<![CDATA[Kotaku: Iga]]> http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/kotaku.com.png <![CDATA[Kotaku: Iga]]> http://kotaku.com/tag/iga http://kotaku.com/tag/iga <![CDATA[Is Harmony of Despair A New Castlevania Adventure?]]> While developer Mercury Steam and Hideo Kojima whip up an all-new Castlevania console adventure in Lords of Shadow, what is the core Castlevania team up to? Maybe Castlevania: Harmony of Despair? More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5519157&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Even In-Game Advertising Is Hurting, IGA May Be Up For Sale]]> IGA, one of the companies that serves up dynamic in-game ads for games like Burnout Paradise, is feeling the advertising pinch, reeling from a recession that has spawned mass layoffs and closures. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5169866&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[IGA Snags Exclusive Rights To EA's In-Game PS3 Ads]]> In-game advertising masters IGA are really loving the PlayStation 3 right now. Not only ave they signed an exclusive deal to become Sony's first advertising partner for the console, they've also just announced a two-year agreement with Electronic Arts to become their exclusive dynamic in-game ad partner for everything the company puts out on the PS3. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5012991&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Castlevania Dude On Kojima's MGS4 Decision]]> Konami's official Castlevania guy Koji Igarashi has been involved in something like 11 games in that franchise. What does Iga think about fellow Konami colleague Hideo Kojima closing the chapter on Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid 4? Says whip-carrying Iga: More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5010119&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Koji Igarashi, Castlevania Game Maker, Indy Jones Lover]]> Here's a shocker: Konami Castlevania dude Koji Igarashi wears a cowboy hat, carries a whip and *here it comes* likes Indiana Jones. Bet you didn't see that one coming! When asked if he was excited about Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, IGA replied: More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=391100&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Sign Up For The Quake Live Beta]]> Back in February, Id Software and IGA announced Quake Live, a browser-based 'freemium' multiplayer version of the classic shooter. Now that they've wet our whistles with a couple of teaser screenshots, their ready to get our hands dirty. Quakelive.com is now accepting email addresses for the upcoming beta test of the game. Remember folks, beta testing isn't all fun and games.
Beta testers are given early access to the QUAKE LIVE website and game, and will help us test all of the game's features and functionality while offering feedback and suggestions.
Exactly. So if you get accepted into the beta, remember to keep a pad and paper next to you at all times so you can write down your helpful comments for the developers. You're just going to have fun shooting people, aren't you? Me too. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=380408&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Sony Allowing Competition For PS3 In-Game Ads]]> Sony has announced that managing the PlayStation 3's dynamic in-game ads will be a farmed out proposition. Instead of controlling the ads/market by forcing publishers to buy through them (as Microsoft does with the 360 through their company Massive), Sony will be opening their platform to all three big competitors in the market: Fusion, IGA and AdScape. While this news won't matter much for us as gamers, it's great news for publishers who can only benefit from advertisers fighting over a piece of their pie in the $400 million in-game advertising market. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=360864&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[IGA And ID Team For Free, Web-Based Quake Live]]> In-game advertising specialists IGA and id Software have partnered to bring you the next iteration of the classic Quake franchise, Quake Live, and it's definitely not your normal web-based, free-to-play game. Quake Live will deliver a full community experience, including stat tracking, friends lists, matchmaking, and sponsored tournaments, all within your standard web browser. Integrated with IGA's proprietary SDK, it is the first title in the company's "freemium category", offering premium gaming experiences for free thanks to integrated advertising.
"id Software is among the proverbial godfathers of modern gaming and we are thrilled to be working with them on their first title in our 'freemium' category," said Justin Townsend, CEO of IGA Worldwide. "This partnership is only the latest testament to the increasing acceptance of in-game as an effective, measurable advertising medium and a strategic revenue opportunity for publishers and developers."
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]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=357987&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Castlevania Producer Whips It Out At Signing]]> Don't let the silly head gear and the goofy whip fool you. Koji "IGA" Igarashi is a serious man. He's dedicated his life to Castlevania. Just take a look at his business card! Kotakuite Torokun was in attendance and brings word that folks started lining up at around 2:00PM for a signing last night. The cover for upcoming PSP title Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles was passed at as well for IGA to sign. That after the jump. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=299394&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Re-writes Galore On Castlevania Anime]]> Graphic novelist Warren Ellis is currently working on the straight-to-DVD animated Castlevania flick. Konami's Koji (call me "IGA") Igarashi, who only makes Castlevania games, is involved and adding his two cents to the project. Blogs Ellis: More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=258111&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[IGA: Getting Old, Waiting to Leave Konami]]> Christian Nutt over at Games Radar has a big, meaty GDC interview with all things Castlevania Koji Igarashi. From talking Gears of War to the rise of mini-games in Japan, they cover a lot of ground. Standout quote: More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=243711&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[A Hotel For Castlevania Fans]]>
With the Belmont clan isn't battling Dracula, it's running a bed and breakfast in High Wycombe, England. Must agree with Ollie at Insert Credit, that font is perfect! Brian Ashcraft More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=226820&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA["Iga" Loves Castlevania, 2D. His Team Loves The DS.]]>
How. Shocking. Koji "Iga" Igarashi not only LOVES Castlevania, he also LOVES 2D game design. He tells game site Kikizo: More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=222981&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[IGA on Wii-mote: "Gimmicky"]]>
Make up your mind! First Konami's official Castlevania dude Koji "Iga" Igarashi said "meh" to the Wii-mote. Then, he warmed up to controller, and now he's back to blowing raspberries at it. In a recent interview with Nintendo Power, Iga says: More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=216836&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Iga: Wii Will Take Japan, I Make Games For Yanks]]>
Konami's Koji "Iga" Igarashi doesn't just make Castlevania games. He makes Castlevania games for Americans. The outspoken Iga has admitted his hesitancy on developing for the Wii on multiple occasions. So that leaves the 360 and the PS3. Iga says: More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=210508&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Castlevania Portrait Of Ruin Pre-order Bonuses Done Right]]>
Here's another one of those milestones that makes thirty-somethings like your truly turn to the bottle to soothe the pain of wasting one's life on video gaming: this year is the 20th anniversary of Konami's venerable Castlevania series, soon to be marked with another Nintendo DS adventure. What have I been doing with my life?! More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=209246&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[TGS06: Koji Igarashi's Business Card - Serious Business]]> Normally I wouldn't post someone's business card—or name card as they call them over here—but this is Iga's card. And it's bad ass. Clearly he likes working on Castlevania. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=202858&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Castlevania's IGA Now Sorta Likes Wii]]>
He used to be a hater, but now Konami's resident Castlevania dude Koji "IGA" Igarashi has warmed up to the Nintendo Wii. He gripe previously was that the Wii-mote is not suitable for whipping for long periods of time and stated flat out that a Wii Castlevania was "unlikely." In a recent interview with Nintendo of Europe, he said: More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=198970&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Intel Invests in In-Game Ads Company]]>
In light of Intel's recent investment in IGA, a firm primarily known for paying Counter-Strikelike advertising in games: More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=185467&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Iga on Next-Gen War: "I'm Confused"]]> Castlevania maven Koji "Iga" Igarashi talked about where he stands on the console war. And it's gaming equivalent of a mid-life crisis. While Iga is currently bringing yet another Castlevania to the DS, he seems miffed by next-gen: More »
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