The Secret World dev hit with layoffs
Funcom, developer of the recently released subscription MMO, The Secret World, has confirmed layoffs.
Funcom, developer of the recently released subscription MMO, The Secret World, is laying off a considerable number of staff. Citing "expected lower initial revenues" from the game, the company has announced a "reduction of operating costs" that includes "temporary layoffs as well as other initiatives."
According to The Verge, the layoffs could affect upwards of half of the studio's worldwide staff. A representative could not comment on specifics "as we are currently in the middle of this process we can not provide any further comment at the present time." Adding, "rest assured however that we have long-term plans for the company and that we remain fully committed to all of our games."
Funcom is also known for the Age of Conan MMO as well.
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Funcom, developer of the recently released subscription MMO, The Secret World, has confirmed layoffs.-
I wish the game was doing better, I've been enjoying it so far
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Aye
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See a lot of current day supernatural MMOs out there, do ya?
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If you mean this kind of thing, then I wholeheartedly agree. http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2012/08/03
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So what is the failure based on?
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Unrealistic expectations and the glut of MMOs in general, imo. Also, Funcom.
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Ah yeah, I agree, I cofnusticaticed your post.
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I think I did that with daggots. no worries.
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Temporary Layoffs? Good Times!!
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Aint we lucky we got 'em.
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I really, REALLY wish that AoC was a cash cow. It is really well done.
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I wish they had better support.
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yeah, I wish more gamers supported it too ;)
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Should have made an FPS or RPG instead, the concept behind the game seems cool but nobody needs more MMOs.
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As a straight up RPG, I think it would be pretty awesome. I like the world building, and the quest structure, along with the unique things like investigation missions and such. But yeah, the whole $15/month thing is just a huge turn off at this point.
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fuck funcom. that is all.
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This is sad news. I too, like many, have been enjoying this game. Mainly the change of genre is nice (im fkn tired of elves and orcs), but does this mean subscription based MMO's are going the way of the dodo? in my experience F2P MMO support is balls, but other then Rift, or Eve what else is out there that will take my $15/month? (first one to mention wow gets a punch right in the nose)
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Oh man, I remember Anarchy Online. I loved that game! It was so badass. Sucks it didn't do so hot :(
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if it got an engine update i would quickly resub, was such a fun game!
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This game is actually quite solid. I enjoyed it for about a month and canceled.
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I'm enjoying TSW so far, tried it during a free weekend promotion, liked it enough to buy on amazon.
The client or game is 17-23gb download (could put a few off!) a whopping 37gb installed. That's a lot of artwork & it definitely shows, I love the graphic style. My pc's several years old, E7400 dual 2.2ghz 4gb ram and a radeon 6670, and enjoying it so far on high detail, 25fps is fine for me.
Artwork & environment is great, monsters creepy, and that 37gb is a tantalising amount to explore!
As for learning curve comments, all the inventory keys etc are on 7, 8 of the manual and equipping's covered on page 14, I agree that some people think games should be simple enough to not need a manual - but have you tried EVE Online?
