Game Republic, Developer of Genji and Clash of the Titans, Files for Bankruptcy
The bankruptcy of Game Republic closes a studio known for mid-2000s action games and marks the end of a company founded by a veteran of Capcom's golden era.
Reporting from 1 sources: GAME Watch (Impress).
Game Republic, the developer behind the PlayStation 2 action-adventure Genji and the PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 title Clash of the Titans, received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on June 10. The company was founded by former Capcom employee Yoshiki Okamoto. Liabilities are under investigation.
Game Republic, the developer behind the PlayStation 2 title Genji and the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game Clash of the Titans, has been ordered into bankruptcy by the Tokyo District Court. The order was issued on June 10, according to Tokyo Shoko Research. The company was founded by Yoshiki Okamoto, who previously worked at Capcom. The bankruptcy trustee is attorney Haruki Miyayama. The studio's liabilities are still being assessed.
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- GAME Watch (Impress) 「GENJI」や「CLASH OF THE TITANS：タイタンの戦い」などを手掛けたゲームリパブリックが破産開始決定