Specter of a Spector Departure? [May 28, 2004, 2:35 pm ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
Shacknews is reporting
that "multiple sources" inform them that Warren Spector "is said to be leaving"
ION Storm, reporting the Austin Texas-based developer has also laid off 20-25
employees. Ion
Storm Implodes is the headline on a similar story on IGN, which reports on
the layoffs, as well as Eidos' explanation that this was a normal staff
reduction associated with the completion of the pair of game projects that were
underway at ION, quoting the publisher as dismissing the idea that Warren was
laid off as well, though they don't actually come out and say he did not quit.
They have yet to receive a reply from ION Storm, but this was Eidos' response to
questions about Warren's departure:
"Ah rumors... well that sounds like a good one... but it is just a rumor," said the representative. "He certainly has not been laid off."
Guess you're boycotting movies as well there, guy? No way these employees could've only been contractors for a game that is now complete?
Which is why I said they need to unionize, like Hollywood.
Notice, though, good teams in Hollywood stay together, they keep the brain trust intact. The other people, those that do what anyone can, have steady work because the union finds it. They don't go terribly long unemployed because someone is always looking for work, and contract issues are standard via the union, so it's all easy.
Not to mention much of the work is localized, so they needn't relocate.
Which is why I said they need to unionize, like Hollywood.
Notice, though, good teams in Hollywood stay together, they keep the brain trust intact. The other people, those that do what anyone can, have steady work because the union finds it. They don't go terribly long unemployed because someone is always looking for work, and contract issues are standard via the union, so it's all easy.
Not to mention much of the work is localized, so they needn't relocate.
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