Gamon at Relentless
17th August 2006. Brighton, UK. Relentless Software, the award-winning, innovative game developer today announced the high profile hiring of Jeff Gamon.
With over fifteen years experience in the industry, Gamon joins the studio as Executive Producer with responsibility for Buzz projects. He leaves Electronic Arts where he spent nine years as Executive Producer of the Theme franchise, early Harry Potter titles and most recently, partnering with Digital Illusions in the online components of the acclaimed Battlefield 2: Modern Combat.
David Amor, Creative Director and co-founder of Relentless commented, "We're privileged to have someone of Jeff's talent and experience join the Relentless team. He's an important asset to the company as we move to the next generation of games."
Gamon added, "To me, Relentless represents much of what is right in the industry. Their philosophy on games, innovation, fun, and quality has clearly borne fruit. I'm thrilled to take a position in an organization which I believe will continue to move from strength to strength"
Relentless is recognized as one of the most exciting and innovative studios in Europe, a former Bafta nominee, they recently collected two prestigious Develop Excellence Awards for Innovation* and Best New Console IP* for their multi-million selling Buzz!: The Music Quiz.
Prior to joining EA Gamon was a self taught programmer with credits on titles ranging from Altered Beast and Hunt for Red October to Warhammer: Dark Omen and moved into the production role during his time at Mindscape.
Buzz!: The Music Quiz? and Buzz!: The BIG Quiz? have sold over two million units on PlayStation?2 to date, in Europe alone and further versions of the hugely popular franchise are due for release by SCEE throughout 2006.
For further information please contact:
Alison Beasley, Lincoln Beasley PR. T: +44 (0) 1608 645756
E: Alison@lincolnbeasley.co.uk M: +44 (0) 7966 449130
About Relentless Software
Relentless Software was formed in late 2003 by Andrew Eades and David Amor. Both Eades and Amor have track records in the videogames industry that include working at DMA, Virgin and Electronic Arts, and on many games including the Lemmings and Harry Potter franchises. The company is based in Brighton and currently employs forty staff with plans to expand over the coming months.
The company plans to create and develop new and exciting games for the mass market - re-hashing the same old ideas and releasing me-too titles is not part of the plan. Buzz!: The Music Quiz and Buzz!: The BIG Quiz feature innovative buzzers instead of controllers.
Relentless released their first title, DJ: Decks and FX (Sony) in late 2004 and was subsequently nominated for a BAFTA. Relentless was also nominated for 'Best New Studio' in the 2005 Develop Industry Excellence Awards. For further information please visit the company website: www.relentless.co.uk
Notes to Editors
Buzz ® 2005 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Developed by Relentless Software Limited. Buzz is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. All rights reserved. www.sceuk-press.net
Source: UK Charts courtesy of ELSPA. Chart information gathered by Chart-Track. Full price PlayStation 2 Top 20 chart.
* The Awards are shared jointly with publisher Sony Computer Entertainment Europe External Development.