Ex-Star Wars MMO devs start new studio, developing original sci-fi game.
Ex-Star Wars MMO devs start new studio, developing original sci-fi game.
T-Minus Zero Entertainment: Joining Forces with NetEase Games

Breaking News: NetEase Games is leveling up its game with the establishment of T-Minus Zero Entertainment – a thrilling addition to their collection of game studios. With its headquarters in the awesome land of Austin, Texas, this new vibrant studio is here to take the gaming world by storm!
Heading this explosive venture is Rich Vogel, a game industry legend who’s straight out of a gaming heroic tale. Vogel has left his mark on iconic titles like Ultima Online, Star Wars: Galaxies, and Star Wars: The Old Republic. Can you say “legendary pedigree”? It’s clear that this gaming maestro knows how to create an out-of-this-world experience.
According to Vogel, the mission of T-Minus Zero Entertainment is to create jaw-dropping, immersive worlds that bring passionate players together from all corners of the globe. Talk about global domination! NetEase Games fully supports this epic vision, providing the creative freedom needed for Vogel and his team to make their dreams a reality.
So, who exactly will be joining Vogel on this wild ride? Brace yourself for a stellar lineup of industry veterans, each armed with over 20 years of experience to ensure an out-of-this-world third-person online multiplayer action game set in a sci-fi universe. Ready for the names?
First up, we have game director Mark Tucker, the mastermind behind Fallout 76, Doom, and Crimson Alliance. Ripping through the cosmos, Mark’s at the helm to steer this ship to gaming greatness.
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Next, meet art director Jeff Dobson, known for crafting the visually stunning worlds of Star Wars: The Old Republic and Dragon Age Inquisition. Get your eyes ready for an interstellar feast!
Completing the fearsome trio is producer Scott Malone, who has left his mark on mega-hit games like Fallout 76, Doom, and The Elder Scrolls Online. With Malone’s expertise, it’s guaranteed that no game mechanics will escape his watchful eye.
T-Minus Zero Entertainment rockets NetEase Games’ portfolio to new heights, joining the ranks of other amazing acquisitions like Quantic Dream – the French game developer behind Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human. Plus, let’s not forget Nagoshi Studio, led by the legendary Toshihiro Nagoshi, who’s renowned for his work on the Yakuza series. NetEase Games is definitely playing in the big leagues!
In addition to all this gaming glory, NetEase has also invested in Something Wicked Games, a studio founded by none other than Jeff Gardiner from Bethesda Game Studios and Charlie Staples from Obsidian Entertainment. It’s like a dream team of gaming wizards coming together to create something truly magical.
With T-Minus Zero Entertainment taking the gaming world by storm and NetEase Games supporting their mission with all its might, it’s safe to say that the future of gaming just got a whole lot brighter. So, grab your controllers, buckle up, and get ready for an epic journey through galaxies yet to be explored!





