[PS3, Vita] Sony Shuts Down Zipper Interactive

[PS3, Vita] Sony Shuts Down Zipper Interactive

The doors have been closed on another fairly high-profile game developer, as Sony has confirmed that it has shut down second-party developer Zipper Interactive. The Redmond, Washington-based studio, formed in 1995, was best known for its work on the SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs series on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PSP. The developer also produced the hit PS3 multiplayer shooter MAG and Vita title Unit 13, which was released less than a month ago. Sony issued the following statement to Game Informer:

"Sony Computer Entertainment can confirm the closure of Zipper Interactive, a Seattle-based internal game development studio that has been part of the global development operation of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS).

The closure is a result of a normal cycle of resource re-alignment within SCE WWS. Zipper has completed all work associated with its most recent project, Unit 13 for PlayStation Vita. Zipper titles MAG, SOCOM 4 and Unit 13 will continue to be supported, including the new Daily Challenges in Unit 13."

Zipper Interactive employed approximately 80 people.

Written by: Mike Glubish

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