Santa Monica Studio Head Now Helms Second Stadia Games And Entertainment Team

The biggest eye-opener when discussing the Stadia first-party lineup is that there is only on unique property available currently, Gylt. Developed by Tequila Works, the Spain-based game studio, however, is not a first-party team for Google. Instead, there is Stadia Games and Entertainment: the first project coming from the developer still is unknown following five months since the release of the platform.

It is also worth mentioning the previous acquisition of Typhoon Games, the team behind the recently released Journey to the Savage Planet. Even then, it is undetermined where exactly or what the newest addition to the Stadia first-party network has planned for the stream-based service either.

Regardless, while we still have no new information to gather on the matter regarding exclusive games on Stadia, Google has announced to be forming a second studio. This new team sharing the Stadia Games and Entertainment name will be posted in Playa Vista, California. However, Santa Monica Studio’s head Shannon Studstill has be given the position to run this new division for Google.

The new Playa Vista studio will focus on delivering exclusive games, using new gameplay mechanics, creative ways to play together and unique interaction models that we’re just starting to explore. While we’re not ready to share specific game plans yet, rest assured we are listening to what gamers want and adding our own Stadia twists to create new IP and experiences.

Jade Raymond, Vice President and Head of Stadia Games and Entertainment

This happens to be the second instance that Google has acquired a very notable face in the gaming industry. Studstill is responsible for the previously released God of War (2018) Game of the Year recipient. The first instance being industry veteran Jade Raymond who was revealed to helm Stadia Games and Entertainment in Montreal during the platform’s announcement nearly a year ago.

Google has continued to pursue new possibilities for Stadia as of lately: most notably with the addition for support to Galaxy, Razer, and ASUS smart phones. You can read the full report by heading here.

What do you think Studstill will offer to the table now working under Google?

Source: Stadia Games and Entertainment