New series? It's also possible it's a re-imagining of what Skylanders is.
Highlights:
First, there's a bunch of postings like this for an Unreal Engine 4 game:
And then the Executive Producer job which sheds a bit more light on what the game is:
Highlights:
- For those who don't remember, Toys For Bob is owned by Activision Blizzard.
- They're making an Unreal Engine 4 game. Skylanders is not an Unreal Engine 4 game.
- This game has online multiplayer, and is described as a "games as a service" title.
- They list both consoles and PC in the job postings. Skylanders wasn't on PC.
- They do mention "managing licensor requests and feedback" at one point, so it might be a licensed game.
- Oddly, they mention "Fluent in French" as a bonus.
First, there's a bunch of postings like this for an Unreal Engine 4 game:
Toys for Bob is looking for a qualified Generalist Software Engineer with Unreal Engine 4 experience to join our team in creating the next generation in our history of award-winning, best-selling games.
This individual will be responsible for providing guidance to other engineers and to content creators on best practices working with the Unreal Engine.
http://activision.referrals.selectminds.com/toysforbob/jobs/software-engineer-unreal-1114
And then the Executive Producer job which sheds a bit more light on what the game is:
Toys for Bob is seeking a uniquely qualified Executive Producer to join our team in creating the next generation in our history of award-winning, best-selling games.
The Executive Producer should have extensive experience with console and PC game development processes for products which are online multiplayer and run GAAS. This individual must be a leader as well as a team player, highly organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented with great follow-through skills and the ability to prioritize and manage large complex organizational and executional issues. Superior strategic, operational, and verbal/written communication skills are a must.
Responsibilities include forging strong, successful partnerships with internal and external development teams (including day-to-day communication and management as necessary), overseeing localization efforts, managing licensor requests and feedback, helping to manage QA efforts internally, supervision and guidance for the internal production team, and closely tracking submission and approval process with the Developer, 1st Party Partners, and other stakeholders. The Executive Producer will ensure that milestones are delivered on-time, on-budget and complete as per the approved Development plan, and that the approved submissions maintain a high standard of quality and brand integrity. In addition, this individual will also be supporting various post-launch support efforts from the Developer and any ongoing content development.
Skills and Experience:
College degree or equivalent preferred.
10+ years' experience in console videogame game production; at least three AAA console game shipped at a Senior Producer. At least one AAA, Gen-8 title shipped.
Minimum 5+ years' prior experience at a Senior Producer level or equivalent with a game developer.
Game Development experience, through an entire product's development from Concept to Street.
A strong background and understanding of multi-platform video game production preferred.
Knowledge of Perforce, Maya, Photoshop and Unreal development a plus.
Practical experience in setting, guiding and evaluating multiple styles of production processes.
Experience with multiplayer games and games as a service.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of MS Project a plus.
Fluent in French a plus
http://activision.referrals.selectminds.com/toysforbob/jobs/executive-producer-toys-for-bob-1075