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175 jobs have today been lost following the sad news that UK development stalwart Blitz Games has ceased trading. The company, which houses a number of divisions, was founded by the Oliver twins Andrew and Philip in 1990. In slightly better news, two of the studio’s current projects are said …
Read More »Blitz Games Studios closes
Longstanding stalwart of UK development sector ceases trading with immediate effect; some jobs saved
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The new issue of Develop looks at the studios making London tick, and the industry giants moving in on the UK capital
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