EA sack Maxis

[Twirlywoos]

Take a look at @MaxisGuillaume's Tweet: https://twitter.com/MaxisGuillaume/status/573203901081509888?s=09

Well it was a fun 12 years, but it's time to turn off the lights and put the key under the door. #RIPMaxisEmeryville

 

[clungemonkey]

Take a look at @MaxisGuillaume's Tweet: https://twitter.com/MaxisGuillaume/status/573203901081509888?s=09

It's just one of their studios at Emeryville which has closed, all others are continuing to operate. Maxis still exists in one shape or form.

 

[Twirlywoos]

It's just one of their studios at Emeryville which has closed, all others are continuing to operate. Maxis still exists in one shape or form.

Those studios are like Pepsi trying to be Coke

 

[bsoltan]

The main studio has been closed though, the studio responsible for SimCity and other Maxis/EA IP.

They are keeping The Sims going at least!

Today we are consolidating Maxis IP development to our studios in Redwood Shores, Salt Lake City, Helsinki and Melbourne locations as we close our Emeryville location.
Maxis continues to support and develop new experiences for current Sims and SimCity players, while expanding our franchises to new platforms and developing new cross-platform IP.
These changes do not impact our plans for The Sims. Players will continue to see rich new experiences in The Sims 4, with our first expansion pack coming soon along with a full slate of additional updates and content in the pipeline.
All employees impacted by the changes today will be given opportunities to explore other positions within the Maxis studios and throughout EA. For those that are leaving the company, we are working to ensure the best possible transition with separation packages and career assistance.

 

[~>Dg<~]

sims and spore have gone.

 

[Tute]

Any chance EA could just sack themselves?

 

[spoffle]

Those studios are like Pepsi trying to be Coke

Why would Pepsi want to go and do that?

 

[Tute]

Why would Pepsi want to go and do that?

If you're talking about standard Pepsi vs Coke, then yes I agree.

However, vanilla Coke trumps all.

 

[BuffetSlayer]

If you're talking about standard Pepsi vs Coke, then yes I agree.

However, vanilla Coke trumps all.

Lies.

Ginger Beer > all, the more fiery the better!

 

[Apem]

Pepsi is better than coke IMO

 

[Twirlywoos]

Rumour is EA are trying to buy these guys
http://www.colossalorder.fi/

 

[MasterOC]

Pepsi is better than coke IMO

Oh god no .. I feel robbed when ask for coke and get given that crap

 

[rwm24]

Shame about Maxis. The original Sims and SimCity were great.

I also have fond memories of SimCopter, SimAnt and SimTower!

Rumour is EA are trying to buy these guys
http://www.colossalorder.fi/

I hope those rumours are false. I'd hate to see another dev ruined by EA.

 

[Mockingbird]

Lies.

Ginger Beer > all, the more fiery the better!

Also, scotch and dry.

 

[wilber]

Rumour is EA are trying to buy these guys
http://www.colossalorder.fi/

I really hope that is not true.

 

[gazzamcg]

Any chance EA could just sack themselves?

If only, along with a few other muppets who the gaming industry wouldnt miss at all.

 

[snips86x]

Any chance EA could just sack themselves?

Chance would be a fine thing!

 

[beachBOYken]

Shame about Maxis. The original Sims and SimCity were great.

I also have fond memories of SimCopter, SimAnt and SimTower!



I hope those rumours are false. I'd hate to see another dev ruined by EA.

simcopter and simtower were awesome. I always have the urge to play these!

If anyone knows were I can download a copy of these games that would work on windows 8, I would be very grateful.

 

[Defiant306]

Any chance Ubisoft can sack themselves as well?