Sucker Punch Productions Acquired by Sony

Sony Computer Entertainment has acquired inFamous developer Sucker Punch Productions, making it the sixteenth developer to join Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCEWWS):

Based in Bellevue, Washington, Sucker Punch Productions is the award-winning developer of the *Sly Cooper* series for the PlayStation computer entertainment system and the *inFamous* franchise on the
PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, with combined franchise sales surpassing seven million units worldwide. Best known for signature creative talents, including award winning animation and art direction, visual style, immersive storylines, strong characters and highly interactive worlds, Sucker Punch has created some of the most successful games in PlayStation history.

“Sucker Punch Productions is one of the most highly acclaimed development studios in the industry and we have enjoyed a wonderful relationship with the company for over 12 years. We are delighted to officially welcome them to the SCE family,” said Shuhei Yoshida, president, SCE WWS. “The addition of Sucker Punch to SCE WWS reiterates our dedication to developing world class gaming experiences that can only be found on the PlayStation platform. With one of the strongest exclusive software lineups in the PS3’s history, combined with the diverse, innovate content in the works for PlayStationVita, consumers have a lot to be excited about this year.”