Rebellion Wins at Develop Awards!
NEWS RELEASE For release 13th July 2006 The Develop Industry
Excellence Awards, the only international event which
recognises the achievements of the UK and European studios, has
awarded Rebellion 'Most Improved Studio of 2006'. The award
follows on from Rebellion's most successful period to date.
With both their major games launches, Sniper EliteTM and Rogue
TrooperTM receiving critical and sales success, coupled with
the acquisitions of the Core Design team and Strangelite
studios, has brought the company to the forefront of the
European development community. Jason Kingsley, Creative
Director and CEO said, 'It's an honour to even be nominated for
the Develop awards, but to win one is fantastic! We have all
worked very hard to get Rebellion in the position it's in now,
and to have this vote of confidence from our friends in the
industry is very important'. Chris Kingsley, COO added, 'The
past 2 years has been incredibly busy for us, continually
focused on product quality and innovation and building on our
IP development. But to be awarded for something we love doing
really is fantastic, and on behalf of Rebellion, we'd like to
thank everyone who has worked with us and helped us, especially
our journalist friends and publishing partners. Thank you all'.
- ends - Editors Notes Rebellion UK-based computer games
super-developer Rebellion was established in 1992 by brothers
Jason and Chris Kingsley. Recent releases include Rogue
Trooper with Eidos worldwide and Sniper EliteTM in
September 2005 on PlayStation®2, Xbox® and PC DVD, which
secured critical acclaim, global sales success and winning the
TIGA game of the year award. Lauded as 'The Gran Turismo of War
games' by the gaming press, it has built upon the collection of
Rebellion owned IP's which includes Judge Dredd: Dredd Vs.
Death and World War ZeroTM on PlayStation®2. In June 2000
Rebellion purchased the UK sci-fi comic 2000 AD and its entire
character portfolio. 2000 AD and Judge Dredd are registered
trademarks. Rogue Trooper and Sniper Elite are TM & ® 2005
Rebellion. All Rights Reserved. Website: www.rebellion.co.uk
For further press information relating to Rebellion, please
contact: Mr. Kristien Wendt Head of Communications Rebellion
Group Ltd Tel (Main): 01865 200601 Tel (Mobile): 07876 252811
Fax: 01865 792254 Email: kristien@rebellion.co.uk
