Sony Computer Entertainment announced today that it has acquired Sucker Punch, the developer of two of the company’s most-popular IP: inFamous and Sly Cooper. The indie house will be added to SCE’s Worldwide Studios, becoming the sixteenth studio to join the family.
"Sucker Punch Productions is one of the most highly acclaimed development studios in the industry and we have enjoyed a wonderful relationship with the company for over 12 years. We are delighted to officially welcome them to the SCE family," said Shuhei Yoshida, president, SCE WWS. "The addition of Sucker Punch to SCE WWS reiterates our dedication to developing world class gaming experiences that can only be found on the PlayStation platform. With one of the strongest exclusive software lineups in the PS3's history, combined with the diverse, innovate content in the works for PlayStation Vita, consumers have a lot to be excited about this year."
"We've enjoyed an incredible relationship with Sony that has allowed us to combine our creative design capabilities with their guidance to make some of the best franchises to hit the PlayStation platforms. Equally important, the relationship with SCE has provided us the flexibility and trust to take creative risks and invent new properties," said Brian Fleming, managing partner, Sucker Punch Productions. "As a part of the Sony Computer Entertainment group we look forward to introducing more innovative content and providing consumers with exciting, new interactive experiences."
Sony already owned the copyright on Sucker Punch’s best titles, so this move does not come as a huge surprise, but continues Sony’s trend of locking up very good developers for its first and second-party lineup. Let’s get back in the game Microsoft!
