Silicon Knights Employee Population Increases to 180

Ontario-based developer Silicon Knights is due for an increase in it’s employee population to 180. Originally there were only 100 people in the company but through the support of local funding, they are all set towards hiring an additional 80 to join their ranks. Silicon Knights filed for a government grant and was approved. Figures say around 3 to 4 million in Canadian dollars.

In addition, sources say that the developer is also looking into the possibility of becoming a self-publisher. As to what sort of games they’ll be publishing, hasn’t been confirmed.

Also, it looks like the company has a lot ahead of them with X-men Destiny set for Autumn and a possible sequel to their flagship series Too Human. The grant will definitely go a long way in aiding Silicon Knights get back on the map.

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