Stockholm, Sweden – 23 May 2023. Former EA DICE Creative Director Lars Gustavsson today announced the formation of a new game development studio, TTK Games (Time To Kill Games). Led by game industry leaders from DICE and DICE LA, TTK Games is creating a new, high-quality next-generation online shooter.
TTK Games aims to be the respected frontrunners of connected entertainment, combining the expertise of industry veterans with the latest ideas from the new generation of developers and deep engagement with players. The studio is founded with a deliberate commitment to innovation and quality, supported by a studio culture where great ideas can come from anywhere, to provide players and online communities with new and unforgettable experiences.
TTK Games’ co-founders are:
· Lars Gustavsson, CEO and Creative Director. A 24-year veteran of the games industry who worked on Battlefield 1942 as Producer and then oversaw the Battlefield franchise as Creative Director until leaving the role in November 2022 to establish TTK Games.
· Daniel Berlin, Senior Design Director. Berlin joined the industry in 2007 and gained design experience on games like World in Conflict and Far Cry 3. Upon joining DICE, he worked on multiple Battlefield titles as Lead World Designer and Design Director, including the critically acclaimed Battlefield 1.
· Vidar Nygren, CTO and Technical Director. A Gameplay Engineer since his teenage years, Nygren joined DICE in 1996, becoming Technical Director for the Battlefield franchise. In this role he also directed the development of the Frostbite game engine, now used across multiple titles published by Electronic Arts.
· Peter Hoyles, Art Director. Hoyles joined DICE in 2003, working as an artist on numerous areas of the Battlefield franchise rising to Studio Art Director for DICE LA. Hoyles now returns to Stockholm from Skydance New Media in Los Angeles.
“For players, the phrase ‘Time to Kill’ defines how a shooter feels and how fast it plays,” said Lars Gustavsson, Creative Director and CEO. “We’ve made it our studio name and part of our studio culture. For us the term ‘TTK’ isn’t just about the craftmanship behind finding the perfect speed or immediacy of a game – it’s about how human beings have been killing time through play for thousands of years. Throughout my career I’ve made games to encourage teamwork, friendly competition and using your mind and reflexes to accomplish a goal and outwit your opponent. We are passionate about videogames, because we think there’s no better way to kill time.”
TTK Games has secured significant funding coupled with creative freedom. The studio is now recruiting for hybrid and Stockholm-based roles from graduate to lead across all disciplines.
TTK Games’ representatives will be available at Nordic Game in Malmö, Sweden from 23-26 March to meet attendees interested in learning more about the studio and founders’ vision.
Learn more about TTK Games at TTKGames.com and follow TTK Games on Twitter @ WeAreTTKGames and LinkedIn.
About TTK Games
TTK Games is a new studio aiming to be the respected frontrunners of connected entertainment. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, TTK exists to combine the expertise of industry veterans with the latest ideas from the new generation of developers. TTK is building the next generation of online shooters. Find out more at TTKGames.com.
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