A New U.S. Studio Fronted by Industry
Veterans
NetEase Games is opening a new AAA studio that
will focus on creating the next generation of narrative-driven
action games
GUANGZHOU, China, July 18,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase Games, the online games
division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999) is proud to
announce Jar of Sparks, a new first party studio that will enjoy
full creative freedom as part of NetEase Games. Jar of Sparks is
led by Jerry Hook, the former Head
of Design on Halo Infinite, and has a team of industry
veterans who have worked on some of the biggest franchises in video
game history. Jerry is a pioneer in the game industry, having
helped launch the original Xbox as well as a founding member of
Xbox Live. He has held executive roles across multiple disciplines
for Halo and Destiny franchises, most recently as Head of Design
for Halo Infinite.
Based in Seattle and looking to
recruit globally, Jar of Sparks is a new studio with a team of
industry leading creators with a desire to build brand new
franchises, with all new characters, stories, and worlds, to
inspire the imaginations of players all over the world. CEO
& Studio Head Jerry Hook, will be joined by Creative Director
Paul Crocker, who acted as Lead
Narrative Director on the Batman: Arkham trilogy, and as
Assistant Creative Director on Halo Infinite; Executive
Producer Greg Stone, who worked as a producer on DOOM (2016)
and Halo Infinite; and Gameplay Director Steve Dyck, who worked as both an Animation
Director and a Design Director for many AAA games including the
SSX franchise, NBA Street franchise and the
Halo franchise (4, 5, and Infinite) and most recently the
Character and Combat Director for Halo Infinite.
It's Jar of Spark's mission to create a new generation of
narrative-driven action games, with immersive worlds that will be
filled with moments that gamers will want to share with each other.
To do this, we aim to form a diverse and collaborative team of
talented creators that will bring whole new worlds to life.
CEO & Studio Head, Jerry Hook
explains, "We have built games for some of the biggest companies in
gaming, and now it's time to take a shot at putting our own
personal lightning in a bottle. We want to create something new,
innovative and that's a blast to play. When looking to create a new
studio the most critical part of finding the right partner was
being aligned on the fundamental goals of having the freedom to
take innovative risks and to put the passion of our creators first.
This meant that our player experiences came before the business,
which itself is a risk. NetEase came to the table with a strong
creative first approach; they demonstrated the same passion we have
for our players and building new experiences that we believe
players are looking for."
Jar of Sparks is building a world-class studio, with a team
culture that encourages the growth of its individual members and
ensures that everyone has the freedom to offer their input on each
project, while using a development model that ensures they keep
their personal life as a top priority. Jar of Sparks is looking to
hire talented people from across all fields and those who are
interested in joining the team on its journey can check out the
official Jar of Sparks website and LinkedIn page.
- Official Website (PC): https://www.Jarofsparks.com/
- Official Website (Mobile): https://www.Jarofsparks.com/m/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jar-of-sparks/
About NetEase Games
NetEase Games is the online games division of NetEase, Inc.
(NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), developing and operating some of the
most popular mobile and PC games in markets including China and Japan. As one of the world's largest
incubators of quality online game content, NetEase Games is
dedicated to supporting the growth of innovative studios around the
globe and growing an international presence along the way. To
complement its self-developed games and world-class R&D
capabilities, NetEase Games also partners with other industry
leaders including Blizzard Entertainment, Mojang AB (a Microsoft
subsidiary) and other global game developers to operate some of the
most popular international online games in China. For more information, please visit
neteasegames.com.
Media Contact
NetEase, Inc.
Li Ruohan
Tel: (+86) 571-8985-2668
globalpr@global.netease.com
NetEase Games
Zhou Zhaoxi
Tel:(+86) 20-85105163 ext.57169
neteasegamespr@global.netease.com
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