EA Studio OZ

Electronic Arts has announced the opening of its new Australian development studio. The new section will be known as EA Studio OZ, and hopes to produce two internal titles and three to external titles annually. While the studio will focus on development of Australian sports simulations like cricket and rugby, new studio head Steve Dauterman hopes to lead the group towards some more innovative titles as well. The studio plans a staff of 20-30 people by the end of 2000, increasing to a projected 100 staff members in the next four years.