Double Eleven has signed a dealwhich would see thecompany, currently working on LittleBigPlanet for PSVITA,developing games
exclusively for SCEE and Sony platforms.
Double Eleven are one of the brightest new UK development
studios, having beenformed by former Rockstar Leeds lead-engineers in
2010. Double Eleven were recently revealed as the architects behind the
technology driving LittleBigPlanet onPS VITA at the recent E3 in Los
Angeles. Under the terms of the deal, Double Eleven will work on
LittleBigPlanet but will alsobegin to develop new titles for Sony
platforms.
“Double Eleven are one of the most exciting developers to
emerge onto the development scene in recent years, their technical
expertise makes them a great fitfor LittleBigPlanet on PSVITA and we’re
very pleased with the progress the teamhave made on this hugely
anticipated title,”” explained Michael Denny, Senior VicePresident,
SCE Worldwide Studios Europe.
“For us to become strong partners with Sony at such a
crucial stage in our own development underlines the unswerving commitment we
have made to the quality ofour production, said Lee Hutchinson, CEO at
Double Eleven. It is a testament to thehard work of all the exceptional
team here at Double Eleven and we’re delighted thatthis agreement will
help our company grow and flourish, working on prestigious titles, on
leading-edge platforms. The opportunity to work so closely with Sony is
simplyfantastic and we look forward to a truly exciting new phase in our
own development, with the absolute intention to become a world-class
studio”.
Dr Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO, said:
“It is excellent to see Double Eleven making such rapid
progress. Double Eleven has an exciting future to look forward to and everyone
at TIGA would like to congratulate the studio on their hard work and excellent
performance to date.””