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Interview: What Vigil's core team is up to at its new Crytek home
Interview: What Vigil's core team is up to at its new Crytek home
Crytek has long had plans to open a U.S. branch, but the opportunity to do that never really presented itself in such an appealing way as it did when Vigil's talent was up for grabs.
Jan. 28, 2013
Without a buyer, Vigil loses more than a few jobs: It loses a team
Without a buyer, Vigil loses more than a few jobs: It loses a team
"The people that I bled with, vented with, argued with (often times LOUDLY), and kicked back with... these people will never be together again in the same combination."
Jan. 23, 2013
THQ cut up and sold off
THQ cut up and sold off
A leaked memo from the heads of THQ has confirmed the fate of several of the publisher's studios and properties, including Vigil, Relic and Volition.
Jan. 23, 2013
Racing game company Codemasters announces restructuring, layoffs
Racing game company Codemasters announces restructuring, layoffs
Racing game specialist Codemasters today announced layoffs at the company, as it looks to realign and remove its operations that are no longer delivering value.
Jan. 18, 2013
Get a job: Sucker Punch and others hiring now on the Gamasutra jobs board
Get a job: Sucker Punch and others hiring now on the Gamasutra jobs board
In the latest postings over the last seven days, Gamasutra's jobs board plays host to roles in every major discipline, including opportunities at Sucker Punch, Activision, Telltale Games, and others.
Jan. 18, 2013
Gas Powered Games forced into layoffs as cash runs low
Gas Powered Games forced into layoffs as cash runs low
Just four days after launching a Kickstarter campaign for its Wildman RPG, Demigod and Supreme Commander developer Gas Powered Games has been forced to slim its staff down dramatically.
Jan. 18, 2013
Get a job: Telltale and others hiring now on the Gamasutra jobs board 2
Get a job: Telltale and others hiring now on the Gamasutra jobs board 2
In the latest postings over the last seven days, Gamasutra's jobs board plays host to roles in every major discipline, including opportunities at Telltale, Infinity Ward, Sucker Punch, and others.
Jan. 4, 2013
Zynga closes Japanese branch, kills off 11 social games
Zynga closes Japanese branch, kills off 11 social games
As Zynga scrambles to cut costs, the company is closing down its Japanese branch, and has also shut down nearly a dozen of its social games including Indiana Jones Adventure World.
Jan. 2, 2013
Frontier lays off staff in final few weeks of Elite Kickstarter
Frontier lays off staff in final few weeks of Elite Kickstarter
While Cambridge, UK-based Frontier Developments has a Kickstarter currently on the go, the company today revealed that it has laid off over a dozen staffers.
Dec. 17, 2012
With EA out, there's only one game publisher left on the NASDAQ-100
With EA out, there's only one game publisher left on the NASDAQ-100
Due to a rough year that saw its shares dipping to their lowest since 1999, EA is no longer one of the 100 largest companies traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange, leaving only one game company left on its coveted list.
Dec. 17, 2012
Warner Bros, MGM invest in The Hobbit dev Kabam
Warner Bros, MGM invest in The Hobbit dev Kabam
Social game developer Kabam today revealed a couple of high-profile investors for the company, as Warner Bros. Entertainment and MGM Studios have both invested undisclosed amounts.
Dec. 11, 2012
Rift MMO hit hard by layoffs at Trion
Rift MMO hit hard by layoffs at Trion
As many as one-third of the development staff behind Trion World's subscription-based (and free-to-play) MMO Rift were let go on Tuesday, according to sources speaking with Gamasutra.
Dec. 11, 2012