Crackdown Devs Secure $50 Million

Scottish game company Realtime Worlds has raised $50 million in a third round, according to TechCrunch.

The deal was led by Maverick Capital.  Advisors reportedly included Montgomery & Co., TechCrunch said. Previously, the company raised $33 million from CIM Fund and New Enterprise Associates.

Realtime Worlds was created by David Jones, one of the original creators of the Grand Theft Auto franchise that has sold tens of millions of games. He also created the successful Lemmings series.

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