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  "description": "Housemarque, which achieved great success with Returnal, is strengthening its graphics and animation staff for next-generation PlayStation projects.",
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  "textContent": "**Housemarque** , the successful studio behind **Returnal** , is currently expanding its team for its new project. It seems the team has already shifted gears for its next big venture.\n\nHousemarque, which won our hearts with **Returnal** and is currently working on **SAROS** , a PlayStation 5 exclusive, is not sitting idle. Although SAROS has not been released yet, the job postings published on the company's official website provide exciting clues about what we can expect from the next project.\n\n## Important Details from Housemarque Job Postings\n\nThere are currently six open positions at the studio, and the most notable one is for a **Principal Graphics Programmer**. The listing states that this individual will work closely with the Technical Art Director and Graphics Architect to lead the studio's 'next evolution in games.'\n\nIn the job details, a candidate is sought to push the boundaries of innovation in **ray tracing** , lighting, and shadowing with the team, turning fresh ideas into practical solutions using GPGPU techniques or real-time ML (machine learning) and tensor calculations.\n\nFurthermore, more than 8 years of experience in similar projects and at least one released **AAA** quality game experience are required. One of the most striking points is the desire for the candidate to be particularly passionate about maximizing visual quality (fidelity) on **PlayStation** hardware.\n\n## Senior Gameplay Animator Sought for New Project\n\nThe team is also looking for a **Lead Gameplay Animator**. This posting emphasizes that work will be done directly on the team's 'next groundbreaking production.' Candidates are expected to have a background in **AAA** gameplay animation and preferably have served in a leadership position.\n\nThe listing states: 'If you are an experienced gameplay animation leader with a passion for developing both ideas and people, you can shine in our collaborative environment. While we appreciate candidates eager to learn new techniques, we value team players who can contribute to a larger vision.'\n\nAll positions are for the office in Helsinki, Finland. If you think 'I should be part of this team,' you can check the details here.\n\n_For the latest_ _gaming guides_ _and_ _system requirements_ _, you can follow GamingAlly on_ _Instagram_ _,__Twitter_ _and Google News._",
  "title": "Returnal Developer Housemarque Rolls Up Sleeves for New Project",
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