Susan Arendt
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<cite>Mercury Meltdown</cite> Developer: Japanese Devs Are Scared to Take Risks

Ignition Entertainment’s Ajay Chadha,thinks that Japanese developers are scared to take risks with new IP, pointing to a slew of upcoming sequels like Devil May Cry 4 and Metal Gear Solid 4 as proof. No one’s really taking the risks with original IP. They think the answer is to come to the US or come […]

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Ignition Entertainment's Ajay Chadha,thinks that Japanese developers are scared to take risks with new IP, pointing to a slew of upcoming sequels like Devil May Cry 4 and Metal Gear Solid 4 as proof.

No one's really taking the risks with original IP. They think the answer is to come to the US or come to Europe and found development studios which would appeal to the West. I don't think that’s the answer. People are just not taking that creative risk anymore.

Chadha does recognize that short development cycles and budgets in the $10-$15 million range aren't exactly conducive to going out on a limb. He also points to No More Heroes as a Japanese title that takes risks, though he's not sure if it will inspire other developers to follow suit.

Ignition: Japanese Game Makers Fear Risk [Next-Gen]