The guys behind the Frank Further games on the iPhone have recently welcomed a new addition to their personnel in the form of Matt Sughrue as Vice President of Product Development. Looks like we can expect big things from Metaversal this 2011! Check  out the press release below for more info:

METAVERSAL STUDIOS WELCOMES MATT SUGHRUE AS VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

JANUARY, 2011– Alliance Distributors Holding Inc., a distributor of interactive video games and gaming products, has announced that Metaversal Studios, its content development arm, has hired Matt Sughrue as Vice President of Product Development.

Matt is a game industry veteran with nineteen years of experience planning and managing projects, teams and studios on both the publishing and development sides of the business for companies including Atari, Vivendi, Foundation 9, Creat Studios and Seven45 Studios. He has worked on game titles spanning nearly every platform, with original IP as well as major licensed properties from Nascar, Disney, and Nickelodeon.

Matt stated, “I’m excited to be a part of Metaversal Studios and to lead their team of talented developers in the creation of innovative and addictive games with strong digital brands.”

Jay Gelman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are delighted to have Matt take the leadership position at Metaversal. The mobile gaming business continues to grow, and I am confident that Matt’s experience and skill set will help Metaversal maximize its potential.”

Metaversal Studios, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, develops casual games with a focus on mobile and online platforms. Game titles by Metaversal Studios include Bad Apples, Shave Me!, Frank Further and GameRoom.