Wolfenstein Developer Axed on Release Day
Since forming in July 2008, UK based Endrant Studios has been working in parallel with Raven Software to finish the multiplayer aspect of Wolfenstein, the newest entry in the classic horror FPS series. So it came as a surprise to the team when key members were fired on Tuesday, the same day as the game’s release.
A spokesperson for the (previously) 17-person studio had this to say:
“We have recently completed a development cycle and have regrettably been forced to make adjustments to staff and headcounts. 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.”
It’s unfortunate that the people responsible for the cuts felt that employees are expendable at any moment, and we can only hope that others stay wary of development studios that conduct their business this way.
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6 Responses to “Wolfenstein Developer Axed on Release Day”
Just that easy? >.<
did this by chance have something to do with Activision? ( oops, i meant Evilvision.) unfortunately because of them, i won’t step foot inside this game. hope the fired find hope and a new home under a new (better) regime.
Now thats messed up :/
Considering the online portion runs like dog shit, that was a no brainer in my book.
Peace,
VG
Happens all the time in the world of work. When you are done or your work does not meet expectaions you are no longer employed by that company. Not like going to school and not turning in your homework gets you a three day vacation (suspension). The real world is just hat real.
Hat real is the truth. They could fire me when I’m done as long as I get my mofukn royalties.