1. Forums
  2. Discord
  3. About Mapcore
  4. Patreon Supporters
  • Login
  • Register
  • Search
This Thread
  • Everywhere
  • This Thread
  • This Forum
  • Articles
  • Pages
  • Forum
  • More Options
  1. Mapcore
  2. Discussions
  3. Off-Topic

Another nail in the Vancouver games industry's coffin

  • Thrik
  • July 10, 2012 at 12:37 PM
  • Thrik
    • July 10, 2012 at 12:37 PM
    • #1

    Rockstar closes Vancouver studio, expands Toronto offices

    Quote

    Rockstar has announced that it has closed Bully and Max Payne 3 studio Rockstar Vancouver, but that all 35 staff have been "offered the opportunity" to move to Rockstar Toronto.“We believe a single Canadian team will make for a powerful creative force on future projects."

    While no staff have been made redundant, they now face a 4000km relocation across the country in order to take up their new positions.

    Shieeeeet. Not a good place to be living for industry dudes.

  • ElectroSheep
    • July 10, 2012 at 2:09 PM
    • #2

    So every West Canadian studios are closing or moving to East ? I know quebec area is actually the silicon valley of game industry but I really worried about people here

  • Marvin.Star
    • July 10, 2012 at 3:19 PM
    • #3

    Yea, there has been quite a shocking amount of closures of late, especially out West. Safe travels to those relocating.

  • Vilham
    • July 10, 2012 at 3:43 PM
    • #4

    Thats pretty terrible for anyone that needs to move, I don't think anyone would willingly move from Vancouver if settled with a family.

  • Sentura
    • July 10, 2012 at 4:24 PM
    • #5
    Quote from Vilham

    Thats pretty terrible for anyone that needs to move, I don't think anyone would willingly move from Vancouver if settled with a family.

    yeah but that really is in the disclaimer when picking a career in the game industry.

  • Rick_D
    • July 10, 2012 at 9:42 PM
    • #6
    Quote from Sentura

    yeah but that really is in the disclaimer when picking a career in the game industry.

    how's that working from home thing treating you

  • mjens
    • July 10, 2012 at 10:20 PM
    • #7

    That's a quite shitty situation where you can't make a choice, you're moving or looking for different non-game dev job at your place. It's not so bad when your family want to move to different town, change jobs or meet new people. The problem is most of the people want to have a stable job and salary. That part of Canada is really unlucky...

  • ChopperDave
    • July 10, 2012 at 11:10 PM
    • #8

    Sigh. Just....sigh.

  • Campaignjunkie
    • July 11, 2012 at 1:34 AM
    • #9

    Hopefully those who couldn't relocate can go indie / Kickstarter / something

  • dux
    • July 11, 2012 at 3:30 AM
    • #10
    Quote from Rick_D

    yeah but that really is in the disclaimer when picking a career in the game industry.

    how's that working from home thing treating you

  • Rick_D
    • July 11, 2012 at 9:53 AM
    • #11

    all those living costs. and added stress etc.

    damn i'm sure glad they put that part in the contract about greedy publishers and fuckwit incompetant producers and managers ruining studios and killing projects, and forcing passionate creatives to move city or country every 2 years until they are burnt out and bitter enough to move into management roles!

    faggots

  • Rick_D
    • July 11, 2012 at 10:22 AM
    • #12

    don't mind me.

  • Rick_D
    • July 11, 2012 at 10:23 AM
    • #13

    just, you know, being a dick.

  • Rick_D
    • July 11, 2012 at 10:23 AM
    • #14

    :embarrassed:

  • Rick_D
    • July 11, 2012 at 10:23 AM
    • #15

  • KoKo5oVaR
    • July 11, 2012 at 11:31 AM
    • #16

    Relocate to pay less taxes and get a more new, fresh, and cheaper staff. Sounds like a deal

Participate now!

Don’t have an account yet? Register yourself now and be a part of our community!

Register Yourself Login
Discord

The Mapcore Discord is our lively IRC channel of the 2000s reborn. Chat about level design, gaming, and more.

Latest Posts

  1. Tangerine

    Harry Poster
    July 18, 2026 at 11:10 AM
  2. Any of the old guard still around? D:

    Warby
    July 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM
  3. About our archived forums

    Thrik
    June 30, 2026 at 2:12 PM
  4. Mapcore Discord

    mason_fan123
    June 24, 2026 at 8:52 PM
  5. [CS2] Valley

    Serialmapper
    June 22, 2026 at 11:56 AM
  6. Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks

    Eric Matyas
    June 18, 2026 at 12:32 PM
  7. Pango [WIP]

    Elowen
    June 11, 2026 at 10:13 AM
  8. [CS2] Dvina

    Jeremy Rivera
    June 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM
  9. Bridges 2.0 by NEXSIDE, MAP SHOWCASE. ( Steam Workshop )

    MrTrane18
    June 1, 2026 at 7:46 PM
  10. Classic Maps Reborn For CS2

    SillySpaceCat
    May 31, 2026 at 10:33 PM
  1. Privacy Policy
  2. Contact
Powered by WoltLab Suite™