Here’s some wonderful news for all lovers of Archies comics as well as for those who are involved in Indian animation and gaming.
Having its development studio in Hyderabad and marketing office in the US, FX Labs headed by Gaming Stalwart Tony Garcia has announced the signing of an exclusive agreement with Archies Comics Entertainment to develop a 3D PC and console game based on the popular Archie comics.
Speaking to Animation ‘xpress, FX Labs CEO Tony Garcia stated,”The 3D comic book feel arcade action game based on the Archies Universe is being planned to be released sometime in 07. With the Archies game we are going to stay true to its wholesome family appeal and the game will recreate the magic and charm of the Archies universe”
“More than 90% of the development work including art assets will be done in Hyderabad, this of course in constant collaboration and supervision from the Archie Comics Entertainment Staff. We have currently begun the pre production with a team of five people and will soon scale upto about 30 people in the next 5 months time” added Garcia.
A veteran in the gaming industry with more than 20 years of experience, Garcia played an instrumental role in the setting up of Microsoft’s game division way back in 1991. After leaving Microsoft in 96, Garcia was the General Manager at Electronic Arts lab in Seattle where he was involved in games like Need for Speed and FIFA Soccer.
“The plan is to become a game production powerhouse in the next few years time. And we will achieve that by getting in the best of International talent and training our talented Indian artists under them” concluded Garcia.