Hideki Kamiya
Hideki Kamiya
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Career at Capcom (1994-2006)

This timeline focuses on Kamiya's time at Capcom, where he rose to prominence and directed some of the company's most iconic games.
Joins Capcom
1994
Hideki Kamiya joins Capcom as a planner. He is initially involved in various projects, learning the ropes of game development.
Resident Evil
1996
Kamiya works as a planner on the original "Resident Evil". This marked a significant turning point, as it contributed to the rise of survival horror genre and kickstarted Kamiya's fame. He was the one who initially proposed the game.
Resident Evil 2 - Director
1998
Kamiya directs "Resident Evil 2", a massive commercial and critical success. The game solidified his reputation as a talented director and cemented the "Resident Evil" series' status as a major franchise. Leon Kennedy's character was designed by him.
Devil May Cry - Director
2000
Kamiya directs "Devil May Cry". Originally conceived as a "Resident Evil" sequel, Kamiya shifted its direction, resulting in a stylish action game with a focus on combat. "Devil May Cry" defined a new genre of character action games.
Viewtiful Joe - Director
2002
Kamiya directs "Viewtiful Joe" for the GameCube, a cel-shaded side-scrolling beat 'em up. The game's unique art style and innovative gameplay mechanics were well-received and it cemented Kamiya's reputation as a visionary.
Resident Evil: Code Veronica - Producer
2004
Kamiya serves as a producer for "Resident Evil: Code Veronica". Although not directly directing the game, he still played a role in its development and release.
Departure from Capcom
2006
Kamiya leaves Capcom alongside Shinji Mikami, Atsushi Inaba, and Tatsuya Minami to form Seeds Inc. which will later become PlatinumGames.