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Lead designer says he wouldn't take the same risks again
Read More »The Secret World gains new director
Former content designer Joel Bylos steps up to spearhead Funcom MMO
Read More »Funcom insists less than 50% of Oslo studio let go
Spokesperson denies former lead designer's claims majority of studio on forced leave
Read More »Funcom lays off lead designer of The Secret World
Majority of Oslo studio let go, claims Martin Bruusgaard
Read More »Poor Secret World sales sparks Funcom re-focus
MMO garners just 200,000 sales
Read More »Funcom to focus on smaller games as The Secret World sales disappoint
Funcom’s Q2 2012 financial report reveals its MMO The Secret World has sold 200,000 units since its launch in July. Mixed reviews and competing titles were blamed for the lower than expected results, affecting sales ‘significantly’ according to the company. Fumcom mentioned the release date announcements for Guild Wars 2 …
Read More »Secret World dev enacts layoffs
'Cost adjustments' take effect after poor showing for MMO
Read More »Secret World undermined by poor Metacritic ratings
Funcom acknowledges poor performance, blames review aggregate site
Read More »Funcom CEO steps down as Secret World goes live
Trond Arne Aas takes up 'freer role' as chief strategy officer
Read More »Funcom developing Lego MMO
MMO developer Funcom is taking a break from its mature-themed titles to work on a licensed Lego MMO game, the company has confirmed. The Age of Conan and Secret World developer is hoping for an offering that will appeal to a more ‘family-friendly’ audience, one that will be more broadly …
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