Turbine today announced the opening of a new studio located in Redwood City, CA, a new studio which will play a vital role in the future as Turbine releases new game titles, expands the gaming platforms that it supports and introduces new technologies to expand and grow the communities that are the foundation of online game. Turbine also announced the hiring of Dave Brevik as Creative Director, Jeff Lind as Engineering Director and Matt McKnight as Studio Director of its new California studio.