A studio which forms part of global games giant Sega is launching a base in Newcastle - with plans to create 100 skilled jobs.
The Creative Assembly Ltd – part of Sega Europe Ltd and creators of the multi-award-winning Total War Franchise, Halo Wars Two and Alien: Isolation – is set to add to its locations in Sussex and Sofia, Bulgaria, with a new centre on Tyneside. Industry and city leaders have hailed the announcement by the company, which has established Creative Assembly North, headed up by industry veteran Giselle Stewart, formerly of Ubisoft.
She has joined as studio director alongside her role as visiting professor at Newcastle University. CA North is set to recruit around 100 new developers in both technical and creative roles over the coming years.