Marek Posted September 10, 2008 (edited) soooooo NCsoft is downsizing massively today. Me and my team and all of dev in europe affected. Spaff and Rusalka aldo made redundant. It's weak Im looking at new opportunities already but it sucks because I really cared about my work at nc. Oh yeah nci in America has also been axed apparently Edited September 10, 2008 by Spaff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted September 10, 2008 also the Title is supposed to be 'lame' but my iPhone fucked it up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanJW Posted September 10, 2008 So much lameness But if you have an entire team made redundant at the same time, now is the perfect opportunity to start up Idle Thumbs Games. I'm not even joking. Start hitting up banks for new business loans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eljay Posted September 10, 2008 I'm not even joking. Start hitting up banks for new business loans. Yeah cause the current economic climate is perfect for that NCSoft really dropped the ball on this, the giant medicine ball, and they dropped it on my friends' feet. God I wish our company had the money to absorb you all lovingly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted September 10, 2008 Sorry to hear it. I promise I'd buy an Idle Thumbs game no matter what, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted September 10, 2008 Jeeeeeesus H Christ! What happened? Did Richard Garriot's space programme cost a trifle more than expected? But in seriousness, I hope you find something else that's ultra cool. And forming your own gaming company might not even be such a weird idea. I certainly wouldn't mind helping you out in any which way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted September 10, 2008 Also, I can't believe NCSoft accidentally THE WHOLE COMPANY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanJW Posted September 10, 2008 Yeah cause the current economic climate is perfect for that Ah but games are probably one of the few sectors that are still growing, thanks to the fact that they have a near-international consumer base. Also our government are edging closer and closer to giving game development the kind of creative-arts tax break that it needs, thanks in no small part to they way it is good for the economy. This is exactly the same situation in which many great studios started. Might as well give it a shot eh? Otherwise you'll always think "what if?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eljay Posted September 10, 2008 Absolutely, I'm not saying it's not worth doing I was specifically focusing on the business loans part. Getting any kind of loan for anything at the moment is extremely difficult. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaff Posted September 10, 2008 rendundancy money! wait no job! oh shit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted September 10, 2008 Also, I can't believe NCSoft accidentally THE WHOLE COMPANY It sucks you guys lost your jobs, but this was gold. Sorry, though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted September 10, 2008 Also, I can't believe NCSoft accidentally THE WHOLE COMPANY You win the thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noyb Posted September 11, 2008 Sucks, man. Anyone can tell you're all passionate about the industry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted September 11, 2008 Damn, condolences. Having just recently clawed my way out of debt left from a 3 month unemployment streak, I can definitely sympathize with the "crap, there goes my job" part. Along with toblix though, I'll pledge to buy pretty much anything Idle Thumbs games puts out. Up to and including novelty shaped fridge magnets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Posted September 11, 2008 Ugh, total bullshit. Be strong, euro-Thumbs. Also drunk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vimes Posted September 11, 2008 God, that sucks... I wish you to find a new fantastic job soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Posted September 11, 2008 What, I don't even get a mention in your post Marek? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted September 11, 2008 NICK!!! I realized later yesterday that I had forgotten you in this thread, I' m so sorry It was hastily written whilst at the lord nelson (Nick also got pwned by the hammer of redundancies. ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eljay Posted September 11, 2008 Holy Shit! Nick too? Is anyone even left at NCSoft now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n0wak Posted September 11, 2008 Sucks. And all this after the big hiring rush months ago? Sucks even more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markus Posted September 11, 2008 That sucks, sorry to hear :/ Still, I also believe this might be the perfect opportunity to start your own thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted September 11, 2008 Really sorry to hear this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted September 11, 2008 There were 70+ redunancies, so NCsoft Europe has effectively been halved. There's been a global restructuring. Some details here: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/ncsoft-confirms-nc-west-formation It's been a bizarre and emotional few days. It's all very depressing, though some things aren't as bad as they could have been, and I'm trying to focus on that. The intention of starting a new developer is there, and hopefully we can make that happen. If any of you guys have good leads for publishers or VCs with an interest in either browser-based or full-scale AAA MMO development, please send me a PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted September 11, 2008 Man that blows. Sorry you were all lamed upon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
