Double news: my favourite. The creation of Ubisoft Toronto was announced last year, and today their boss Jade Raymond has confirmed that they are open for business and their first project will be developing the next Splinter Cell game.
Speaking to Gamasutra, Raymond also revealed that the studio would be working on another big title too. The studio has recruited Splinter Cell ConViction producers Alex Parizeau and Maxime Béland to help them out. Raymond promises that Ubisoft Toronto will be focused on “triple-A” games only.
“Instead of starting a studio and working on small projects, Nintendo DS or portables, we’re starting out of the gate with triple-A only. The reason that I think that’s the right strategy is that it allows us to attract the best talent right off the bat.”
Good luck to Ubisoft Toronto. Don’t screw up, please. I loved ConViction.
