Split/Second: Velocity Articles

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News: Epic: 'stupid acquisitions' lead to studio closures

Mike Gamble, Epic Games' UK boss has blamed "stupid acquisitions" for the closure of high profile UK studios.

News Posted Jul 15

News: Disney confirms Black Rock closure

Black Rock, the Brighton-based studio behind well received racing titles Pure and Split/Second, is to close after five years of Disney ownership.

6 News Posted Jul 1

News: Split/Second developer planning free-to-play title

The studio behind Split/Second is now rumoured to be developed an upcoming free-to-play title after a recruitment ad placed by the studio arrived online.

News Posted Jun 24

News: Axed Split/Second staff form ShortRound Games

A group of ex-Black Rock staff, developers of the commercially doomed Split/Second, have formed ShortRound Games, a new development studio based in Brighton, UK.

News Posted Jun 21

News: Split/Second developer founds new studio

Roundcube Entertainment formed by game director and senior producer of Disney's racing title.

News Posted Jun 1

News: Work on Split/Second sequel was canned in December

100 staff at Brighton-based Black Rock Studio said to be facing redundancy.

News Posted May 5

News: Aiming high with Black Rock Studio

Inspiring kids through a mentorship scheme.

2 News Posted Jul 6 2010

News: Split/Second duo to mentor kids

Aim High campaign designed to get boys to be the best they can be.

News Posted Jun 29 2010

News: UK Video Game Chart: Red Dead wins showdown

Rockstar's latest epic goes straight in at No.1.

2 News Posted May 24 2010

Article: VideoGamer.com Plays

What we've been playing this week.

19 Article Posted May 23 2010

Article: Split/Second HD Video Blow-out

The stunning arcade racer in glorious 720p.

Article Posted May 19 2010