NetEase established first-party studio Jackalope Games in the United States
NetEase announced that it will open a new first-party studio in Austin, Texas, called Jackalope Games, which is mainly responsible for the development of PC games and console games, and will give sufficient funds and creative space to create exciting new games.
Jackalope Games will be led by gaming industry veteran Jack Emmert, whose work includes City of Heroes, Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, and DC Universe Online, etc., and have very rich experience in MMORPG development.
Jack Emmert said in the announcement:
“NetEase Games is the best possible place for me and my team to thrive. We share the same passion– to create engaging online universes for gamers worldwide. NetEase Games is providing the support and resources needed to build a great studio and great games.”
Jackalope Games is NetEase’s first first-party studio in the United States. It will operate independently and have autonomy in game development and distribution. Although based in Austin, Texas, Jackalope Games will use virtual offices to recruit talent from around the world. It is understood that the first project of Jackalope Games will be fully funded by NetEase.
In the past year or so, NetEase has created a number of game studios, all of which have hired veterans in the game industry to lead them, and are very enthusiastic and enthusiastic about game development. The establishment of Jackalope Games represents a new direction for NetEase in the game business, creating new games that can excite players around the world.
