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2K opens Small Axe Studios led by EA Sports veterans
2K has announced the formation of Small Axe Studios, a new AAA game development studio based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The studio is led by former EA Sports veterans, including Aaron McHardy and Gary Paterson, and aims to redefine the future of sports video games. While no specific title has been announced, the studio's focus is clearly on developing new sports titles.
2K funds new AAA sports studio as EA Sports FC faces potential new rival
Take-Two Interactive, through its 2K label, has established Small Axe Studios in Vancouver, staffed by veterans from EA Sports FC and FIFA. The new studio aims to create a AAA sports game, potentially challenging EA Sports FC's market dominance. While the specific sport is unconfirmed, evidence suggests a focus on football, with key personnel having extensive experience in football game development.
2K Games Is Making A New Sports Franchise, And All Signs Point To Soccer
2K Games has established Small Axe Studios, comprised of former EA developers, to create a new sports franchise, strongly indicating a move into the soccer genre. The studio's leadership, including former EA FIFA lead Aaron McHardy, and the studio's logo suggest a focus on soccer, a market currently dominated by EA Sports FC following EA's split with FIFA.
EA Sports FC might be getting a proper football game challenger, as 2K sets up new studio to make its "next blockbuster sports franchise"
2K Sports has announced the formation of Small Axe Studios, a new development team based in Vancouver and led by former EA FIFA executive producer Aaron McHardy. The studio's mandate is to create 2K's next major sports franchise, potentially challenging EA Sports FC in the football game market. This move signifies 2K's ambition to expand its sports gaming portfolio beyond existing titles like NBA 2K and WWE 2K.
2K establishes AAA sports developer Small Axe Studios
2K has launched Small Axe Studios, a new AAA development team based in Vancouver, Canada, to create its next sports franchise. The studio is led by Aaron McHardy, a former 15-year veteran of EA Sports' FIFA team. Small Axe Studios aims to redefine sports video games by combining startup passion with 2K's scale and expertise.
Small Axe Studios is a New AAA Team Under 2K Working on a New Sports Franchise
2K Games has established a new AAA development studio in Vancouver called Small Axe Studios, led by industry veterans including Aaron McHardy and Gary Paterson. The studio is focused on creating a new sports franchise, though the specific sport has not yet been revealed. Several key leadership and development roles have been filled by individuals with extensive experience in sports game development at companies like Electronic Arts.
2K announces new Vancouver-based AAA studio led by EA veteran
2K, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, has announced the formation of a new AAA studio in Vancouver named Small Axe Studios. The studio will be led by EA veteran Aaron McHardy and aims to redefine the future of sports video games, focusing on developing 2K's next major sports franchise.
