Former Ubisoft devs team up for new Canadian studio, Beans Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Former Ubisoft devs team up for new Canadian studio, Beans "Beans is a new-age interactive media ensemble specialising in the creation of modern computer entertainment." News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 12 Jul 2020 8 comments Former Ubisoft developers Gabriela Salvatore and Dean Evans have partnered up for a new venture called Beans. Yes, Beans. Like the vegetable you buy in cans, but only when they're drowning in tomato sauce, of course. Based in Toronto, Canada, the new studio is already hard at work on an unannounced project which, we found out yesterday, will be published by Devolver Digital. It's currently hiring, too, but even if you're not looking for a new job, head on over to Beans' website anyway, because it might just be the best thing I've seen - and heard - all day. "Beans is a new-age interactive media ensemble specialising in the creation of modern computer entertainment located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada," the website says (when I stop singing along long enough to read it). "We're currently working on an unannounced new IP with the help of our friends at Devolver Digital." As our pals at GamesIndustry.biz report, Salvatore worked at Ubisoft for four years, but left in 2016 after working as a game designer on Far Cry 5 and Primal, motion capture production on For Honor, and story consultant on Starlink: Battle for Atlus. Evans - who was at Ubisoft for 12 years before leaving in 2018 - also worked on Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon as creative director. "A lot of people have been complaining about the AAA business and the lack of risk-taking, that I'd be a total fucking hypocrite if I moved forward and didn't take any risks," Evans said when they left the publisher/developer. "So fuck it, I think I might go out and set up my own studio and see where that goes." I can safely confirm that yes, the entire version of You Better Be Startin' Something is available for your listening pleasure and yes, it's looped. You're welcome. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store