Vampire Survivors developer poncle opens Japan studio led by El Shaddai creator Sawaki Takeyasu
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Sal Romano
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Summary
Vampire Survivors developer poncle is establishing a new studio in Japan, led by El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron creator Sawaki Takeyasu. Poncle founder Luca Galante revealed in a Famitsu interview that the idea had been in development for years due to his admiration for Japanese games and positive experiences visiting the country. The studio formation took shape after Galante was introduced to Takeyasu through poncle's chief strategy officer Matteo Sapio.
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