LONDON, Dec. 8--PRNewswire-AsiaNet/InfoQuest Guerrilla to Operate as Part of SCE Worldwide Studios Network Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that it has acquired leading developer Guerrilla Games to further expand its development capability as part of Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS). In a strategic move to secure long term excellence in game development for current and future PlayStation(R) platforms, the acquisition of Guerrilla has formalised the already close working relationship between Sony Computer Entertainment and the studio. Guerrilla B.V.(http://www.guerrilla-games.com), based in Amsterdam, Netherlands is the award winning developer of the Killzone game for PlayStation 2, which has shipped close to 2 Million units worldwide. The studio is currently working on a new Killzone title for PlayStation 3, early scenes of which were shown to wide acclaim when revealed at E3 earlier this year. The studio is also developing a further game within the Killzone universe for PlayStation Portable (PSP). Guerrilla signed an exclusive development agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe in March 2004 and the acquisition will help the team grow as a key creative element of the SCE Worldwide Studios network. Commenting on the acquisition, Phil Harrison, President of SCE WWS, said, "Guerrilla have a great combination of creative, technical and production talent in their team and we have enjoyed a close working relationship with their management and staff for a number of years. I am delighted that they will now become a member of the SCE Worldwide Studios network of developers. As we prepare for the launch of PlayStation 3 next year, this acquisition strengthens our development portfolio to take full advantage of the exciting entertainment opportunities provided by PSP, PlayStation 3 and beyond." Hermen Hulst, Managing Director of Guerrilla said, "Sony Computer Entertainment -- with its truly global presence, leading platforms and commitment to innovation -- is an ideal partner for Guerrilla and we are delighted to take our existing relationship to the next level." About SCE Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) SCE World Wide Studios was formed on 1 September 2005 in order to secure, strengthen and further develop game development and publishing activities for the PlayStation range of game and entertainment consoles. SCE WWS will be responsible for the global creative, technical and strategic direction setting of development and production of computer entertainment software for the PlayStation family. Guerrilla B.V. has been acquired by SCE Benelux. More information about PlayStation products can be found at www.playstation.com or www.scee.presscentre.com PlayStation and the PlayStation logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. SOURCE: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. CONTACT: Nick Sharples, +44-207-859-5301, or [email protected], or Helen Boole, +44-207-859-5349, or [email protected] both of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd, fax, +44-207-859-5036 Web site: http://www.playstation.com http://www.scee.presscentre.com http://www.guerrilla-games.com --Distributed by AsiaNet (www.asianetnews.net)--