Realtime Worlds Regains Distribution Rights to APB (XB360)

Following last week's news that Realtime Worlds secured $50 million in funding, today the independent developer announced that it has regained the global distribution rights for its upcoming MMOG All Points Bulletin. The recent funding and this move into distribution "provides the company with the independence to push creative boundaries in the development of the game and to take a more active role in managing APB's global distribution strategy."

The creators of Grand Theft Auto and Crackdown had originally partnered with Korean online publisher Webzen back in 2005.

"Owning the distribution rights to APB marks a major milestone in Realtime Worlds' evolution into a premier online entertainment company," said David Jones, founder and CEO, Realtime Worlds. "By controlling the rights to APB we can ensure that gamers around the globe experience the revolutionary gameplay we envisioned when we first began creating the property. We are excited about the prospect of having direct, personal relationships with our players, which is a dream come true for many development studios."

APB is an open-world game based in an urban setting where players can play as criminals or those who catch criminals. It's currently in development at the company's Dundee, Scotland studio.