Morgoth Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 I heard Bethesda is like a good nurturing mother to it's internal studios, but a raven to it's external contractors. Rain makes everything better.
Tale Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Whoah whoah. Rumor mill time. Warning: rumors ahead. There seems to be some changes at Bioware. The seed rumor is that Bioware Austin may stop being part of the Bioware brand. But the more interesting one is that the doctors may be leaving Bioware. http://www.rpgwatch.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17734 Dr. Greg Zeschuk is no longer a General Manager. Though he is still a Co-Founder. Not that he could ever technically cease being as such. http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/greg-zeschuk/14/a8/654 Edit: Totally false. Greg was in the office on Thursday. His room is across from mine. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Morgoth Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Whoah whoah. Rumor mill time. Warning: rumors ahead. There seems to be some changes at Bioware. The seed rumor is that Bioware Austin may stop being part of the Bioware brand. But the more interesting one is that the doctors may be leaving Bioware. http://www.rpgwatch....ead.php?t=17734 Dr. Greg Zeschuk is no longer a General Manager. Though he is still a Co-Founder. Not that he could ever technically cease being as such. http://ca.linkedin.c...schuk/14/a8/654 False. Rain makes everything better.
Tale Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 That was quick. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Morgoth Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 LinkedIn profile from Greg says Bioware is his past company Hmmm.... Rain makes everything better.
Calax Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 I think Bioware has a to attached fanbase for EA to just shut it down. Hell, EA is banking on that with the fact they opened extra studios on the Bioware name. Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off.
Nonek Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Got to agree, went on that Bioware Social Network place once to solve a problem I was having in Dragon Age, the fans there seem a little...avid for wont of a better word. Quite an experience to live in misery isn't it? That's what it is to be married with children.I've seen things you people can't even imagine. Pearly Kings glittering on the Elephant and Castle, Morris Men dancing 'til the last light of midsummer. I watched Druid fires burning in the ruins of Stonehenge, and Yorkshiremen gurning for prizes. All these things will be lost in time, like alopecia on a skinhead. Time for tiffin. Tea for the teapot!
Nepenthe Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) I remember seeing a recent Bioware "credits" plate with no mention of Greg, I remember wondering about it, but I can't remember the context. Last I heard he was running Austin. Linkedin shows "Co-founder, Bioware" in the current employment at linkedin. Could be that after the hatchet job done recently on Austin he does not have a more defined position. Also, take nothing "Evil" Chris Priestly says at face value without analysing it for every possible hidden meaning. The man is scary good at his job (you wouldn't believe with the fan backlash that's been going for years now, but he handles individual situations with the ruthless skill of a professional internet assassin) Edited August 6, 2012 by Nepenthe You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
MacMichael Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 For anyone that's interested, Green Man Gaming is doing a 30% off special on Sleeping Dogs, which releases next week, until Tuesday 11:00am UTC. Since it's a Steam game, you get a code for Steam rather than having to use GMG's Capsule service. I'm going to need better directions than "the secret lair." -==(UDIC)==-
Zoraptor Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 He's not running the Austin studio any more, that's all that has been 'confirmed'. Also, the studio seems to be Freeeench and hasn't shipped a game since 2006. They have done some other stuff since 2006, they did at least the first level of Bioshock 2 for example. They were also (allegedly, though there was some pretty decent circumstantial evidence) making System Shock 3 at the time John Riccitielo took over EA and killed most of their external development.
Guest Slinky Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 They were also (allegedly, though there was some pretty decent circumstantial evidence) making System Shock 3 at the time John Riccitielo took over EA and killed most of their external development. ... ... System Shock 3 from Arkane and EA axed it? If that happens to be true, I hope all in EA's management gets testicular cancer.
Majek Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 EA=Bioware. Why is that so hard to understand? If there's evil there it's 50% Bioware and 50% EA. 1.13 killed off Ja2.
Orogun01 Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 EA=Bioware. Why is that so hard to understand? If there's evil there it's 50% Bioware and 50% EA. Without knowing how much freedom EA granted BW and their team is hard to say for sure. I know of a lot projects that fell short because of publishers; as do we all, but we somehow make BW to be the exception as if they had full control over everything they do. I'd say the answer to that question is kind of like the answer to "who's the sucker in this poker game?"* *If you can't tell, it's you.
Tigranes Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Doesn't effect my gaming since I haven't played their games in a while, but if it's true it's a pity to see a RPG powerhouse go down. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress)
Monte Carlo Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Bio's story is one of hubris and belief in their own hype. As for EA? It's like having a terrifically successful restaurant, then one day deciding to turn it into a McDonald's franchise, all the while convincing yourself that your burgers are going to be better. Morgie's cartoon says it all. Bwahahahahaaaaa. To carry on the tortured metaphors, it's like going out on a date with Jeffrey Dahmer then getting surprised when you end up in the icebox.
Morgoth Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 System Shock 3 from Arkane and EA axed it? If that happens to be true, I hope all in EA's management gets testicular cancer. This. Rain makes everything better.
Morgoth Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Doesn't effect my gaming since I haven't played their games in a while, but if it's true it's a pity to see a RPG powerhouse go down. Why a pity? There's a new hole now that has to be filled. This is Obsidians chance. Rain makes everything better.
HoonDing Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Doesn't effect my gaming since I haven't played their games in a while, but if it's true it's a pity to see a RPG powerhouse go down. Why a pity? There's a new hole now that has to be filled. This is Obsidians chance. Bring on Dungeon Siege 4! The ending of the words is ALMSIVI.
Nepenthe Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Doesn't effect my gaming since I haven't played their games in a while, but if it's true it's a pity to see a RPG powerhouse go down. Why a pity? There's a new hole now that has to be filled. This is Obsidians chance. As much as I root for Obsidian, anyone who dreams of this will be in for a rude surprise if Bio does come apart. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
Morgoth Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Doesn't effect my gaming since I haven't played their games in a while, but if it's true it's a pity to see a RPG powerhouse go down. Why a pity? There's a new hole now that has to be filled. This is Obsidians chance. Bring on Dungeon Siege 4! "NOOOOoooooooooooooo!!!!!" 1 Rain makes everything better.
Morgoth Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Out of nowhere, a new Black Mesa: Source gameplay video emerged. Though it's unverified how old and what build this footage is based on. Rain makes everything better.
Bokishi Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 They're still making that mod? Hopefully won't take as long as duke nukem forever did Current 3DMark
Zoraptor Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Doesn't effect my gaming since I haven't played their games in a while, but if it's true it's a pity to see a RPG powerhouse go down. Why a pity? There's a new hole now that has to be filled. This is Obsidians chance. As much as I root for Obsidian, anyone who dreams of this will be in for a rude surprise if Bio does come apart. Yep, all it would show is that even large and successful RPG makers cannot be successful enough any more, and it would get even more difficult to get RPGs made. Don't think there's any chance of Bioware going anywhere in the short term anyway. EA has just finished rebranding a bunch of studios and despite the Angry Internet Man response to ME3 it was a commercial success. It'd be baby with bathwater to cull them, and it'd be the end for Riccitiello given the amount he paid for them in the first place. 1
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