Gazillion Entertainment has hired former Blizzard North president David Brevik as studio director for Gargantuan.

Brevik will be charged with leading the development of the San Mateo, California-based studio's PC and console-bound Marvel Universe MMO.

During his time at Blizzard, Brevik was responsible for creating the studio’s Diablo series, serving as project lead, design lead and lead programmer for the first two titles in the franchise. He also launched Blizzard’s online gaming service, Battle.Net.

“I’m a huge fan of comic books, superheroes and MMORPGs, so the chance to lead the creative efforts for the Marvel Universe MMO is an amazing opportunity,” said Brevik.

“Gazillion’s mission to bring MMOs to the mainstream while maintaining the depth in gameplay that enthusiast gamers demand is something that deeply resonates with me.”

Privately-owned Gazillion emerged from “stealth mode” in March 2009, with the announcement of its four wholly-owned studios, including Gargantuan and NetDevil, the latter of which is currently at work on the Lego Universe MMO and Jumpgate Evolution.