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Build A Rocket Boy, the studio set up by former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies<\/a> following his departure from Rockstar Games, has welcomed three industry veterans through its doors. <\/p>\n

First up is Mick Hocking, who has joined the team as its chief development officer. Hocking co-founded Evolution Studios back in the day. As well as this, he is also a former vice president of product development for Codemasters and vice president for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.<\/p>\n

Next to join Build A Rocket Boy is Murray Pannell. Pannell is joining as the studio’s senior vice president of global marketing. His previous work includes marketing director for both Ubisoft and PlayStation UK and Ireland. Most recently, he was part of the team at 2K, where he was vice president of publishing for Europe.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – eurogamer.net<\/p>\n

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