Prototype and The Simpsons: Hit & Run Developer Radical Entertainment Appears to Be Back
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Radical Entertainment, the developer behind Prototype and The Simpsons: Hit & Run, is seemingly back as New Radical Games, sparking fresh remaster hopes among fans.
For anyone who grew up playing open-world classics before the genre completely dominated the industry, a piece of major industry news just dropped. According to a report by IGN, Radical Entertainment is seemingly making a comeback, more than a decade after Activision shut down the studio. The legendary developer behind titles like The Simpsons: Hit & Run, Prototype, and The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction appears to have resurrected under the banner of New Radical Games, sparking massive community speculation across social media and forums.
The new venture is being led by original co-founder Ian Wilkinson as CEO, alongside former Capcom Vancouver executive and Radical alumnus Tim Bennison as COO. New Radical Games has formed by joining forces with Hothead Games, a studio originally founded by former Radical developers. With that much institutional knowledge and pedigree back in one place, the leadership team is positioning the studio as ready for full game development, co-development, remasters, ports, and metaverse projects.
Naturally, this resurrection has sent player speculation into overdrive regarding long-dormant franchises. Fans have spent years hoping for a modern remaster of the Prototype series or a proper revival of The Simpsons: Hit & Run, which remains a cult classic. While official project announcements have not been made yet, the return of the talent behind these beloved games gives the community plenty of reasons to pay close attention to what New Radical Games tackles next. Read the original reporting over at Eurogamer.
Tags: Radical Entertainment, Prototype, The Simpsons Hit & Run, Gaming News, New Radical Games
Original article: Eurogamer