Sony: acquisition of another studio announced

Sony Interactive Entertainment (you) has taken over the Dutch development studio NIXXES Software . The Utrecht-based company was founded in 1999 and is considered a PC portal specialist. The developers worked in the past on several Square Enix Games, including Tomb Raider , Deus Ex , Hitman , Thief and Legacy of Cain . Lastly, the studio scored to Crystal Dynamics Marvel s Avengers .

High quality capacities

According to today s press release, Nixxes will join the PlayStation Studios Technology, Creative & Services Group to provide the PlayStation Studios high-quality internal technical and development capacity.

PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst stressed to take over: I appreciate Nixxes very much and I m glad that this very experienced team becomes part of the world-class developer community with you. You have a passion for the improvement of games and to provide the best possible experience for gamers. NIXXES will be a great enrichment for all in the PlayStation Studios and help our teams to focus on their most important goal, namely to develop unique PlayStation content in the best possible quality.

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Jurjen Katsman, Nixxes founder and Senior Director of Development, commented on the deal as follows: We can not wait to start working with work and are excited, our technical and development know-how in an IP powerhouse like PlayStation Studios to introduce. We look forward to working with some of the most talented teams in the industry to offer the PlayStation fans a high-quality gaming experience.

Sony gives gas

After most of all, Microsoft s attention took over recovery in recent months, Sony seems to be increasingly investing. At the beginning of this week, the company announced the acquisition of the Return developer Housemarque . And above the Japanese Twitter account of PlayStation, the message was apparently damaged that the company could bring the Demon s Souls developer Bluepoint Games in his own possession . The announcement of the deal is still out.

Even insomniac Games has been part of Sony for some time. The purchase was confirmed at the end of 2019. The same applies to audiokinetic. The Crunchyroll Takeover , however, is still in the floating.

Further messages around Sony:

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In an opinion, Sony announced that it is very picky in the acquisition of studios. They are very, very targeted acquisitions of teams that we know well, says Hulst. Further purchases are likely to follow in the foreseeable future. Already in February the company emphasized that you want to invest the profits .

Investments are not limited to acquisitions. In addition, Sony owns shares in different companies in the industry, including Discord and Epic Games . A complete list of SONY acquisitions and participations can be found here .

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High quality capacities

According to today s press release, Nixxes will join the PlayStation Studios Technology, Creative & Services Group to provide the PlayStation Studios high-quality internal technical and development capacity.

PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst stressed to take over: I appreciate Nixxes very much and I m glad that this very experienced team becomes part of the world-class developer community with you. You have a passion for the improvement of games and to provide the best possible experience for gamers. NIXXES will be a great enrichment for all in the PlayStation Studios and help our teams to focus on their most important goal, namely to develop unique PlayStation content in the best possible quality.

on the subject: Hermen Hulst stresses, there is no wet race against Microsoft

Jurjen Katsman, Nixxes founder and Senior Director of Development, commented on the deal as follows: We can not wait to start working with work and are excited, our technical and development know-how in an IP powerhouse like PlayStation Studios to introduce. We look forward to working with some of the most talented teams in the industry to offer the PlayStation fans a high-quality gaming experience.

Sony gives gas

After most of all, Microsoft s attention took over recovery in recent months, Sony seems to be increasingly investing. At the beginning of this week, the company announced the acquisition of the Return developer Housemarque . And above the Japanese Twitter account of PlayStation, the message was apparently damaged that the company could bring the Demon s Souls developer Bluepoint Games in his own possession . The announcement of the deal is still out.

Even insomniac Games has been part of Sony for some time. The purchase was confirmed at the end of 2019. The same applies to audiokinetic. The Crunchyroll Takeover , however, is still in the floating.

Further messages around Sony:

Sony Strist Note - July Showcase becomes more likely Visibility for at least $ 25,000? Indie developers complain

In an opinion, Sony announced that it is very picky in the acquisition of studios. They are very, very targeted acquisitions of teams that we know well, says Hulst. Further purchases are likely to follow in the foreseeable future. Already in February the company emphasized that you want to invest the profits .

Investments are not limited to acquisitions. In addition, Sony owns shares in different companies in the industry, including Discord and Epic Games . A complete list of SONY acquisitions and participations can be found here .

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