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Disney renames Climax Racing to Black Rock Studio
 
Indiantelevision.com Team
(6 July 2007 5:00 pm)
 

MUMBAI: Disney Interactive Studios has renamed its development studio to Black Rock Studio from its previous name Climax Racing. The studio was acquired by Disney in October 2006.

Black Rock is Disney Interactive Studios' first video game development studio in Europe, making it both strategically and geographically significant in accessing the deep pool of development talent throughout the UK and across Europe. The team at Black Rock will continue to focus on developing triple-A racing titles, states an official release.

Black Rock Studio co-founder and general manager Tony Beckwith said, "The new name symbolizes the next chapter in our development of outstanding games for the next generation and beyond. Being part of the creative family of Disney Interactive Studios and having access to the breadth and scope of the resources of the Walt Disney Company will enhance our ability to create award-winning titles that inspire and challenge gamers throughout the world."

"Black Rock has distinguished itself as one of the world's premier racing studios and well deserves its position as a center of creative excellence for racing," said Disney Interactive Studios executive vice president and GM Graham Hopper. "The studio has proven to be a perfect addition for us and with the re-naming to Black Rock starts the next phase of our journey together."

Under its former name, Black Rock Studio is known as a developer of racing games, including its critically acclaimed work on the franchises Moto GP and ATV Offroad Fury. Black Rock Studio, formerly known as Climax Racing, was established in early 2000 with the goal of becoming the industry's premier racing studio.

 
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