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Massive Entertainment needs 60 more employees to finish The Division

Swedish developer Massive Entertainment needs to hire 60 more employees to be able to complete development of The Division.

OC_MurphysLaw3513d ago

Not to be mean but can't really call this news. I mean devs go through hiring phases all the time. Are we now going to list every time a dev announces job openings or hiring phases for projects?

jhoward5853513d ago (Edited 3513d ago )

I like the fact that journalist list every time a dev announces job openings or hiring.

Any clues that gives some idea on how ambition a game development is is golden. I praise UBI for making sure The Division is everything we all hoped for.

The More man power the better.

PeaSFor3512d ago (Edited 3512d ago )

im sure UBi can spare some peoples from studios working on 37 their differents Ass.Creed games....

nX3512d ago

Wasn't it 10 studios that are working on AC:Unity? I don't think Ubisoft needs more people... rather better people.

mixolydian_id3512d ago

Haven't checked the article yet, what roles are they looking for?
I wouldn't be surprised if they're tying off the game and looking to get the network guys in to assist the post launch plan. Integrating dlc, matchmaking, online experience etc.
Why have them there for the initial 3-5 years of development? There'd be nowt to do until the best of the game is done.

raWfodog3512d ago

This could be news if this is an indicator that they may delaying the game due to insufficient manpower. If they can't find the necessary staff to complete the game on time...

poppinslops3512d ago

Occasionally these listings can give clues to the nature of an unreleased project...

For example, Respawn recently advertised a position for a dev with experience in 3rd-person action, with an emphasis on free-running traversal mechanics...
Perhaps they've begun work on a 3rd-person Titanfall sequel?
Or maybe something else... a new IP?

Either way it's interesting.

Fireseed3512d ago

DAMN YOU 5 YEARS PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE!!! My arch nemesis of applying!

mixolydian_id3512d ago

Get a masters degree, takes 5 years (including the undergrad)

Fireseed3512d ago

Too much debt already, would rather spend my time in the field making money

zeusky3512d ago

master's degree =/= experience, they compliment each other but 5 years of experience with no masters degree is much better than a masters degree with no experience

Gazondaily3512d ago

Masters doesn't count for experience.

I have one but to be honest, in hindsight, I was probably better off not doing one.

These days, particularly in London, experience trumps everything. So whatever field you're trying to get into, my advice is to get work experience and get your foot in the door!

Anonagrog3512d ago (Edited 3512d ago )

That's often going to be just for senior positions. If any experience is expected it's often nearer 3, and that's still for non-junior positions.

I can only talk with respect to programming here, but I think you should be able to find a fair number of entry/junior/non-critical positions that don't rule out a lack experience. Unfortunately, near enough all will list that a person needs to have at least a Bachelor's degree in "a relevant field"; however, that really shouldn't be as important (arguably) as a high-quality portfolio that demonstrates how clued up and skilled a person is, and how much of an asset that individual would be now and into the future. In my opinion, if an applicant were to be brushed aside because of a lack of education, even though their demonstrative capabilities stands them out above the rest, that's a dev hiring wrong.

Remy_Chaos3512d ago

Sure... yet the game will likely result the same as Watch Dogs - Disappointment. But go on Ubisoft, I'm sure your marketing/ bribing team will save this one too.

Fireseed3512d ago

You do know that Ubisoft aren't the developers... right?!?!

Remy_Chaos3512d ago

Nope I didn't know... /s

That doesn't matter, almost every developer under big publishers is producing flawed games, some worse than others. I can see the hype miles away for this game and it's going to result in the the same disappointment many have experienced so far (keyword MANY not ALL.)

medman3512d ago

Massive is a Ubisoft studio.

moegooner883512d ago (Edited 3512d ago )

No doubt about it. Ubisoft always gets free pass.

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Tzuno3512d ago

ok guys game is done thank you but we are to many...

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Exclusive Q&A: “Tom Clancy’s: The Division: Hunted” Author Thomas Parrott

from paulsemel.com: In this exclusive Q&A, the author of the new technothriller based on "Tom Clancy's: The Division" discusses how it ties to the games while also bringing its own story to a close.

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rpad94d ago

did you edit out the parts where the author repeated everything you asked?

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Ubisoft's The Division series just had 80% slashed off its price on Steam

If you're looking to try out an exciting, team-based shoot 'em up, The Division is currently on sale on Steam!

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Stop Forcing Multiplayer Into Single Player Games

TIM WHITE WRITES: "Multiplayer or single player? Developers, you can do both, just not willy-nilly."

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Flawlessmic401d ago

I am in absolute agreement with the OP 👌

shinoff2183400d ago

I hate when I see single player games and see people begging for multi-player. Jeez guys it don't need to be on every game. Latest one I seen was atomic heart.

-Foxtrot400d ago

Multiplayer or even co-op

If it was always a single player game then that's how it is

Inverno400d ago

It's a trend that never really went away. For me multiplayer in a primarily SP focused game was an excuse for DLC. Then there's the mentality gamers had that adding multiplayer makes a game worth the price, otherwise it should be half price for half a game. A way of thinking devs reassured when they started adding multiplayer to their sequels. We see the same with multiplayer focused games getting SP in their sequels.

Flawlessmic400d ago

Tbh multilayer now is a way to add live service and mtx elements, very rarely does it come of well.

What single players game used to be in a lot of cases now require 3 other people for keeping to really enjoy it and I hate having to rely on others to get the maximum from a game.

Sp should be sp, if devs want to add a separate multi mode then that's fine with me, the legends addition to ghost of tshushima was fricking sick but totally separate to the main game. Sick of co op too.

Hofstaderman400d ago

I remember when certain single player games had them as included optional modes that was played on the couch. Had brilliant times with Syphon Filter and Golden Eye. Me and my bro used to used to fight over who would play as Gabe even though it was technically just a skin. Good times.

Dagexon399d ago

I didn't notice your comment before I added mine.
But good times indeed

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