Though some companies are characterized as being chock-full of “movers and shakers,” we can’t think of a company more deserving of the phrase than the newly formed development studio Magic Pixel Games. According to the developer’s press release announcement, the team is composed of THQ, Electronic Arts and Activision veterans, including Boom Blox lead engineer Jeff Dixon and senior development director Mark Tsai. The announcement adds that the team possesses an “unparalleled grasp of human motion and physics to create unforgettable motion gaming experiences on console platforms.”
What does that mean? Well, it probably means that Magic Pixel’s first big title is going to incorporate some kind of motion controller. What else does it mean? It means that everyone knows there knows how to physically move their own bodies, which is a handy skill for any living being. More specific details about their upcoming projects should surface soon — the press release also promises that Magic Pixel’s debut title will launch this holiday season.
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