Rebellion co-founders Chris and Jason Kingsley have been recognised for their services to the economy as part of the King's New Year Honours list. This recognition has seen the brothers each being awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire).
The Kingsley siblings co-founded Rebellion, which is best known for the Sniper Elite series, in Oxford all the way back in 1992. Since its conception in the early 90s, the company has since expanded to include comic, book, board game, film and TV work under its umbrella.
Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley called it an "incredible honour" to be awarded a CBE. "It, in part, reflects the growth and success of Rebellion but also the wider UK games industry. Games are now the leading form of entertainment media," he wrote.