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'''TimeGate Studios''' was an American [[video game developer]] based in [[Sugar Land, Texas]]. The company, founded in 1998, released eight titles before closing in 2013.<ref name="tim">{{cite web |title=TimeGate Studios - About Us - Sugar Land, Houston, Texas |url=http://www.timegate.com/about/ |work=TimeGate Information |access-date=2018-02-05 |date=April 2010 |publisher=TimeGate Studios |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508003855/http://timegate.com/about/ |archive-date=2012-05-08}}</ref>
'''TimeGate Studios''' was an American [[video game developer]] based in [[Sugar Land, Texas]]. Founded in 1998, the company released eight games before closing in 2013.<ref name="tim">{{cite web |title=TimeGate Studios - About Us - Sugar Land, Houston, Texas |url=http://www.timegate.com/about/ |work=TimeGate Information |access-date=2018-02-05 |date=April 2010 |publisher=TimeGate Studios |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508003855/http://timegate.com/about/ |archive-date=2012-05-08}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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===Releases===
===Releases===
TimeGate Studios' debut [[real-time strategy game]], ''[[Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns]]'', won positive critical reception receiving several awards including “Strategy Game of the Year” in 2001 by [[Computer Gaming World]], [[PC Gamer]], and [[Computer Games Magazine]].<ref name="tim"/> The standalone expansion pack, [[Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns#Expansion|''Kohan: Ahriman’s Gift'']], was released later that year and the company's relative success with the ''Kohan'' franchise earned it a nomination for “Rookie Studio of the Year” from the [[IGDA]] in 2001.<ref name="tim"/>
TimeGate Studios' debut [[real-time strategy game]], ''[[Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns]]'', received several awards including "Strategy Game of the Year" in 2001 by [[Computer Gaming World]], [[PC Gamer]], and [[Computer Games Magazine]].<ref name="tim"/> The standalone expansion pack, [[Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns#Expansion|''Kohan: Ahriman's Gift'']], was released later that year and the company's relative success with the ''Kohan'' franchise earned it a nomination for “Rookie Studio of the Year” from the [[IGDA]] in 2001.<ref name="tim"/>


The studio released an addition to the ''Kohan'' series in September 2004 with the release of ''[[Kohan II: Kings of War]]'', which was featured as a “Top 10 Game” in 2004 by [[Computer Games Magazine]].<ref name="tim"/> In November 2004, TimeGate Studios and Atari released ''[[Axis & Allies (2004 video game)|Axis & Allies]]'', a real-time strategy game, based on the [[Axis & Allies|board game series of the same name]], that let players play the role of [[World War II]]’s different factions. This title is currently TimeGate's best-selling release to date.<ref name="tim"/>
The studio released an addition to the ''Kohan'' series in September 2004 with the release of ''[[Kohan II: Kings of War]]'', which was featured as a "Top 10 Game" in 2004 by [[Computer Games Magazine]].<ref name="tim"/> In November 2004, TimeGate Studios and Atari released ''[[Axis & Allies (2004 video game)|Axis & Allies]]'', a real-time strategy game, based on the [[Axis & Allies|board game series of the same name]], that let players play the role of [[World War II]]’s different factions. This title is currently TimeGate's best-selling release to date.<ref name="tim"/>


The studio then began to develop in the genre of [[first-person shooters]] in October 2006 with the release of ''[[F.E.A.R. Extraction Point]]'', an expansion pack for Vivendi’s horror game ''[[F.E.A.R]]'' (First Encounter Assault Recon.) ''F.E.A.R. Extraction Point'' was named “Best Expansion Pack of 2006” by [[PC Gamer]].<ref name="tim"/> TimeGate Studios further propelled the ''F.E.A.R.'' series on the PC with the release of ''[[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate]]'' in November 2007. The company released ''[[F.E.A.R. Files]]'', a combination of both expansion packs, for the [[Xbox 360]] in November 2007 as well.<ref name="tim"/>
The studio then began to develop in the genre of [[first-person shooters]] in October 2006 with the release of ''[[F.E.A.R. Extraction Point]]'', an expansion pack for Vivendi’s horror game ''[[F.E.A.R]]'' (First Encounter Assault Recon.) ''F.E.A.R. Extraction Point'' was named "Best Expansion Pack of 2006" by [[PC Gamer]].<ref name="tim"/> TimeGate Studios further propelled the ''F.E.A.R.'' series on the PC with the release of ''[[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate]]'' in November 2007. The company released ''[[F.E.A.R. Files]]'', a combination of both expansion packs, for the [[Xbox 360]] in November 2007 as well.<ref name="tim"/>


The studio then began production on ''[[Section 8 (video game)|Section 8]]'', a sci-fi first-person shooter that was released on the [[Xbox 360]] and [[Personal computer|PC]] in September 2009. Several months later, TimeGate released ''Section 8'' on the [[PlayStation 3]] in March 2010.<ref>{{cite web |title=TimeGate Studios - News - Section 8 Drops on Playstation 3 Computer Entertainment System |url=http://www.timegate.com/news/section-8-drops-on-ps3/ |work=TimeGate Information |access-date=2010-04-12 |date=April 2010 |publisher=TimeGate Studios |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100330081912/http://www.timegate.com/news/section-8-drops-on-ps3/ |archive-date=2010-03-30 }}</ref> Further sequels have been hinted upon by TimeGate stating, "...it has never been our intent for it to be a one-product franchise," in reference to ''Section 8''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Section 8 Interview|url=http://www.strategyinformer.com/ps3/section8/interview.html|work=Strategy Informer|access-date=2010-04-12|date=April 2010}}</ref> On April 20, 2011, TimeGate released a digital downloadable sequel to the game called ''[[Section 8: Prejudice]]''.
The studio then began production on ''[[Section 8 (video game)|Section 8]]'', a sci-fi first-person shooter that was released on the [[Xbox 360]] and PC in September 2009. Several months later, TimeGate released ''Section 8'' on the [[PlayStation 3]] in March 2010.<ref>{{cite web |title=TimeGate Studios - News - Section 8 Drops on Playstation 3 Computer Entertainment System |url=http://www.timegate.com/news/section-8-drops-on-ps3/ |work=TimeGate Information |access-date=2010-04-12 |date=April 2010 |publisher=TimeGate Studios |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100330081912/http://www.timegate.com/news/section-8-drops-on-ps3/ |archive-date=2010-03-30 }}</ref> Further sequels were hinted upon by TimeGate, stating in 2010, "...it has never been our intent for it to be a one-product franchise," in reference to ''Section 8''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Section 8 Interview|url=http://www.strategyinformer.com/ps3/section8/interview.html|work=Strategy Informer|access-date=2010-04-12|date=April 2010}}</ref> On April 20, 2011, TimeGate released a digital downloadable sequel to the game titled ''[[Section 8: Prejudice]]''.


In late 2012, TimeGate were involved in the development of the much-hyped science-fiction first-person shooter, ''[[Aliens: Colonial Marines]]''. The game was outsourced to TimeGate by ''[[Borderlands (video game)|Borderlands]]'' developer [[Gearbox Software]], who were originally assigned by publisher [[Sega]] to work on the ''[[Alien (franchise)|Alien]]'' game. However, due to troubled development, the game was released in a rushed, incomplete state and received mostly negative reviews. Most issues were resolved with a post-release patch. Nevertheless, the state of the game upon initial release led to TimeGate laying off twenty-five members of its staff after its release.<ref>
In late 2012, TimeGate were involved in the development of the much-hyped science-fiction first-person shooter, ''[[Aliens: Colonial Marines]]''. The game was outsourced to TimeGate by ''[[Borderlands (video game)|Borderlands]]'' developer [[Gearbox Software]], who were originally assigned by publisher [[Sega]] to work on the ''[[Alien (franchise)|Alien]]'' game. However, due to troubled development, the game was released in a rushed, incomplete state and received mostly negative reviews. Most issues were resolved with a post-release patch. Nevertheless, the state of the game upon initial release led to TimeGate laying off 25 members of its staff after its release.<ref>
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===Bankruptcy===
===Bankruptcy===
On Wednesday, May 1, 2013, TimeGate Studios filed a [[Bankruptcy in the United States#Chapters of the Bankruptcy Code|petition]] for [[Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code|Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection]] in Texas Southern Bankruptcy Court, according to court documents obtained by [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]].<ref name="polygon_chap11">{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/2013/5/2/4293890/section-8-timegate-studios-aliens-colonial-marines-bankruptcy |title=Section 8 developer TimeGate Studios files for bankruptcy protection |author=McWhertor, Michael |date=2013-05-02 |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |access-date=2018-02-26}}</ref><ref name=chap11>{{cite web| last=Matulef | first=Jeffrey | url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-05-02-timegate-studios-has-filed-for-bankruptcy | title=TimeGate Studios has filed for bankruptcy | publisher=[[Eurogamer.net]] | date=March 5, 2013 | access-date=2013-08-20}}</ref><ref name="kotaku closure??"/> The petition filed by TimeGate listed [[Liability (financial accounting)|total liabilities]] that ranged from $10 - $50 million, owed to [[creditor]]s. Creditors included companies such as [[Unreal Engine]] developer [[Epic Games]], online game service [[Agora Games]], transmedia developer DJ2 Entertainment, video game agency Birthplace Management Group, and video game publisher [[SouthPeak Games|Southpeak Interactive]].<ref name="polygon_chap11"/> TimeGate Studios faced $7.35 million in damages and lost the license for [[Section 8 (video game)|Section 8]] as part of a fraud suit between itself and SouthPeak.<ref name="polygon_chap11"/>
On Wednesday, May 1, 2013, TimeGate Studios filed a [[Bankruptcy in the United States#Chapters of the Bankruptcy Code|petition]] for [[Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code|Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection]] in Texas Southern Bankruptcy Court, according to court documents obtained by [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]].<ref name="polygon_chap11">{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/2013/5/2/4293890/section-8-timegate-studios-aliens-colonial-marines-bankruptcy |title=Section 8 developer TimeGate Studios files for bankruptcy protection |author=McWhertor, Michael |date=2013-05-02 |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |access-date=2018-02-26}}</ref><ref name=chap11>{{cite web| last=Matulef | first=Jeffrey | url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-05-02-timegate-studios-has-filed-for-bankruptcy | title=TimeGate Studios has filed for bankruptcy | publisher=[[Eurogamer.net]] | date=March 5, 2013 | access-date=2013-08-20}}</ref><ref name="kotaku closure??"/> The petition filed by TimeGate listed [[Liability (financial accounting)|total liabilities]] that ranged from $10 to $50 million, owed to [[creditor]]s. Creditors included companies such as [[Unreal Engine]] developer [[Epic Games]], online game service [[Agora Games]], transmedia developer DJ2 Entertainment, video game agency Birthplace Management Group, and video game publisher [[SouthPeak Games|Southpeak Interactive]].<ref name="polygon_chap11"/> TimeGate Studios faced $7.35 million in damages and lost the license for [[Section 8 (video game)|''Section 8'']] as part of a fraud suit between itself and SouthPeak.<ref name="polygon_chap11"/>


In 2009, TimeGate sued [[SouthPeak Games|Southpeak]], claiming Southpeak had withheld royalties and failed to follow through with localizing the title "[[Section 8 (video game)|Section 8]]". SouthPeak countersued, claiming TimeGate hadn't invested enough of its own capital into the game's development, among other complaints. The two entered into [[arbitration]] with a third party, who ruled in favor of SouthPeak, awarding SouthPeak $7.35 million in compensatory damages and control of the Section 8 license. In March 2013, this ruling was overturned in a federal court. In April 2013, a [[United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit|U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit]] filed to reverse and [[Remand (court procedure)|remand]] the prior March ruling, reinstating the arbitration award for SouthPeak.<ref name="polygon_chap11"/> SouthPeak Interactive looked to convert TimeGate's Chapter 11 bankruptcy into a [[Chapter 7, Title 11, United States Code|Chapter 7 liquidation]], which would mean a studio closure for TimeGate.<ref name="kotaku closure??"/> It was reported later in May that the studio had closed.<ref name="kotaku closure??">{{cite web| last=Schreirer| first=Jason| title=The Studio Behind Aliens: Colonial Marines Just Laid Off Its Staff| url=http://kotaku.com/the-studio-behind-aliens-colonial-marines-just-laid-of-498772251| work=[[Kotaku]]| access-date=2013-08-20| date=May 9, 2013}}</ref><ref name="eurogamer closure??">{{cite web| last=Matulef| first=Jeffrey| title=Aliens: Colonial Marines co-developer TimeGate Studios has been shuttered - report| url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-05-10-aliens-colonial-marines-co-developer-timegate-studios-has-been-shuttered-report| publisher=Eurogamer.net| access-date=2013-08-20| date=May 10, 2013}}</ref><ref name="pcgamer closure??">{{cite web|last=Hafer|first=T.J.|title=Colonial Marines devs TimeGate Studios reportedly laying off all staff|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/05/09/colonial-marines-devs-timegate-studios-reportedly-laying-off-all-staff/|publisher=[[PCGamer|pcgamer.com]]|access-date=2013-08-20|date=May 9, 2013}}</ref>
In 2009, TimeGate sued Southpeak, claiming Southpeak had withheld royalties and failed to follow through with localizing ''Section 8''. SouthPeak countersued, claiming TimeGate had not invested enough of its own capital into the game's development, among other complaints. The two entered into [[arbitration]] with a third party, who ruled in favor of SouthPeak, awarding SouthPeak $7.35 million in compensatory damages and control of the ''Section 8'' license. In March 2013, this ruling was overturned in a federal court. In April 2013, a [[United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit|U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit]] filed to reverse and [[Remand (court procedure)|remand]] the prior March ruling, reinstating the arbitration award for SouthPeak.<ref name="polygon_chap11"/> SouthPeak looked to convert TimeGate's Chapter 11 bankruptcy into a [[Chapter 7, Title 11, United States Code|Chapter 7 liquidation]], which would mean a studio closure for TimeGate.<ref name="kotaku closure??"/> It was reported later in May that the studio had closed.<ref name="kotaku closure??">{{cite web| last=Schreirer| first=Jason| title=The Studio Behind Aliens: Colonial Marines Just Laid Off Its Staff| url=http://kotaku.com/the-studio-behind-aliens-colonial-marines-just-laid-of-498772251| work=[[Kotaku]]| access-date=2013-08-20| date=May 9, 2013}}</ref><ref name="eurogamer closure??">{{cite web| last=Matulef| first=Jeffrey| title=Aliens: Colonial Marines co-developer TimeGate Studios has been shuttered - report| url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-05-10-aliens-colonial-marines-co-developer-timegate-studios-has-been-shuttered-report| publisher=Eurogamer.net| access-date=2013-08-20| date=May 10, 2013}}</ref><ref name="pcgamer closure??">{{cite web|last=Hafer|first=T.J.|title=Colonial Marines devs TimeGate Studios reportedly laying off all staff|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/05/09/colonial-marines-devs-timegate-studios-reportedly-laying-off-all-staff/|publisher=[[PCGamer|pcgamer.com]]|access-date=2013-08-20|date=May 9, 2013}}</ref>


==Games==
==Games==
* ''[[Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns]]'' – (2001)
* ''[[Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns#Expansion|Kohan: Ahriman's Gift]]'' – (2001)
* ''[[Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns#Expansion|Kohan: Ahriman's Gift]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Kohan II: Kings of War]]'' – (2004)
* ''[[Kohan II: Kings of War]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Axis & Allies (2004 video game)|Axis & Allies]]'' – (2004)
* ''[[Axis & Allies (2004 video game)|Axis & Allies]]'' (2004)
* ''[[F.E.A.R. Extraction Point]]'' – (2006)
* ''[[F.E.A.R. Extraction Point]]'' (2006)
* ''[[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate]]'' – (2007)
* ''[[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate]]'' (2007)
* ''[[F.E.A.R. Files]]'' – (2007)
* ''[[F.E.A.R. Files]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Section 8 (video game)|Section 8]]'' – (2009)
* ''[[Section 8 (video game)|Section 8]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Section 8: Prejudice]]'' – (2011)
* ''[[Section 8: Prejudice]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Aliens: Colonial Marines]]'' – (2013)
* ''[[Aliens: Colonial Marines]]'' (2013)


== References ==
== References ==

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TimeGate Studios was an American video game developer based in Sugar Land, Texas. Founded in 1998, the company released eight games before closing in 2013.[1]

History

TimeGate Studios was founded in 1998 by Alan and Adel Chaveleh, who respectively served as chairman and president of the studio. The company had worked with industry publishers such as Vivendi Games, Take-Two Interactive, Atari, Ubisoft, SouthPeak Games, and Gamecock Media Group.

Releases

TimeGate Studios' debut real-time strategy game, Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns, received several awards including "Strategy Game of the Year" in 2001 by Computer Gaming World, PC Gamer, and Computer Games Magazine.[1] The standalone expansion pack, Kohan: Ahriman's Gift, was released later that year and the company's relative success with the Kohan franchise earned it a nomination for “Rookie Studio of the Year” from the IGDA in 2001.[1]

The studio released an addition to the Kohan series in September 2004 with the release of Kohan II: Kings of War, which was featured as a "Top 10 Game" in 2004 by Computer Games Magazine.[1] In November 2004, TimeGate Studios and Atari released Axis & Allies, a real-time strategy game, based on the board game series of the same name, that let players play the role of World War II’s different factions. This title is currently TimeGate's best-selling release to date.[1]

The studio then began to develop in the genre of first-person shooters in October 2006 with the release of F.E.A.R. Extraction Point, an expansion pack for Vivendi’s horror game F.E.A.R (First Encounter Assault Recon.) F.E.A.R. Extraction Point was named "Best Expansion Pack of 2006" by PC Gamer.[1] TimeGate Studios further propelled the F.E.A.R. series on the PC with the release of F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate in November 2007. The company released F.E.A.R. Files, a combination of both expansion packs, for the Xbox 360 in November 2007 as well.[1]

The studio then began production on Section 8, a sci-fi first-person shooter that was released on the Xbox 360 and PC in September 2009. Several months later, TimeGate released Section 8 on the PlayStation 3 in March 2010.[2] Further sequels were hinted upon by TimeGate, stating in 2010, "...it has never been our intent for it to be a one-product franchise," in reference to Section 8.[3] On April 20, 2011, TimeGate released a digital downloadable sequel to the game titled Section 8: Prejudice.

In late 2012, TimeGate were involved in the development of the much-hyped science-fiction first-person shooter, Aliens: Colonial Marines. The game was outsourced to TimeGate by Borderlands developer Gearbox Software, who were originally assigned by publisher Sega to work on the Alien game. However, due to troubled development, the game was released in a rushed, incomplete state and received mostly negative reviews. Most issues were resolved with a post-release patch. Nevertheless, the state of the game upon initial release led to TimeGate laying off 25 members of its staff after its release.[4]

In 2013, it was announced that TimeGate was developing a new free-to-play game, titled Minimum, expected to be released at the end of the year.[5]

Bankruptcy

On Wednesday, May 1, 2013, TimeGate Studios filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas Southern Bankruptcy Court, according to court documents obtained by Polygon.[6][7][8] The petition filed by TimeGate listed total liabilities that ranged from $10 to $50 million, owed to creditors. Creditors included companies such as Unreal Engine developer Epic Games, online game service Agora Games, transmedia developer DJ2 Entertainment, video game agency Birthplace Management Group, and video game publisher Southpeak Interactive.[6] TimeGate Studios faced $7.35 million in damages and lost the license for Section 8 as part of a fraud suit between itself and SouthPeak.[6]

In 2009, TimeGate sued Southpeak, claiming Southpeak had withheld royalties and failed to follow through with localizing Section 8. SouthPeak countersued, claiming TimeGate had not invested enough of its own capital into the game's development, among other complaints. The two entered into arbitration with a third party, who ruled in favor of SouthPeak, awarding SouthPeak $7.35 million in compensatory damages and control of the Section 8 license. In March 2013, this ruling was overturned in a federal court. In April 2013, a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit filed to reverse and remand the prior March ruling, reinstating the arbitration award for SouthPeak.[6] SouthPeak looked to convert TimeGate's Chapter 11 bankruptcy into a Chapter 7 liquidation, which would mean a studio closure for TimeGate.[8] It was reported later in May that the studio had closed.[8][9][10]

Games

References

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External links

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