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by Reknoc » Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:04 pm
Actilol have shut down Bizarre Creations.
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by Kaito-kun » Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:28 pm
Killer French Bread wrote: Harsh, but Blur and that James Bond game did pretty much bomb.
True, but it's sad when a UK developer is shut down like that. Geometry Wars is still a great little game.
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by Reknoc » Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:46 pm
Blur was a fantastic game aswell, sadly being good doesn't mean it'll sell.
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by Tru » Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:59 pm
Yet another UK studio bites the dust. Would tax breaks actually have helped in these scenarios?
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by Reknoc » Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:11 pm
Doubtful. Surprised Acti didn't close them down as soon as Blur bombed.
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by Wrath Oskvro » Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:25 pm
Damn shame..I had alot more fun with Blur than I've had in a long time on a racing game.
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by Gavvie » Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:22 pm
I don't think Bizarre have been shut down just yet. Activision have, however, confirmed that they're looking at the future of the studio, which does include a potential sale.
Silver lining, perhaps. Maybe Microsoft'll take them back.
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by Reknoc » Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:00 pm
Well I'd imagine he's always wanted to finish the story off. Doesn't mean SEGA want to blow a load of money on a commercial failure just so he can do it.
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