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Sigil Games, led by former EQ gurus Brad Mc Quaid and Jeff Butler and Microsoft Games team up - that's what this press release at Biz.Yahoo is about:
Microsoft Game Studios Teams Up With Sigil Games Online
Microsoft Signs Publishing Deal With Designers of 'EverQuest'
REDMOND, Wash., May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Game Studios today announced that it is in the final stages of an exclusive publishing deal with Sigil Games Online Inc. Sigil Games Online was formed by two of the game industry's most renowned designers, Brad McQuaid, co-creator of the revolutionary, massively multiplayer online role-playing game "EverQuest®," and Jeff Butler, former producer of the EverQuest Live and Expansion teams.
"This relationship will further strengthen Microsoft's position in the industry as a premier publisher and incubator of high-quality games and innovative content," said Stuart Moulder, general manager at Microsoft Game Studios. "Brad and Jeff's skill in creating compelling and immersive gaming worlds, combined with our commitment to supporting our development partners, will create a rich opportunity to develop exciting new game environments and experiences."
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO )
"This is a match made in heaven," said McQuaid, CEO of Sigil Games Online. "We couldn't have found a better publisher. Microsoft understands our ideas and goals, is committed to creating a superior gaming experience, and has the industry expertise to make it happen."
Specific details regarding content and timing will be announced later. |
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Microsoft teams up with Sigil Games
