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GRIN shut down

  • kleinluka
  • August 11, 2009 at 3:19 PM
  • kleinluka
    • August 11, 2009 at 3:19 PM
    • #1

    Most of you already know about this from the Job census thread but after closing their offices in Barcelona and Gothenborg, GRIN now has also closed their HQ in Stockholm.

    http://gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=24786

    Many Mapcorians are affected. But as a community this is where everyone can help.

    I hope everyone affected knows that they have our full support here at Mapcore to help hook people up with new jobs. I already offered my help in the job census thread but I'll do it again here. If you are interested in working for in Montreal send me a PM with your resume/portfolio!

    Don't lose hope!

  • Thrik
    • August 11, 2009 at 3:25 PM
    • #2

    Doh, very sad. Wasn't that long ago that GRIN seemed like a fairly unstoppable studio, too.

    Wish you all the best of luck in finding new employment!

  • -HP-
    • August 11, 2009 at 3:29 PM
    • #3

    Good luck guys!

    Also remember that crytek is still hiring.

  • Grinwhrl
    • August 11, 2009 at 4:00 PM
    • #4

    Sad news, I hope you guys find new work. Ubi Montreal is always hiring too!

  • Hourences
    • August 11, 2009 at 4:54 PM
    • #5

    As the grin people prolly know, Starbreeze is looking to hire a few people, a few LD's as well.

  • 2d-chris
    • August 11, 2009 at 5:00 PM
    • #6

    omg evert, blaz, peris ........ this is our chance to finally work together again! *hint*

    Really sorry about the situation, but thats show business :/

  • sarge mat
    • August 11, 2009 at 5:27 PM
    • #7

    Really sorry for everyone who lost their job. GRIN was such a great studio. Hope everyone gets a new job soon!

  • dux
    • August 11, 2009 at 5:35 PM
    • #8

    NS2 could always take on some new talent too We've already got the Philipk Monster

  • AlexM
    • August 11, 2009 at 5:43 PM
    • #9

    I'm sorry to hear about that.

  • FrieChamp
    • August 11, 2009 at 5:55 PM
    • #10
    Quote from dux

    NS2 could always take on some new talent too We've already got the Philipk Monster

    Just watch out that the bloody Swede isn't taking your seat Olli!

  • Mazy
    • August 11, 2009 at 6:04 PM
    • #11

    Yup, major suckage indeed

  • Seldoon182
    • August 11, 2009 at 6:26 PM
    • #12

    Sad news guys. Good luck!

  • robert.briscoe
    • August 11, 2009 at 7:03 PM
    • #13

    Im still really shocked by this, although I saw Grin was in hard times I never thought things were gonna get this bad. I know there are positions available over at Funcom. If Anyone is interested just contact me and i'll put you in touch with them directly.

    Good luck guys! Wish I was still in the 'holm so I could buy u a beer or two!

  • skdr
    • August 11, 2009 at 7:16 PM
    • #14

    Oh my god

  • madgernader
    • August 11, 2009 at 8:17 PM
    • #15

    Man that sucks... I just recently bought Wanted and Bionic Commando and am really enjoying both, its too bad that the media ripped into them, surely dropping sale amounts...

  • wacko
    • August 11, 2009 at 9:42 PM
    • #16

    This is indeed sad I to liked Bionic Commando, but in the klein spirit if anyone is interesting in working at Blizzard, send the resumes/ports to [email protected] and I shall make sure they get to the right folk

  • jaboo224
    • August 11, 2009 at 11:45 PM
    • #17

    Yeah dudes.... :[ that mega sucks

  • Deathy
    • August 12, 2009 at 3:04 AM
    • #18

    Wow, thats a shocker.. I hope you guys find a new hut really quick! :>

  • Zeta
    • August 12, 2009 at 12:45 PM
    • #19

    Sorry to hear about this.

  • FrieChamp
    • August 12, 2009 at 5:37 PM
    • #20

    http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/o ... grin-staff

    Anybody joining these chaps?

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