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This morning’s announcement that SCi is to axe 25 per cent of its workforce and become a ‘studio-led’ games company has huge ramifications for its employees and the industry at large – we outline every last detail you need to know here . Read the top line news about the …
Read More »SCi would accept sensible offer for company
After revealing its plans to cut a quarter of its workforce, scrap 14 projects still in development and become a ‘studio-led’ publisher, the Britsoft firm has revealed that it would still be interested if a suitor was ready to make the company The official statement from the company reads: At …
Read More »SCi set for studio restructure
25 per cent of jobs to go, 14 projects cancelled, and production services moved to Montreal - all part of new 'studio-led' model
Read More »SCi’s £81.4m loss sparks restructure
Newly installed SCi CEO Phil Rogers has this morning revealed the result of his company business review – announcing that he plans to restructure the company around a new ‘studio-led’ business model, which means a reduction in workforce and cancellation of 14 projects. SCi, which owns publishing label Eidos and …
Read More »Pivotal to close or be sold, say rumours
Unconfirmed reports suggest SCi will ditch Bath-based team, and possibly other 'non-core' studios as part of shake up
Read More »Eidos unveils Just Cause 2
Eidos will bring the sequel to 2006’s hit Just Cause to market this year. Developed by Avalanche Studios, Just Cause 2 marks the return of slick protagonist Rico Rodriquez, this time taking on a new destination – the huge playground of the South East Asian islands of Panau. The title …
Read More »OPINION: What went wrong at SCi
UK publisher SCi has seen plenty of ups and downs over the last few years – from successfully fighting off US giant Elevation Partners in 2005 to last week’s managerial clear-out. With a comprehensive knowledge of the publishers’ history and circumstances, Lovell offers unparallelled insight into SCi’s successes and struggles …
Read More »Industry guru drafted in at SCi
New SCi CEO Phil Rogers has already handpicked the Chief Operating Officer he believes will turn around SCi’s fortunes. Jurgen Goeldner joins the company with over 25 years’ experience within video games, including stints as an exec at Funsoft and THQ Germany. "Jurgen has a wealth of experience which will …
Read More »SCi share price continues to soar
Today’s astounding recovery of SCi’s share price shows no sign of halting following the exodus of the management team. The Britsoft company’s stock had risen by a whopping 59.38 per cent at midday – up to 76.5 pence. The price has now settled to 74 pence – an overall rise …
Read More »HAVE YOUR SAY: What now for SCi?
How do you think SCi can get back on its feet after losing Jane Cavanagh, Bill Ennis and Rob Murphy? Is a sale now inevitable? Who do you think will swoop for the Britsoft firm? Or do you believe SCi can bounce back with the release of Tomb Raider: Underworld? …
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