NetEase Games unveils Bad Brain Game Studios in Canada
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NetEase Games announced it has opened a new studio called Bad Brain Game Studios with offices across Canada.
Bad Brain Game Studios has offices in Toronto, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec. The studio is currently recruiting across a variety of roles and offers a hybrid work environment.
The studio is developing an ambitious new franchise based on a story-driven, action-adventure game built with Unreal Engine 5.
The new studio is led by Sean Crooks, an experienced game developer who has worked on some of the most successful and critically acclaimed games of the past decade. Bad Brain Game Studios includes a team of passionate veteran developers who have created games such as the Watch Dogs trilogy, Far Cry 2, Driver: San Francisco, Child of Light, Just Dance, Army of Two, and Splinter Cell: Conviction and Blacklist.
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“I’m honored to be leading this talented team of developers in Canada,” said Crooks, in a statement. “We’re all passionate about creating memorable and meaningful experiences. NetEase Games has given us a warm welcome, with an abundance of support and creative freedom to allow us to do what we do best. Our first game is a passion project that gives us the opportunity to truly free our brains.”
NetEase said the move represents its expanding commitment to the game development industry in Canada and gives Canadian creators the support they need to build high-quality interactive entertainment experiences for a global audience.
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