Warner Bros have set up a games studio in Montreal alongside Ubisoft, and EA.

The new studio will be concentrate on creating games based on DC Comics properties. In setting up the studio have snared some top staff from and to run the team.

Running the studio will be Martin Carrier former VP of communications and corporate affairs at Ubisoft Montreal and Reid Schneider who has been executive producer on the series and producer on the original Splinter Cell.

Warner Bros' Samantha Ryan said: "WB Games Montreal has begun to take shape with many new hires and the appointments of gaming veterans Martin Carrier and Reid Schneider to lead the studio. Martin and Reid have the interactive experience needed to lead the team in making quality games utilizing our major properties. They will continue to build the team and are currently hiring talented developers."

Thanks Edge Online.

By Ewan Aiton