How's that for a kick in the nazi nuts? Wolfenstein has just launched today, and a vast number of the team responsible for its multiplayer mode have been sacked as a nice reward. UK developer Endrant Studios was working on the game's online play alongside Raven Software, and with the game now on shelves, it was deemed that a few heads could roll.
"We have recently completed a development cycle and have regrettably been forced to make adjustments to staff and headcounts," said an Endrant rep. "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."
No figures were given, but since Endrant was only a 17-strong team, one could imagine that any losses have been felt. Seriously, what a rotten day to lose your job, the very day your game has been released.
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6:20 PM on 08.18.2009
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" We worked so hard "
" Yeah, congratulations you guys.... But you're fired."
"....Aw "
According to the article that was sourced in this post, the UK based company that worked on the multiplayer component of the game reduced headcount the day the game released. Since they were working on contract, they were most likely already paid out for their services before the game was released, or were paid out for each milestone that they reached during development.
Since they were contracted out by the publisher,"remember, a game usually goes gold 1-2 months before its street date for manufacturing", I don't see the point of that statement. You don't know how much they were paid to do the work, nor do you know the details of the contract. The contractors were also working out of the UK, in which I am pretty sure Obama has no oversight over their business practices.
Oh yeah, the reduction of a studio's workforce once a title is complete.... this happens a lot more frequently than you probably realize.
Another one in the boycott list.
I got fired on a Monday. I remember it well. It was the Monday Mega Man 9 was released.
I was making a joke about a person getting canned after completing a goal. But I guess using the word Obama on the internet is instantly construed as hate speech...
Also considering the MP studio for this game has just been decimated I wouldn't hold your breath for any DLC! Although from what people have been saying here the multiplayer isn't good enough anyway.
C'mon mate. Even I got that one. Chill bro.
@Monodi: Nobody knows why they were canned, so your guess is as good as anybody.
in before the mindless "yet another shit game [made] by id Software"
The MP for PS3, looks like PS2 game. Maybe even worse than some PS2 games.
Can anyone else weigh in? I have a few friends who want to buy it for 360, so I'm considering it.
If the MP isn't even close to World At War, however, I see no need to spend $60 on a worse WWII game without Nazi Zombies Mode.
MP graphics is worse than PS2 or in your case probably the Xbox.
This game is so bad, that they didn't even bother putting screen shots of the game on the box. (Check it out for yourself at the store). Instead they put artwork on the back. That's how bad it is.
Trust me you do not want to get had for your money. I did, because I was so convinced they could not screw up RTCW formula they had. My "BS" meter was tingling when I picked it up but I got it anyway.
It sucks, but its most likely not a case of "Evil Corporations being scumbags", its just how the industry is right now.
So ignorant. You come across as a serious troll. I would respect your opinion if it didn't seem like obvious flamebait. The graphics are just fine. Not every game released has to push the envelope in terms of graphics. I know it looks great on my computer. The graphics do a perfect job of conveying the feeling of the gameplay. This is some great old-school fun people. Can't say about the console versions.
Not only did they obscure the game to death, but canned the MP people on release day... wow. I'm glad I saved my money and got a used game instead (Civ Revolutions for under $27 = hell yes).
Sad, as I really enjoyed previous Wolf SP, but not enough to buy an abandoned turd, for full price.