Sony Goes Incog News

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced that is has aquired Incog Inc. Entertainment, developers of the car-combat series Twisted Metal. As part of the acquisition, Incog will become part of the SCEA Santa Monica studio group. <br /> <br /> “We are thrilled to have the highly talented developers of the best-selling car combat series officially join the PlayStation family,” said Shuhei Yoshida, vice president, product development, Sony Computer Entertainment America. “As our partnership has extended over a period of years, we are excited about the opportunity to have this top team join our ranks, and we welcome them whole-heartedly into our first party development operation.” <br /> <br /> “The Twisted Metal franchise is deeply anchored in the success of the PlayStation platforms,” said Scott Campbell, president, Incog Inc. Entertainment. “Aligning our creative approach toward game development with Sony Computer Entertainment America’s industry-leading platforms allows us to offer ground-breaking content to fans around the world. We are proud to be part of this organization.” <br /> <br /> Incog are currently putting the finishing touches to Twisted Metal Online, set to launch alongside the PS2 Network Adaptor on August 27th in the US. The developer is also working on an original PS2 title named War of the Monsters, due for release in 2003. <br />