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Gearbox acquires Homeworld IP

Posted: 22.04.2013 by JonahFalcon

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One of the most unlikely software companies has acquired the classic real-time strategy license for Homeworld: Borderlands 2 developer Gearbox Software.

Save Homeworld campaign fails to secure IP, pledges refunded to backers

Posted: 19.04.2013 by Technet2k

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Indie studio teamPixel has not managed to secure the Homeworld IP from the THQ auction as of April 15th, as they couldn't remain competitive against the other bidders. Pledged funds will be returned.

The new owner of the space RTS franchise isn’t known but is likely to be announced around mid-May, when the IP officially changes hands. teamPixel will now pursue their own space RTS.

Indie team in campaign to "save Homeworld from bankruptcy" after THQ auction Poll

Posted: 24.01.2013 by Technet2k

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That RTS space franchise Homeworld is in danger of become homeless. That's according to Robert Santos who's now running an Indiegogo crowd source campaign to "acquire" the Homeworld IP.

The indie teamPixel are "tired of waiting" for more Homeworld and think now is a "massive opportunity" to put the space RTS "back in the hands of gamers." Problem: they've never made a game.