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Questions about Silicon Knights

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Silicon Knights founded and by whom?

Denis Dyack and Michael Mays established Silicon Knights in 1992 within the city of St. Catharines, Ontario.

What exclusive agreement did Silicon Knights sign with Nintendo in 2000?

Silicon Knights signed an exclusive agreement with Nintendo in 2000 to develop titles solely for its home consoles.

Why did Silicon Knights sue Epic Games on the 19th of July 2007?

On the 19th of July 2007 Silicon Knights sued Epic Games claiming failure to provide a working version of Unreal Engine 3 within six months of Xbox 360 kit releases.

What happened to Silicon Knights after losing the legal battle against Epic Games?

Following the loss of the legal battle Denis Dyack departed Silicon Knights in 2012 to establish Precursor Games and the company filed for bankruptcy on the 16th of May 2014.

How much funding did Ontario Media Development Corporation grant Silicon Knights in February 2008?

In February 2008 Ontario Media Development Corporation granted Silicon Knights $500 thousand under its Video Game Prototype Initiative.