Ruffian Games

Crackdown 2 Dev Signs with 'One of the Biggest Publishers in the Industry'

Crackdown 2 Dev Signs with 'One of the Biggest Publishers in the Industry'

Ruffian Games hiring and working on new triple-A title.

Scotland Determined to Keep Native Studios

Scotland Determined to Keep Native Studios

Responding to the very real threat that Realtime Worlds might relocate to Ireland, the government is now seriously considering tax breaks.

Microsoft: Ruffian is the 'Right Team' to Work on Crackdown 2

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.

Ruffian Has 'Absolutely no Animosity' for Realtime Worlds

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

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.