USC Innovation Centre

Video game development studio to open at USC

Big Ant Studios CEO Ross Symons shows Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Desley Boyle his company's latest game

Melbourne-based video game giant Big Ant Studios will establish a new development studio at USC's Innovation Centre.

The company specialises in developing premium character action and racing content for platforms including; Sony PlayStation2, PlayStation3, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox360, and PC.

Big Ant Studios will initially employ 30 staff on the Sunshine Coast and has plans to expand staff numbers to 84 in the next four years.

Innovation Centre CEO Colin Graham said the location of Big Ant Studios at USC was likely to provide work placement and employment opportunities for students and graduates.