Media Molecule
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 Headquarters at Wey House in Guildford, Surrey | |
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Predecessor | Lionhead Studios |
| Founded | 4 January 2006 |
| Founder | Kareem Ettourney Alex Evans Mark Healey David Smith |
| Headquarters | Wey House, , England |
Key people | John Beech |
Number of employees | 135 (2023) |
| Parent | PlayStation Studios (2010–present) |
| Website | mediamolecule |
Media Molecule Ltd. is a British video game developer owned by PlayStation Studios. It was founded in 2006, succeeding Lionhead Studios.
History
[change | change source]In June 2006, Media Molecule signed a deal with Sony Computer Entertainment, which allowed them to create a game exclusive game for PS3.[1][2]
In 2008, LittleBigPlanet was released exclusively to PlayStation 3. Media Molecule would then develop LittleBigPlanet 2 in 2011 and start their Tearaway series.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "MEDIA MOLECULE SIGN EXCLUSIVE DEAL WITH SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE". GamesIndustry.biz. 2006-09-21. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- ↑ "Media Molecule sign exclusive deal with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe". Media Molecule. 21 September 2006. Archived from the original on 31 July 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
The company was founded in January this year by Alex Evans, Mark Healey, Dave Smith and Kareem Ettouney.