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gamingtechnology1 year ago

"Rare Discovery: Lost TimeSplitters 4 Prototype Unearthed on eBay"

A lost prototype of the cancelled Timesplitters 4 game from 2008 has been discovered on a PlayStation 3 development kit, with a Reddit user paying $670 to acquire and archive it. The incomplete build has been shared with the gaming community, and footage of the game running on actual PS3 hardware has been confirmed as authentic by Free Radical founder David Doak. This find offers a rare glimpse into gaming history, as efforts to revive the Timesplitters 4 project have faced setbacks in recent years.

via Ars Technica|
#free-radical#gaming-history#gamingtechnology
gaming1 year ago

"Rare TimeSplitters 4 Prototype Resurfaces on eBay, Preserving Gaming History"

A rare PS3 prototype of Free Radical's cancelled TimeSplitters 4 game from 2008 was discovered on eBay and has been dumped online, offering a detailed look at the time-travelling first-person shooter's development. The prototype, dated November 2008, was found on a PS3 devkit and has been successfully archived on the preservation website Hidden Palace. This find comes after the recent release of footage from another cancelled TimeSplitters project, TimeSplitters Next, which was being developed by a reformed Free Radical and was ultimately cancelled in December 2023.

via Time Extension|
#ebay#free-radical#gaming
gaming1 year ago

"Leaked Gameplay Footage Reveals Cancelled TimeSplitters Reboot Resembling Fortnite"

Former developer Rob Steptoe has uploaded gameplay footage of the canceled Timesplitters 2 remake, originally set to be a free-to-play title developed by Free Radical, which closed in December 2023. The footage surfaced following Embracer Group's major restructuring, prompting former employees to share concept art and express disappointment over the project's cancellation.

via Insider Gaming|
#canceled#free-radical#gameplay-footage
gaming2 years ago

TimeSplitters Studio Faces Imminent Closure, Embracer CEO Confirms

Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors has reportedly confirmed that TimeSplitters studio Free Radical is facing closure in December as part of the company's restructuring program, which has already resulted in over 900 job cuts. The studio, revived in 2021 to revive the TimeSplitters franchise, is currently engaged in a consultation process that could lead to its closure. While there is a possibility of acquisition, it remains uncertain. Embracer Group has been implementing layoffs and closures across various studios, including Crystal Dynamics and Gearbox, as part of its restructuring efforts.

via Eurogamer.net|
#embracer-group#free-radical#gaming
gaming2 years ago

The Unfinished Story of Star Wars Battlefront 3.

Former Star Wars Battlefront III developer Michael Barclay claimed that the game was "99 percent" complete before it was cancelled in 2008. However, a former LucasArts employee disputed this, saying that the game was only "75 percent of a mediocre game." The original Battlefront games remain fan-favorites, and while EA rebooted the series, it had notable differences from the original games.

via IGN|
#battlefront-iii#ea#free-radical