to close Clover Studio, the development subsidiary behind Viewtiful Joe, Okami and God Hand.

What does the closure of Clover Studio say about creativity in the games industry?

Capcom is to close its Clover Studio in March 2007 in an effort to increase efficiency.

Further details of Capcom's recently founded development studio, Clover Studio, have emerged, revealing that Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami and Devil May Cry director Hideki Kamiya will be joining the new company.

Following the closure of a number of Capcom's studios outside of its Osaka headquarters, the Japanese publisher has announced the formation of a new subsidiary in Osaka with Viewtiful Joe producer Atsushi Inaba at the helm.