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Sumo acquires mobile developer Midoki
Leamington Spa-based studio published turn-based RPG Knighthood in 2020
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Vampires: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 development now handled by The Chinese Room
Paradox Interactive aiming to release action RPG sequel in autumn 2024
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Game Changers | Kirsty Kirby, Lab42
The studio operations and engagement manager talks about fostering a positive workplace culture, promoting knowledge-sharing, and facilitating support for neurodivergent workers
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PixelAnt Games opens Czech Republic studio
New studio to focus on development on its own IP and co-development of AAA properties
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Sumo Group joins Playing for the Planet Alliance
Company reiterates pledge to become carbon neutral by 2025
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UK High Court approves Tencent's Sumo acquisition
$1.27 billion deal overcomes final hurdle as Chinese giant brings Sackboy developer into the fold
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Sumo Group pledges to become carbon neutral by 2025
Company to switch to renewable energy and support ecosystem restoration projects, among others
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Tencent to buy Crackdown and Sackboy developer Sumo in $1.3bn deal
The developer commits to work-for-hire projects
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Sumo opens second studio in Canada
Timbre Games will be headed by former VP at EA and Maxis, Joe Nickolls
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Sumo Group launches publishing arm called Secret Mode
New team will publish games developed by Sumo and external independent teams
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Sumo Digital opens new Warrington studio
The Sumo North West will expand the company's services into tech and engineering
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Sumo Group turns loss to profit in H1 2019
Revenue was also on the rise at Sumo, which named Ian Livingstone CBE non-executive chairman of the board
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Sumo Digital opens new mobile studio in Leamington Spa
Crackdown 3 developer hires Sega Hardlight founder Chris Southall, tells us this was “catalyst” for opening seventh studio
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Team Sonic Racing delayed until May 2019
Return of Sega-themed kart racing series was due on shelves before Christmas
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Sumo's revenues rose 60 per cent in H1 2018
First post-IPO fiscal report shows rising sales, but Sumo still lost £1.8 million
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Sumo Digital acquires The Chinese Room
Brighton-based developer of Dear Esther becomes the fifth Sumo Digital studio
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Crackdown and confidentiality: Sumo Digital's approach to AAA development
The UK studio discusses handling coveted IP and why it's not afraid of missing out on the limelight
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Sumo appoints new India studio director
Alexis Madinier joins as the studio prepares to move into new premises
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Psycho Cycles wins UKTI-supported "Le Game Jam"
Leeds Metropolitan University teams takes top prize
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Mind Candy and Sumo Digital partner for 3DS game
Third Moshi Monsters title for Nintendo handhelds due later this year
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Sonic All-Stars Racing dev says racing games "need" next gen consoles
Gareth Wilson believes a new console cycle will breathe new life in the racing genre
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Sumo Digital teams with Sheffield Hallam University
Partnership will see OutRun 2 and Dr Who developer mentor industry hopefuls
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Ex-Bizarre exec says closure was result of "perfect storm"
But Wilson is philosophical about shuttering, "extremely proud" of achievements