Microsoft: Ruffian is the 'Right Team' to Work on Crackdown 2
Both Ruffian and Realtime Worlds have given their stories, and now it's Microsoft's turn.
Crackdown
Crackdown Only Broke Even, says Dave Jones
It was one of the earliest hit titles for the Xbox 360, selling 1.5 million copies, but that was apparently only good enough to just scrape by.
Ruffian Has 'Absolutely no Animosity' for Realtime Worlds
However, the company offers no apologies on its current project. "We firmly believe we’re the right people to make Crackdown 2," says Jim Cope.
Realtime Worlds 'A Bit Miffed at Microsoft' Over Crackdown 2
Over their objections, Ruffian was given development duties for Crackdown 2, and Realtime Worlds CEO David Jones is letting the world know.