JANUARY 30, 2024 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Today, Streamline Studios (Streamline), a global creative and technology company for video games and beyond, announces the on-boarding of video game maestro, Rui Kawada, as the Director of Streamline Studios Japan to spearhead the development of new business opportunities in Japan that will position Streamline at the forefront of innovation.
Rui Kawada is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the video games industry. Rui has served multiple roles at several international companies which include helping Japanese companies expand in the Western market at Nintendo of Europe, working on FINAL FANTASY XV at SQUARE ENIX, and more recently, she was at Google, helping Japanese mobile game developers grow their businesses within the Android ecosystem. At Streamline, Rui Kawada will work closely with the Head of Japan, Kenji Kajiwara, to further strengthen our cooperation with Japanese game companies as well as develop new business opportunities and new relationships within the region.
"I look forward to new era of creativity and excellence at our Studio in Japan," says Rui Kawada. “With Streamline’s history of providing AAA-quality digital creative and technical support for video games, entertainment, and media, we will be able to establish revolutionary standards within the industry and potentially reshape the landscape to define the future of entertainment. Together, we will strengthen Streamline's development partnerships in the region and support local Japanese developers and publishers.”
Streamline has a long history of working with Japan and has fostered solid partnerships with leading games industry developers and publishers, including Capcom, Square Enix, Soleil Games, Kojima Productions, and FromSoftware. In addition, the company's multi-year art collaboration on the iconic fighting franchise, Street Fighter, and co-development for the cult-classic series, Final Fantasy XV and Armored Core 6, are critical partnerships that set the groundwork for Streamline's success in Japan.
"Rui is an incredible talent. Her global experience in video game publishing and hands-on game development is the perfect addition to Streamline's Japanese and worldwide ambitions. We're honored to have her join the team."
-Alexander Fernandez, CEO & Co-Founder of Streamline Studios.
Streamline Studios is an independent company specializing in game development, co-development, art production, engineering, and quality assurance. Established in 2001, the 22-year-old company has been at the forefront of external game development with a record of over 400 successful productions generating $6bn in sales.
