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gaming1 year ago

"Unreleased TimeSplitters Gameplay Footage Leaks Online"

Footage from the cancelled TimeSplitters game by Free Radical Design has been shared online, showing five minutes of gameplay from a mainly third-person over-the-shoulder perspective. The studio was closed in December, leading to the likely cancellation of the project. The closure of Free Radical Design, which was re-established just two years prior, was part of company-wide cuts at Embracer and its owned publishers. The original founders had established a new Free Radical Design in 2021 to revive the TimeSplitters IP.

via Video Games Chronicle|
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gaming2 years ago

Embracer Fallout: TimeSplitters Studio Free Radical Design Shuts Down

Embracer Group has confirmed the closure of UK-based game developer Free Radical Design, known for the TimeSplitters series, after a consultation process. Multiple developers have reported on LinkedIn that the remaining 80 staff members have been let go. The closure highlights the challenges faced by game developers in an industry where studios are treated as replaceable entities focused solely on share prices. Fans' hopes for a TimeSplitters revival have been dashed.

via Push Square|
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gaming2 years ago

Free Radical Design, Developer of TimeSplitters, Shuts Down Amidst Industry Turmoil

UK game studio Free Radical Design, known for the TimeSplitters series, has been shut down by Embracer Group without an official announcement. Former staff members have shared their goodbyes and job search updates on social media. The company's website has been closed, confirming the closure. Embracer Group has faced challenges this year, with over 900 employees laid off and several studios experiencing layoffs or shutdowns.

via Nintendo Life|
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gaming2 years ago

Free Radical Design, Developer of TimeSplitters, Shuts Down Amidst Embracer Fallout

Free Radical Design, the studio behind the TimeSplitters series, appears to have shut down, as team members have taken to social media to mourn its closure. The studio's website displays a "404 Company Not Found" error message. The closure comes as no surprise, as parent company Embracer Group has already laid off 904 staff members this year. Free Radical Design was revived in 2021 and was working on a new TimeSplitters game, but its status is now unknown.

via IGN|
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gaming2 years ago

Free Radical Design Shuts Down, TimeSplitters Studio Mourns

Free Radical Design, the studio behind TimeSplitters, has reportedly closed down, resulting in the layoff of 80 employees as part of Embracer Group's ongoing restructuring program. The closure was confirmed by social media posts from employees, and the company's website now displays a "404 Company Not Found" message. Earlier reports had speculated the studio's future, with allegations that it would close on December 11, which Embracer denied at the time.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
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gaming2 years ago

Free Radical Design shuts down amidst industry turmoil

Free Radical Design, the studio behind the TimeSplitters franchise revival, appears to have shut down as a result of parent company Embracer Group's restructuring. The studio's website has been replaced with a "404 Company Not Found" message, and employees have posted about it being their last day. This is the second time Free Radical has closed its doors, with the first closure occurring in 2008. Embracer Group's financial difficulties have reportedly impacted the revived studio, leading to its closure.

via The Verge|
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gaming2 years ago

Free Radical Design, TimeSplitters Studio, Shuts Down Amid Industry Turmoil

Free Radical Design, the studio behind the TimeSplitters series, has closed its doors, according to staff members. The studio, which was founded in 2021 to revive the franchise, was reportedly affected by layoffs within Embracer-owned companies. Over 50 staff members are expected to lose their jobs. The closure has been met with sadness and farewell messages from the team, who shared photos of the now-closed studio.

via Eurogamer.net|
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gaming2 years ago

Free Radical Design, TimeSplitters Studio, Shuts Down Amid Industry Challenges

Free Radical Design, the UK-based studio known for developing the TimeSplitters series, has confirmed its closure after shutting down its website and employees posting farewell messages on social media. The closure comes as part of company-wide cuts at Embracer and its owned publishers. All 80 remaining staff at Free Radical Design have reportedly been let go, adding to the growing number of job losses in the gaming industry. The closure raises uncertainty about the future of the TimeSplitters franchise, which the new Free Radical Design was established to revive.

via Video Games Chronicle|
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gaming2 years ago

Embracer's Fallout: Free Radical Design, TimeSplitters Studio, Shut Down

Embracer Group-owned studio Free Radical Design, which was reformed to work on a new TimeSplitters game, is reportedly facing a potential closure as part of Embracer's ongoing restructuring. The studio's website now leads to a 404 page, and several employees have posted online about saying goodbye to the studio. While the closure is not yet confirmed, at least 15 employees have already expressed their search for new employment. Embracer has not provided official confirmation or details regarding the potential closure.

via Game Informer|
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gaming2 years ago

Embracer Group's Restructuring Threatens TimeSplitters Studio's Closure

Embracer CEO Lars Wingford has acknowledged the precarious position of UK-based developer Free Radical Design, which was tasked with resurrecting TimeSplitters. In an email to employees, Wingford mentioned the potential closure of the studio on December 11, 2023, expressing gratitude for their work and commitment. Over half of the studio's staff members have already updated their LinkedIn profiles, indicating they are seeking new positions.

via Push Square|
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gaming2 years ago

Embracer Group Announces Closure of Free Radical Design Before Christmas

Free Radical Design, the studio behind the TimeSplitters franchise, is reportedly set to shut down on December 11, according to a report. Parent company Embracer has allegedly confirmed the closure in a company-wide email. While there is a possibility of an interested party acquiring the studio, a majority of Free Radical staff have already announced that they are looking for employment. The studio was revived in 2021 to develop a fourth TimeSplitters game, but it is uncertain what will happen to the project if Free Radical closes down.

via Game Developer|
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gaming2 years ago

Embracer's Free Radical Design Faces Closure, Threatening TimeSplitters Studio

Embracer Group is reportedly considering the closure of Free Radical Design, the Nottingham-based UK studio responsible for reviving the classic FPS franchise Timesplitters. The studio has been subject to evaluation, and employees have been informed of the potential closure. Several notable employees have already expressed their search for new work opportunities on LinkedIn. Embracer Group's ongoing restructuring has already impacted other studios, and the fate of the Timesplitters IP remains uncertain.

via Nintendo Life|
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gaming2 years ago

Embracer Group's Free Radical Design, Developer of TimeSplitters, Faces Closure

Embracer Group-owned studio Free Radical Design, which was reformed to develop a new TimeSplitters game, is reportedly facing potential closure as part of Embracer's ongoing restructuring. The studio's fate is currently being evaluated, and employees have been informed about the potential closure. While it is uncertain whether the studio will close, at least 15 employees have already expressed their search for new employment. This news adds to the growing list of layoffs and studio closures in the gaming industry.

via Game Informer|
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gaming2 years ago

Embracer's TimeSplitters Studio Free Radical Design on the Brink of Closure

Free Radical Design, the studio behind the TimeSplitters series, is reportedly facing closure by its owner Embracer Group. Embracer has been carrying out a restructuring program, resulting in the closure of other game studios and the cancellation of projects. Free Radical Design employees have been notified of the potential closure, and some have already started looking for new job opportunities. The studio's fate will be determined after a 30-day consultation period, during which Embracer may explore options for acquisition. The closure raises uncertainty about the future of the TimeSplitters franchise, which Free Radical was re-established to revive. Job losses have been widespread in the gaming industry this year, affecting various companies.

via Video Games Chronicle|
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