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GRIN has just refused to comment on overnight talk that it’s in danger of closing.
“At the moment we have no comment to anything [related to] that matter,” said a rep for the Swedish developer.
When pushed, the response became flatter.
“No,” said the spokesperson when asked if they could confirm any truth in the initial report.
“We’re not commenting.”
Another staffer told VG247 that all GRIN staff returned from a vacation yesterday. If this Gamasutra report is to be believed, they were met with bad news.
The story said that the Bionic Commando developer has seen “significant layoffs” and may be “facing difficulty staying afloat.”
GRIN’s Barcelona and Gothenburg offices have now apparently closed. Gama sources claim the company’s main Stockholm office may also be in jeopardy.
The company was rumoured to have laid off between 100-160 staff in May, following Bionic Commando’s release.
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Blerk said:
Oh dear. That sounds pretty bad.
Patrick Garratt said:
Ja.
pleasant_cabbage said:
Nice pic though
/golf claps
Patrick Garratt said:
It was Dannybuoy’s suggestion. I thought it was amazing, and therefore acted on it.
Hunam said:
Not surprised considering some of the alleged ‘hijix’ they get up to, using technology made for other publishers on their other projects without consent.
Robo_1 said:
That’s quite an allegation there Hunman. Do you have any links for that?
Hunam said:
Heresay at most from the EG forums.
Abstract Poster said:
Looks like it’s true but that picture on the news piece? Oooof bit harsh IMHO
SunKing said:
That really sucks as Bionic Commando: Rearmed and Wanted: Weapons of Fate were great/good games, but I must say I’m intrigued by these “hijix” Hunam’s talking about.