I think it was originally because someone outsourced some modeling to Korea and instead of normals they did a "cheat" like this. It turned out to actually be ingenious though :D
Sperasoft is an outsource studio, so their main advantage is that they have good artists relatively cheap. If you are from west I doubt you'll find their salaries competitive.
That's interesting, I wonder why they decided to outsource the boss fights? They did a good job on everything else, and the bosses are the only weak spots I can think of.
Yes, the studio has to build their tools and pipeline around the 3d package. You might get away with it at an outsourcing studio (especially in China where software is free)
solve is a very strong word :p Assuming it behaves pretty seamlessly then this would be useful when reviewing assets for technical quality/requirements etc. Very handy for outsource management etc. I assume the end user (the feedback giver) doesn't require a blender install?
Accepted Offer from Ubisoft: Massive for Outsourcing Manager today. Looks like me and the family will be moving to Sweden in August. Look forward to meeting some of you Euro peeps along my journey!
Ive been tracking your stuff on there for quite a while your vegetation was amazing if I need to outsource your definetly at the top of the list, and the Zone is looking really nice.
having some outsource company mess with the scene file that I put my hard work in.(ie naming conventions, UVs...etc) to be sent back to me to be fixed.
You could make a lot more if you work in an overseas studio while working for a company in the states. being all awesome, outsourcing and being able to read english.