又是 ZeniMax 集團,也就是旗下擁有上古捲軸(TES)系列以及現在持有 Fallout 版權的
Bethesda Softworks 其所屬母公司,繼先前收購 id Software 之後,
ZeniMax 這次收購的是擅長開發 RPG 遊戲的 Arkane Studios
成立於 1999 年,在法國里昂及美國德州奧斯汀均設有辦公據點的 Arkane Studios
旗下代表作有 2002 年推出的 Arx Fatalis(地城英雄誌)等作品,
其創意總監 Raphael Colantonio 本身也是 Arkane 創辦人兼 CEO 將繼續擔任 Arkane
的總裁;此外,Arkane 旗下還有曾擔任 Deus Ex 遊戲設計師的 Harvey Smith 等業界高手
Arkane 開發過的還有 PC 版 Dark Messiah of Might and Magic(魔法門黑暗彌賽亞),
也曾參與過 BioShock 2(生化奇兵 2)的關卡開發協助等工作
目前 Arkane 正與同集團的 Bethesda Softworks 一同合作一項尚未公佈的遊戲開發計畫
Zenimax Acquires Arkane Studios
http://www.wargamer.com/news/6466/Zenimax-Acquires-Arkane-Studios
PRESS RELEASE posted on 12 AUG 2010 by Jim Zabek
Veteran Studio Joins Bethesda Game Studios and id Software as an Internal
Studio for Bethesda Softworks.
ZeniMax Media Inc., parent company of noted game publisher Bethesda Softworks,
today announced it has completed the acquisition of veteran game developer
Arkane Studios.
Founded in 1999, Arkane has offices in Lyon, France and Austin, Texas and is
led by co-creative directors Raphael Colantonio, Arkane's founder and CEO who
will also serve as president of Arkane, and Harvey Smith, lead designer on
Deus Ex.
Arkane's first title, Arx Fatalis, was released in 2002 and became a fan
favorite with its highly detailed environments and innovative gameplay.
In addition, Arkane developed Dark Messiah of Might and Magic (PC version),
and has collaborated on a number of high profile game projects,
including Bioshock 2.
Arkane is currently working on an unannounced project with Bethesda Softworks.
"This is an exciting moment for Arkane. After 11 years of independent
development, we couldn't think of a better publishing partner,"
said Colantonio.
"We share so many creative values. Joining the ZeniMax family will allow us to
grow stronger while staying true to the games we love."
Arkane joins a group of development studios which includes id Software and
Bethesda Game Studios, two of the finest, most respected videogame developers
in the world. This deal further underscores Bethesda's commitment to delivering
premier titles to gamers worldwide.
"We are very pleased to be able to bring another experienced, high quality
developer like Arkane to the ZeniMax group of studios," said Robert Altman,
Chairman and CEO of ZeniMax Media.
"Raphael and his talented team have earned a reputation for creating immersive,
innovative games which enhances our ability to deliver AAA quality games to
our many fans."