factor 5
News
Ex-Factor 5 Employees Cry Fraud
12:40AM Mike Fahey | Former employees of the recently shuttered Factor 5 studio in California are taking the company to court, claiming that it fraudulently transferred assets, including source code for the next Rogue Squadron title. More »
Features
A Reporter’s Recollection Of Factor 5
8:00AM Stephen Totilo | The closing of Factor 5 today is sure to affect many developers and gamers. With the studio shuttered, I’d like to share my experiences with it as a gamer and reporter. More »
News
Factor 5 Officially Shuttered
12:20AM Mike Fahey | There were layoffs and rumours of studio closings, but now it’s finally confirmed. According to the company website, the San Rafael-based Factor 5 studio has officially closed its doors. More »
News
What Factor 5’s Superman Once Looked Like…
11:40AM Michael McWhertor | Lair and Rogue Squadron developer Factor 5 was hard at work on a Superman video game before it contracted a near-fatal case of Brash Entertainment Publishing Agreement Syndrome. This is what that game looked like. More »
Rumours
Rumour: Factor 5 Goes Ker-plop
6:00AM Owen Good | Earlier we posted rumours that Factor 5 laid off half its staff. Now comes word the whole studio just closed. I guess everyone’s answer to the economy is just to give up. More »
Rumours
Rumour: Factor 5 Sacks Half Its Staff
11:00AM Michael McWhertor | Lair developer Factor 5 was hit with layoffs today, cutting its staff in half after letting go a reported thirty-seven employees. Edge cites a “well placed source” who confirms the developer’s recently publicised money woes. More »
News
Rumour: Lair Dev Out Of Funding, Can’t Pay Employees
11:00AM Michael McWhertor | Lair developer Factor 5 may be the latest to face harsh economic realities, according to a blog from one of its employees. Citing insufficient funding, Factor 5 allegedly had to put one unannounced project on hold. More »
News
Brash Hit By Lay Offs, Kills Game
12:00AM Brian Crecente | Earlier this week we heard rumblings that movie-game publisher Brash Entertainment was hit with massive lay-offs and struggling to stay afloat. Citing tough economic times, Brash confirmed to Kotaku that they have indeed instituted a “cost reduction plan” but say they’re not going under. More »
Kid Icarus Wii May Look Like This (But We Hope Not)
12:40PM Michael McWhertor | Gaming site Kombo got themselves a nice exclusive today in the form of purported concept art from Factor 5, artwork that was reportedly used in a pitch to Nintendo for a potential Kid Icarus game for the Wii. According to Kombo, the Lair and Rogue Squadron developer is actively pursuing a Wii entry in the series—a long touted rumor—but that Nintendo hasn’t officially committed to the project. The above image is just one of many pieces of artwork said to be from a new-gen Kid Icarus game and there are many proposed looks. One things for sure—each and every design will make you feel like your feeling too close to the sun, eyes first. More »
