Tally und Grant Collier

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A little update on what's happening with me in my "real life":

I have presently resigned my position as Head of International IT with IKEA International. This is so as to free me up to proceed with my next "challenge" in life.

Although the financial climate is probably all wrong for what I'm about to undertake, given that we are in the grip of what has to be the worst financial crisis in living memory, I'm going for it anyway - I am just about to start up my own, independent Game Studio here in the UK.

Having put into place most of the financial backing the venture will need (about £14 million initially), I'm very pleased that Grant Collier – former CEO of Infinity Ward and presently Director of Special Projects for AVTI - is going to be on the payrole as business advisor and helping out wherever he can.

Grant and I have become quite close over the last year since we met last June, and his experience and advice in all this game studio stuff will undoubtedly save my ass a couple of million times. I don’t think I would have been brave enough to even think I had a fighting chance with this had it not been for his encouragement.

The plan is to license the COD4 engine from Activision and build a brand new FPS on it. We have premises and most of the initial infrastructure in place, and will be releasing more details as we go (look out for news on industry sites like Gamasutra.com).

Why am I starting my own studio rather than just joining an existing one? Basically, because I want to get into the business, but cant face having to go back to being a mere grunt that takes orders.

Also, I have what I believe are some fantastic ideas for a new FPS title. Indeed, it is the strength of those ideas which managed to secure the capitol from the backers which the venture will need.

If you live in the UK, think you have what it takes to make it in the “real” world of game development, don’t hesitate to contact me. The studio will be community-lead with several names you will already be familiar with amongst the staff.