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Zynga opens new UK mobile studio to expand racing game portfolio

U.S. mobile and social games company Zynga has opened a new studio in the UK to expand its racing portfolio.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

December 16, 2019

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Newsbrief: U.S. mobile and social games company Zynga has opened a new mobile studio in the UK.

The new opening will be an extension of CSR Racing and Dawn of Titans developer NaturalMotion, which was acquired by Zynga for $527 million in 2014. It will be based in Birmingham, and will focus on creating new racing titles. 

"The new studio will accommodate leading designers, developers, and artists from the Midlands development talent pool," said Julian Widdows, vice president at NaturalMotion.

"Our racing division is among the best in the world, and the opportunity to tap into the incredible racing talent the Midlands has to offer highlights Zynga’s commitment to producing incredible content for its players."

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Chris Kerr

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Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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