Rocksteady Studios
Company type | Subsidiary |
---|---|
Industry | Video game industry |
Founded | 2004 |
Founders | Sefton Hill, Jamie Walker |
Key people | Sefton Hill (Creative Director), Jamie Walker (Studio Director) |
Parent | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
Rocksteady Studios is a British video game developer based in London, England. The company was founded in 2004 by Sefton Hill and Jamie Walker. Rocksteady is best known for developing the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham series.
History[edit | edit source]
Rocksteady Studios was established in 2004 by Sefton Hill and Jamie Walker, both of whom had extensive experience in the video game industry. The studio's first game, Urban Chaos: Riot Response, was released in 2006 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
In 2009, Rocksteady released Batman: Arkham Asylum, which received widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards. The success of Arkham Asylum led to the development of several sequels, including Batman: Arkham City (2011), Batman: Arkham Knight (2015), and Batman: Arkham VR (2016).
In 2010, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment acquired a majority stake in Rocksteady Studios, making it a subsidiary of the company.
Games Developed[edit | edit source]
- Urban Chaos: Riot Response (2006)
- Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009)
- Batman: Arkham City (2011)
- Batman: Arkham Knight (2015)
- Batman: Arkham VR (2016)
- Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (TBA)
Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]
Rocksteady Studios has received numerous awards for its work on the Batman: Arkham series, including BAFTA awards and Game Developers Choice Awards. The studio is widely regarded as one of the leading developers in the video game industry.
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