One map that's become a second home to an entire generation of online players is Dust, an add-on for Counter Strike that's become an enduring classic. Under these golden arches millions have fragged, died and respawned and gone on to play again and again and again.
Dust's the work of Dave Johnson, and unsurprisingly its legacy stays with him to this day; at Splash Damage, where he's working on forthcoming shooter Brink, he's known simply as 'Dusty' Dave.
The two companies have combined to form Splash Damage Group with backing from investment firm Emona Capital.
The UK studio, best known for its expertise in multiplayer shooters, has been acquired by private-equity investors
Gamespot : The studio, known for its work on franchises like Wolfenstein and Gears of War, has announced its own original game.
I hope the lack of interest on n4g for Brink doesn't translate into sales, this game deserves to do well.