Sony Sells Sony Online Entertainment. And they’re looking at making XBox games.
2) Yes, we want to bring our games to Xbox One in addition to PS4.
— John Smedley (@j_smedley) February 2, 2015
can't wait to make Xbox One games!
— John Smedley (@j_smedley) February 2, 2015
They’re talking about DC Universe, H1Z1 and even Planetside 2. That’s awesome news!
yeah i posted that in the planetside thead, at the time i didnt see anything about XB1… curious how its gonna go. are the games going to get better or is this investment firm just gonna strip it down…
I have a feeling it is gonna slow things down. Especially for games in development like H1Z1. I have a feeling new investors may change how these F2P games monetize. Guess we will see here in the near future.
exactly what i am worried about
Daybreak Game Company, formerly known as Sony Online Entertainment, has been hit with layoffs.
In a statement to IGN, Daybreak spokesperson Michele Cagle said the
move is a “strategic decision to rationalize the business,” with both
its San Diego, CA and Austin, TX studios seeing the elimination of
positions.
“This alignment of resources better positions the newly independent
studio for future growth opportunities and developments,” Cagle said,
adding that the reductions will not affect current game operations. "The
company will continue on its mission to partner with its player
community to drive the future."
EverQuest franchise director of development David Georgeson was among those affected, saying on Twitter "Yeah, I’m sorry folks but it’s true."
No mention was made of how many people are affected by the layoffs.
I find this funny first they say this…
Then they do this…
You can’t tell me that won’t effect EQ at all. LOL. This is gonna be bad before it has a chance to be positive. I really hope it doesn’t fuck up H1Z1 development.