Rebellion Warwick

Summary

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

Rebellion Warwick
FormerlyRadiant Worlds Limited (2013–2017)
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryVideo games
PredecessorBlitz Games Studios
Founded2013; 11 years ago (2013)
Founder
  • Philip Oliver
  • Andrew Oliver
  • Richard Smithies
Headquarters,
ProductsSkySaga: Infinite Isles
OwnerRebellion Developments
ParentRebellion Developments (2018–present)

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, SkySaga: Infinite Isles, 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]

References edit

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