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Guarini's Ovosonico signs deal with Sony Computer Entertainment

By Rachel Weber

Tue 19 Mar 2013 3:22pm GMT / 11:22am EDT / 8:22am PDT

New IP on the way from former Grasshopper Manufacture game director

Massimo Guarini's indie studio Ovosonico has partnered with Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios Europe, and is currently working on a new IP.

"We're incredibly excited to be working with such an innovative new studio as Ovosonico," said SCE Worldwide Studios Europe SVP Michael Denny.

"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."

Guarini launched Ovosonico last year. Prior to that he was game director on Grasshopper Manufacture's Shadows Of The Damned, and has contributed to titles like Way Of The Samurai 3, Rayman and Tomb Raider: The Prophecy. Last May Guarini mentioned that the new studio was creating a movie-length game that would be a "rich emotional experience" for a reasonable cost.

"There has never been a better time to contribute to the growth of the video games industry," he added.

"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. 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."



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I always thought the director of Shadows of the Damned was Suda 51...or was he the creator?



Nintendo and PC gamer

For reason Shinji Mikami jumped out at me when I read the title. Either way, this can only mean good news.



 

Playstation = The Beast from the East

Sony + Nintendo = WIN! PS3 + PSV + PS4 + Wii U + 3DS


pezus said:
The next Journey?


LOL

 

I came to this thread and expected some people to hype this up even we don't know anything yet. And here you are.

 

The next PSABR? The next Starhawk? The next LBP Karting?



Imagine not having GamePass on your console...

It's good to know Sony is investing in new IPs.



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pezus said:
DirtyP2002 said:
pezus said:
The next Journey?


LOL

 

I came to this thread and expected some people to hype this up even we don't know anything yet. And here you are.

 

The next PSABR? The next Starhawk? The next LBP Karting?

*facepalm*

Did you read the article?


Ah because "rich emotional story"... OMG THE NEXT .... HEAVY RAIN!



Imagine not having GamePass on your console...

no clue who that is but that should at least ensure that his new studio won't make facebook games or whatever.



DirtyP2002 said:
pezus said:
The next Journey?


LOL

 

I came to this thread and expected some people to hype this up even we don't know anything yet. And here you are.

 

The next PSABR? The next Starhawk? The next LBP Karting?

Another NEW IP for Sony and the Playstation and combined with the statement "Best exclusives only on Playstation" ;)
You mad?
Kinda weird how everyone loves Sony and tries to catch the awesome train and developers probably know already what is going on with the NextGen "competition" ;)
Ahhh so many NEW IPs for Sony - nextGen will be expensive...Good we only need a PS4 and a cheap WiiU for Zelda this time =)



DirtyP2002 said:
pezus said:
DirtyP2002 said:
pezus said:
The next Journey?


LOL

 

I came to this thread and expected some people to hype this up even we don't know anything yet. And here you are.

 

The next PSABR? The next Starhawk? The next LBP Karting?

*facepalm*

Did you read the article?


Ah because "rich emotional story"... OMG THE NEXT .... HEAVY RAIN!


Is there a reason We can't be excited for a game? Sony's proven over this generation that they have been very good at developing talent and bringing in some of the best minds. We have no reason to believe that this would be any different. It'll be very interesting to see what they can do together!



pezus said:
DirtyP2002 said:
pezus said:
The next Journey?


LOL

 

I came to this thread and expected some people to hype this up even we don't know anything yet. And here you are.

 

The next PSABR? The next Starhawk? The next LBP Karting?

*facepalm*

Did you read the article?

The next Sales2099?

Five, six, seven, eight!  Moderate!  Moderate!  *pompom shake*