Gameforge is set to cut a little over 20 percent of its staff. GI.biz reports that the German browser-based games company, which bought a majority share in Frogster last year, will cut 100 of its 450 employees.
The publisher previously canceled Mythos and Hellbreed, and is now reportedly struggling to finish Star Trek: Infinite Space unless a co-publishing agreement is signed.
"Through a more efficient organizational structure, we can optimize our use of resources and great potential for further growth increase," said CEO Alexander Roesner in a statement. "This will strengthen our long term position in the dynamic market for online games."
Reader Comments (8)
Posted: Nov 3rd 2011 6:06PM SirUrza said
Is it just me or doesn't anyone else think that the game industry is one of the few industries that need bean counters. It seems like everyone is going out of business in the middle of making games... well wtf, where's the fiscal responsibility?
Posted: Nov 3rd 2011 7:29PM Timjoy said
@SirUrza
The large players like EA and Activision are already filled with bean counters....that's why we see so many rehashes and not enough original content....
Truthfully you have to strike a balance, if you look at the auto industry(...an industry filled with bean counters)...part of the reason why cool concept cars never make it to production is well...bean counters...
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The large players like EA and Activision are already filled with bean counters....that's why we see so many rehashes and not enough original content....
Truthfully you have to strike a balance, if you look at the auto industry(...an industry filled with bean counters)...part of the reason why cool concept cars never make it to production is well...bean counters...
Posted: Nov 3rd 2011 7:55PM Cafecito said
What about the other Star Trek game? I kinda liked that teaser trailer from some time back.
Posted: Nov 4th 2011 4:56PM (Unverified) said
@Cafecito This *is* the 'other Star Trek game', compared to STO..
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Posted: Nov 3rd 2011 9:47PM BoBsS said
@fashionccz
OMG I WILL TRACK YOU DOWN AND SLAP YOU IN THE FACE! WE GET IT ALREADY!
OMG I WILL TRACK YOU DOWN AND SLAP YOU IN THE FACE! WE GET IT ALREADY!
Posted: Nov 3rd 2011 10:00PM MercShame said
No! Star Trek needs another game to compete with STO
Posted: Nov 4th 2011 8:39AM s1l3n70n3 said
"Star Trek: Infinite Space"
Infinite Space already came out, and it was good.
Though that is one generic name, so I'm not surprised more than one game would use it.
Infinite Space already came out, and it was good.
Though that is one generic name, so I'm not surprised more than one game would use it.





