[Summary]- Stanford's StartX Participant / Techstars Almuni- Founder backed by VC (Pre-seed)[Self Introduction]While at university, I developed VR software and was selected for the Ministry of Education's EDGE Program, which took me to Silicon Valley. After joining Accenture, I worked on system development for major companies and focused on creating new business opportunities using AI and the Metaverse. Alongside my work, I also developed various AI and AR applications as an indie hacker. In 2021, I left Accenture and founded Pit-Step Inc.[Accomplishment]- Selected for 'Sakura Game Pitch,' hosted by the Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO)- Awarded the REDX Prize at the Uzumasa NINJA PITCH (co-hosted by Kyoto Prefecture, Toei, and Shochiku)[What I Do]We create "Twitch-friendly" interactive games that feature NPCs engaging in dynamic voice chats, providing a fresh level of immersion and interaction. Our games are designed to enhance the experience for both players and streamers by offering exciting voice interactions with NPCs.[What I Create]We create "NINJA CATS", a survivors-like (roguelite) action game with voice recognition mechanics. Players team up with talkative "Ninja" NPCs to communicate directly through voice commands.[Team & Need]Our team consists of an experienced director, planner, designer, and two Unreal Engine 5 engineers. We are currently seeking funding and partnerships with publishers and investors to accelerate development and aim for a global hit.