Sony ha acquistato Media Molecule
Console tribe news - Sony ha acquistato Media Molecule
di: Santi "Sp4Zio" GiuffridaSony ha annunciato da poche ore di aver acquisito Media Molecule, software house responsabile della creazione di quel piccolo grande capolavoro che risponde al nome di LittleBigPlanet.
A quanto pare entrambe le parti in causa hanno espresso il loro entusiasmo, e laddove Sony ha dichiarato che tale mossa rappresenta una scelta strategica in grado di perseguire l’eccellenza nello sviluppo di nuovi giochi per l’attuale e per le future piattaforme, il fondatore di Media Molecule, Alex Evans, ha affermato che con Sony c’è sempre stata una stretta collaborazione ed un rapporto speciale.
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London, 2nd March 2010 ? Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it had acquired leading game developer Media Molecule, creator of the multi-million selling and multi-award winning PlayStation®3 (PS3?) exclusive title, LittleBigPlanet?. Media Molecule will join as part of SCE?s global development operation, SCE Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS).
In a strategic move to continue to secure excellence in game development for current and future PlayStation® platforms, the acquisition of Media Molecule formalises the successful exclusive relationship with SCE.
Media Molecule, based in Surrey, England, is the award-winning developer of LittleBigPlanet, one of the best-selling titles for PS3, a game that introduced gamers to the unique ethos of Play, Create and Share. Having seen over 2m user generated levels created for the community to download and play for free, LittleBigPlanet has completely changed the way people interact with games, whilst revolutionising the longevity of gameplay.
Having won over 90 awards for LittleBigPlanet, including 2 BAFTAs and 8 AIAS Interactive Achievement Awards, Media Molecule brings a wealth of experience and a highly talented staff into the SCE WWS family that will further strengthen the PlayStation first party studio.
?Since they burst onto the gaming scene, Media Molecule have proved to be a truly exciting and innovative studio, who have proved their world-class credentials with the creation of the incredible LittleBigPlanet,? said Shuhei Yoshida, President, SCE Worldwide Studios. ?SCE WWS is all about creating ambitious, innovative and ground breaking games, traits that Media Molecule clearly have. To bring them into our family proves our dedication to creating fantastic new experiences that we believe will cement our position as industry leaders.?
?Since Media Molecule?s inception, we?ve had a uniquely close relationship with Sony. Over the years they have consistently shown their dedication to Creative Gaming and Media Molecule, not only through their support of the company, but their willingness to take risks and embrace our often unusual approach and ideas.? said Alex Evans, co-founder of Media Molecule. ?What we?ve achieved already with LittleBigPlanet has proved this to us and we?re excited by this new chapter of innovation and creative gaming, for all involved.?
Studios across the SCE WWS network share technology, production methodology and creative goals to build the best possible experiences for users to enjoy the most from the PlayStation family of hardware platforms and network services. With over 2,500 employees, SCE WWS combines the talents of 15 game development studios in Japan, the USA, the UK and The Netherlands.