Simpsons Hit & Run Developer is Back as New Radical Games - News

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Radical Entertainment, the developer behind The Simpsons Hit & Run and Prototype, has returned under the new name of New Radical Games.

New Radical Games calls itself "Radical Entertainment + Hothead Games," which suggests it is the successor to the two defunct developers.

Radical Entertainment was founded in 1991, acquired by Vivendi in 2005, and acquired by Activision in 2008. The studio was shut down in 2013 as Canada had dissolved its incorporated status. 

Hothead Games was founded in 2006 and went defunct in 2024. It is best known for developing the mobile series Big Win, as well as Penny Arcade Adventures and DeathSpank.

Ian Wilkson is the CEO and president of New Radical Games, while Tim Bennison will serve as COO. 

Wilkinson was a co-founder of Radical Entertainment and left the company in 2008 to work at Hothead in which he served as president. Bennison was the Capcom Vancouver COO and studio director then joined Hothead in 2020 as its COO.

"It all started with Radical Entertainment back in 1991," reads the about page on the official website for New Radical Games. "Fast forward to 2025 and we have amassed invaluable experience along the way. We know how to capture the essence of world-class intellectual properties, and deliver licensed games that delight fans everywhere. Join us as we continue to evolve and inspire!"

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UnderwaterFunktown (on 24 February 2026)

Daamn nice. On an only slightly related note:
Hit & Run remaster when?

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SanAndreasX (on 24 February 2026)

They also made Scarface: The World is Yours.

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Jumpin SanAndreasX (on 24 February 2026)

That’s a game I’d like to see brought to modern consoles. Hopefully with the Wii-enhancements converted to gyro.

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2zosteven (on 24 February 2026)

cool name, i am ready for a new radical game

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CaptainExplosion (on 24 February 2026)

Didn't they also do The Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction?

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SanAndreasX CaptainExplosion (on 24 February 2026)

Yes.

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Zkuq (on 24 February 2026)

I saw Simpsons Hit & Run and got excited, but I guess I was a bit too hasty. I really wish that game was available somewhere.

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SecondWar Zkuq (on 24 February 2026)

Unfortunately only if you can track down a physical copy of the original. I believe you can play them on the 360 (some technical issues) and the Wii. The PS3 I think only works on the original rather than slim consoles.

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