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Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) has acquired Guerrilla Games to
further expand its development capability as part of Worldwide Studios
(WWS).
In a strategic move to secure long term excellence in game development
for current and future PlayStation platforms, the acquisition of
Guerrilla has formalised the already close working relationship
between Sony Computer Entertainment and the studio.
Commenting on the acquisition, SCE WWS president Phil Harrison said,
"Guerrilla has a great combination of creative, technical and
production talent in their team and we have enjoyed a close working
relationship with their management and staff for a number of years.
I am delighted that they will now become a member of the SCE Worldwide
Studios network of developers. As we prepare for the launch of PlayStation
3 next year, this acquisition strengthens our development portfolio
to take full advantage of the exciting entertainment opportunities
provided by PSP, PlayStation 3 and beyond."
Guerrilla
managing director Hermen Hulst said, "Sony Computer Entertainment
- with its truly global presence, leading platforms and commitment
to innovation - is an ideal partner for Guerrilla and we are delighted
to take our existing relationship to the next level."
Guerrilla
B.V., based in Amsterdam, Netherlands is the award winning developer
of the Killzone game for PlayStation 2, which has shipped close to
two million units worldwide. The studio is currently working on a
new Killzone title for PlayStation 3, early scenes of which were shown
to wide acclaim when revealed at E3 earlier this year.
The
studio is also developing a further game within the Killzone universe
for PlayStation Portable (PSP). Guerrilla signed an exclusive development
agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe in March 2004
and the acquisition will help the team grow as a key creative element
of the SCE Worldwide Studios network.
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