LONDON, December 7 /PRNewswire/ --
    - 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
http://www.playstation.com or http://www.scee.presscentre.com
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respective owners.

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