Loading ...Jupiter Moon Studios Opens Its Doors
Christopher Cherubini, former Lead Artist for Infinity Ward, and David Chiapperino, most recently of Disney Interactive Studios, have teamed up to launch a new independent game studio. Entitled Jupiter Moon Studios, this LA based gaming startup aims to "create beloved experiences through character, story, and gameplay." Seeing an opportunity in the ever expanding social and casual gaming sector, Jupiter Moon Studios' small contingent of staff are shifting away from traditional multimillion dollar projects. Doing so affords them the opportunity to take creative risks that may not have been possible if and when operating under a larger publisher, as well as the ability to retain ownership of their work. Having raised their own start up capital, co-founders Cherubini and Chiapperino are taking something of a grassroots approach on this new venture, focusing on the creation of gaming experiences that are as unique as they are accessible.
Their first IP is the colorful and addictive iOS puzzle game, Bunny Popper. It is available now for the iPad, with a planned iPhone version in the works. (Look for our review soon!) Beyond iOS development, Jupiter Moon hopes to expand their portfolio to include games for other emerging technologies as well.
