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Burek on 30 July 2014
pokoko said:
I just hope Deep Silver doesn't get into trouble biting off more than it can chew--essentially what happened to Crytek.

Deep Silver is backed by Koch Media, which is a very large multinational media company. And all these deals are very inexpensive. 

Unless they get greedy to repeat THQ's mistakes, they'll be just fine.



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Burek on 30 July 2014
vivster said:
Burek said:

Homefront acquired by Deep Silver, production of sequel to continue at fresh studio

https://www.linkedin.com/company/freshstudio

At least it's in better hands now.

LOL. Homefront: Vietnam confirmed.



AZWification on 30 July 2014
Ka-pi96 said:
Kresnik said:
Well, I wonder if this means Deep Silver have acquired Crytek UK. I hope so.


If they have they better have got the Timesplitters ip in the deal as well!

I just want a new TimeSplitters dammit! I don't care who makes it, I just want it! :-/



                
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foodfather on 30 July 2014

Crytek is just a rubbish company. The problem with Deep Silver, is that DR was a fluke and they know it, they desperately need new IP to stay relevant.



vivster on 30 July 2014
Ka-pi96 said:
foodfather said:
Crytek is just a rubbish company. The problem with Deep Silver, is that DR was a fluke and they know it, they desperately need new IP to stay relevant.


Assuming you mean Dead Island, they have also got Metro, Saints Row and now Homefront.

Sounds like a lineup a certain THQ would have. And we know how that ended.



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Aura7541 on 30 July 2014

Alright! Thank goodness that Homefront is saved because I really liked the looks of it when initial details came out.



Burek on 30 July 2014
vivster said:
Ka-pi96 said:
foodfather said:
Crytek is just a rubbish company. The problem with Deep Silver, is that DR was a fluke and they know it, they desperately need new IP to stay relevant.


Assuming you mean Dead Island, they have also got Metro, Saints Row and now Homefront.

Sounds like a lineup a certain THQ would have. And we know how that ended.

THQ flamed out on uDraw and crappy movie tie-ins.

Deep Silver seems to be less greedy and more controlled. 

I enjoy their games and will continue to support them, and Saints Row and Dead Island are great games within their limitations.

I've even decided to get Metro Redux, even though I'm not a shooter fan.



Blood_Tears on 30 July 2014

So Crytek UK/Free Radical was having development issues? Go figure. Maybe these devs need to make a career change..



Burek on 30 July 2014

Update: Crytek has issued a statement detailing further changes to its operations following the divestment of the Homefront IP. The developer also says that, in accordance with UK law, all staff from Crytek UK will transfer to Deep Silver to continue work. This indicates that Crytek will no longer have a UK presence.

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/07/30/deep-silver-now-owns-homefront-new-studio-handling-development.aspx



Kresnik on 30 July 2014
Burek said:
Update: Crytek has issued a statement detailing further changes to its operations following the divestment of the Homefront IP. The developer also says that, in accordance with UK law, all staff from Crytek UK will transfer to Deep Silver to continue work. This indicates that Crytek will no longer have a UK presence.

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/07/30/deep-silver-now-owns-homefront-new-studio-handling-development.aspx


Oh geez, I should've realised that.  Doh.

Here's the law it's referring to if anyone is interested:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transfer_of_Undertakings_(Protection_of_Employment)_Regulations_2006



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