Atomic Games Layoffs
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http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=24746
Good Luck to any artists who were hit by this.
Good Luck to any artists who were hit by this.
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As an aside, this is the first layoff news we've had in a long time, and this one actually has a real reason behind it besides, we're not doing well.
There were good talented folks at Atomic. I hope they have luck finding new jobs.
That said. This is all due to the controversy of the project. Not the current financial climate.
Very poor wording with the press release.
No one seems to complain about any of the WW2 fps games, yet 60 million people died during that war both soldiers and non combatants. Yet here we have a game trying to accurately depict a more recent war with far FAR fewer casualties and the media goes off on it. I guess the grief of those lost more recently is still to raw.
Hopefully those affected can find new work quickly.
@ ElysiumGX - well apparently his contract was up, but the CEO decided not to renew it. This would later explain its self because the company could no longer float its self and had no money.
Atomic Games went down to a skeleton crew of 3 artist, 4 engineers, 1 designer, 1 producer and a FEW other individuates (around 10-12 total), mainly to work on the engine and other avenues of revenue.
I wish all ex and current Atomic Games co-workers the best of luck on their new projects and adventures. You all will be missed a lot. Sadly I am not one of the chosen few to stay on, and will be adding my name to the long list of unemployed artist out there in the world.
DUDE...really? We worked together? Hehehe I guess I should've left my little environment artist corner more often. Although to be honest I've been neglecting Polycount for a year or more now, so I would've missed any announcement. What did you do? I was the guy with the long hair and beard who sat next to Suzanne.
We had a good chat at the BBQ in the park. I mentioned Polycount. I was the QA guy waiting for another EnvArt position to open up. Never did.
OOOOH Ok yeah hehe I remember the chat. Sorry I didn't connect the dots...like I said I've been kind of neglecting Polycount and really even personal 3D work for a little while now. That project kind of sucked some of my enthusiasm for 3D away.(it's back now though
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