08-24-2023, 08:51 AM
(08-23-2023, 07:56 PM)Stewy Wrote: Not worried about ME Next being in Pre-Dev. Their pre-dev period lasts 3-4 years and it is when they write their story and characters. So I don't see that as a negative.
In regard ot the layoffs:
Well you never want to see this. On a side note, it did say in the article that the layoffs come with the opportunity to transition to other roles in other EA studios, which runs in parallel with EA recently posting openings for positions in other studios for which the laid off Bioware employees will have hte opportunity to apply for.
Odd stuff. Sounds like EA wanted to shift some Bioware staff, they refused and thus layoffs. Also they just lost access to their professional playtesters. Sheesh.
Yeah the good news for the devs at least is many other Gaming companies are hiring. if they don't find a job at EA.
This might have been staff left over from SW:TOR game which they outsourced now.
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in other news
A remake of Oregon trail is now on consoles... lol.. I keep mentioning this to my gaming friends and they have no idea what it is and im feeling old now. (maybe cause they arent americans idk)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eIKuMbuFYMk
AoE 4 is also out on Xbox now.
And Rise of the Triad hits consoles tomorrow i believe.
Warhammer 40k Darktide finally has a console date of 10.4
