Ex-Capcom Insider: Western Studios Chase Jira Too Much, Missing the Game

A former Capcom employee told Kotaku’s coverage of Capcom’s “golden age” that Western studios overemphasize Jira and productivity metrics, micromanaging projects in ways that may not translate to playable experiences, contrasting with Capcom’s approach of balancing director vision with player resonance; the piece places Capcom’s renewed success alongside long-running franchises and original titles, suggesting a culture-focused difference in how games are made and how talent is retained.