Sunset Sugar Studios Inks First Deal with Aardman for Pixel Puzzles Aardman

Gaming Staff • March 26, 2024

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Sunset Sugar Studios, a new UK-based game development studio founded by industry veterans Darryl Still, Matt DC, and James Deputy, has announced its first deal with acclaimed independent studio Aardman. The partnership will bring the popular Pixel Puzzles franchise, created by Matt DC, to PlayStation and Xbox platforms, with a new installment, Pixel Puzzles Aardman, now available on Steam.

Pixel Puzzles Aardman features iconic scenes from Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and other Aardman properties, with 26 free puzzles ranging from 96 to 425 pieces. Sunset Sugar Studios aims to work with major brands, and the Aardman deal marks a significant step in this direction.

Darryl Still, Publishing Director at Sunset Sugar Studios, expressed his excitement about the partnership and the company's focus on collaborating with well-known brands. Hannah McFarlane, Licensing Executive at Aardman, shared the studio's enthusiasm for the new range of online jigsaw puzzles featuring beloved Aardman characters.

Aardman is an award-winning, Bristol-based animation studio co-founded in 1976 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton. The studio is known for its distinctive animation style and beloved characters, including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Morph. Aardman productions are celebrated worldwide for their charm, visual appeal, and storytelling.

Sunset Sugar Studios plans to continue expanding the Pixel Puzzles franchise and working with major brands to create engaging gaming experiences for fans. The partnership with Aardman highlights the potential for growth and collaboration in the gaming and animation industries.

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