Ted Price, Founder of Insomniac Games, Inducted into AIAS Hall of Fame
By Image courtesy of Insomniac Games/PlayStation.
Before he steps down from Insomniac Games, founder and CEO Ted Price will be inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences’ (AIAS) Hall of Fame.
Price will be recognized during February’s DICE Awards in acknowledgment of his extensive service at the PlayStation studio. The Academy’s president, Meggan Scavio, described him as “a visionary and steadfast leader. Ted has made an unforgettable impact on our industry, and his legacy features a collection of cherished and critically lauded games, a studio that holds him in the highest esteem, along with a significant influence on the Academy itself.”
Earlier this week, Price announced his intention to leave Insomniac and the wider gaming industry in March. Following his exit, Insomniac will be managed by long-serving team members Ryan Schneider, Jen Huang, and Chad Dezern.
Schneider will present the award to Price and referred to him to the Academy as “a Hall of Fame leader in game development and an even more honorable individual. […] He embodies Insomniac’s mission of making a positive and lasting difference in people’s lives, inspiring numerous employees, partners, and players, and creating a truly remarkable legacy.”
Ted Price and PlayStation’s AIAS history
In the past, Price served as the Academy’s chairperson and vice president, and hosted its Game Maker’s Notebook podcast. He joins former Hall of Fame inductees such as long-time Mario composer Koji Kondo, NetherRealm’s Ed Boon, and fellow PlayStation veteran Connie Booth.
During her tenure at PlayStation, Booth played a significant role in developing several major franchises for the brand, including Insomniac’s Ratchet and Clank, Resistance, and Marvel’s Spider-Man. Together, they represent the top two Sony figures in the Hall of Fame.
The DICE Awards and Price’s induction into the AIAS Hall of Fame are set to be broadcast on Thursday, February 13.
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