Eurocom Loses Most Of Its Staff, Will Focus On Mobile Titles
See Full ImageIt's always sad to see a workforce reduced from over 200 to less than 50. That's never good news.
As reported by GamesIndustry International, the developer responsible for the last few James Bond entries has been forced to lay off more than three-quarters of their studio.
Here's part of the official statement:
"Eurocom are undertaking a restructuring which I regret to say has meant we've made the majority of our workforce redundant today. This includes many very experienced, talented and highly skilled employees, and we'd like to thank them all for your hard work and efforts."
Studio director Hugh Binns cited a "steep decline in demand for console games," which has therefore left the company with "no option." Right now, Eurocom is only going to retain a core staff and they'll be mainly focusing on "mobile opportunities" moving forward. Yes, well, there is lesser demand for some console titles these days but let's face it- 007 Legends couldn't have helped. Did anyone buy that?
Tags: eurocom, 007 legends, james bond games, gaming industry
11/23/2012 11:17:36 AM Ben Dutka
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oONewcloudOo
Friday, November 23, 2012 @ 12:29:02 PM
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Beamboom
Friday, November 23, 2012 @ 1:04:06 PM
Let's face it: Some developers are better shaped for simpler platforms. It can be beneficial for all platforms.
Last edited by Beamboom on 11/23/2012 1:04:27 PM
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oONewcloudOo
Friday, November 23, 2012 @ 3:26:47 PM
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Highlander
Saturday, November 24, 2012 @ 3:05:24 AM
The net result is that the crap will go to mobile, and the not crap will stay here and be rewarded by full price paying customers.
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Saturday, November 24, 2012 @ 3:29:23 AM
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instead of lying through your teath and treating people like morons, why cant they just say "due to us releasing strugling to keep up with console standards"?
sorry guys, but you have NO ONE but yourselves to blame for this!
hell, you cant even get james bonds line right!
in the latest game he says james, james bond.
christ!
its bond, james bond you idiots!
christ, if you cant get 1 simple synonymous line right what hope in game development do you have!?
hell, what hope in life do you have!?
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Rogueagent01
Saturday, November 24, 2012 @ 11:32:43 PM
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Sorry, but I doubt many people are gonna buy that one. Is there a decline? Sure there is, but it isn't a steep decline. After looking at a list of games they have made I can see why they are making the move as they should have never been in the console industry anyway. They may be a top contender for shovelware in my book.
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WorldEndsWithMe
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Friday, November 23, 2012 @ 11:56:21 AM