Larian Studios Partners With ISM

GamesIndustry.biz has posted an announcement that Larian Studios has partnered with European management company ISM to help with “a next-generation RPG for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.”

RPG developer joins business management specialist

Role-playing specialist Larian Studios has become the latest client to sign up with management company ISM.
The award-winning development studio has previously worked on Divine Divinity and Beyond Divinity, and is currently working on a next-generation RPG for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

“Role-playing games are the second most popular genre on PCs and the third most popular on console platforms,” said Francois Masciopinto, ISM’s senior agent for Europe.

“We are convinced that Larian is poised to provide consumers with incredible game experiences, and publishers with the opportunity to leverage their unique talent,” he added.

“We believe ISM provides us with the business and negotiation skills necessary to compete in today’s interactive market,” commented Swen Vincke, president of Larian.

“They understand our business and challenges, and we strongly believe this new partnership will position our company for dramatic growth and expansion throughout the world,” said Vincke.