Runaway, a new game studio and self-publisher of meaningful online games for social networks, was announced today. Headed by industry veteran Tim Nixon, Runaway is currently working on its first title, Flutter, for Facebook and other social media platforms. Set in the Amazon Rainforest, Flutter gives players the opportunity to experience the spectacular lifecycle of tropical butterflies and explore one of the most bio-diverse regions of our planet.

"Our team is dedicated to creating stand-out social game experiences," says Runaway director Tim Nixon. "We've put a lot of time into crafting a world and style that will not only appeal to mass audiences, but give a sense of purpose and meaning to their play through the games attachment to an incredible real world environment that is under a very real threat."

The game’s distinct visual style can be viewed at this teaser trailer: http://www.runawayplay.com/2010/03/first-teaser-trailer/