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Eidos closes Pivotal Games
Ed Fear Jul 14 2008, 5:22pm
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Conflict developer's staff notified today; Eidos to keep '10-12' specialists in Bath for 'specific' projects
Eidos has closed down Pivotal Games, its internal UK studio.
A company spokesperson told Develop: "Eidos parent company SCi Entertainment Group announced on 29 February its plans to re-structure its business and to focus on cornerstone studios and core franchises.
"As part of this process Eidos confirms that, despite reviewing a number of alternative options, we are closing Pivotal Games – but we will be keeping a team of 10-12 specialists in Bath, who will work on specific projects for group.’"
Pivotal was best known for its Conflict series - the most recent of which, Conflict: Denied Ops, was released in February this year. It had also worked on Conflict: Global Storm, Conflict: Vietnam, Conflict: Desert Storm II, Conflict: Desert Storm, The Great Escape and Warzone 2100. Based near Bath, the studio employed over 100 people and was, up until a few months ago, actively recruiting for more staff.
According to a source, employees were notified today that the studio will be closed in 30 days.
Comments
“Aaa...”
Posted: Jul 14, 10:47pm
I really wanna say it... please... someone...
“Re: Aaa...”
Posted: Jul 15, 8:36am
I will.......
WHERE IS THE NEW LEGACY OF KAIN GAME EIDOS!!!
“Shame”
Posted: Jul 15, 2:09pm
This Eidos downturn is getting more and more sad the more you hear about things.
Even the shareprice has dropped below 30p.
“Re: Shame”
Posted by: bothered - Jul 15, 3:12pm
Blimey, it's almost to the point of a studio a day!!
Are there any studio's left in the south of England?