One of many world’s largest online game publishers is launching a brand-new Vancouver studio, which is not directly related to Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA).
The writer, 2K, is behind among the largest money-making franchises within the trade, like NBA 2K and the Borderlands collection.
Take-Two is the guardian firm of 2K and Rockstar Video games, which is the developer of GTA.
The information was formally unveiled by 2K on Aug. 13 in a LinkedIn publish, and the brand new studio has been coined Small Axe Studios.
Whereas the studio isn’t sharing precisely what it’ll be engaged on but, a 2K spokesperson did present some perception into its function.
“As a part of our dedication to investing in new IP and rising our sports activities portfolio, we’re thrilled to verify that Small Axe Studios will endeavor to construct 2K’s subsequent blockbuster sports activities franchise. Led by Aaron McHardy, the studio combines the fervour of a startup with the size of 2K to redefine the way forward for sports activities video video games. We stay up for sharing extra about what they’re engaged on sooner or later.”
It sounds just like the studio has some very bold objectives.
“By combining the starvation of a startup with the ability of a world gaming big, we’re right here to redefine the way forward for sports activities video video games. To attain our bold objectives, we’ve deliberately assembled a world-class crew whose ardour for sport mirrors the wealthy range and distinctiveness of world fandom,” says a blurb on the studio’s web site.
McHardy beforehand labored at EA Sports activities, engaged on franchises like FIFA, which is now referred to as FC.
Gary Peterson, the top of design, additionally labored with EA beforehand, particularly on titles like NBA Avenue, NBA Reside, and Want for Velocity with Criterion.
The brand new studio has additionally posted some jobs, with some paying over $200,000, just like the gameplay design director place.