Resident Evil 4 Director Shinji Mikami says he has no shortage of ideas for final game

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The developer discusses his future plans and how he may end up working in a convenience store

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Shinji Mikami, one of the creators of Resident Evil, has recently stated that he wishes to direct one final game before his retirement. 

Sitting down with Variety this week the video game designer reflected on his 30-year history in the industry and hinted at his plans for the future, telling Variety that he has “no shortage of ideas, and they definitely aren’t limited to horror”. 

As to what kind of project Mikami is looking for, he continues by saying that “my thinking is that if I had a chance to make a game from the beginning to end that’s completely my vision, then definitely, that would be my big last project as a director”. 

The director then finishes the interview stating that if he didn’t couldn’t work in games anymore, he’d happily take a part-time job in a convenience store.

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Hope Bellingham
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