They created the company while they were inhigh school. Now Vicarious Visions cofoundersGuha andKarthik Bala have decided toRS 2007 Gold for Sale hang it up after 25 years at the helm of their game company, BrothersGuha andKarthik Bala had a dream for a company when they were in high school back in 1991. They wanted to make video games, and Vicarious Visions was born. Now, 25 years later, their dream is transitioning to a new phase, as they retire fromtheir high school project. It s been amazing to see the growth, especially during the past 11 years as part of Activision,"Guha Bala, who was the company's president, said in a statement (via Albany Business Review). "We look forward to the success which lies ahead for Vicarious Visions under new leadership and thank Activision for celebrating and supporting all that we have accomplished together. Now it s time for the two of us to begin a new adventure. "The company was purchased by Activision Blizzard in 2005, and the two plan to stay on as consultants for the company as they move on to their next project. During their tenure, the company has worked on such franchises as Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Spider-Man, Crash Bandicoot, and Guitar Hero. For the last five years, they have worked exclusively on Skylanders games. The company, based in Albany, NY, with about 150 employees, will continuewith senior executive producersDavid Nathanielsz and Jen Onealas interim studio heads.
