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1. Activision Blizzard Lets 100 go

   

   Topic by killingpeople · Aug 2008 · Home› General Discussion

   http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/activision-blizzard-lets-100-go-at-radical-says-report/?biz=1

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   Reply by Slum · Aug 2008 · Home› General Discussion

   I don't think it has anything to do with 'where the industry is headed' or any of that nonsense. Businesses close, and businesses open. Yeah, layoffs suck.. But for every studio that shuts down, there are 100 more that are working just fine.

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   Reply by Murdoc · Aug 2008 · Home› General Discussion

   The worst thing was the employees knew like 3 weeks before; we've been interviewing a ton of people from there ever since, so yay for us; but sad that 100(I heard 160) are now out on the street. A few months ago Radical seemed like on the up swing, they had 4 projects going and we're hiring like nuts so it seemed like…

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   Reply by CrazyMatt · Aug 2008 · Home› General Discussion

   Ah, never doubting in my mind about new hires & believe me i'm not judging the industry to a whole percentage, but given i'm a west-coaster i'm just under the impression that I should avoid more west-coast jobs due to the state of how our economy is in/at. But I know it's just me thinking poorly over this situation, maybe…

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   Reply by CrazyMatt · Aug 2008 · Home› General Discussion

   I havn't started working yet and am trying to get over my "Modding Fever" symptoms and apply for some jobs...but all these layoff's are making me feel less optimistic about applying for a job that will let me settle for a good while, or almost makes me feel like companies are tired of trying new people & want to keep only…

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   Reply by Ruz · Aug 2008 · Home› General Discussion

   yup this affects swordfish studios where I used to work. 'Massive Entertainment and Swordfish Studios are both under consideration for sale or closure' sucks really

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   Reply by TWilson · Aug 2008 · Home› General Discussion

   I heard 159 people from Radical. They handled this very poorly. Most developers in Vancouver knew about this weeks ago. I wish the best of luck to everyone who's parted ways with Radical and High Moon. I hope that those remaining are allowed to finish your games well and proper still.

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   Reply by MattW · Aug 2008 · Home› General Discussion

   Thanks for posting the article Geezus. That is sad, I feel for those that are affected.

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   Reply by Tulkamir · Aug 2008 · Home› General Discussion

   Yea, heard about this a while back, pretty goddamn terrible. Especially given the many other layoffs and studios closing in the Vancouver area lately. Not a good time for the industry. Activision is fucking a lot of people over. Getting to the point where I really can't stand the company.

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    Reply by Lee3dee · Aug 2008 · Home› General Discussion

    more Activision studio job losses :( http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54178 High Moon studios also in the layoffs