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"We are aware of the new tax relief introduced for British developers and would have been happy to have a chat about it but unfortunately the studio is very busy focusing on the release of Godus. Should you still require some input a little later in the year, please do not hesitate to contact us."
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There's no news yet on the 22cans website regarding any repayment of Kickstarter funds to Godus backers, representing the savings they stand to make in applying for the tax relief. Comments on the game's Kickstarter page are growing in negativity, but the sentiments are mostly based on disappointment with the game so far rather than anyone asking for their money back – at least in light of the tax issue, instead of simply because they feel the not-quite-end product's a gigantic piece of crap.One poster, named Andy Hassan, writes: "You guys have taken a grand idea and completely and utterly DESTROYED it. I don't want my money back or anything. I just wish that the team working on this had two clues about what they're doing." Another, posting as Zoran Cavic, says: "Oh, why didn't I just go to an ATM, take the money out and wipe my own ass with it. [It] would have been better than this."Ouch. But we're getting off point, slightly – the point being that British games makers have a great opportunity now to not only save on development costs, but enrich gaming with fresh references to Britain's incredible cultural history. Geordie Shore: The Game can fuck right off before it's started, but Bithell's in no doubt that there's ample inspiration out there for new and exciting games tapping into the UK's myriad myths and legends."I know our CFO is looking into it," wrote the very same PA; "We haven't applied as yet, but I am sure we probably will."
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