TIGA, the network for games developers, publishers and the trade association representing the video games industry, has announced that Guildford-based independent studio Supermassive Games will present the Best Visual Design Award at the 5th TIGA Games Industry Awards in November 2016. Supermassive Games are a Silver Sponsor at this year’s Awards Ceremony.
Supermassive Games are an award-winning studio themselves. Their 2015 title Until Dawn won a BAFTA for Original Property as well as TIGA Best Action Adventure Game (large studio) and many other accolades. This year, as well as being
shortlisted for Best Independent Studio (Large) they are supporting TIGA to help deliver awards to fellow developers.
Supermassive Games MD, Pete Samuels, said:
“We’re proud to present the Best Visual Design Award at this year’s TIGA Games Industry Awards. We wish all the nominees the best of luck.”
Founded in 2008 Supermassive Games have built up a reputation for innovation in storytelling and VR. They have released a number of successful titles and are best known for the critically acclaimed PS4 hit Until Dawn. Supermassive Games have several exciting plans in the pipeline. These include their two exclusive PlayStation VR launch titles – Until Dawn: Rush of Blood and Tumble VR – and other, as yet unannounced, VR and narrative gaming experiences.
TIGA CEO, Dr Richard Wilson, said:
“TIGA is delighted to welcome Supermassive Games as Silver sponsors for this year’s awards. Their award winning, unique games and renowned creative excellence make them the perfect partner to present the Best Visual Design Award at the TIGA Games Industry Awards.”
The ceremony will take place at Christchurch Spitalifields in London’s East End on 10th November 2016. Early bird tickets are available here until 22nd September 2016.
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About Supermassive Games
Supermassive Games is a BAFTA-winning independent game developer with a reputation for innovation in both storytelling and VR. The studio has released a number of successful titles and is best known for the critically acclaimed PS4 hit Until Dawn.
Founded in 2008, the studio is now home to over 100 talented individuals working across a range of storytelling and VR titles. Supermassive Games remains fully independent and has broad ambitions to grow audiences across a range of platforms.
The studio has received numerous awards including a BAFTA for Until Dawn, and was included on the prestigious Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 and Deloitte EMEA Technology Fast 500 lists in 2013. In the 2012 they were listed by TechTrack as one of the 40 fastest growing technology companies in the UK.
About TIGA
TIGA is the network for games developers and digital publishers and the trade association representing the video games industry. . Since 2010, TIGA has won 24 business awards and commendations. TIGA focuses on three sets of activities:
- Political representation
- Media representation
- Business services
This enhances the competitiveness of our members by providing benefits that make a material difference to their businesses, including a reduction in costs and improved commercial opportunities. It also means our members’ voices are heard in the corridors of power and positively represented in national, broadcast and UK video game trade media.
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For further information, you can also contact: Dr Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO on: 07875 939 643, or email: richard.wilson@tiga.org