[Update 1] Game Informer is reporting that Activision has not entirely shut down Radical Entertainment but does have it running at a “much smaller capacity” while they consider the studio’s future, including a possible sale of the business. Low sales of the Prototype IP are said to be the cause of the studio’s demise.
[Update 2] Activision has released the following statement concerning Radical Entertainment:
“Although we made a substantial investment in the Prototype IP, it did not find a broad commercial audience. Radical is a very talented team of developers, however, we have explored various options for the studio, including a potential sale of the business, and have made a difficult conclusion through the consultation process that the only remaining option is a significant reduction in staff.”
“As such, some employees will remain working for Radical Entertainment supporting other existing Activision Publishing projects, but the studio will cease development of its own games going forward.
[Update 2] Activision has released the following statement concerning Radical Entertainment:
“Although we made a substantial investment in the Prototype IP, it did not find a broad commercial audience. Radical is a very talented team of developers, however, we have explored various options for the studio, including a potential sale of the business, and have made a difficult conclusion through the consultation process that the only remaining option is a significant reduction in staff.”
“As such, some employees will remain working for Radical Entertainment supporting other existing Activision Publishing projects, but the studio will cease development of its own games going forward.
- 6/28/2012
- by Justin Alderman
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