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Questions about Double Helix Games

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When was Double Helix Games officially formed?

Double Helix Games received its official name in March 2008 following the merger of Shiny Entertainment and The Collective. This branding change coincided with the completion of their physical relocation to offices in Irvine, California on the 9th of October 2007.

Who purchased Double Helix Games in 2014?

Retail giant Amazon purchased Double Helix Games on the 5th of February 2014. The acquisition integrated the studio into the Irvine location of Amazon Game Studios which had been established two years prior in 2012.

What major titles did Double Helix Games release after merging?

Silent Hill: Homecoming launched in 2008 as one of the first major titles from the merged entity across Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms. Electronic Arts released G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra the following year while Square Enix backed Front Mission Evolved in 2010.

How many staff cuts occurred at Double Helix Games in July 2009?

Foundation 9 Entertainment initiated a round of consolidations that resulted in an undisclosed number of staff cuts for Double Helix Games during July 2009. The workforce shrank significantly even though the company had previously guaranteed stability against job losses.

Which game was developed by Double Helix Games before being acquired by Amazon?

Microsoft Studios served as the publisher for the Killer Instinct project during development when Amazon acquired Double Helix Games in February 2014. Season 1 of Killer Instinct eventually released on Xbox One despite the ownership shift.