RoN Developer Big Huge Games Shut Down

[DanQ]

The ongoing financial struggles at the Rhode Island-based 38 Studios came to a head this afternoon, as an affected source has confirmed to Gamasutra that 38 Studios and its subsidiary Big Huge Games have laid off their entire staff.

Big Huge Games developed Rise of Nations and its expansion Thrones and Patriots.

[ Source: http://gamasutra.com/view/news/17101...tire_staff.php ]

[DeathGOD1235]

But the good news is that Epic Games hired everyone from Big Huge and made a new studio. I am not a big fan of Epic Games, but i really liked what they did, I'll definitly remember this when purchasing their games.

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[atheotes]

RON was a wonderful game...

[Andulias]

Originally Posted by DeathGOD1235

But the good news is that Epic Games hired everyone from Big Huge and made a new studio. I am not a big fan of Epic Games, but i really liked what they did, I'll definitly remember this when purchasing their games.

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Don't. I mean, it's great news that all the folks from BHG were hired, but if you think this was an act of mercy on Epic's side, you are wrong. They were looking for a way to expand and BHG's woes just coincided perfectly with their plans. It was just a very good business deal that benefited both parties.