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WB Montreal Job Postings Point to Next-Gen, Multiplayer, New IP (probably DC)

est1992

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WB Montreal, Warner's studio dedicated to expanding it's DC Video Game Universe, has just released a job app for a LEAD GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER that might point towards what their next title is.

It states the following:

WB Games Montreal, a division on WB Games Inc., seeks a Lead Gameplay Programmer to join its game development team working on a new IP project for next generation game platforms.

As a Lead Gameplay Programmer, this individual will manage a group of engineers to design, develop, maintain, and optimize cross-platform systems and tools, examples of which include: character controls, character animations, AI, weapon systems. This lead will also prioritize work, develop plans and work with production to help schedule and assign tasks to team members.

Job Responsibilities

· Lead a group of programmers in the development of new systems, features, and tools in addition to leveraging newest technologies while maintaining a stable code base
· Work closely with content directors, game designers, level designers, artists, and producers to develop the technical designs, engineering schedules, and game systems.
· Hold departmental meetings to gather feature requirements and discuss implementation strategies. Do task breakdowns for engineering features.
· Ensure successful deployment of new features and code changes to the team.


JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Work Experience
· 7+ years of software development experience in the game industry.
· Experience developing for XboxOne, Xbox360, PS4 or PS3 (preferably several)
· 6+ years experience with C/C++.
· Familiarity with UE4 engine is a plus
· Shipping a AAA console game with a multiplayer is a must

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
· Minimum of B.S. in Computer Science or related discipline

Knowledge/Skills
· Knowledge of character animation systems
· Knowledge of AI, pathfinding
· Knowledge of online synchronization and replication
· Knowledge of game physics
· Leadership ability, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
· Experience with coordinating, mentoring and building a cohesive programming team.
· Experience with establishing clear coding best practices and lead regular code reviews
· Experience with large-scale console games programming at all stages of the life-cycle, including prototyping, production, and shipping.
· Working knowledge of 3D math
· Experience architecting and debugging large robust systems.
· Microsoft Visual Studio development environment.

Other Requirements
· Excellent organization and writing skills.
· Creative, focused, results-oriented, self-motivated, resourceful problem-solver.
· Strong code architecture and design skills.
· Ability to collaborate with engineers and content creators in an open, team environment
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Key points there being the "new IP, next-gen platforms, and multiplayer a must."

Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if that Batfamily game isn't actually Rocksteady's, but WB Montreal's. They were put in charge of the Arkham franchise after Rocksteady finished Arkham Knight, but their project(which was confirmed by insiders to be a Damian Wayne game) was canned.

With Spider-Man just releasing and Rocksteady and Crystal Dynamics working on their own superhero team games, it seems as if superhero games are back in full force.

EDIT: There's also some tidbits about weapons systems in there. Not sure if that points to something too.
 

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I still can't believe they went an entire generation without releasing anything except a mobile game and... Arkham Knight DLC?
 
TheMadTitan

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They better be doing a DC: Ultimate Alliance game if they're doing multiplayer. Single player for people who want it, multiplayer for people who do.

Let me roll as Red Hood while someone else is Supergirl, Lobo, and Richard Dragon, and I'd be game.
 

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I am on the Fall 2019 train for PS5 release.

I want a Batman: Arkham Beyond game. Imagine NeoGotham on the next gen consoles.
 
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mindsale

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There aren't a lot of DC properties beyond Batman stuff that excites me. What else does DC own (beyond Justice League IP's)? Lobo? Spawn? Savage Dragon?
 
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2020 is a lock. If they're hiring only now I doubt they'd ship a game next year for next-gen.

Hopefully 2020 to let current gen mature and get more games, and have next gen get better specs for the same price as 2019.
 
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est1992

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mindsale said:
There aren't a lot of DC properties beyond Batman stuff that excites me. What else does DC own? Lobo? Spawn? Savage Dragon?
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Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern Corps, Flash, Teen Titans, Young Justice, Legion of Superheroes and a ton more.

I think this is probably some sort of Batfamily game, and on the off chance it isn't, then it's Green Lantern Corps or Titans.
 
Splader

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Arkham Beyond would be amazing, but I'd like a different hero to take the spotlight.
 
Bizzquik

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I loved Arkham Origins. I have long wanted that team to make another Batman title.

Let Rocksteady work on a different superhero IP now and let WB Montreal fully inherit the Batman throne going forward for next-gen.
 
Derrick01

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Hard to be excited given the multiplayer talk and the fact that they've rebooted like 3 times since Origins released.
 

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I'm just tired of hearing about all this job postings and yet its been years and we still havent actually heard or seen concrete shit.
 
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est1992

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SG-17 said:
I am on the Fall 2019 train for PS5 release.

I want a Batman: Arkham Beyond game. Imagine NeoGotham on the next gen consoles.
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I'm with you o the Fall 2019 date for PS5, but I don't think this is Beyond Arkham. Only because it says new ip and multiplayer. So probs no Batman and more than just one hero.
 
boontobias

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I stand by my Suicide Squad Overwatch clone idea. All the character interactions of a hero shooter but with actual characters.
Unfortunately, battle royales have replaced hero shooter hype summarily.
 
JigglesBunny

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Hope this gets off the ground considering WB Montreal has been swimming in cancelled games for the past few years.
 
Fisty

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I'll believe it when I see it. What the hell has this studio been doing for a generation
 
DMVfan123

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Thought there was something bump-worthy
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Hopefully WB Montreal shows their new game soon, 2019 is kind of dry for me with the exception of Nintendo and a few others, would love another superhero game to play, even if it is another Batman title (which I think will be announced and released before this new IP shows its face)
 
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