In a recent press release, Straight4 Studios, the team behind the in-development GTR Revival has announced it is joining forces with video game publishing company, PLAION.
Image Credit: PLAION Press page
Led by Ian Bell of Project Cars fame, Straight4 Studios is in the middle of developing its first simracing title as a games studio. GTR Revival is set to be the game every simracer is looking for and, in a recent press release, we have learnt that major game's company PLAION will be responsible for its publishing.
Set to become in the words of Ian Bell himself "a hardcore racing sim," GTR Revival is no doubt a niche title in the gaming market. But it seems the major outfit understands and supports the path. In fact, Klemens Kundratitz the PLAION CEO said, "Straight4 Studios has a fantastic vision."
Hopefully then, the title will remain true to its original goals as the Straight4 team should be given free reign over the project.
When it comes to the simracing and racing game scene, PLAION also acts as the parent company for Milestone. Fans especially of racing on two wheels will be familiar with this publishing brand as it is behind recent MotoGP games, and is currently promoting the next iteration, MotoGP 23. In fact, it is a bike-centric company, also publishing the yearly releases of the World Superbike, Supercross, MotoCross games as well as the Ride franchise.
Finally, Vertigo Games within the PLAION group has deep experience with Virtual Reality. Publishing so-called 'experiences' such as the National Geographic, Anne Frank and Meeting Rembrandt VR titles. It is also behind Space Flight Orbital Emergency and Coaster Combat, two more entertaining VR games.
All in all, it seems the PLAION group of publishing companies has many skills that could prove beneficial to Straight4 Studios. Now, it's up to the two organisations to work together and create the best product they can.
The good news emerging from this announcement is that we can finally be sure that GTR Revival is a serious project. Now that a major company and games giant is onboard, the odds are further in the favour of Straight4.
What do you make of Straight4 teaming up with PLAION?
Image Credit: PLAION Press page
Led by Ian Bell of Project Cars fame, Straight4 Studios is in the middle of developing its first simracing title as a games studio. GTR Revival is set to be the game every simracer is looking for and, in a recent press release, we have learnt that major game's company PLAION will be responsible for its publishing.
Set to become in the words of Ian Bell himself "a hardcore racing sim," GTR Revival is no doubt a niche title in the gaming market. But it seems the major outfit understands and supports the path. In fact, Klemens Kundratitz the PLAION CEO said, "Straight4 Studios has a fantastic vision."
Hopefully then, the title will remain true to its original goals as the Straight4 team should be given free reign over the project.
Who is PLAION?
PLAION, previously known as Koch Media is the parent company of many game and film publishing firms. Gaming fans may recognise one of its larger labels, Deep Silver. This is the team behind popular series like Saints Row and Dead Island. Whilst these games franchises hide in the shadows of larger AAA alternatives, one can't knock their creativity and uniqueness.When it comes to the simracing and racing game scene, PLAION also acts as the parent company for Milestone. Fans especially of racing on two wheels will be familiar with this publishing brand as it is behind recent MotoGP games, and is currently promoting the next iteration, MotoGP 23. In fact, it is a bike-centric company, also publishing the yearly releases of the World Superbike, Supercross, MotoCross games as well as the Ride franchise.
Finally, Vertigo Games within the PLAION group has deep experience with Virtual Reality. Publishing so-called 'experiences' such as the National Geographic, Anne Frank and Meeting Rembrandt VR titles. It is also behind Space Flight Orbital Emergency and Coaster Combat, two more entertaining VR games.
All in all, it seems the PLAION group of publishing companies has many skills that could prove beneficial to Straight4 Studios. Now, it's up to the two organisations to work together and create the best product they can.
The good news emerging from this announcement is that we can finally be sure that GTR Revival is a serious project. Now that a major company and games giant is onboard, the odds are further in the favour of Straight4.
What do you make of Straight4 teaming up with PLAION?
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