EA's LA Studio now hiring for "NEX-GEN" Platforms -PS4 closer than we think

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darthdevidem01 on 26 October 2009

EA's Los Angeles studio is now hiring for "next generation" platforms.

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There certainly is a lot of talk about next-generation platforms lately, enough so to make us wonder if something is indeed brewing behind the scenes. Electronic Arts is the latest gaming company to offer a glimpse into the near future, except it isn't doing a lot of talking or forecasting, but rather a little hiring instead.

Apparently, EA is looking to expand its Los Angeles-based development studio (EALA) to produce titles for next-generation platforms. The Los Angeles branch isn't exactly known for its AAA titles however: it was the team behind Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox and its sequel for the Nintendo Wii.

The job listing is actually over on Gamasutra, and is looking to fill jobs for Software Engineer: System and Tools, Rendering Engineer, and Senior Engineer: PlayStation 3. The jobs are also listed as "contract," so those looking for a salary with benefits will need to look elsewhere. The job also requires seven years experience and knowledge of the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and Sony's PSP.

By the sound of the job listing, the once-Wii development studio is looking to hire on talent to develop games for the PS3 and Xbox 360. But when the company says "our next titles will be for the next generation," that leads one to think of the next round of gaming devices that may or may not appear within the next 5 years rather than the "current" generation of hardware.

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Electronic-Arts-Gaming-Next-Gen-Hardware,news-4951.html

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Interesting.......very interesting

MAYBE they mean Nex-Gen handhelds as thats ACTUALLY a realistic possiblity

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indodude on 26 October 2009

Noooo!

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killeryoshis on 26 October 2009

What's with the next gen rumors. Does this usually happen?

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dib8rman on 26 October 2009

Because the system cycle is almost up, and FF13 isn't out yet.

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darthdevidem01 on 26 October 2009

@killeryoshis

well this isn't a rumor

the biggest publisher in gaming has a studio hiring for nex gen games

EITHER they are "theoretically" preparing or the nex gen HANDHELDS are closer than we think

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darthdevidem01 on 26 October 2009

dib8rman said:
Because the system cycle is almost up, and FF13 isn't out yet.

THe system cycle can't be up without a Zelda, FF or GT releasing

We aren't even 25% though imo

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TT Makaveli on 26 October 2009

i hope not...the PS3 only starts now...i wanna se a new Gen in 2012/2013 not earlier!

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haxxiy on 26 October 2009

2011 for Wii-2, 2012 for PS4, I've always said that. Like Wii proved, especially in Japan, sales can go down heaps in a single year, so they'd do better being prepared.