Movie Games has announced that David Jaffe, the creator of the PlayStation exclusive God of War, has joined the company as a consultant and was invited to join its supervisory board. David Jaffe is a BAFTA-winning former creative director of Sony Santa Monica and a veteran in the video game development agency. His best work is for the original PlayStation and PlayStation 2 platforms.
David Jaffe is the creator of God of War, a series that has established its staple as one of the most prominent PlayStation exclusives and has sold over more than 51 million units worldwide according to the New York Times. Jaffe is also known for his work on the Twisted Metal series which is also considered a great PlayStation exclusive however it has now remained in the shadows for a long time with the last title releasing on PS3.
Movie Games is a video developer and publisher from Poland and first got in touch with David Jaffe regarding their previous release Lust from Beyond. Working at Movie Games, David Jaffe will take part in project selection and guide the games in development for Movie Games and the studios currently under Movie Games’ publishing umbrella. The company also plans to benefit from Jaffe’s marketing and networking experience.
Movie Games has also invited him to become part of the supervisory board and will remain open to any projects that he may wish to realize himself. Mateusz Wcześniak, CEO Movie Games said:
We are thrilled to work with David Jaffe. He shaped some of our fondest gaming memories, and the direction the industry would take for years to come. He’s incredibly talented, imaginative, and supportive. We believe this marks a step towards many new high-potential projects for Movie Games, and our cooperation may be extended in the future.
David Jaffe also commented:
I am delighted to join the Movie Games Family! From strange and blisteringly imaginative gems like Lust From Beyond, to fresh and innovative titles like the upcoming War Hospital, Movie Games is not afraid to take chances. I have found them to be refreshingly, excitingly open to exploring new game ideas. Truth be told, it reminds me of early Playstation days, where unique-but still commercial-ideas still had a seat at the table. In some ways, it feels like coming home. Granted, it’s a strange version of home, where everyone but me has accents that make them sound like bad guys in a Bond movie. But still- it’s home nonetheless! And I dig it!
Piotr Gnyp, CMO Movie Games also added:
David Jaffe has created all kinds of games, from triple-A megahits to ambitious and innovative indies. He’s also a popular streamer and has great insight into current gaming trends. The unique combination of his development experience and connection with gamers makes David a perfect person to recognize the true value of any project and find the best possible solution.
We would love to see what David Jaffe comes up with while working at Movie Games.
