CoD dev forms new studio

Bowling's Robotoki on next-gen game.
Text: Mike Holmes
Published 2012-04-24

Rob Bowling, the former creative strategist from Infinity Ward, has set up his own studio, Robotoki.

In an interview with Game Informer Bowling said: "Robotoki is focused on being a developer development studio that just happens to make games."

"We are focused on our team first and everything else second, because I believe as an industry; we have a lot to learn on how to treat talent. While we continue to out stride film and music entertainment in other areas, we are falling severely behind in how to properly inspire and support our creative talent."

"As a developer, our focus is on creating a universe first, experiences second, and game mechanics last, " Bowling said. "With focus being on universe, we aim to create experiences that transcend platforms and genres and allow our players to connect to our world, their characters, and gameplay via any medium."

Robotoki's first title will probably be revealed later this year, and is likely to be released on next-gen consoles and PC, with variants of the experience also available on mobile devices.

Working across a variety of platforms is obviously important to Bowling, who also added: "How they experience the world is unique to their device. The mobile / tablet experience should not mimic the console or PC experience, it should be additive to it, not supplemental. Allowing them to support their console and PC experience, continue their progression, but by experiencing the world in a meaningful and unique way."

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