robert.briscoe Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 http://kotaku.com/5271661/rumor-mass-layoffs-hit-bionic-commando-developer-grin Shit sounds terrible, I know there are loads of Grinners on here, I hope it's not as bad as it sounds! Quote
-HP- Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 So, Any mapcoreans being laid of? Damn, sorry guys... Quote
Jetsetlemming Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 I don't see why. I've heard that Bionic Commando is doing well, and surely making Wanted and Terminator didn't break the bank, since combined they're less content than most single games. Quote
skdr Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 Atleast Steppenwolf was the first to report in that job census thread. This sucks :/ Quote
Buddy Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 Serves you right for half-baked Terminator Salvation VG! Nah, seriously though, I feel sorry for anyone laid off. This happens quite often recently Anyone besides Stepp affected? Quote
Furyo Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 As always let us know if we can help in searching for a next gig Quote
Pericolos0 Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 ":2csaquo2]So, Any mapcoreans being laid of? Damn, sorry guys... drevlin also, he's posted some stuff here before. Really sad to see all these people go.. Quote
Mazy Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 Depressing stuff Hope you find another gig soon Stepp! Quote
Steppenwolf Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 What Peris said. Its purely based on when you got hired. We were ten level designers in Stockholm and they fired the last two who got hired. Same in the other departements. But i don't know whats more depressing losing your job or stay in a company that fired so many of your friends and lost some of the best people. It's one of the most sad things that i have witnessed in my life because the people at Grin were really close together. I think everybody cryed at least a little yesterday. Quote
Low Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 Losing your job is very unfortunate, I've been a victim twice now, although both were not game studios (not my career path, I'm focusing on web/graphic design). Best of luck to those dealing with this recent setback. Hypothetical side note: I was thinking Mapcore could/should come together and make a professional game design studio... called... um... er... Mapcore? :roll: Quote
-HP- Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 Damn stepp, this is really a dark day... Anyways dude, there's not much you can do aside from thinking what are you going to do next! Start to get your folio / cv ready, and send some e-mails! and/or give furyo a word, I'm sure he can pull some strings for an old mapcorean! Quote
Zacker Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 Ahh that sucks for those guys at Grin! I really feel sorry for all the Mapcorians working there. While it probably looks dark for those fired right now, you shouldn't worry too much. There will always be a job for those of you who got the skills, which includes all the Mapcorians working there. Quote
D3ads Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 Sorry to hear about all this guys Hopefully your jobs will be more secure for the future. Quote
Sentura Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 sorry to see you go stepp, maybe even more so given our previous feuds. it's always a letdown to be sacked, but i'm sure you'll find a new gig. here's to hoping it'll be as good as your time at grin. Quote
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