To continue getting breaking news and the full stories from The Boston Globe, subscribe today.

The Boston Globe

Business

Boston.com

Schilling’s 38 Studios may get more aid from R.I.

Beleaguered game developer makes $1.1m payment

By Todd Wallack

 |  Globe Staff  

  May 18, 2012

Rhode Island, which has already provided $75 million to former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling’s troubled video game firm, may be on the hook for millions more in subsidies to the company, Governor Lincoln Chafee revealed Friday. Schilling’s firm, 38 Studios LLC, has qualified for state tax credits available to film companies and video game makers, and, Chafee said, Rhode Island may have no choice but to pay them, no matter how shaky the venture’s outlook seems.

Stay with the story. Get full access to BostonGlobe.com for just 99¢

Unlimited access to BostonGlobe.com for only 99¢ for the first 4 weeks. You can cancel at any time.

  • The FULL story all day: Enjoy all of the high-quality, in-depth journalism in the print edition of the Boston Globe — plus breaking news that's updated 24/7.
  • A truly reader-friendly format: It's online news that looks and reads just like the newspaper — uncluttered, uninterrupted.
  • Breakthrough technology: The responsive design automatically adapts content so it always reads perfectly on the digital device of your choice.
Get started today

Free access for home delivery subscribers.

Just need to link your home delivery account; one easy step.

Link my home delivery account

BostonGlobe.comSubscriber Log In

Contact us for help