The story that we first ran in July of Black Rock Studios, maker of Split/Second and Pure, being closed by their umbrella company, Disney Interactive, has become a reality today. In a tweet by former studio director Nick Baynes, we learned that after today the development company would close its doors for good.
This story is not all sadness, however, as two new companies have already sprung up, started by former Black Rock Studios employees. ShortRound and RoundCube Entertainment are continuing on where Black Rock started and I wish both teams the best of luck. Its always sad to me when a studio closes, but hopefully these two new development groups will be able to succeed.
Split/Second, Pure developer Black Rock Studio closes today [Joystiq]
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1:00 AM on 09.03.2011 | 
I'd also like to see more games released at 39.99 or so and not have the "it must suck" stigma. Just my thoughts on racing games anyway, Blur was a huge over sight but might of done well at 39.99 for example at launch.
I guess they get used to it somewhat...