Cygames Launches 'Cygames Memories' Serial Feature for 15th Anniversary
The feature offers a rare look at the early development and art direction of Cygames' first original title, providing context for the company's growth over 15 years.
Key Facts
- Cygames launched the serial feature 'Cygames Memories' on Cygames Magazine on June 16 for its 15th anniversary.
- The first installment covers 'Rage of Bahamut', Cygames' first original IP, released on September 1, 2011.
- The article includes behind-the-scenes stories about how company president Koichi Watanabe personally approached illustrators for high art quality.
- Newly drawn illustrations and free downloadable wallpapers for smartphones and PCs are included.
- Limited-time paid bromide prints are available at FamilyMart and Lawson stores until June 30, 2027.
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Cygames launched a new serial feature titled 'Cygames Memories' on its owned media 'Cygames Magazine' on June 16 to mark the company's 15th anniversary. The first installment covers 'Rage of Bahamut', the first original IP from Cygames, with behind-the-scenes stories, newly drawn illustrations, and free wallpapers.
Cygames launched a new serial feature on its owned media Cygames Magazine on June 16 to mark the company's 15th anniversary. Titled 'Cygames Memories', the feature looks back at the art of games released by Cygames to date. The first installment covers 'Rage of Bahamut', the first original IP from Cygames, released on September 1, 2011. The article includes behind-the-scenes stories about the development of the visual fantasy RPG, including how company president Koichi Watanabe personally approached illustrators to achieve high art quality. It also offers newly drawn illustrations, free downloadable wallpapers for smartphones and PCs, and limited-time paid bromide prints available at FamilyMart and Lawson stores until June 30, 2027.
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