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gaming1 year ago

"Veteran Developers from Top Game Studios Unite to Launch New AAA Studio, Emptyvessel"

Industry veterans from id Software, Naughty Dog, and Activision have formed a new independent triple-A studio called Emptyvessel, aiming to create immersive shooters with smaller, focused teams. The studio, led by CEO Emanuel Palalic and COO Garrett Young, plans to prioritize creative freedom and a developer-first approach, with a fully remote team based in Austin, Texas. Their first project will be an immersive shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5, inspired by dystopian sci-fi worlds and financed with the help of investors such as Sisu Game Ventures and Raptor Group.

via Game Developer|
#emptyvessel#game-development#gaming
gaming1 year ago

"Veteran Developers Launch Immersive Shooter at New AAA Studio, Emptyvessel"

Veteran developers from iconic franchises such as DOOM and Call of Duty have formed the independent AAA games studio, emptyvessel, in Austin, Texas. The studio's first title will be an Unreal Engine-5 powered "immersive shooter," and it aims to prioritize quality and creativity while taking a Developer-First approach. With a network of strategic partners and an advisory board including industry veterans like Kojima Productions U.S. executive vice president Riley Russell and composer Mick Gordon, emptyvessel is set to make its mark in the gaming industry.

via Gematsu|
#aaa-games#emptyvessel#game-development
gaming-industry1 year ago

"Industry Veterans Speak Out on Gaming Ageism"

Legendary industry veterans, including Gears of War designer Cliff Bleszinksi and Ultima Underworld creator Warren Spector, discuss ageism in the gaming industry, highlighting the challenges faced by older developers and the shift in game development demands. They also emphasize the rise of indie studios and the impact of layoffs in the industry, while addressing issues of accessibility and diversity, calling for better support for older developers, divergent thinking, and people of color.

via Kotaku|
#activision-blizzard#ageism#diversity
gaming2 years ago

"Rocksteady Co-Founders Launch London-Based Studio Hundred Star Games"

Rocksteady co-founders Sefton Hill and Jamie Walker have established a new video game development studio called Hundred Star Games in London, aiming to create cutting-edge gaming experiences with a small team of 100 industry veterans and emerging talents. The studio, which has not been officially announced, has already recruited lead developers and former Rocksteady employees. Hill and Walker, who founded Rocksteady in 2004, departed from the studio in 2022 to embark on this new gaming adventure.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#gaming#hundred-star-games#industry-veterans
gaming2 years ago

"Former Riot Developers Unveil Potential MMORPG Rivaling New World, WoW, and FF14"

Former Riot Games and Blizzard Entertainment lead, Greg Street, has teased the announcement of a new studio and MMORPG, led by a team of industry veterans. With the current MMORPG ecosystem in need of a boost, this project has the potential to shake up the genre. While details about the game are scarce, Street's experience working on World of Warcraft and his previous involvement in Riot's MMO development make this an exciting prospect for MMORPG fans. Stay tuned for the upcoming reveal.

via VG247|
#gaming#genre-revival#greg-street