Services firm Virtuos has opened a new co-development studio, Calypte. Calypte is located in the Bay Area.
It is described as the firm’s “first full-service studio in North America” to provide art, design, and engineering services. The studio is directed by director Kirsten Kennedy, a producer with over two decades of experience in series such as The Walking Dead, Sid Meier’s Civilization and Grand Theft Auto. The office will also host staff from other Virtuos studios.
“I’m excited to join the Virtuos family and I’m honored by the trust the team has placed in me,” Kennedy said.
In addition, last month, Virtuos opened a new office in Malaysia, aiming to offer new opportunities to developers in the region. It also acquired Vietnamese art production team Glass Egg in May and Ukrainian art studio Volmi Games in January.