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We're more than just Worms: Team17 reveals how to build out from a big brand

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We're more than just Worms: Team17 reveals how to build out from a big brand
When you think of Team17, you invariably think of the Worms brand.

First released all the way back in 1995, its blend of strategy and action (combined with compulsive multiplayer modes and wonderful sense of humour) ensure the series rightfully became a mainstay of British video games.

Almost 20 years on, Team17 still pumps out Worms games regularly - which could easily give some the impression that this is a studio resting on its laurels.

Unsurprisingly, Team17's senior PR executive Bethany Aston doesn't have much time for such talk.

Onwards and upwards

Speaking to PocketGamer.biz in the video below, Aston explains that, while Team17 is proud to be known as the studio behind Worms, it's also specialises in iterating on old ideas in order to bring the best version of the classic series to each new platform.

She also gives some insight as to where Team17's ideas come from. Check it out:



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