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Longtime Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono departs Capcom
He's stepping down after almost 30 years at the publisher.
Let Sony's favorite developers help pick your next game (updated)
Four years on and the PlayStation 4's digital storefront is pretty well stocked. But finding more obscure stuff to buy isn't the easiest and the search function kind of sucks. As a way of addressing that on the store's web version, Sony is introducing curated lists of games from "the industry's most creative minds," dubbed The Creators. PlayStation's head of worldwide studios Shuhei Yoshida has his picks listed, as does Rocket League studio Psyonix, Street Fighter's Yoshinori Ono and the Final Fantasy XV team among many, many others.
'Street Fighter V' offline updates will go beyond a story mode
If you're hoping that Capcom will do more to boost Street Fighter V's solo play than add a full story mode, you're in for a treat. The studio's Yoshinori Ono tells Game Informer (only in the magazine so far) that June's story update is just the start of things. There's more free content coming for offline players in 2016 "and beyond," and Capcom is "looking into" a versus mode that pits you against the AI -- you know, like many other fighting games. Ono isn't ready to provide a roadmap for these upgrades, but it's good to see that the developer will take care of you when your friends aren't ready to brawl.
'Street Fighter V' creator says his game is meant for pros and noobs alike
Street Fighter IV was a textbook case of how to breathe new life into an aging franchise. Led by Capcom's enthusiastic and passionate Yoshinori Ono, the 2008 release was designed to be a spiritual successor to Street Fighter II, the classic '90s game that practically defined the genre. But Street Fighter IV was far more than just a retro retread: The game was updated with 3D models and a host of new moves, play styles and robust competitive options, including a comprehensive online battle system. It brought the Street Fighter series back into the public mind in a big way and also gave Capcom a perfect title that let the company participate in the growing eSports world.
