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business27 days ago•13 min saved

Comcept Officially Dissolved, Ending Keiji Inafune's Studio Chapter

Comcept, the game studio founded by Keiji Inafune, was officially dissolved by a shareholders’ resolution on January 13, 2026. The move follows corporate reorganizations linked to LEVEL-5, including Inafune’s 2024 departure from Level-5 and LEVEL-5 Osaka absorbing the older comcept unit. While Comcept developed Mighty No. 9 and contributed to titles like Soul Sacrifice and ReCore, the dissolution ends its standalone entity with related IPs and personnel shifting under other LEVEL-5 entities or partnerships.

via Nintendo Life|

#business #comcept #keiji-inafune

gaming28 days ago•6 min saved

End of an era as Comcept closes, ending the Mighty No. 9 chapter

Comcept, the studio behind Mighty No. 9, has officially dissolved. Founded in 2010 by Keiji Inafune, it was merged into Level-5 Comcept in 2017 and later absorbed into Level-5's Osaka operation in 2024, with the final dissolution marking the brand's closure after the controversial Mighty No. 9 Kickstarter and its mixed reception.

via Eurogamer|

#comcept #gaming #keiji-inafune

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Inazuma Eleven: Cross Brings a New Mobile Soccer Experience to iOS and Android

LEVEL-5 and Aiming announce Inazuma Eleven: Cross for iOS and Android as a free-to-play mobile soccer RPG with item-based in-app purchases; Japan-only closed beta opens with 20,000 slots. The game features a new protagonist and coaching-focused gameplay, where players guide matches rather than control each player, with Victory Road data not compatible and no release date announced.

via Gematsu|

#aiming #android #inazuma-eleven-cross

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Level-5 Champions Generative AI as a Creative and Industry-Transforming Tool

Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has expressed a positive view of Generative AI in game development, emphasizing its potential as a tool for efficiency and creativity, while addressing misconceptions about its use and the importance of ethical application. He advocates for recognizing AI as a beneficial tool rather than a threat, and highlights its potential to significantly reduce game development time.

via Nintendo Life|

#ai #copyright #game-development

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Tokyo Game Show 2025: Lineup Announcements and Highlights

LEVEL-5 announced its lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2025, featuring games like Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, Professor Layton and The New World of Steam, and FANTASY LIFE i, with demo stations and rewards at the event, which runs from September 25-28 in Japan.

via Gematsu|

#demo-stations #game-lineup #level-5

gaming8 months ago•2 min saved

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Introduces Open-World Roguelike Mode

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is celebrating over 1 million sales with a free DLC update that introduces an unexpected open-world roguelike mode, along with new characters, gear, and customization options, aiming to enhance the experience for both new and veteran players.

via Eurogamer|

#dlc #fantasy-life-i #gaming

gaming8 months ago•1 min saved

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Introduces Open-World Roguelike Mode

Level-5 is adding a free update to Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, introducing a roguelike open-world mode called 'Update the World,' along with new gear, mounts, hairstyles, and a mysterious new character, though no release date has been announced.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#fantasy-life-i #gaming #level-5

technology9 months ago•1 min saved

Fantasy Life i Launches on Switch 2 with Free DLC and Upgrade Options

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, with enhancements like better graphics, faster load times, and improved rendering compared to the original Switch version. The game will not have a Digital Deluxe Edition on Switch 2, but owners can upgrade from Switch for $2.59. Level-5 announced the game has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.

via Nintendo Everything|

#fantasy-life-i #game-improvements #level-5

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Professor Layton and the New World of Steam: A 2025 Release with Gameplay Trailer"

Level-5 has announced that Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, the upcoming entry in the beloved DS puzzle series, is now scheduled to release in 2025. The publisher and developer shared a new gameplay trailer, showcasing a slightly different angle for gameplay and a puzzle from QuizKnock. The delay is to ensure the team can release the best game possible, but no specific information about the reason for the delay or potential hardware requirements has been provided. Fans will have to wait patiently for the release, hoping it will be worth it.

via Nintendo Life|

#delayed-release #gameplay-trailer #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Set to Launch on Switch in Summer 2024"

"Social slow-life RPG" FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch in summer 2024 worldwide. The game will feature new upgrades such as island customization, character interaction, exploring the abyss, and traveling 1000 years in the past. It will also introduce new player actions, lives (Farmer and Artist), and dungeon development. The multiplayer mode will support up to four-player co-op.

via Gematsu|

#fantasy-life-i #gaming #level-5

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Level-5's Highly Anticipated Fantasy Life Game Faces Major Delay, Now Set for 2024 Release"

Level-5 has officially confirmed the delay of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time for the Nintendo Switch, pushing its release date to 2024. The developer aims to deliver a game of better quality and will announce the new release date at its Vision 2023 II event later this month. Other titles, including Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, will also have their release dates revealed during the event.

via Nintendo Life|

#better-quality #delayed #fantasy-life-i-the-girl-who-steals-time

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Level-5's Fantasy Life Game Delayed to 2024

via Nintendo Life|

#better-quality #delayed #fantasy-life-i-the-girl-who-steals-time

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"LEVEL-5 Marks 25th Anniversary with Exciting Releases and Surprises"

Game developer LEVEL-5 has launched a special website to celebrate its 25th anniversary, offering promotions such as free commemorative wallpapers and merchandise giveaways. Fans can download 25 free wallpapers and participate in illustration and retweet campaigns for a chance to win exclusive items. LEVEL-5 CEO Akihiro Hino also announced that release dates for upcoming titles will be revealed in November. The website will be updated with special messages from the industry and open orders for a commemorative notebook.

via Gematsu|

#25th-anniversary #gaming #giveaways

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Keiji Inafune Produces Fantasy Life i for Switch

Keiji Inafune, the creator of Mega Man and Mighty No. 9, is the producer of Level-5's upcoming RPG simulation game, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, for the Nintendo Switch. Inafune has created a new crafting system and a whole new life, including building your own city on a ruined island and time travel. The game is set to release sometime this year.

via Nintendo Life|

#fantasy-life #gaming #keiji-inafune

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Keiji Inafune Produces Fantasy Life i for Level-5 on Switch

Keiji Inafune, known for his work on the Mega Man series and Mighty No. 9, is confirmed to be a producer on Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. The game was developed by Level-5 Comcept studio with staff from other locations working together with Inafune. The game will be playable on a big screen for the first time and will feature a new crafting system and the ability to craft the island. The game is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch later in 2023.

via Nintendo Everything|

#fantasy-life-i-the-girl-who-steals-time #gaming #keiji-inafune