Post: Layoffs hit former Sony studio one week after being sold
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02-12-2015, 01:49 PM
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ResistTheSun
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Daybreak studios has complete control over past and new intellectual properties. With Sony giving up management of the intellectual properties even if they are exclusive to Sony based platforms. Former Sony owned studio is known for the following titles EverQuest Landmark, EverQuest Next, PlanetSide 2, H1Z1.
Company runs two studios in San Diego and Austin. Columbus Nova provided this statement on the lay offs.
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"As part of a strategic decision to rationalize the business, Daybreak Game Company announced today that it will eliminate positions in both its San Diego and Austin studios. This alignment of resources better positions the newly independent studio for future growth opportunities and developments, including delivering on its legacy of making top online games and establishing a solid foundation for future multi-platform success. These reductions will not affect the operation of current games and the company will continue on its mission to partner with its player community to drive the future and push the boundaries of online gaming."
Senior talent along with former prominent employees are on the list with director of development, director of global community relations. Lead designer behind EverQuest also lost his job, no news on which other lead games development designers lost their jobs.
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02-13-2015, 07:41 AM
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Originally posted by ResistTheSun
Former Sony 1st party studio Sony online entertainment now known as Daybreak studios has been hit by lay offs with senior talent leaving the company. One week after being taken over by New York financial investment firm Columbus Nova who used to own harmonix.
Daybreak studios has complete control over past and new intellectual properties. With Sony giving up management of the intellectual properties even if they are exclusive to Sony based platforms. Former Sony owned studio is known for the following titles EverQuest Landmark, EverQuest Next, PlanetSide 2, H1Z1.
Company runs two studios in San Diego and Austin. Columbus Nova provided this statement on the lay offs.
Senior talent along with former prominent employees are on the list with director of development, director of global community relations. Lead designer behind EverQuest also lost his job, no news on which other lead games development designers lost their jobs.
Daybreak studios has complete control over past and new intellectual properties. With Sony giving up management of the intellectual properties even if they are exclusive to Sony based platforms. Former Sony owned studio is known for the following titles EverQuest Landmark, EverQuest Next, PlanetSide 2, H1Z1.
Company runs two studios in San Diego and Austin. Columbus Nova provided this statement on the lay offs.
Senior talent along with former prominent employees are on the list with director of development, director of global community relations. Lead designer behind EverQuest also lost his job, no news on which other lead games development designers lost their jobs.
Interesting article. Quite frankly, I think that it is sad that those men/women lost their jobs after (I am sure) all the time they have contributed to the industry. Luckily, they have the knowledge and skills to step their foot into another well paying job.
02-14-2015, 07:22 PM
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ResistTheSun
In Flames Much?
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