AUSTIN, TX, September 26, 2007 – Independent online game developer Spacetime Studios today announced the hiring of veteran computer game artist David Levy, to lead the visual direction for their new MMO computer game to be published by NCsoft.
Levy was named Visual Director at Spacetime Studios and comes to the company from Ubisoft where he served as senior concept artist and illustrator for Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones. Levy’s background includes a stint at Reel FX where his clients included Hasbro, Disney Channel and Blue Sky Studios. He also worked extensively at Acclaim where he was the lead artist on the highly successful Turok Evolution game.
“We are thrilled to have David Levy on our team,” said Gary Gattis, co-founder of Spacetime Studios. “David is a world-class talent with a proven track record in the games industry and brings more than 10 years of professional experience to the job. His hiring is a huge step for us as we add yet another highly skilled member to an already experienced and successful team of industry veterans.”
Richard Garriott, Chief Creative Officer at NCsoft said “Spacetime Studios is working on one of the initial second-generation MMOs. The recruitment of David Levy is a real coup and we are delighted at the visual direction he will bring. Matching his unique vision to the team’s technological expertise should create an exceptional product.”
Levy’s arrival comes at a time of expansion for Spacetime Studios which has increased its staff by 25% in the past three months and plans a similar increase through the end of the year. “I’m delighted to have joined Spacetime Studios,” Levy commented. “There’s a passion and commitment to excellence that is a pleasure to see in such a collaborative endeavor.”
More information about Spacetime Studios can be found at http://www.spacetimestudios.com.
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About Spacetime Studios
Spacetime Studios is an independent game development studio located in Austin, Texas. It was founded in late 2005 by videogame veterans Cinco Barnes, Gary Gattis, Jake Rodgers and Anthony Sommers. Since its inception, Spacetime Studios has amassed a stunning roster of game development talent with a long list of hit titles. The collective experience encompasses award-winning PC and console games in addition to numerous ground-breaking massively-multiplayer titles including: Ultima Online, Shadowbane and Star Wars Galaxies. More information about the studio can be found at http://www.spacetimestudios.com
About NCsoft
NCsoft North America is headquartered in Austin, Texas and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Korea-based NCsoft Corporation. NCsoft, with its own development and publishing offices in Texas and California, also works with other NCsoft subsidiaries and third party developers throughout North America to develop and publish innovative online entertainment software products. The company has successfully launched multiple online titles in the last three years and continues to support its franchises that include Lineage®/Lineage II, City of Heroes®/City of Villains®, Guild Wars®/Guild Wars Factions™/Guild Wars Nightfall™ and Auto Assault®.
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