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- ↑ Digital Jesters director slams insolvency rumours // News // GamesIndustry.biz
- ↑ Digital Jesters ordered liquidated by UK court - News at GameSpot
- ↑ http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/a4bc528a36d218c2f82edbb179432115/insolvency search on Digital Jesters, and click on company name, and then insolvency history for full details, detailed access not always available
- ↑ Devs slam Digital Jesters News // None /// Eurogamer
- ↑ Bet On Soldier dev ditches DJs News // PC /// Eurogamer