Los Angeles - Video game developer Brash Entertainment, which had signed deals with a number of studios to create games based on big-name movies, is officially ceasing operations as of today, Variety reported.

Los Angeles - Video game publisher Brash Entertainment has laid off 20 of its employees and is in talks to possibly return licenses to movie studios it had acquired to produce movie-based games, Variety reports.

Los Angeles - Less than a year after its launch, the president and co-founder of movie-focused video game publisher Brash Entertainment has stepped down, Variety reports. Nicholas Longano, who founded the company last June along with Mitch Davis, Thomas Tull and Bert Ellis, will remain an investor in the company, while his responsibilities will be taken over by chief executive Davis. The company has raised $400 million, but its first two games -- "Alvin and the Chipmunks" and "Jumper" -- have seen lackluster sales.

Hollywood - Video game publisher Brash Entertainment said on Wednesday that it has partnered with Japan-based game studio Game Republic, to collaborate on a game based on an undisclosed "popular Hollywood film," set for release in 2010. Game Republic is led by Yoshiki Okamoto, whose previous titles have included "Street Fighter II," "Resident Evil" and "Genji."

Hollywood - Video game developer Brash Entertainment on Tuesday shipped its "Jumper: Griffin's Story" title, based on the upcoming 20th Century Fox/Regency Enterprises film, to retailers. The game for Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 2 features the voice and likeness of Jamie Bell, the star from the film who is the subject of the game.

Los Angeles - Video game developer Brash Entertainment said this week that it is developing a game based on "Space Chimps," the upcoming animated film from Vanguard Animation and Starz Media. The title is slated for release for Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii and DS alongside the film in July.

Hollywood, Calif. - Video game developer Brash Entertainment said on Wednesday that it plans to publish a video game based on the "Saw" horror film franchise from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures in October 2009. The "Saw" game will utilize the Unreal 3 game engine, and be developed for next-generation platforms.

Hollywood, Calif. - Video game developer Brash Entertainment, which launched in June with $400 million from backers, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired the rights to produce a game based on the new live action film from 20th Century Fox, "Alvin and the Chipmunks." The game, which will also feature "The Chipmunk Song," is slated for release in December for PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii and DS, and the PC.

Los Angeles - Brash Entertainment, a start-up game developer that plans to focus on games based on licensed film, TV and music properties, announced on Monday that it has raised $400 million in its first round of financing, led by ABRY Partners.

Atlanta - Brash Entertainment, a start-up company founded by "300" executive producer Thomas Tull and former iXL Enterprises CEO Bert Ellis that plans to develop video games based on movies, has raised $6 million in initial funding, and is close to closing a $150 million round, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported.