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Rockstar Games announced on Friday the acquisition of Mad Doc Software resulting in the formation of Rockstar New England. The Andover, MA-based software company specializes in AI and networking and worked on Rockstar’s Xbox 360 version of “Bully: Scholarship Edition.”

“The team at Mad Doc Software is extremely talented,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “Bringing them within the Rockstar Games family will enhance our core technology and further support our commitment to creating progressive and innovative gaming experiences.”

“To be a part of Rockstar Games is an amazing opportunity for everyone here,” said Dr. Davis, Studio Head of the new Rockstar New England. “We’re eager to bring our expertise to bear in the character-driven, open-world stories that make Rockstar Games titles so uniquely compelling.”