LucasArts has confirmed that cutbacks have been made at its internal studios today. Although they have yet to confirm a number, a former member of staff has suggested that the cuts were harsh – with an estimation of around 60 developers, as well as 25 from external production and QA. All this comes less than a week after Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II was said to have “gone gold.”
LucasArts had the following to say;
“LucasArts is reorganizing its teams to better address the needs of the internal studio. Unfortunately, this means adjusting staffing.
LucasArts continues to be committed to creating a first-class internal studio – and to fostering relationships with trusted external partners – in order to deliver quality games that amaze and inspire fans.”
Source: Kotaku
3shirts
It’s the Alan Partridge school of Streamlining:
“Who was that man that was boring me”
“Peter? He just revamped news and current affairs”
“Yes, but he’s finished revamping now, give him a painting of a spitfire and let him go”
kevatron400
Damn, always a shame to see jobs being lost – especially in a studio I’m interested to see succeed (more Star Wars please!).
jikomanzoku
a return to their old form for star wars games please xwing vs Tie Fighter and Dark Forces 2 :Jedi Knight were the last that really blew me away (I’m not counting KOTOR though, which was great, as it was developed externally)
Porcupine_I
does anyone remember the time when LucasArts was cool?
3shirts
I do, and you fight like a cow ;)
Porcupine_I
are you a dairy farmer ? :P
jikomanzoku
No, but I got this scar in a great struggle.
jayjay119
I’m not really surprised, they don’t seem to release games anywhere near as frequently as other studios or as many!