Post by Zeli on Feb 11, 2015 15:20:05 GMT -5
Source: www.mmogames.com/gamenews/40176/daybreak-games-lays-off-staff/
Source: massivelyop.net/2015/02/11/daybreak-lays-off-georgeson-carlson/
Source: forums.station.sony.com/soe/index.php?threads/daybreak-company-update.11500068779/
Linda Carlson and Dave Georgeson are among those affected by the layoffs at Daybreak Games (formerly SOE) today. Linda has been the Global Community Relations lead for 6 years (You may also know her from The Brasse). There's no way someone can not like the EverQuest Franchise Lead Dave Georgeson. His enthusiasm is contagious. His positive energy can fuel a hype train. It seems impossible to me to separate this man from the very spirit of EverQuest. Yet, today, that very thing has come to pass. I'm not sure of other specific names at this time, but it's a sad day for MMOs, for the EverQuest community, and all those leaving and remaining at Daybreak.
Quote from the official forums:
Source: massivelyop.net/2015/02/11/daybreak-lays-off-georgeson-carlson/
Source: forums.station.sony.com/soe/index.php?threads/daybreak-company-update.11500068779/
Linda Carlson and Dave Georgeson are among those affected by the layoffs at Daybreak Games (formerly SOE) today. Linda has been the Global Community Relations lead for 6 years (You may also know her from The Brasse). There's no way someone can not like the EverQuest Franchise Lead Dave Georgeson. His enthusiasm is contagious. His positive energy can fuel a hype train. It seems impossible to me to separate this man from the very spirit of EverQuest. Yet, today, that very thing has come to pass. I'm not sure of other specific names at this time, but it's a sad day for MMOs, for the EverQuest community, and all those leaving and remaining at Daybreak.
Quote from the official forums:
Dear Players, Partners & Friends,
Last week we announced that we were acquired and are now operating independently as
Daybreak Game Company. To better position our newly independent studio for future growth
opportunities and to deliver on our legacy of making top online games, we have had to make
some tough choices including realignment of resources.
Unfortunately, this realignment means adjusting staffing as well. We announced today that we
will eliminate positions in our San Diego and Austin studios. We deeply value our employees
and never take these decisions lightly so we’ve done our best to do what’s right for the people
affected. Although extremely difficult, these are necessary actions that will ultimately drive
improved results and help strengthen our company’s foundation for success. Many of us are
saying goodbye to close friends and colleagues who we’ve worked with over the years, and we
are grateful for the memories and all that they’ve contributed. They will be greatly missed, and
we wish them nothing but the best for the future.
These reductions will not affect the operation of our current games and as mentioned above, will
help better position our company for future success. As we move forward, we are committed to
delivering the best online games and working side-by-side with our players to drive the future of
our online games.
Thank you for your continued support,
The Daybreak Games Team
Last week we announced that we were acquired and are now operating independently as
Daybreak Game Company. To better position our newly independent studio for future growth
opportunities and to deliver on our legacy of making top online games, we have had to make
some tough choices including realignment of resources.
Unfortunately, this realignment means adjusting staffing as well. We announced today that we
will eliminate positions in our San Diego and Austin studios. We deeply value our employees
and never take these decisions lightly so we’ve done our best to do what’s right for the people
affected. Although extremely difficult, these are necessary actions that will ultimately drive
improved results and help strengthen our company’s foundation for success. Many of us are
saying goodbye to close friends and colleagues who we’ve worked with over the years, and we
are grateful for the memories and all that they’ve contributed. They will be greatly missed, and
we wish them nothing but the best for the future.
These reductions will not affect the operation of our current games and as mentioned above, will
help better position our company for future success. As we move forward, we are committed to
delivering the best online games and working side-by-side with our players to drive the future of
our online games.
Thank you for your continued support,
The Daybreak Games Team
