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On the same day that Activision releases its latest title in the Wolfenstein franchise, our sister site GamesIndustry.biz can confirm that a number of the team responsible for the multiplayer portion of the game have been laid off.
UK based Endrant Studios had been co-developing Wolfenstein with Raven Software, and it was the first title by the team since forming in July 2008.
"We have recently completed a development cycle and have regrettably been forced to make adjustments to staff and headcounts," said a spokesperson for the studio.
"Those affected are valued members of our team who have worked incredibly hard on our latest title. We hope that they land on their feet quickly."
The spokesperson could not specify the exact number of redundancies at the 17-man team due to ongoing efforts to secure other work.
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It must be so bad they're covering their asses.
Once the inevitable internet "it's shit" backlash comes, they can say "yeah, we're sorry but we fired the fuckers that are responsible." =) Euh .. on a serious note. Sucks. :-( You work your ass off and as soon as you're done you're sent packing? Harsh. |
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coolbritannia
18/08/09 @ 16:51
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I won't be buying this, i doubt it'll be supported by the devs after launch.
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the_dudefather
18/08/09 @ 16:53
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I want to like this game, but no reviews is a bit worrying (although the same happened for prototype I think, reviews didn't actually come out until after it's US release, and it turned out ok)
any word on review embargos? |
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Man, that must be a kick in the plums. Like getting fired a week before xmas. Bit worried about the quality of the game now, it's too late now though, my pre-order's being despatched soon. Hope it's ok, as RTCW was great fun.
Activision really are turning into the nastiest, most hateful company these days though. |
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BillyBrush
18/08/09 @ 17:34
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Shame...the MP part of wolfenstein looks extremely pared down though from what i've seen...doubt this is a game you'd buy for MP
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donnie080208
18/08/09 @ 18:24
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going to buy this game regardless,as theres been nothing half decent for months.wanted it for single player anyway but wouldnt have minded a decent MP instead of the usual cod.hope the sp is a good length
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GrandpaUlrira
18/08/09 @ 18:28
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And the industry wonders why it struggles to attract the best people.
I hope those guys do find something quickly, as that is a shit way to be rewarded for your hard work on the title. |
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They should reapply:
http://endrantstudios.com/careers/ That or apply for the website administrator's job, as he's clearly just sitting on his backside, picking his nose. |
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makilgore06
18/08/09 @ 23:12
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This is the WORST multiplayer game I've ever installed. I paid US$50 for this? What the fuck were they thinking... The Wolf community was gasping for breath on its last leg and they effectively put a stake in its heart. WHAT THE FUCK WERE THEY THINKING? Did nobody on the dev team play RTCW? It was one of the more perfect FPS titles out there. And now this. I'm embarrassed to say how excited I was for this, I want to fucking strangle somebody now.
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Anyone who's playing this, let us know what you think of the single player game. Not that I would buy this in million years. Adversarial multiplayer will be dead within a month, and with what's coming soon (no, not just MW2, but many others too) this is barely worth a rent.. so the question is.. worth renting, or save my money and buy a few chocolate bars/box of teabags/extra couple of pints next time I'm at the pub?
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DON'T BOTHER!!! What a let down!!
I don't think I've ever regretted spending $50 as much as I do right now! I played RTCW for years and this is just garbage! I can't even get into the multiplayer and I'm not holding my breath for them to fix it. Maybe I can get my money back.... Maltigore I feel ya. RTCW will just be a fond memory for me i suppose.
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kinky_mong
19/08/09 @ 09:23
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Let this be a lesson to all companies working for Activision, put a massive game ruining bug in your game that is easily patchable. If the cunts pull this sort of shit on you, don't make the patch available.
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