Devil May Cry co-creator understands why physical games are dying, but wants IP holders to prioritize game preservation Hideki Kamiya is concerned GamesRadar · Sep 2
Resident Evil Requiem is "way too scary" says Resident Evil 2 director Hideki Kamiya, who'd rather Capcom put paper bags over all the enemies' heads: "It's not a joke" "I legitimately wish it would include some kind of non-horror mode" GamesRadar · Sep 2
Resident Evil 2's director believes Capcom has become 'completely numb to how scary' recent games have been and wants a 'non-horror mode' Ok, so, the zombies don't want to eat you, they just want a hug—wait, that's still scary. PC Gamer · Sep 2
25 years later, Hideki Kamiya says he'd make another Devil May Cry game just to clear up some deep-cut lore Kamiya's reunion with Capcom for Okami even makes it feel like a real possibility GamesRadar · Aug 10
Bayonetta creator says Capcom might be thriving thanks to a constant push to create new IP like Pragmata Capcom says it will continue to make new franchises going forward GamesRadar · Jul 6
I wish Capcom wasn't joking, because I seriously want to play a cozy Leon Kennedy life sim Opinion | Make a Resident Evil life sim for the scaredy cats, Capcom GamesRadar · Jul 6
Hideki Kamiya thinks there should be a cozy Resident Evil game, where 'retired Leon goes fishing in the countryside' It's cool if someone else makes it, as long as he gets to play it. PC Gamer · Jun 29
"Resident not-Evil" is Resident Evil 2 director's joke cozy life sim pitch starring a retired Leon Kennedy fishing, baking, and "inviting his old friends over for barbecues" "Capcom, there seem to be a lot of people asking," says Hideki Kamiya GamesRadar · Jun 29
Nier and Devil May Cry leads say "a lot of Korean developers are ahead of Japan," and I can't imagine Crimson Desert has helped their fear of "being left behind" "I look forward to seeing more kindred spirits like that emerging from Korea in the years to come" GamesRadar · May 25
Devil May Cry and Bayonetta creator says he'd rather have a game cancelled than release "something subpar" "I never have many negative feelings about projects being cancelled partway through." GamesRadar · May 24
28 years later, Resident Evil 2 director Hideki Kamiya casually confirms that fans were right about where Leon Kennedy's name comes from A real professional GamesRadar · Apr 28
Resident Evil at 30: how Capcom’s horror opus has survived and thrived From owing a debt to obscure Japanese horror Sweet Home to the influence of Aliens and Texas Chain Saw Massacre, the franchise continues to petrify players three decades on The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
"It's not a full game mode, but here": Resident Evil Requiem gets kawaii makeover as Capcom tries to appease Resident Evil 2 director, who's been begging for a scare-free game since 1998 Cute! GamesRadar · Mar 12
Resident Evil Requiem is too scary for series veteran Hideki Kamiya, who argues Capcom "should make a 'non-scary' mode" because "look, I just want to enjoy the puzzles" "I don't need the scary stuff" GamesRadar · Mar 10
PC Gamer · Feb 23 If you leak or spoil any of Resident Evil Requiem, Platinum's co-founder hopes you 'die a thousand deaths' Hideki Kamiya is posting again, everyone.
GamesRadar · Feb 23 Resident Evil Requiem leakers "deserve to die ten thousand deaths," former series director Hideki Kamiya says: "I pray they are cursed to never play the game again" "Destroying everyone's joy, just for these a**holes' own self gratification"
Player One · Feb 23 Former 'Resident Evil' Director Hideki Kamiya Says 'Requiem' Leakers Deserve 'A Thousand Deaths' Former Resident Evil director Hideki Kamiya has aired his frustration over the numerous Requiem leaks that have made their way online.
Dot Esports · Feb 9 Devil May Cry 6 reportedly set to be announced at upcoming State of Play Perhaps, it's too soon to hit the jackpot again?
GamesRadar · Jan 30 "I'm just such a warped person": Nier creator Yoko Taro says he's "insufferable at work" and feels jealous of devs with "a place to belong" "I'm the worst. Even I acknowledge that"
GamesRadar · Jan 30 Nier creator Yoko Taro praises Devil May Cry icon Hideki Kamiya for his ability to "clap back" at annoying fans' posts online: "Some of them say things that are seriously absurd" "He just tells them, 'Go away, you insect!'"
GamesRadar · Jan 6 Bayonetta and Devil May Cry's Hideki Kamiya is enjoying work "more than ever" since leaving PlatinumGames and starting his own studio, says his colleagues have "the best game development capabilities" "I feel as though I can just trust my co-workers"
GamesRadar · Jan 2 Okami sequel is "still a ways off" releasing, but its devs will "continue to work tirelessly this year to deliver an experience that surpasses the expectations of players" "We've had our noses to the grindstone so thoroughly that before we knew it, another year has passed us by"
GamesRadar · Dec 12, 2025 Resident Evil Requiem's latest trailer gets everyone talking about "hot uncle" Leon Kennedy, including RE2 director Hideki Kamiya himself: "Uncle Leon, I hope you at least live a happy life in old age" Congrats, you thirsted so hard Leon's dad saw it
GamesRadar · Dec 10, 2025 Resident Evil 2 director didn't want to include any characters from the first game, but compromised by adding Claire Redfield after being grilled about it Hideki Kamiya says he was being selfish, and it took a grilling from Noboru Sugimura to change his mind
PC Gamer · Oct 22, 2025 It feels sacrilegious to say it, but Ninja Gaiden 4 is at its best when it goes full Devil May Cry Hideki Kamiya may not be the action game boss at PlatinumGames anymore, but his influence remains.