Eidos: Warren Spector still at Ion Storm
Executive at publisher denies reports that the legendary game creator has jumped ship.
Earlier today, reports began to surface that Eidos had laid off up to two dozen workers at its subsidiary Ion Storm, developer of Deus Ex: Invisible War and the just-shipped Thief: Deadly Shadows. Some reports--most notably on Shacknews.com--listed Warren Spector, Ion Storm's founder and lead designer, as among those departing the Austin, Texas-based studio.
However, an Eidos executive contacted by GameSpot denied that Spector had exited the organization. "Warren is still there," he said, but would not elaborate. As to the layoffs, the Eidos exec refused to confirm or deny they had occurred. "With the completion of projects, there is always a review of teams," he said, refusing to comment further.
If proven true, the layoffs at Ion Storm would be more than just the latest example of publishers slashing staff at a developer after the release of a major game. Many would interpret a staff cut at the studio as evidence of Eidos' displeasure at Invisible War's disappointing reception. A Spector departure would have even more serious ramifications, seeing how he is reportedly supervising the all-new--and all-important--latest installment in the Tomb Raider franchise.
Hot Stories
Newsmakers
-
GameSpot's Best of 2009 - Dubious Honors Winners
Find out our Dubious Honors Winners in the Best of 2009 Awards! Full Story
- Posted Dec 22, 2009 11:56 am PT
-
GameSpot's Best of 2009 - Special Achievement Winners
Find out our special achievement winners in the Best of 2009 Awards! Full Story
- Posted Dec 21, 2009 11:59 am PT
Featured Stories
-
Xbox Avatars to 'encourage exercise'?
Microsoft patent details technology to make 360's avatars have same physical appearance as their real-world counterparts--and thereby promote physical fitness. Full Story
- Posted Dec 21, 2009 12:13 pm PT
- 719 Comments
-
'Ghost Recon Future Soldier' trademarked
Ubisoft USPTO filing reveals likely name of next installment in its tactical Tom Clancy shooter series, due out after Q1 2010. Full Story
- Posted Dec 21, 2009 1:06 pm PT
- 139 Comments
-
Take-Two sells distribution arm, cuts Q1 forecast by $120 million
Publisher cuts annual outlook to $910 million after Jack of All Games subsidiary is scooped up by IT systems distributor Synnex. Full Story
- Posted Dec 21, 2009 2:53 pm PT
- 26 Comments
-
Shippin' Out December 20-26: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Square Enix's Crystal Bearers for the Wii leads a light release slate including the retail launch of Guitar Hero: Van Halen. Full Story
- Posted Dec 21, 2009 10:55 am PT
- 47 Comments
-
Final Fantasy XIII day-one sales hit 1 million in Japan
Square Enix's hotly anticipated JRPG busts platinum sales marker in 24 hours on PS3, franchise sales surpass 92 million. Full Story
- Posted Dec 18, 2009 10:53 am PT
- 730 Comments
Submit News
Related Game
- Eidos Interactive
- Ion Storm
- Fantasy Action Adventure
- Release: May 25, 2004
- ESRB: Mature
Recent News
-
Game releases hold steady in 2009
EEDAR analysis finds slightly more titles fighting over fewer customer dollars, increasingly scarce shelf space; 2010 to see fewer new retail games.
0 Comments
Sign in / Sign up