- Ex-Crytek boss Cevat Yerli will triumphantly return to the games industry via The TMRW Foundation’s strategic investment.
- Turkey-based SuperGears Games is set to debut the transformative Racing Kingdom in 2024.
- Yerli joins SuperGears Games’ executive board, bringing decades of valuable experience to the business.
Dubai/Istanbul/Luxembourg– 8 November, 2023: The TMRW Foundation today announces investment in gaming studio SuperGears Games. The deal will see legendary video game developer and ex-Crytek boss Cevat Yerli join the Turkish video game studio’s executive board.
SuperGears Games was founded by brothers Yasin and Yakup Demirden. The pair are industry veterans, having previously worked on hits that have reached millions of players in the Middle East and South America. These include Marvel spin-off SüperCan and SüperCan 2 and the free-to-play smash hit FPS Zula.
The significant investment comes at a time when the talented Istanbul-based studio embarks on its groundbreaking journey. It’s set to launch a unique mobile racing game platform that will shake up an entire industry. Racing Kingdom will be the home to a number of SuperGears’ mobile racing games that are currently in development at the studio.
It will act as a hub for gamers to come together and compete across multiple race styles and disciplines, such as drift, off-road, motocross, and the like. All the vehicles will be kept in the same virtual garage where players can select and race without switching apps. The first of these is the hi-octane Drag Master. Players can build their vehicles from scratch and compete in turf war races to own areas by winning races. Gamers will even get a chance to add a loyal pet to ride alongside them in each race.
Racing Kingdom will allow players to connect through multiple devices and experience the same immersive and innovative high-speed action. It will give access to edge-of-your-seat eSports competitiveness that has been sadly lacking from the genre since its inception.
TMRW Foundation CEO and Founder Cevat Yerli will add decades of video game knowledge and experience to ensure SuperGears realises its immense potential. Yerli says, "SuperGears is on the verge of something truly groundbreaking with Racing Kingdom, and I am excited to be part of this journey." He continues, "The team's commitment to innovation and passion for creating exceptional gaming experiences align perfectly with my values and aspirations for the gaming industry. I see tremendous potential in Racing Kingdom, and I believe it will redefine the way we experience racing games."
SuperGears Founder and CEO Yasin Demirden is excited about Yerli’s involvement. "We are honoured to have Mr Cevat Yerli as an investor and a member of our board of directors," he said, "His vision and track record in the gaming industry will be invaluable as we work together to bring Racing Kingdom to a global audience.”
“With Mr Yerli's support and guidance, we are more determined than ever to make Racing Kingdom a game-changer in the industry," Demirden confirmed.
Racing Kingdom is set to launch in Q1 2024 across mobile devices.
Investor inquiries and expressions of interest are welcome.
For more information about the TMRW Foundation, please visit tmrw.com.
For more information about SuperGears Games, please visit supergears.games
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NOTES TO EDITORS
SuperGears Games founders Yasin & Yakup Demirden are available for interview and commentary on the investment partnership with The TMRW Foundation and the appointment of Cevat Yerli to the studio’s board of directors.
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