NCsoft properties, unite! Press release.

[Cynthe]

I applaud this to high heavens! Seriously, this takes my worry with NCAustin and squashes it squarely. In my mind this was a necessary and inevitable turn and NCsoft would have been smart to do something like this, and they have. Awesome guys, this is a really positive move, it certainly sucks for people being moved around or maybe let go, but at the same time gaming development seems very dynamic and once you've got NCsoft on your resume the future can't be that grim.

Again really happy for you people, the leadership team sounds very strong as well so far, which is exactly what we need.

[Knite]

This throws new light on reports of job losses at NC Europe, and indeed gives a greater clarity to the recent events at NC Austin. The job losses at NC Europe are not yet tallied, with reports varying from 50 to 70 employees, but we can confirm, with great personal sadness, that Stephen 'Rockjaw' Reid is one of those affected. Rockjaw was the Creative Concepts manager at NC Europe, well regarded by the community, and the driving force behind many successful events, not to mention putting in sterling work for Draw the World Together.

Source.

[Mark]

Originally Posted by knite16

Source.

They could be wrong.

[Knite]

I sincerely hope so.

[Cynthe]

Yeah that's the sad part. It would really surprise me if Rockjaw was let go, but I don't know how it works over there in detail of course, I just know this is good for NCsoft's future in the west. :/ That and I had some serious angst against NCAustin..

Yes, I totally hope that Rockjaw hasn't lost his position. For that matter, I truly hope that very few, if any, others loose theirs. Here's one for those men and women that make the gaming world AWESOME!!

[Shade]

holy shít, this is actually pretty awesome

[eidolonnight]

Two ways to look at this. Either it's a bad thing or a good thing. I personally think that combining so many good things together can only make them better. It's kinda like sex and chocolate.

[Dancer]

I must say I am a bit worried about what will happen to Guild Wars 2, now that 2 of the ArenaNet founders seems to have less time to use on that game.

[Aggelos]

Somehow good news for international legions I hope.

[dalin]

since we're currently experiencing growing pains at my company (merger of 6 entities), i feel for any folks that might lose their jobs...

its just a raw deal any way you look at it...

[Solvoran]

Originally Posted by Mark

They could be wrong.

I fear not.

Rockjaws Blog

[Hellriser]

And so the war begins ...
After dominating the Asian MMO market, this is the first step in trying to take over the western market from the titan chains of Blizzard. I think it's a good and progressive move, that will cut the bureaucracy between the companies and things will move a lot smoother and faster. The personnel cutbacks are inevitable when merges occur.. unfortunately.

[Diablo]

Hopefully this explains the general lack from NCAustin and why the gag has been a bit too tight.

[Ayase]

The entire Brighton community team (Myself, Atreid and Amboss) is of course still here and will torment you even in the future. I can't give you any more details at the moment as the situation is still cooling, but we're as eager as ever to bring on Aion. I'm going on vacation later today for a week to the north (timing? heh) but will do my best to keep you updated regardless.