ADVENTURE GAME LITTLE ORPHEUS ARRIVES ON CONSOLE AND PC THIS SEPTEMBER

ADVENTURE GAME LITTLE ORPHEUS ARRIVES ON CONSOLE AND PC THIS SEPTEMBER

Were thrilled to announce that the multi-award-winning Little Orpheus will be coming to PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch in September 2022!

The game has been developed by The Chinese Room, with support from Sumo India, and will be published by Secret Mode, who are also part of Sumo Group Ltd.

The technicolour side-scrolling adventure, which originally launched on Apple Arcade in 2020, has been recognised in several industry awards since its release, including winner of ‘Best Mobile Game’ at the 2021 Develop: Star Awards, featuring in the ‘Delight and Fun’ category at the Apple Design Awards and winning Best Platformer at the Pocket Gamer Awards 2021, The game also received nominations from the Golden Joystick Awards, D.I.C.E Awards and TIGA Awards in 2021.

“We are thrilled to be bringing Little Orpheus to a wider range of gamers across multiple platforms this year,” said Gary Dunn, Managing Director at Sumo Digital. “This is the definitive edition of the superb action-adventure first introduced on Apple Arcade, which has already reached acclaimed status with mobile gamers, and we’re looking forward to many more players diving into this vibrant, explorative experience very soon.” 

“Bringing such a beloved, award winning and acclaimed title to our PC and Console fans is something Secret Mode are super-excited to be involved in,” said James Schall, Director of Publishing at Secret Mode. “Incredible craft and ingenuity of storytelling is the DNA of The Chinese Room. We can’t wait to hear and read what players think!” 

Players can experience Little Orpheus on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch from September 13th, 2022.

CHECK OUT 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUMO INDIA STUDIOS

CHECK OUT 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUMO INDIA STUDIOS

You may be aware that many of the games that you play come from studios in regions such as the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, and Japan – but did you know that a large segment of development often takes place in Southern Asia?

India is fast becoming a focal point for the video game industry, with Sumo Digital already operating in the country for well over a decade. Sumo India has worked on numerous projects – some with fellow Sumo Digital studios, some with external partners – but you may not have realised.

To learn more about those projects, and some interesting information, here are five things you need to know about Sumo India:

TOP TIPS WHEN APPLYING FOR JOBS AT SUMO INDIA

TOP TIPS WHEN APPLYING FOR JOBS AT SUMO INDIA

Pratiksha Nagori, HR Manager at Sumo India talks about how candidates can improve their application for roles at its Pune and Bangalore studios.

“Working in HR in India for the last decade, and specifically in the gaming industry since 2017, I’ve met countless fantastic individuals with excellent applications. However, as start-up culture continues to grow in India and roles become more competitive, we’re looking for elite candidates to join our award-winning team and work on major AAA titles, such as Sackboy: A Big Adventure and the recently released Forza Horizon 5.”

Here are Pratiksha’s top 5 tips on improving your Sumo India job application:

1)     Don’t forget the importance of your resume

We receive countless applications every day and a staggering amount have put little to no effort into their resume. Think of it as your passport – it can grant you access to a new company, so be sure to take care of it and treat it with the utmost importance. Key things to list on your resume include your previous roles, responsibilities and achievements, as well as qualifications and training – these should be presented in a clear and professional manner.

2)     Learn the basics about game development

This tip is specifically for graduates who are looking to get their start in the industry. There are plenty of resources online which can explain and educate on the game development process and can help steer you into finding where your expertise and interests sit. You’ll discover whether you’re interested in: Programming, Design, Art or QA, and which role specifically within those departments might work for you. Research and learn some basic skills before applying for a role.

3)     Give 100% to the test

Here at Sumo India, as part of our recruitment process we ask all applicants to participate in a short test to determine their skills and suitability. This test is vital to us finding a match for a role and provides us some information on the candidate’s work ethic. Often, we find that candidates don’t take the test seriously which makes it difficult for us to understand their level and gives us the impression they aren’t serious about a role with us – so give it 100%! If you are struggling, then speak to your recruiter – we’d rather help you than receive nothing from you.

4)     Upgrade your skills

Gaming is a fun and very technology-driven industry, and a lot of hardware/software goes into the creation of game development and its launch. It’s important to be up to date and make sure you not only understand some of the tech behind games, but also keep up to date with technological advancements and stories in the news. The more you know and are able to discuss, the more likely we are to pursue your application.

5)     Make the best use of online resources

It’s really encouraging for us when we speak to candidates who are knowledgeable about Sumo India and our parent company, Sumo Digital. Make the best use of the internet and research Sumo before applying – we regularly post on our website and update our social media with our latest projects, company news and award wins.

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If you’re looking to join Sumo India, all currently roles for Sumo Pune and Sumo Bangalore are online now.

SUMO PUNE ANNOUNCES ITS SUPPORT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF FORZA HORIZON 5

SUMO PUNE ANNOUNCES ITS SUPPORT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF FORZA HORIZON 5

Sumo Pune is delighted to announce its support on the development of Forza Horizon 5!

Part of the Sumo Digital family, Sumo Pune worked with Playground Games on the development of Xbox Game Studios’ critically acclaimed Forza Horizon series’ latest release.

Forza Horizon 5, which released globally on 9th November 2021, welcomes players to explore the ever-evolving, open-world landscapes of vibrant Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars.

Sumo Pune Studio Director, Stewart Neal, said: “Sumo India has seen rapid expansion over the last 12 months, and alongside this we’ve had the chance to work on fantastic projects such as Forza Horizon 5.

“As we move into 2022, we’re  looking forward to opening our new studio in Bangalore and to continue our exciting work on major projects.”

Sumo Digital’s presence in India continues to grow as it recently announced both an expansion to its Pune studio and the launch of Sumo Bangalore, set to open in 2022. Sumo Pune has previously worked on well-known titles including Hood: Outlaws & Legends and Sackboy: A Big Adventure.

Forza Horizon 5 is available now for Xbox
Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and xCloud.


Sumo India is looking for brilliant people to join its teams in Pune and Bangalore, with opportunities in a myriad of disciplines currently available.