Rebellion Warwick Explained

Rebellion Warwick
Former Names:Radiant Worlds Limited (2013–2017)
Type:Subsidiary
Industry:Video games
Predecessor:Blitz Games Studios
Hq Location City:Leamington Spa
Hq Location Country:England
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Owner:Rebellion Developments

Rebellion Warwick (formerly Radiant Worlds Limited) is a British video game developer based in Leamington Spa, England.

It was founded in 2013 almost immediately after the closure of Blitz Games Studios.[1] The former owners of that company, the Oliver Twins, Andrew and Philip Oliver, along with COO Richard Smithies started Radiant Worlds, and were reported to have recruited up to 50 former Blitz staff.[2] [3]

Following the cancellation of their first game, , in August 2017,[4] the company expected to make a large number of staff redundant.[5]

On 8 January 2018, it was announced that the studio had been acquired by Rebellion Developments and would henceforth be known as Rebellion Warwick.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Creditors owed £2.2m after games firm collapse. 8 August 2017. Birmingham Post. 24 October 2013.
  2. News: David Crookes . UK-based Blitz Games Studios to close after 23 years - News - Gadgets & Tech . The Independent . 2013-07-29 . 2013-09-15.
  3. Web site: Defunct Blitz Games Studios returns as Radiant Worlds. Rose. Mike. 27 November 2013. Gamasutra. Think Services. 27 November 2013.
  4. Web site: Oliver Twins' sandbox adventure SkySaga: Infinite Isles has been canned after four years. Eurogamer. 23 August 2017.
  5. Web site: Radiant Worlds layoffs incoming. 22 August 2017 .
  6. News: Jake Tucker. Rebellion acquires Leamington Spa studio Radiant Worlds. 8 January 2018. MCV. 8 January 2018.