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Hangar 13
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryVideo game industry
FoundedDecember 4, 2014; 9 years ago (2014-12-04)
Headquarters
Novato, California
,
U.S.
Key people
Haden Blackman
ProductsMafia III
OwnerTake-Two Interactive
Number of employees
150 (2016)
Parent2K Games
Websitehangar13games.com

Hangar 13 is an American video game developer based in Novato, California. Headed by Haden Blackman, the studio is best known for developing their debut title Mafia III, which was released on October 7, 2016.

History

On December 4, 2014, 2K Games announced that they had set up a new game studio, Hangar 13, led by industry veteran Haden Blackman, formerly creative director for LucasArts.[1] Blackman told GamesBeat that the studio will work on a game for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC platforms.[2]

Mafia III, the studio's debut title, was teased by 2K on July 28, 2015, and formally revealed at Gamescom 2015, on August 5, 2015, with a cinematic trailer.[3] 2K Czech had a supporting role in the game's development.[4] Mafia III was released on October 7, 2016 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.[5]

Games developed

Year Title Platform(s)
PS4 XOne Win
2016 Mafia III Yes Yes Yes

References

  1. ^ McWhertor, Michael (December 4, 2014). "2K Games forms new studio led by ex-LucasArts creative director Haden Blackman". Polygon. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  2. ^ Takahashi, Dean (December 4, 2012). "2K launches brand new console game studio Hangar 13". VentureBeat. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  3. ^ Nunneley, Stephany (August 5, 2015). "Mafia 3: here's the reveal trailer as promised". VG247. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  4. ^ Hanson, Ben (October 14, 2015). "Who The Hell Is Mafia III Developer Hangar 13?". Game Informer. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  5. ^ Makuch, Eddie (April 19, 2016). "Mafia 3 Release Date Announced, New Trailer and Deluxe Versions Revealed". GameSpot. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
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