Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Sony Announce Partnership With Ovosonico, A New Independent Studio Formed By Massimo Guaring


Sony have announced they have entered a partnership with new independent studio Ovosonico. the CEO of Ovosonico is Massimo Guaring, he directed the games Naruto - Rise Of A Ninja and Shadow's Of The Damned. Massimo Guaring also has worked at Grasshopper Manufacture. Ovosonico was set up in 2012 and specializes in creating new IP, though nothing specific was revealed for PlayStation in this announcement. all that was revealed was Ovosonico would be working with Sony on a new IP.

Press Release

SCE WWSE to support Ex Grasshopper Manufacture Game Director's New Project, Ovosonico

Varese, 19th March 2013 -  Ovosonico, a new, independent studio founded by industry veteran Massimo Guaring today announced a partnership with  Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios Europe (SCE WWSE). SCE WWSE will be working together with Ovosonico on new intellectual property.

"There has never been a better time to contribute to the growth of the video games industry. Ovosonico aims to challenge convention, to push the boundaries further and expand out medium by delivering innovative, emotionally engaging games that deeply resonate with people" said Massimo Guarini, Founder and CEO at Ovosonico. "SCE Worldwide Studios Europe understands out vision and we are thrilled to partner with them. We strongly feel that they are the perfect partner for us."

Established in 2012, Ovosonico specializes in creating new IP by designing and developing original, unconventional and articically-crafted video games. Having preciously directed the award-winning Suda51's  Shadows of the Damned, as well as Ubisoft's  Naruto - Rise of a Ninja, Massimo Guarini will be heading the studio and will be directing Ovosonico's debit title.

"We're incredibly excited to be working with such an innovative new studio as Ovosonico," said Michael Denny, Senior Vice President, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios Europe. "It is through working with creative minds such as Massimo Guarini that ensures that the best exclusive games are only available on PlayStation and we firmly believe that this relationship will result in something special. This is the first studio we have worked with in Italy and due to the growing talent in this country; we believe the first of many."

About Ovosonico
Ovosonico is the new games production company founded by industry veteran and former Grasshopper Manufacture Director Massimo Guarini. Ovosonico designs and develops original, unconventional and artistically crafted video games with particular focus on emotional depth and characterized by a strong sense of authorship. Official website www.ovosonico.com

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