Another EA studio on the chopping block!

[HappySqurriel]

RolStoppable said:

HappySqurriel said:
While I wouldn't (necessarily) want Nintendo to acquire this studio, I do wish Nintendo would acquire some of the studios other publishers are closing and/or set up their own studio where these ones are closing (to leach off the experienced developers). It may sound excessive, but with how long it takes to make a game for the HD consoles and with the diversity of games Nintendo should be making, Nintendo could probably use an additional 18 (or more) studios to focus on exclusive games for the Wii U.

That number doesn't sound excessive, the problem is to realize such an expansion. Talent is limited in this industry and a lot of people (of those who can choose) would rather not work on games for Nintendo platforms.

I agree, but that is part of my reasoning behind starting with a "troubled" studio ...

For a wide variety of reasons a development team can underperform, and these are not (necessarily) based on the lack of talent or skills in the development team. Hypothetically speaking, this team could be demotivated because they're developing licensed "crap" on a shoestring budget and tight schedule; or be dealing with poor management decisions and/or a soul crushing corporate culture. It is plausable that Nintendo could pick up a developer like this and with minimal cuts have a core-team which is very respectable; and then pick up the additional talent they need to make this a AAA developer over time.