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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."

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May 29, 2004, 11:25

Mad Max RW

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Re: No subject May 29, 2004, 11:25

May 29, 2004, 11:25

Mad Max RW

People who claim the reason Ion Storm was shifting to consoles in order to make money think about this: there's about a million more games on console that are a hell of a lot more popular than Deus Ex or Thief. They can't compete with the likes of Grand Theft Auto or Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy or whatever. They'll never succeed in switching to a new audience.

Right away Eidos/Ion Storm were screwed. Combine that with their ability to make shitty games and you should start asking what time to show up for the funeral.

This comment was edited on May 29, 11:25.