NetEase established T-Minus Zero Entertainment game studio

NetEase has proclaimed its intent to establish a novel game studio in Austin, Texas, christened “T-Minus Zero Entertainment.” Emphasizing its commitment, NetEase Games avows that T-Minus Zero Entertainment is the brainchild of an illustrious ensemble of industry veterans, who bear unparalleled domain expertise coupled with an unwavering ardor for sculpting wholly original gaming narratives.

The nascent gaming sanctum shall be under the stewardship of Rich Vogel. An esteemed luminary within the gaming arena, Vogel has previously woven his expertise into the fabric of several studios such as Sony Online Entertainment Austin, Bioware Austin, and Bethesda Game Studios Austin. Among his eminent contributions are spearheading projects like “Meridian 59”, “Ultima Online”, “Star Wars Galaxies”, and “Star Wars: The Old Republic”, showcasing his penchant for MMO games.

“Our studio’s mission is to create epic, immersive worlds where players from around the globe can play together, forming vibrant and passionate communities,” said Rich Vogel, studio head of T-Minus Zero Entertainment. “The team at NetEase Games shares our vision to create memorable and meaningful experiences, and they have made it a priority to provide the support and creative freedom to allow us to make our dream a reality.”

Furthermore, the studio will encompass the talents of other game artisans such as Mark Tucker, Scott Malone, and Jeff Dobson. Among them, Game Director Mark Tucker is revered for masterpieces like “Fallout 76 (Design Director), Doom, and Crimson Alliance (Design Lead); Art Director Jeff Dobson, 26 years of experience on Star Wars The Old Republic, Dragon Age Inquisition, and Mass Effect Andromeda; and Anthem VP, Operations & Production Scott Malone, ten years of production experience on Fallout 76, Doom, and The Elder Scrolls Online.