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Ignition Entertainment announced the completion of its 70% controlling share acquisition by Indian entertainment giant, UTV Software Communication. What this means for gamers is that the studio will now focus its infrastructure on releasing original IPs and licenses across a number of platforms.

The first of such projects will be WarDevil for the PS3 in the works at Digi Guys. Last shown at E3 2006 as part of Sony’s PS3 launch, the game has since been under a veil of secrecy; the announcement states that the game is undergoing work, and major announcements are to be expected closer to TGS 2007.

“We’re delighted to be part of the UTV family, as this gives WarDevil the ability to cross many artistic and technical boundaries, become a leading IP for the PS3,” comments Andy Whitehurst, Founder of Digi-Guys and Ignition’s Creative Director. “By focusing on cutting edge technology and fusing both games and movie technologies together, we’re able to create one of the first true hybrid projects that literally bridge the gap between the two mediums. It’s a very exciting time for everyone involved, as we continue to push back the boundaries to create a world beating IP.”

There was no mention of WarDevil on other formats, including the Xbox 360. No release date was mentioned either.