Hideki Kamiya surprised fans when he, the co-founder of PlatinumGames, announced his departure from the company last month. While initial speculations about the future of the creator of Bayonetta rank amok, the fog surrounding his sudden exit has cleared up, if only a little. And, no, he's not working on a game - yet.
Instead of moving to another company or starting a new one, Kamiya decided to do something arguably as surprising as his resignation - start a new YouTube channel.
Kamiya, recognized not only for his contributions to the gaming industry but also for his unapologetically candid persona on social media platforms, especially Xbox, began his digital journey on YouTube with a nearly 10-minute long video. Captured in both English and Japanese, the video initiates with a scene that seemingly showcases Kamiya leaving the PlatinumGames office. Throughout, he is both candid and jovial, opening up about his recent choices and the path forward.
While the video doesn't provide an explicit reason for his exit, Kamiya offers a philosophical take, indicating a deeper introspection about his career trajectory. "I left the company because I wanted to follow my beliefs as a game creator," he remarks, emphasizing his pursuit to "choose the path I think is right and move on." This sentiment echoes his earlier statements, where he'd vaguely mentioned that his departure was based on personal beliefs. But, for those anticipating an early return to the gaming world, Kamiya dropped a bombshell: he won't be returning to the video game industry for at least a year "due to reasons", likely pointing to a non-compete clause associated with his exit from PlatinumGames.
