Wed, Jun 29, 2011 | 09:19 BST
Novarama signs exclusivity deal with Sony, focus on Vita
Fresh from its earlier House-Hirai megaton this morning, Sony’s announced that its signed Barcelona-based developer Novarama Technology to an exclusivity deal, meaning the studio will solely work exclusively for SCEE and Sony platforms.
Novarama’s currently making Reality Fighters for Vita, having released Invizimals for PSP. RF will also be a launch title for Vita, Sony confirmed in the press release.
The main focus for the developer going forward will be on Vita, although it will begin work on other projects on other “Sony platforms.”
“This strategic alliance with one of Europe’s brightest developers, a developer with unrivalled experience of augmented reality games shows our determination to work with creative and innovative developers,” said SCE WorldWide Studios Europe SVP, Michael Denny.
“I am very excited about what Novarama have planned and look forward to being able to share it with everybody.”
“For a studio geared towards innovation like Novarama, having a partner of the size and experience of Sony is the perfect blend. By extending our partnership, we will continue making kids believe in invisible creatures and turning gamers into video game characters. Broadly speaking, we want to make the impossible possible,” added Novarama CEO, Dani Sánchez-Crespo.
“These are exciting times to be part of the Sony family. With PSVita on the horizon, the possibilities for creativity are endless.”
11 comments
#1
Blerk
29/06/11, 9:19 am
They’ve signed an exclusivity deal with the guys making the worst-looking-by-a-mile Vita game? Awesome.
#2
BraveArse
29/06/11, 9:25 am
I really like the look of Reality Fighters – so ner.
#3
Blerk
29/06/11, 9:27 am
/blows raspberries
#4
BraveArse
29/06/11, 9:29 am
/likes raspberries too
/declares war on Blerk’s war on things that look good.
#5
mojo
29/06/11, 9:32 am
well, as the game uses RL Backgrounds, theres not much u can do about it.
unless ur yamauchi and u can make games “looking better then reality”
#6
BraveArse
29/06/11, 9:35 am
^not mention it uses pictures of your own face – there’s no way most of us are going to be able to do much about making *that* one look good either
#7
DrDamn
29/06/11, 9:35 am
Reality Fighters is quite interesting, but when I saw it I assumed it was some sort of pack-in demo of AR like the 3DS stuff. Don’t really see there being enough there for a full title.
#8
BraveArse
29/06/11, 9:38 am
Well, ner to you too then. TBH – if it has depth as a fighter and/or simply can allow me to beat you up, Dr D, while we both tower over my locality, I’ll be happy.
#9
Erthazus
29/06/11, 9:41 am
@Blerk, casual shit is for casuals. It’s not for you. So move on.
#10
BraveArse
29/06/11, 9:43 am
/backs away from humourless subtroll.
#11
Blerk
29/06/11, 9:46 am
@6, lol!