| Founded | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2009 |
| Country | UK |
| Sector | Gaming |
| Collapse type | Bankruptcy |
Free Radical Design
"The studio that made TimeSplitters — founded by four ex-Rare GoldenEye developers — went into administration in 2009 after Haze received some of the worst PS3 launch reviews."
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Free Radical Design was founded in 1999 by Steve Ellis, David Doak, and other veterans of Rare's GoldenEye team.
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