Image: Nintendo LifeHideki Kamiya has spoken pretty openly about his decision to leave PlatinumGames in late 2023, but in a new interview with Japanese outlet Game*Spark, he dived even deeper into what prompted his departure from the Bayonetta studio.Kamiya cut his teeth in the games industry at Capcom's Studio 4, where he worked under Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami, "a person who has been absolutely indispensable to my career," Kamiya told Game*Spark (translated by Automaton), "both as a creator and as my superior".It was Mikami's approach to game production that Kamiya wanted to maintain at PlatinumGames, though he felt that the studio was "gradually shifting towards a modern model of game development that doesnt place importance on the creators individuality," prompting his sudden departure. "Even if it meant the end of my career as a creator," Kamiya continued, "I couldnt allow myself to kill my soul in order to work in an environment that I didnt agree with.It's a typically dramatic statement from Kamiya, but hey, he's a man of principle. Aiming for a "fresh start", the Bayonetta creator said that he's trying to install some of Mikami's spirit to his new studio, Clovers. He's doing this not by directly quoting his former mentor, but rather by using his approach as guidance: "I have always made decisions based on his teachings, and I have shared them with the production team."I believe that this spirit will be passed down from generation to generation," Kamiya concluded, "and I have incorporated it into our company name to reaffirm the things I have valued in my many years as a creator.While PlatinumGames continues to chip away at Ninja Gaiden 4, the next big project for Clovers is the recently-announced Okami sequel, which will see Kamiya stepping back into the director's seat. Let's just touch baseThe next project could be "entirely new"Including Bayonetta 3's directorWhat do you hope to see from Kamiya's Clovers team? Let us know in the comments.[source gamespark.jp, via automaton-media.com]Share:02 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesAnalyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games"What a mess"20 Years After Its Demise, Publisher 'Acclaim' Is Being ResurrectedWill look to "support indie developers and reignite classic franchises"Analyst Expects Switch 2 To Sell Like Hot Cakes In Its First QuarterPre-empting a battle with the PS6Inside Dev Threatens Legal Action Against Studio Co-Founder As "Bullying" Allegations Arise"I will not stop being who I am"SEGA Wants To "Reinforce" Its Core Studios, But Don't Expect New Games SoonSonic, ATLUS and Like A Dragon all name dropped