ISM adds Nihilistic
LOS ANGELES, CA - 29thAugust, 2006 - Interactive Studio Management (ISM), the leading business management company for independent video game studios, today announced the addition of Nihilistic Software to their client roster.
Dan Rogers, a senior partner at ISM, commented, "We are genuinely excited about the relationship ISM has established with Nihilistic. Because of the substantial investment required to produce next-generation games, studios that can create triple-A titles are in high demand. As we continue moving into the next generation of console game platforms, ISM is convinced that the talents and technology Nihilistic brings to the table will be of substantial importance to publishers around the world."
ISM, the video game industry's leading representation agency, has negotiated the development terms of over 135 titles over its ten year history and is known for the quality of the studios it represents. Nihilistic joins Silicon Knights, Digital Extremes, and a number of other highly regarded developers from around the world currently represented by ISM.
Formed in 1998 and located in Marin County, California, Nihilistic is developing a yet-to-be announced original title for PlayStation®3 and Xbox360 for a major video game publisher. Initially known for creating Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption, Nihilistic most recently completed development of Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects, which was released by Electronic Arts in 2005 on the PS2 and Xbox.
Nihilistic's President, Robert Huebner, remarked, "We are excited about our new relationship with ISM. Today's business environment demands full-time professional management and negotiation, especially as the stakes rise for next generation projects. We look forward to pairing our studio's unique artistic and technical assets with their long track record of success working with independent developers and top-tier publishers."
For further information please contact:
Alison Beasley, Lincoln Beasley PR.
T: +44 (0) 1608 645756. M: +44 (0) 7966 449130. E: Alison@lincolnbeasley.co.uk
About ISM
Founded in 1996, Interactive Studio Management (ISM) is the largest agency specializing in interactive video game development and represents several of today's leading independent studios and titles. Over its ten-year history, ISM has produced over a quarter of billon dollars in video game development investments on behalf of its clients, working with them to generate over fifty million dollars in royalties. Drawing on more than one-hundred years of direct experience in interactive product development, marketing, finance, sales, and acquisitions, ISM continues to make a powerful and lasting impact on the business of video game development. www.ism-agency.com
About Nihilistic Software
Marin County, California based independent game developer Nihilistic Software was formed in 1998 by former LucasArts game developers from the bestselling Jedi Knight franchise. Since its founding, Nihilistic has developed Console and PC titles for Activision, Electronic Arts, and Vivendi Universal Games. Nihilistic is currently working on a yet-to-be announced original PS3 and Xbox 360 title for release in 2007. More information can be obtained at www.nihilistic.com