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Ekim
Eagle's Shadow

Joined: 27 May 2002
Posts: 2365
Location: Montreal, Canada |
| Ultima X: Odyssey - OSI Shutdown Rumors |
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<P>A <A href="http://uo.stratics.com/news/GeneralNews.shtml#newsitem1077565813,52821">rumor</A> has been going around today about Electronic Arts relocating the Ultima Online family to California from Texas. This rumor also says that this would mean the death of Origin Systems Inc.</P>
<P>This is strictly a rumor, and has not been confirmed yet as far as we know. We will keep you posted if and when we get any update.</P> |
Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:13 am |
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Snoekie
Baron of the Court


Joined: 09 Jul 2001
Posts: 335
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
EEEEK!
Not good, not good!
Relocation of all the staff to another state?
Ugh... |
Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:18 am |
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Ammon777
Warrior for Heaven

Joined: 20 Apr 2002
Posts: 2011
Location: United States |
so this will delay the game by at least three more months... bah! |
Tue Feb 24, 2004 8:17 am |
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It's no longer a rumour. It's been confirmed on gamasutra that Origin is being shut down. Employees have been offered a severance package or to relocate to California. |
Wed Feb 25, 2004 4:36 am |
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Melvil
Village Leader


Joined: 08 Nov 2003
Posts: 80
Location: Austin, Tx |
well damn, one of my better friends has been trying to get a GM position at Origin. Guess I better call him and give him a heads up. |
Wed Feb 25, 2004 4:56 am |
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Arma
Mysterious Lady

Joined: 24 Oct 2003
Posts: 1230
Location: in the middle of hell |
Nothing new, EA has been relocating their staff from over a year from now, beginning with the final shutdown of Westwood, and the most recent rellocation of the Maxis staff.
Strictly, I don't care, I have gived up hopes on EA ever since they shut down Westwood and damned the C&C franchize with that stupid excuse of a game, called Generals. |
Wed Feb 25, 2004 11:47 am |
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Kiff
Protector of the Realm


Joined: 27 Oct 2002
Posts: 257
Location: Indiana |
IT'S IN THE GAME!! |
Wed Feb 25, 2004 2:34 pm |
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Ekim
Eagle's Shadow

Joined: 27 May 2002
Posts: 2365
Location: Montreal, Canada |
Guys, as far as I know, this is still a rumor. There have been no official statement from EA yet about any of this, or from anyone I know at OSI. The news at Gamasutra said the very important word "reportedly", and linked to a source from gamesindustry.biz, which effectively says:
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However, EA has not confirmed the move, with Glen O'Connell, spokesperson for Electronic Arts UK, telling us this afternoon that "EA is constantly evaluating best-practices and structures for our worldwide studio operations. At this time, we have no changes to announce."
However, this "rumor" is very plausible, and I wouldn't be surprised to see it confirmed any time now. But it hasn't yet, and until it is I still treat it as a rumor. _________________ =Proud Father of a new gamer GIRL!=
=Member of The Nonflamers' Guild=
=Worshiper of the Written Word= |
Wed Feb 25, 2004 3:58 pm |
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Ammon777
Warrior for Heaven

Joined: 20 Apr 2002
Posts: 2011
Location: United States |
so its rumored that this rumor is a rumor... excellent!
< ammon prays that this wont delay UXO > |
Wed Feb 25, 2004 6:49 pm |
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Snoekie
Baron of the Court


Joined: 09 Jul 2001
Posts: 335
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
I'm affraid chances are that it *will* delay UXO, Amon...
Relocating the entire staff to another state will do that.
Not every member will want to move I guess...I don't blame them if they wouldn't.
So they will most likely have to hire new employees who will have to get up to speed with UXO, etc etc.
The best scenario would be if all members would relocate. But even then it will mean a delay...grrrr
And about the "rumor" status: officially yes, but where there is smoke there is fire... |
Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:14 am |
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Ammon777
Warrior for Heaven

Joined: 20 Apr 2002
Posts: 2011
Location: United States |
yeah, i bet it would take at least a month to get everything back to the state it was before the move. tis a shame...  |
Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:54 am |
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