UO Stratics has word
that the other shoe may be dropping on the developer of the Ultima and Wing
Commander series. According to the report the developer's Austin-based offices
will be shut down, and "Employees will be offered an opportunity to relocate to
California or accept a severance package. Company officials could not be reached
for comment." This consolidation fits with
the recent
announcement that Maxis is likewise relocating to EA's HQ. On a semi-related
note,
Electronic Arts and
the Growing Trends of the Gaming Industry on GameTheMod discusses EA's
history.