Big Huge Games is not closing, picked up by 38 studios
A few months ago I posted that Big Huge Games who co-developed the Age of Empires 3 Asian Dynasties with Ensemble Studios was at risk of being shut down by its parent THQ. Good news now however is that the studio will live on under a new parent company 38 Studios. BHG will not be moving its offices although its not confirmed if there will be employee changes.
I wish them the best of luck under thier new parent. You can find more details here:
Asian Dynasties co-developer Big Huge Games may shut down
More sad news for RTS fans as today Shacknews reports that THQ has put Big Huge Games up for sale. BHG has previously worked with Ensemble titles Age of Empires where they brought the expansion pack for Age 3 “The Asian Dynasties” in collaboration with Ensemble. As BHG were friends of Ensemble its sad to hear that they too are falling on troubled times and wish them the best of luck.
Updated: addtional sources:
http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/57708
http://www.crispygamer.com/news/index.php/2009-03-17/big-huge-games-for-sale/
