Studio Formation
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EG7 reveals Ravenwake, a new Canadian studio to support Daybreak’s MMORPGs
Enad Global 7 has announced the formation of Ravenwake Games, a new Vancouver-based studio that will support Daybreak Game Company's MMORPG titles. The studio aims to leverage Canada's talent pool, with open positions supporting games like EverQuest, DC Universe Online, and Magic: The Gathering Online. This move follows Daybreak's recent acquisitions and funding efforts.
Former Tekken Producer Katsuhiro Harada Forms VS Studio With SNK
Former Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada has established a new independent studio named VS Studio, with investment and long-term support from SNK. Harada, who previously worked at Bandai Namco, aims for VS Studio to focus on creativity, with the name "VS" representing multiple philosophies. While no specific projects have been announced, the studio is actively recruiting and is heavily implied to be developing fighting games, potentially collaborating with SNK's existing franchises.
Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami has a new studio, Unbound, who are making original games for PC and console
Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio named Unbound, which began operations in May 2023. The studio, comprising around 50 staff including former Tango Gameworks producer Masato Kimura, aims to create original "AA" games with aspirations for AAA quality for PC and consoles. Mikami previously left Tango Gameworks in 2023, shortly before Microsoft announced plans to close the studio.
