Steam News · Apr 11, 2011
In a brand new episode of Eurogamer Asks , the three studios formed from Bizarre Creations' ashes have talked to Eurogamer TV about their experience of Activision's controversial cull. While many had braced themselves for a bump, it seems few were prepared for collapse. "It was a shock that it was actual closure - completely," admitted Peter Collier, senior level designer of James Bond game Blood ...
Steam News · Mar 29, 2011
US publishing giant Activision angered many gamers when it closed one of the UK's most respected developers: Bizarre Creations. But for one former Bizarre staff member, it was just "business". Hogrocket, the newly formed micro-studio founded by Peter Collier (senior level designer on Blood Stone/The Club), Stephen Cakebread (creator of Geometry Wars) and Ben Ward (Bizarre community manager), has s...
Steam News · Mar 23, 2011
Yet another studio has risen from the ashes of Bizarre Creations. Hogrocket is a new micro-studio based in the North West and founded by Peter Collier (senior level designer on Blood Stone/The Club), Stephen Cakebread (creator of Geometry Wars) and Ben Ward (Bizarre community manager). Hogrocket will initially target iPhone/iPad, PC and Mac, Ward said in a release sent out this morning. "Our first...
Steam News · Feb 18, 2011
Liverpool developer Bizarre Creations closes today and it's said goodbye with a touching video showcasing its superb portfolio of games. Video "Farewell Bizarre...it's been an absolute pleasure!", below, was put together by Bizarre's video editor Eamon Urtone. It references many of Bizarre's games, including Project Gotham Racing 4, Geometry Wars and The Club. "Dedicated to all the talented guys...
Steam News · Nov 8, 2010
What have you been up to this week? I've spent most of it staring at a near-vertical assortment of pipes and beams and wishing I was dead. I've also been inventing guttural new expletives that threaten to bring Social Services to the door. God only knows what the neighbours have made of it. Late to the party I know but yes, I've been playing Trials HD. I have spent significantly more time failing ...
