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E3 2007: Disney Interactive Acquires Warren Spector's Junction Point Studios
Publisher and developer team up for new franchise creation.

By News Staff, GamingExcellence
Posted July 16, 2007
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Disney Interactive Studios today announced that it has acquired Austin, Texas-based Junction Point Studios, a video game development studio led by industry luminary Warren Spector. Junction Point Studios will create new video game franchises and will also bring some of Disney's most beloved franchises to next generation gaming platforms. The studio is currently working on a yet to be announced next-generation development project.

"Warren Spector's unique talents as a leading creative force in the world of video games, his knowledge and passion for Disney, and his legacy of story telling and character development adds a unique creative dimension to our portfolio," said Graham Hopper, general manager and executive vice president, Disney Interactive Studios. "Our shared visions on creativity, innovation and storytelling will allow us to touch individual players in ways never before possible."

A lifelong Disney fan, Spector recognizes the opportunity to overlay Disney content and resources on top of exceptional game design to create unique experiences for players. Junction Point Studios' creative team brings to Disney a powerhouse of gaming talent.

"I believe that the creative talents of our two companies and our shared ambition to bring distinctive, compelling experiences to gamers make this an ideal alliance," said Warren Spector, president, Junction Point Studios. "We look forward to bringing exciting, innovative and entertaining new experiences to gamers and Disney fans alike."

Junction Point has become the fifth studio in Disney Interactive Studios' growing portfolio of development creative centers of excellence. As a talent hub for video game development, Austin adds another region to Disney's internal development studio growth strategy.

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