Login:  Password:   Remember?  
Show Quick Gamelist
Games:397  Guilds:2,006
Members:1,145,646  Online:0
Guests:0  Posts:3,121,455
Mythic Entertainment | http://www.warhammeronline.com
RPG | Genre:Fantasy | Status:Final  | Publisher:Electronic Arts | Has PVP:Yes
Distribution:Download,Retail | Retail Price:$39.99 | Pay Type:SubscriptionBUY IT
Desktop Client | System Req: PC Mac | ESRB:T

WAR (Warhammer Online) Forum » General Discussion » Rumor's of large layoff at Mythic

8 posts found
Newhopes

Advanced Member

Joined: 9/21/08
Posts: 427

 
11/09/09 3:34:01 PM#1

Seem likely that EA has over the last few days laid off up to 40% of Mythic entertainments work force, things aren't looking so bright for Warhammer online.

 

kotaku.com/5400594/

twitter.com/Athryn/statuses/5565314202

Turntable

Advanced Member

Joined: 8/04/09
Posts: 66

11/09/09 5:52:29 PM#2

 Gamespot has a story up: http://www.gamespot.com/news/6239401.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;1

Feel sorry for those who loose their jobs!

--
Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.

Bob_Blawblaw

Hard Core Member

Joined: 1/11/06
Posts: 871

www.tryswg.com
It''s "Not that bad"

11/09/09 5:53:41 PM#3

From my contacts in the industry, EA let go upwards of 1500 people today.

Edit: it pays to read the post above before hitting the 'submit' button.

http://nged.urbanup.com/3962807

SaintViktor

Elite Member

Joined: 3/17/07
Posts: 2439

11/09/09 5:56:27 PM#4

You can add this link with the rest. Pretty much, Mythic is no more. All they are doing is trying to squeeze every penny out of people until  they decide to close it.

www.massively.com/2009/11/09/rumor-80-more-layoffs-hit-mythic/

zantax

Hard Core Member

Joined: 1/11/05
Posts: 214

11/09/09 5:59:39 PM#5

So what did that take 2 years to get rid of the Mythic Crew, Trust me BIOWARE your days are numbered.  Unless there new MMO is a major hit they will all be looking for work within 2 years as well, I hope I am wrong but EA is just that type of company.

parrotpholk

Elite Member

Joined: 1/20/05
Posts: 1365

11/09/09 6:02:06 PM#6

 Tis a shame. There is a soft spot in my heart for some of the old DAoC devs. WAR I blame on EA mostly and Jacobs 2nd.

SaintViktor

Elite Member

Joined: 3/17/07
Posts: 2439

11/09/09 6:05:17 PM#7
Originally posted by zantax

So what did that take 2 years to get rid of the Mythic Crew, Trust me BIOWARE your days are numbered.  Unless there new MMO is a major hit they will all be looking for work within 2 years as well, I hope I am wrong but EA is just that type of company.


 

They will never get rid of Bioware. Mass Effect and Dragon Age are mega hits and The Old Republic willdo just fine. They also working on Mass Effect 2 which will no doubt be great. 

Zodan

Hard Core Member

Joined: 10/07/04
Posts: 430

11/10/09 3:15:49 AM#8

Well we have to wait for official word but it might not be as bad as it sounds as it might only affect marketing and people that do not write actual code as in removing middle management and such.

Not good though, layoffs are never fair but such is the way of capitalism.