Artificial Studios has word that they are not actually merging with UK developer Ignition Entertainment, saying "Despite widespread rumours, Artificial Studios did not 'merge' with Ignition Entertainment. Although the remaining team went on to become the foundation of Ignition Entertainment's Florida studio" (thanks Gamer's Hell). The original report on the merger (story) seems pretty unequivocal, and includes quotes Jeremy Stieglitz, founder of Artificial Studios. This new report from programmer Tim Johnson indicates he also joined Ignition at technical director, but departed due to differences of opinion, so this merger may have reverted to a rumor when Johnson left Ignition.