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NEIGHBOR is a start-up and a Fortnite creative enterprise with the goal of building virtual cities. The virtual cities will be constructed in various world views, including cyberpunk, fantasy, and cute-style. With these virtual cities, they aim to create various types of play, such as hide and seek, racing, puzzle-solving, and battle games. Additionally, they plan to revamp popular games created by individual creators within Fortnite into the world view of NEIGHBOR.

NEIGHBOR will also create IP for each virtual city, creating characters, stories, music, fashion, etc. NEIGHBOR is also aimed at supporting Fortnite creators.

As for future monetization, they are considering real-life merchandise such as apparel and the sale of digital items within Fortnite. NEIGHBOR is looking for partners to jointly build the entire virtual city or jointly create part of the content.

Currently accepting corporate requests along with virtual city development. We are also consulted by Japanese publishers and TV stations, which is our strength as a team working in Japan.

Interview

Can you tell us a bit more about your team and what makes you stand out as a creative team in the Fortnite community?

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There are many excellent Japanese creators. Until now, Japanese creators have rarely worked in the world despite their excellence.

As a creative team based in Japan, we at NEIGHBOR are proud to be part of this growing trend and to bring our unique vision and skills to the world of Fortnite. We hope to continue to inspire and connect with other creators from around the world and to push the boundaries of what is possible in this exciting and ever-evolving space.

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Can you tell me more about the creative projects you have been working on in Fortnite and how you approach these projects as a team? Additionally, what sets you apart from other creative teams in the industry?

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Not only the creators of Fortnite, but also Mr. Hamamura, who was the director of Kirby at HAL Laboratory, is on board as an advisor. He has injected the expertise of the Japanese game industry in game experiences into the Fortnite creative process.

That's great to hear! Can you tell us more about how Mr. Hamamura's experience and expertise have impacted the development of Fortnite? How has his involvement helped to bring a unique Japanese touch to the game?

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Planning was reinforced in the production. We were taught the concept of level design and would first conceptualize the entire map on paper. This greatly improved the overall balance and quality of the map.

Additionally, we put a strong emphasis on player feedback and made adjustments accordingly to enhance their experience. This iterative process allowed us to create maps that not only look great, but also provide a fun and engaging gameplay experience for players. Overall, the combination of technical expertise and player-focused design has led to the success of our Fortnite maps.

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