Raphael Colantonio (Dishonored, Dishonored 2 and Prey) opens a new studio called WolfEye, new title to debut at The Game Awards 2019

[Deleted member 8196]

Raphael Colantonio is one of the few developers around today still fighting the good fight for the immersive sim.

Following the release of Prey, Colantonio left Arkane, leaving it in the hands of Harvey Smith, to spend more time with family, consult on games, and focus on his passion for music.

Now he's back in the game, launching a new studio called WolfEye as creative director and president, along with executive producer and CEO, Julien Roby. Their goal? To push back against industry trends where graphical power is king, instead focusing on interactions, physics, and AI. The studio's new game will be revealed during The Game Awards 2019.

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"When a game is successful, it’s a miracle": Arkane founder Raphael Colantonio opens new studio and vows to fight industry trends

Raphael Colantonio is one of the few developers around today still fighting the good fight for the immersive sim.

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I'M HYPE

 

[Nacery]

THIS IS GREAT!

 

[Star-Lord]

"When a game is successful, it’s a miracle": Arkane founder Raphael Colantonio opens new studio and vows to fight industry trends

Raphael Colantonio is one of the few developers around today still fighting the good fight for the immersive sim.

www.vg247.com

I'M HYPE

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Consider me exicted! I really liked those games.

 

[.exe]

They're saying all the right words. Yes! This is my shit.

 

[eXistor]

Sounds good, fuck industry trends.

 

[PeskyToaster]

Well I certainly have my eyes on this.

 

[Deleted member 8196]

Immersive sims are back in the menu boys.

System Shock Remake, System Shock 3, this new title, Levine next game all coming in the next years

 

[Hawkster]

Hell yeah. I'm glad to see Raphael is back on the game :D

 

[Alive2007]

holy shit man

im subscribed to his YouTube, he puts up performances of his band from time to time

lmao I would have never have guessed he was working on something like this

 

[ActWan]

HOLY SHIT HYPE

 

[Deleted member 8196]

Did any other developers other than Julien come with you from Arkane Studios, to your new studio?

RC: We have a few that had left Arkane even before I did, and because Julien was very, very well liked at Arkane, like I was, so they were interested.

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This new studio has a few of Arkane folks.

Dope

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Cool. Is it under Bethesda still or do we not know who/if a publisher is attached yet?

 

[psychedelic]

That's amazing. This is quite literally the only thing which excites me about the awards so far.

 

[Deleted member 8196]

Cool. Is it under Bethesda still or do we not know who/if a publisher is attached yet?

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They are indipendent but i won't be surprised if a big publisher is funding this

20 years after Arkane Studios was created, former President and Creative Director of Arkane, Raphael Colantonio and former Arkane's Executive Producer Julien Roby reveal WolfEye Studios.

"It's an incredible opportunity to be able to work together again with Raf, being able to build the kind of unique & deep games we love to play." said Roby, CEO and Executive Producer at WolfEye. "After taking some time off, and consulting for a variety of video games companies, I'm ready for a new adventure" added Colantonio, President and Creative Director at WolfEye. "The AAA market is risk-averse and innovation suffers from it. As a Game Designer, I've been wanting to try new ideas and approaches and I believe the Independent games are in the best space to do so."

The WolfEye Team will announce what they are working on during The Game Awards ceremony on December 12th, 2019.

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[monmagman]

Good for him....will have my eye on this.

 

[.exe]

This new studio has a few of Arkane folks.

Dope

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[Kamaros]

bring. it. on.

 

[poofynamanama2]

I will always he down for more immersive Sims, fuck yes

 

[Bishop89]

YEEEESSSS!

 

[Greigor the FellHand]

Awww shirt.


This is gonna be rad

 

[FelipeMGM]

fuck yeah. Congrats to Raph and the crew

 

[Dimple]

Wow, I had no idea he left Arkane, I adore the Dishonoured games so I'm down for seeing whatever they've got cooking next month.

 

[Deleted member 8196]

Their goal? To push back against industry trends where graphical power is king, instead focusing on interactions, physics, and AI

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This is the highlight for me, hope for the good.

 

[Detective Pidgey]

Oh shit! They have my attention.

Loved the shit out of Prey and the two Dishonored games were quality too!

 

[Dabi3]

TAKE ALL MY MONEY

 

[GymWolf86]

please be dishonored 3 or another immersive sims, pleeeeeease.

also that bit about ia and physics make me wet...

this is the best news of the year for me.

 

[Hawkster]

please be dishonored 3 or another immersive sims, pleeeeeease.

also that bit about ia and physics make me wet...

this is the best news of the year for me.

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Dishonored is Arkane's IP, so best to expect another immersive sim from them

 

[Yuntu]

I'm so goddamn in.

 

[SunBroDave]

Let's fucking go

 

[GymWolf86]

Dishonored is Arkane's IP, so best to expect another immersive sim from them

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fair point.

 

[Stowaway Silfer]

" To push back against industry trends where graphical power is king"

I look forward to seeing this reveal.

 

[UncannyPulsar]

Immersive sims represent the very best this industry has to offer.
I'll definitely keep an eye on the game

 

[Iscariot]

Good shit, let the game gods bless this shop.

 

[Anno]

Awesome. For some reason I thought he was getting out of games when he left Arkane. Can't have too many great immersive sims.

 

[Slim Action]

fuuuuuuck yesssssssss

 

[Deleted member 8196]

Chris Avellone is "OF COURSE" working on this new title

 

[Slim Action]

I just stood up and cheered

 

[Window]

Prey was amazing so I'm looking forward to whatever he's doing next.

 

[zoltek]

Looks like he is going the Ken Levine route. Hopefully something fruitful comes of it, because bioshock style games remain some of my favorite of all time

 

[Alive2007]

I'm so excited I could scream

 

[cdr Jameson]

Wolf eye??

John Olson is gonna kick his ass

 

[scitek]

I assume they're in the Austin area?

 

[Deleted member 8196]

I assume they're in the Austin area?

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No, France.

 

[The Praiseworthy]

Anything from this brilliant guy is most welcomed, cannot wait to see what he is holding for us.

 

[Rickenslacker]

prey is one of the best games of the decade, i'm down with whatever they have

 

[Deleted member 12555]

Wonder who's backing this. 505? THQ? Hype, in any case.

 

[Deleted member 29682]

Excited to see what they're cooking up.

 

[pswii60]

This is the highlight for me, hope for the good.

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Nice. Annoys me when I play a game with fancy graphics and animations, but then I can't even flush the damn toilet.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

This is the highlight for me, hope for the good.

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Yeah, I am terrible at finishing Immersive Sims but that sounds way more interesting than most of the games which get released.

 

[Pandora012]

I need more immersive sims in my life. Bring it!