VG247:Warren Spector’s Junction Point is to close, according to industry rumour.
The Warcraft movie gets a Director, Disney shutters Junction Point, and then James Haresign, Anthony Shelton and Jamie Donnelly give their thoughts and opinions on emulators and piracy. All in this week’s BeefJack Podcast.
Stafa and Ali talk about Far Cry 3 and Sonic & All Star Racing Transformed this week. The main topic is on non-linear games and game elements. After that, news on Playstation, Crytek USA & Vigil, Warren Spector, Massachutes pulling violent arcade games, CNN and David Jaffe, and Gabe Newell on Apple. We then wrap up the show with listener feedback.
WWC: "On this week’s episode: we lament Disney’s decision to close Junction Point Studios, speculate on Sony’s possible upcoming PS4 event, and gush over 17-BIT’s love letter to Japan, Skulls of the Shogun. Then we discuss Sony’s new referral program for selling more PS Vitas. Finally, we kick off our month of love dovey goodness with The Diet Goddess by Rumiko Takahashi. We also have a good time breaking down one of her other short stories, the very lighthearted Shake Your Buddha."
It's sad for people to lose their jobs but Epic Mickey 2 failed real hard
When only one game flopping (Disney Epic Mickey 2) can make your entire studio close down, you know the industry business model is broken.
Game development is getting expensive. Next gen even more studios will close. Why do you think Sony has so many 1st party Studios. Nintendo is already set with IP's. and microsoft well we know microsoft.
The blue ocean was an oasis.
Poor Warren, he REALLY wanted those games to work. It's okay buddy, you made Deus Ex. Everything else in your career can be absolute shit and I'd be fine with it, because nothing can undo that masterpiece. I just hope everyone finds work. Thankfully, junction point is in Austin, and there's a TON of development houses in Austin.