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The shutdown of UK-based game developer Bizarre Creations earlier this year sent hundreds of talented game creators out in the world. Today three of them announced the launch of a new game studio with the terrific name (and logo) Hogrocket.

The studio currently consists of Ben Ward, Peter Collier and most notably Stephen Cakebread, the creator of the cult hit arcade action game Geometry Wars (other freelancers will be brought in as well). At the moment Hogrocket will be making games for the PC and Mac (along with iPhone and iPad titles). Ward states on his blog site that the team is currently prototyping its first game but details have not yet been revealed.

Geometry Wars was a huge hit. Initially released on Xbox Live, it then shifted over to the PC through the use of the excellent Steam service. It has inspired countless clones, many of which are amazing games in their own rights. Well, a new clone can now be counted among them, now that OUEO has released their arena shooter Debrysis.

More of a game that is inspired by Geometry Wars rather than copying it exactly, Debrysis is a fun little arena shooter that is great for killing time in small chunks. It has radar, power-ups, and most important of all, explosions in great quantities. The download is minimal, so give it a whirl and tell us what you think!

[Via IndieGames]