http://egamer.co.za/2012/07/when-a-game-publisher-goes-bankrupt/
Quote: "It is always sad to hear when a big (or small) game developer files for bankruptcy. As gamers we tend to view it from only one perspective: that of a company that can no longer create the games we love and play. I think, as gamers, we really do take our entertainment for granted. But when a developer files for bankruptcy there is a side to the whole process we don’t see, it is just not about the company closing and not being able to publish games any more. It is also about the hundreds of folks who now sit without a job and a steady income, and trust me speaking from personal experience it is definitely not something I would wish on my worst enemies.
Because gamers in general only focus on the entertainment aspect of our hobby and tend to forget the human aspect that works behind the scenes to bring us our favourite entertainment form. Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t expect everything to be rainbows and unicorns; the financial downturn of the markets have affected everyone including my financial manager aka my wallet. But it really hits home when you yourself get affected by something like a layoff or a bankruptcy even more so when it involves your favourite developer........ "
I don't agree completely with the guy.Not that I am a COD fan, but the plots were decent enough, no corny voice acting, having COD 15 in a few years will not be a bad thing, as it works and it is safe.
I would however add that he seems to ignore that publishers are not the evil guys made out to be here.They have to take considerable risks with front money, and the advertizing of the game, I mean the most expensive advertizing stint belongs to COD, well over 3 billion was spend just on promoting the game, That is insane !!! But absolutely worth it.
So they take over a few studio's in the process and employees lose their jobs.But what the author forgets is that this has been going on for a very long time.It is a cutthroat industry.It has always been safe games with the same plot, for a reason.
Just been chatting to my neighbours teenage daughter and it turns out she's big into UFOs and aliens.
Which is cool because tomorrow she's getting abducted.
