Shinji Mikami is one of those proper names in the video game industry that will be remembered forever. The legendary designer and almost father of the “survival horror” genre is one of the most influential personalities, with a career that has spanned from his early days at Capcom to founding Tango Gameworks (ZeniMax Media, Xbox Game Studios).
In an email from the company’s address to ZeniMax employees, seen and verified as authentic by TrueAchievements, Bethesda SVP Todd Vaughn announced that Shinji Mikami will be leaving the studio he founded nearly 13 years ago.
Why is Shinji Mikami leaving Tango Gameworks?
At the moment nothing is known about his decision, since it has not been disclosed or has been pronounced. But the outlet that verified the email has shared part of it with the Todd Vaughn’s words:
I am writing today to inform you that the head of the studio, Shinji Mikami, has decided to leave Tango Gameworks in the coming months. Mikami-san has been a creative lead and supporting mentor to young Tango developers for 12 years through his work on the Evil Within franchise, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and of course, Hi-Fi RUSH.
Precisely about Hi-Fi RUSH he also had a few words, ensuring that “it has been one of the most successful releases for Bethesda and Xbox in recent years”, adding that the music action game “has generated a very significant positive momentum for the game.” business and for Tango Gameworks.”
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Shinji Mikami leaves Tango Gameworks, but the studio will continue to work supporting Ghostwire: Tokyo and Hi-Fi Rush, while Bethesda executives will take over the leadership of Tango. It is likely that a replacement will be sought or that one of them will take full control of the studio.
Without a doubt this is a huge loss of talent for Xbox Game Studios. With a career that spans 3 decades, Shinji Mikami has one of the most impressive backgrounds in the industry with games and sagas like Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, The Evil Within, Dino Crisis, Viewtiful Joe, and Vanquish, among others.