Side expands presence in China, opens new studio and acquires art outsourcing provider Roboto Entertainment

Services provider Side has expanded its presence in China by opening a new studio and acquiring art outsourcing provider Roboto Entertainment. Based in Chengdu, Roboto Entertainment was founded by Andrea Cordella in 2014. It specialises in providing environment and world-building art, and has worked on AAA and AA games across console and mobile. Cordella has been appointed as global head of art at Side and will also serve as studio head for the new Chengdu office.