SCEE | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:55:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png SCEE | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Sony is looking to recruit ex-Lionhead developers https://www.kitguru.net/professional/development/jon-martindale/sony-is-looking-to-recruit-ex-lionhead-developers/ https://www.kitguru.net/professional/development/jon-martindale/sony-is-looking-to-recruit-ex-lionhead-developers/#respond Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:55:25 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=286655 Sad news hit long-time PC gamers this week, as it was announced on Monday that Lionhead studios, the company responsible for classics like Black and White and the original Fable, was being shuttered by parent firm Microsoft. Fortunately though, it looks like just having worked there will get you in to a Sony networking event, …

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Sad news hit long-time PC gamers this week, as it was announced on Monday that Lionhead studios, the company responsible for classics like Black and White and the original Fable, was being shuttered by parent firm Microsoft. Fortunately though, it looks like just having worked there will get you in to a Sony networking event, as the Japanese company is looking to recruit some of the top talent from the Molyneux founded firm.

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With the advent of hand controls in VR, many want to see a new HTC Vive version of Black and White and its sequel. Source: Desura

Lionhead is a developer that has such a pedigree in PC gaming. Founded back in 1996 by Peter Molyneux just prior to his departure from Bullfrog a year later, it created some truly iconic games, Black and White and the first Fable being the most well remembered. It advanced the god genre and helped pioneer early morality systems in games too.

While its follow up Fable games,m since being purchased by Microsoft in 2006, haven't been so well received, the fact that it's now closing is sad news for many. So it's good to know that the developers there will get a chance to join up with Sony studios almost straight away.

On Monday next week, Sony is inviting anyone who worked there to come and mingle with its various companies. Reprensentatives from a number of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe developers will be present, including Guerilla, Evolution and Media Molecule (via Kotaku).

Sony put the word out on Twitter about the event taking place in Gateshead and has asked anyone interested in attending simply send it a DM to organise a meeting.

KitGuru Says: It's good to hear that most of the long time Lionhead developers won't find it too hard to get a new job, but it's still a shame that the studio is disappearing for good.

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Sony offering PlayStation scholarships https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/jon-martindale/sony-offering-playstation-scholarships/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/jon-martindale/sony-offering-playstation-scholarships/#respond Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:01:12 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=101131 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has teamed up with Birmingham City University to offer students there the chance to win an academic scholarship that will lead to them having half of their fees paid to attend Gamer Camp Pro – a master's degree programme with gaming as its focus – as well as offering them a …

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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has teamed up with Birmingham City University to offer students there the chance to win an academic scholarship that will lead to them having half of their fees paid to attend Gamer Camp Pro – a master's degree programme with gaming as its focus – as well as offering them a six month paid placement at one of Sony's UK development studios.

“We are delighted to offer PlayStation Academic Scholarships in partnership with Gamer Camp: Pro for the second year running.” said SCEE's Dr. Maria Stukoff.

“Its a great opportunity for the next generation of British videogame talent to acquire professional development skills before they embark into a competitive industry.”

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So, she's marrying games? Is that the metaphor?

To be in with a chance to win one of the four coveted places, students need to be signed up to Gamer Camp – the cheaper Nano programme will suffice – by 9th August and they'll be automatically entered. However, prospective winners will be chosen through an interview process once the initial pool of potentials has been decided.

“Having an active and influential partner in Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is a massive benefit to the Gamer Camp programme,” says Gamer Camp co- founder Guy Wilday.

“Access to Sony development hardware, experienced industry support and these PlayStation Academic Scholarships provides Gamer Camp students with an unparalleled educational opportunity.”

KitGuru Says: Are you a post graduate that has any experience of Gamer Camp? Will you be attending this year? Let us know.

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