Sony has just announced that Media Molecule have been acquired by their SCE Worldwide Studios branch. The move stems from the critical and commercial success of LittleBigPlanet when it launched in 2008.

On the acquisition, Alex Evans, co-founder of Media Molecule had this to say:

“Since Media Molecule’s inception, we’ve had a uniquely close relationship with SCE. Over the years they have consistently shown their dedication to Creative Gaming and Media Molecule, not only through their support of the company, but their willingness to take risks and embrace our often unusual approach and ideas…”What we’ve achieved already with LittleBigPlanet has proved this to us and we’re excited by this new chapter of innovation and creative gaming, for all involved.”

LittleBigPlanet was the recipient of 90 awards, including 2 BAFTAs and 8 AIAS Interactive Achievement Awards.