Shannon Studstill, former Head of SIE Santa Monica Studio, is taking up a new position in Google?s growing games division. She will now head the second studio for Stadia Games and Entertainment, based out of Santa Monica Studio?s own backyard in Playa Vista.
The Hollywood Reporter shared the news, along with a statement from VP and Head of Stadia Games and Entertainment, Jade Raymond. According to the Stadia exec, the new Studstill-led team will center on developing ?exclusive games, using new gameplay mechanics, creative ways to play together and unique interaction models that we?re just starting to explore.? While no one at Stadia is ready to unveil its plans for the new studio just yet, Raymond assures they are listening to what gamers want and intend to produce new IP. Studstill also announced the move on her Twitter.
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