Current companies need to learn how to outsource better. I would rather 'lay off' my outsourcers than my core development team. Today's development pipeline has changed so much. I don't think you can have the huge teams anymore unless you have the money to back it up. I believe in a small core team and utilizing…
Lame :( Best wishes to those affected. Definitely agree about the core staff + outsourcers/contractors thing unfortunately that business model totally strips away the illusion of stable long term employment :( Though I suppose in the end it is better that way. Outsourcers/contractors can negotiate more pay to cover the…
Crap news guys, good luck to all those affected. Even if the sales weren't good the skills behind producing that game were AAA. Completely agree with SkankZero on this. It's about time our industry transitions into a more stable format. Overstaffed company + one title + praying for squizillions != winning formula... god…
I'm not so sure our industry is existing beyond its means, just beyond the means at which publishers are confident they will turn a decent profit. Publishers want the same piece of the pie so we lose out before they do. When faced with an issue of waning demand they cut back on supply. With the GFC people either have far…