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William D’Angelo
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2K has introduced it has opened up a brand new AAA sports activities studio led by former EA Sports activities veterans based mostly in Vancouver, British Columbia referred to as Small Axe Studio.
The studio is led by Aaron McHardy, who was the chief producer on the EA Sports activities FIFA franchise (now EA Sports activities FC) for over 15 years till 2021.
Gary Peterson, who labored on the FIFA video games again to FIFA 06, is the design head. Different EA Sports activities veterans at Small Axe contains head of operations Tom Pan, engineering lead Mike Thompson, and technical artwork director John Cruz.
“Just a few years in the past, we created 2K Sports activities Lab, a venture with nice ambitions to discover what’s subsequent in sports activities gaming. Right this moment, we’re formally unveiling what that venture has change into: Small Axe Studios, our latest AAA growth studio, based mostly in Vancouver,” reads a press launch from 2K.
“Led by Aaron McHardy, Small Axe Studios will endeavor to construct 2K’s subsequent blockbuster sports activities franchise. The studio combines the fervour of a startup with the dimensions of 2K to redefine the way forward for sports activities video video games. By leveraging our confirmed experience with AAA franchises like NBA 2K, WWE 2K and PGA TOUR 2K, Small Axe Studios has the final word basis and long-term dedication to just do that.
“The crew we’ve assembled maintain an immovable perception within the energy of the collective, have an unmatched ardour for sport, and the starvation to tackle the business’s boldest problem.”
McHardy in a press release in LinkedIn added, “Alongside 2K, I’m proud to formally unveil Small Axe Studios. I am honored to steer the crew as we got down to create 2K’s subsequent AAA sports activities recreation. This studio exists to tackle the business’s boldest challenges, and our title displays that: with imaginative and prescient, starvation, and focus, a small axe can take down an enormous tree. I could not be prouder of the crew we’ve already assembled – or extra excited for what’s forward. Need to construct a legacy and make your mark on a very formidable venture? Let’s discuss.”
A life-long and avid gamer, William D’Angelo was first launched to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the positioning, he was introduced on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his method as much as lead analyst in 2012 and taking on the {hardware} estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement within the gaming group by producing content material on his personal YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You may comply with the writer on Bluesky.
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