Foundation 9 studio goes independent

Development collective Foundation 9 has announced that its Canadian studio based in Prince Edward Island has gone independent.

Co-founder of F9 Andrew Ayre will now lead the studio, renamed Other Ocean Interactive, taking the position on CEO. Foundation 9 will not retain any interest in the studio.

"It's been a real pleasure being part of the growth and success of Foundation 9 and it's exciting to bring this experience to a new opportunity," said Ayre.

"I'm looking forward to growing game development in Canada and further establishing the region as an up-and-coming location where top games are produced."

The studio has recently completed Castlevania: Symphony of the Night for Xbox Live Arcade, but has not yet made public its future projects.

"We had great success launching our studio in Prince Edward Island with tremendous and much-appreciated support from the provincial and federal agencies," commented Foundation 9 CEO Jon Goldman.

"However, as F9's growth strategy has evolved, we have recognised the need to focus on larger studios, both our current ones and potential future additions to the company."