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According to a company statement, Richard joined Blitz in 2004.However, he has known and advised the company and its owners since the inception of the business in 1990.He will also continue his role as Head of TruSim, the company's game-based training, visualization and learning division.
Leamington Spa-based Blitz has continued to find success producing mass-market licensed titles for children, with recent games such as Bratz, and three forthcoming licensed un-named titles based on cartoon characters and girls' toy brands.But it is also diversifying into mature titles with its Volatile Games division, currently working on zombie title Possession, as well as its TruSim 'serious game'-related division.
Philip Oliver, co-founder and Managing Director of Blitz commented, 'We're delighted to have Richard on board, his knowledge, experience and sheer energy and enthusiasm is a huge asset for us.'