It seems that there is a lot of activity going on when you look at video games studios as well as acquisitions! UK-based games developers Rebellion has sent word that they have bought the internal development studio of Empire Interactive, which is called as Razorworks.
Jason Kingsley is the chief executive officer and creative director of Rebellion. He quoted, “We have been keeping our eye on Razorworks since we bought Strangelight from Empire Interactive in 2006. We heard some very good things about the set-up, the team and their approach, which is very similar to our own. So, when we had the opportunity to buy the studio, we seized it with both hands.”
Chris Kingsley is the CTO of Rebellion. He said, “The Razorworks purchase is in line with our ambitious expansion plans. The Razorworks team will be joining us in the Oxford studio and will bring a raft of experience to our current and new projects. Razorworks will also be the focal point in expanding Rebellion knowledge base and portfolio.”
Razorworks has thirty employees and the studio, which was set up in 1996, is known for the bestselling Ford Racing series. Jason Kingsley also added that it is essential to keep and retain a team with a proven track record. Rebellion has previously worked on games like Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem.