GSC is closed, STALKER 2 cancelled

[QUOTE="Arach666"][QUOTE="nameless12345"]

I tought the STALKER series sold well enough on the PC so this is surprising to me.

aroxx_ab

Sales of all 3 games combined? if so that is extremely bad if compared to all the bragging PC gamers do :lol:

They should have ported their games to consoles, or at least had someone else do it, to help pay for development of Stalker 2.KC_Hokie

They should have ported their games to consoles, or at least had someone else do it, to help pay for development of Stalker 2.KC_Hokie

Apparently you've been living under a rock, because that's exactly what they had planned for Stalker 2.

This sucks, I've been waiting for Stalker 2 forever now.

The first 3 games were amazing. :cry:

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]They should have ported their games to consoles, or at least had someone else do it, to help pay for development of Stalker 2.PurpleMan5000

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]They should have ported their games to consoles, or at least had someone else do it, to help pay for development of Stalker 2.DragonfireXZ95

Apparently you've been living under a rock, because that's exactly what they had planned for Stalker 2.

This sucks, I've been waiting for Stalker 2 forever now.

The first 3 games were amazing. :cry:

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[QUOTE="adamosmaki"] and exactly how many games without the backing of Sony or MS or the huge advertising campaign of EA/activision and the huge development costs manage to sell that good ?DraugenCP

Don't know, but if you go say a game sell "extremely well" you expect higher numbers than only 5millions for 3games combined...

well this blows. There goes my only chance to try out stalker.

They should have ported their games to consoles, or at least had someone else do it, to help pay for development of Stalker 2.KC_Hokie

They should of made it for consoles where people actually buy games.

They should of made it for consoles where people actually buy games.

WarTornRuston

well this blows. There goes my only chance to try out stalker.

finalfantasy94

Why is that? you can buy the 3 old ones at steam...

Not cool :(

[QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]

well this blows. There goes my only chance to try out stalker.

aroxx_ab

Why is that? you can buy the 3 old ones at steam...

my computer stinks and I have no plans of upgrading. Stalker 2 was said to come to consoles,but since the studio is dead now so is my chance to play it.

Just reeks of mismanagement; you just can't sell that number of games and still go under without royally screwing up somewhere.

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]They should have ported their games to consoles, or at least had someone else do it, to help pay for development of Stalker 2.SAGE_OF_FIRE

Just reeks of mismanagement; you just can't sell that number of games and still go under without royally screwing up somewhere.

Slow_Show

I've read gossip that the head of the studio is under investigation for tax fraud and skimming off profits for himself.

Don't know if there's any truth to that.

Meh, SoC was great but they failed to capitalize on it, the sequels didn't evolve and were worse in many ways. If I had my way the guys behind Metro would take over the IP and create a more focused and polished experience.ManicAce

[QUOTE="Slow_Show"]

Just reeks of mismanagement; you just can't sell that number of games and still go under without royally screwing up somewhere.

topgunmv

I've read gossip that the head of the studio is under investigation for tax fraud and skimming off profits for himself.

Don't know if there's any truth to that.

I blame consoles

I blame consoles

Zaibach

[QUOTE="topgunmv"]

[QUOTE="Slow_Show"]

Just reeks of mismanagement; you just can't sell that number of games and still go under without royally screwing up somewhere.

SAGE_OF_FIRE

I've read gossip that the head of the studio is under investigation for tax fraud and skimming off profits for himself.

Don't know if there's any truth to that.

No clue, but this would certainly explain how he paid for them.

[QUOTE="ManicAce"]Meh, SoC was great but they failed to capitalize on it, the sequels didn't evolve and were worse in many ways. If I had my way the guys behind Metro would take over the IP and create a more focused and polished experience.DraugenCP

That... Sucks

[QUOTE="SAGE_OF_FIRE"]

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]They should have ported their games to consoles, or at least had someone else do it, to help pay for development of Stalker 2.KC_Hokie

Saw this on Neogaf when I woke up. I never really got to play any of the games but I always wanted to. It really sucks hearing this.

...I really need to buy the other games soon. Stalker 2 sounded good from what I read.

GSC joins Black Isle I suppose.

In other news Bethesda buys Stalker IP.

GSC joins Black Isle I suppose.

In other news Bethesda buys Stalker IP.

organic_machine

Seriously?

Hope a worthy dev can pick it up and finish it.

No... this is the worst gaming news I've read in quite a while. Such a talented team. Their work has given me one of the best and most original experiences in the shooter genre this gen. What the hell :(

I wonder where the license will go?

It would be nice if 4A Games got hold of it somehow.

They should of made it for consoles where people actually buy games.

WarTornRuston

http://twitter.com/gscstalker

Doesn't say anything about it here

Meh, can't say I care about the game, but I hope the members of the studio land on their feet.

Why did law enforcement want control of GSC? Odd.

Shame about it all though. STALKER was a hell of an atmospheric series. Even if STALKER 2 was really STALKER 4. :P

Meh, can't say I care about the game, but I hope the members of the studio land on their feet.

DarkLink77

I'll give it kudos for having awesome atmosphere but it just wasn't fun and involved way too much running back and forth. And the time limits on quests? Yeah, that was dumb too.

But man, when I went underground for the first time and couldn't see six inches in front of me, and there were mutated growls I felt chills man.

It's just odd that law enforcement wanted control of the company. That's what has me most curious (cuz I wasn't going to buy STALKER 2 anyway).

I see opportunity for MS to easily scoop up another worthy developer to make Xbox 360/PC titles for them... but of course that probably won't ever happen.lamprey263

http://twitter.com/gscstalker

Doesn't say anything about it here

Peredith

dont care

it was going to be on consoles anyway, so it would have sucked and ruined the franchise

glad it died with a perfect legacy

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

Meh, can't say I care about the game, but I hope the members of the studio land on their feet.

NeonNinja

I'll give it kudos for having awesome atmosphere but it just wasn't fun and involved way too much running back and forth. And the time limits on quests? Yeah, that was dumb too.

But man, when I went underground for the first time and couldn't see six inches in front of me, and there were mutated growls I felt chills man.

It's just odd that law enforcement wanted control of the company. That's what has me most curious (cuz I wasn't going to buy STALKER 2 anyway).

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

Meh, can't say I care about the game, but I hope the members of the studio land on their feet.

NeonNinja

I'll give it kudos for having awesome atmosphere but it just wasn't fun and involved way too much running back and forth. And the time limits on quests? Yeah, that was dumb too.

But man, when I went underground for the first time and couldn't see six inches in front of me, and there were mutated growls I felt chills man.

It's just odd that law enforcement wanted control of the company. That's what has me most curious (cuz I wasn't going to buy STALKER 2 anyway).

Side quests sucked in Shadow Of Chernobyl. It was all about the mainquest. Call Of Pripyat had incredible sidequests though. Every single one was different.

[QUOTE="organic_machine"]

GSC joins Black Isle I suppose.

In other news Bethesda buys Stalker IP.

PurpleMan5000