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|parent = Gearbox Software | |parent = Gearbox Software | ||
|formernames = Volition | |formernames = Volition | ||
| − | |founded = | + | |founded = November 1996<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.volitiongames.com/tag/volition/|title=November 1996 – Volition|date=2023-09-06}}</ref> |
| − | |defunct = August 31, 2023<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/volition_an-update-from-volition-activity-7103051392797351936-hkgT/|title=Volition on LinkedIn: An update from Volition.|date=2023-09-03}}</ref> | + | |defunct = August 31, 2023<ref name="Closure">{{Refurl|url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/volition_an-update-from-volition-activity-7103051392797351936-hkgT/|title=Volition on LinkedIn: An update from Volition.|date=2023-09-03}}</ref> |
|wikipedia = Volition (company) | |wikipedia = Volition (company) | ||
|listgames = false | |listgames = false | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
| − | |introduction = '''Deep Silver Volition, LLC''' was an American video game developer and | + | |introduction = '''Deep Silver Volition, LLC''' was an American video game developer and a subsidiary of [[Company:Gearbox Software|Gearbox Software]]. |
| − | |release history = The company was founded | + | |release history = The company was founded in November 1996 as '''Volition, Inc.''', established after [[Company:Parallax Software|Parallax Software]] split into two entities, the other being [[Company:Outrage Games|Outrage Entertainment]]. |
| − | Volition | + | On August 31, 2000, Volition was acquired by [[Company:THQ|THQ]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020203101545/http://www.thq.com/About/PressReleases/press-216.asp|title=PR - 9/5/00 - THQ ACQUIRES REVOLUTIONARY GAME DEVELOPER VOLITION (retrieved)|date=2023-09-06}}</ref> After THQ's bankruptcy, Volition was auctioned to [[Company:Koch Media|Koch Media]] (later known as Plaion) on January 24, 2013, becoming part of its [[Company:Deep Silver|Deep Silver]] division.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://presse.plaion.com/KOCH-MEDIADEEP-SILVER-ACQUIRES-INTELLECTUAL-PROPERTY-RIGHTS-FOR-S|title="KOCH MEDIA/DEEP SILVER ACQUIRES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR SAINTS ROW & METRO, ALSO ACQUIRES NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT STUDIO VOLITION IN CLOSED THQ AUCTION" - PLAION Press Server|date=2023-09-06}}</ref> In November 2022, it was announced by Plaion's parent company, [[Company:Embracer Group|Embracer Group]], that Volition would be transferred from Deep Silver to [[Company:Gearbox Software|Gearbox Software]], with the transfer being completed by April 4, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://embracer.com/releases/embracer-group-publishes-interim-report-q2-july-september-2022-net-sales-increased-by-190-to-sek-9569-million-35-organic-growth/|title=Embracer Group publishes Interim Report Q2, July-September 2022: NET SALES INCREASED BY 190 % TO SEK 9,569 MILLION, 35 % ORGANIC GROWTH - Embracer Group|date=2023-09-06}}</ref><reF>{{Refurl|url=https://www.volitiongames.com/2023/04/|title=April 2023 – Volition|date=2023-09-06}}</ref> |
| − | |current state = Following | + | |current state = Following large-scale restructuring efforts by Embracer, Volition was shut down on August 31, 2023.<ref name="Closure"/> |
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Revision as of 21:36, 6 September 2023
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| Website | |
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| https://www.volitiongames.com | |
| Parent company | |
| Gearbox Software | |
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| Volition | |
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| November 1996[1] | |
| Defunct | |
| August 31, 2023[2] | |
Deep Silver Volition, LLC was an American video game developer and a subsidiary of Gearbox Software.
The company was founded in November 1996 as Volition, Inc., established after Parallax Software split into two entities, the other being Outrage Entertainment.
On August 31, 2000, Volition was acquired by THQ.[3] After THQ's bankruptcy, Volition was auctioned to Koch Media (later known as Plaion) on January 24, 2013, becoming part of its Deep Silver division.[4] In November 2022, it was announced by Plaion's parent company, Embracer Group, that Volition would be transferred from Deep Silver to Gearbox Software, with the transfer being completed by April 4, 2023.[5][6]
Following large-scale restructuring efforts by Embracer, Volition was shut down on August 31, 2023.[2]
Games developed
Engines developed
| Engine | Developer | Website | First release | Latest release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTG | Volition | 19 May | 19 May | |
| Geo-Mod | Volition | 22 May 2001 | 1 April 2003 | |
| Geo-Mod 2.0 | Volition | 2 June 2009 | 3 July 2018 |
References
- ↑ November 1996 – Volition - last accessed on 2023-09-06
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Volition on LinkedIn: An update from Volition. - last accessed on 2023-09-03
- ↑ PR - 9/5/00 - THQ ACQUIRES REVOLUTIONARY GAME DEVELOPER VOLITION (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-09-06
- ↑ "KOCH MEDIA/DEEP SILVER ACQUIRES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR SAINTS ROW & METRO, ALSO ACQUIRES NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT STUDIO VOLITION IN CLOSED THQ AUCTION" - PLAION Press Server - last accessed on 2023-09-06
- ↑ Embracer Group publishes Interim Report Q2, July-September 2022: NET SALES INCREASED BY 190 % TO SEK 9,569 MILLION, 35 % ORGANIC GROWTH - Embracer Group - last accessed on 2023-09-06
- ↑ April 2023 – Volition - last accessed on 2023-09-06