Fukuoka-based development studio Level 5 today announced an increase of its capital stock from previously 10 million yen ($86,468 US) to 98 million yen ($847,384 US). Since its foundation in 1998, the Akihiro Hino-led company has been responsible for the development of Dark Cloud, Dark Chronicle (Dark Cloud 2) and the upcoming Rogue Galaxy for Sony Computer Entertainment as well as Dragon Quest VIII: Sora to Umi to Daichi to Norowareshi Himegimi (Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King) for Square Enix.

• Official Level 5 Website