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Avalanche announces Project Mamba
Avalanche Studios, developer of the Just Cause series, has announced Project Mamba, a triple-A title due on PC and consoles in 2014. Eurogamer reports that work is underway at the New York office the studio opened in June, with support from Stockholm. The New York studio is to increase headcount by 50 within the next 12 months. More >
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Unity opens Stockholm office
Unity Technologies’ new Swedish office will be led by Erik Hemming and Erland Korner, formerly of DICE, and the firm is recruiting for what VP of engineering Steffen Toksvig describes as “a handful of really experienced people that can complement the awesomeness of Erik and Erland.” We’ll be publishing an interview with Unity Technologies CEO David Helgason tomorrow.
Avalanche interview
The Just Cause developer on heading to New York and next gen games.
Ben Cousins joins Ngmoco
Cousins, the free-to-play advocate who was general manager of EA's Easy Studio until his departure in March, joins the mobile studio that was acquired by DeNA last October. Cousins will head up Ngmoco's new operation in Stockholm, which will focus on developing games for the mobile social network Mobage which DeNA intends to bring to the west this year.
Avalanche: New York was the cheaper option
Setting up with everyone else on the west coast would have been more expensive, says Just Cause developer.
Avalanche Studios expands into US
Just Cause creator announces development of new IP for next-generation consoles.
Love Creator To Improve Minecraft Graphics
Eskil Steenberg reveals that he will work with Minecraft developer to enhance the game's visuals.
Avalanche Sets Up New Studio Expansive Worlds
New division to focus on the casual and online games projects; headed by Stefan Pettersson.
Avalanche Founder Explains Potential Job Cuts
Layoffs are not certain but depend on deals being struck over summer; smaller projects are key to the developer's survival.