Takao Yamane becomes Vice President.
PlatinumGames, known for its work on the likes of Bayonetta, The Wonderful 101, and Astral Chain, has hired Nintendo veteran Takao Yamane in a move that is said to bring “significant change” to the company going forwards. Yamane will join PlatinumGames as its Vice President and Chief Business Officer.
The news comes via Famitsu (thanks, SiliconEra), confirming that more information will be shared in an upcoming interview. Prior to joining PlatinumGames, Takao Yamane enjoyed a 27-year career at Nintendo, during which he held numerous high-level positions, including Vice President of Nintendo France and Managing Director of Sales at Nintendo of Europe.
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