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May 12 NO comments
Chapter News, Industry News, Rockstar

Rockstar officially confirms closure of Vienna studio

Former employees to be offered new positions ‘where possible’

Rockstar has officially confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz that its Austrian development studio, Rockstar Vienna, has been closed - but added that some employees will be offered new jobs within the company.

Rumours of the closure began to emerge earlier today, with one Rockstar Vienna employee breaking the news in a blog posting.

This morning, a Rockstar spokesperson told GI.biz: “Yes, we can confirm the studio was closed on Thursday. Employees will be offered packages in accordance with Austrian law, as well as other job opportunities within Take-Two and Rockstar Games where possible.”

Source: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=16975

May 08 NO comments
Industry News, Xendex

Xendex announces ‘Sherlock Holmes - The Silver Earring’

In May 1897 Sherlock Holmes accompanied by Dr. Watson are visiting Mr. Bromsby in Sherringford Hall. The rumor says that Bromsby has something special to announce. As 23:00 hit the clock, the guests gather to listen to his speech, but as Mr. Bromsby starts to speak, he collapse down, with a red point showing on the front of his chest, just above his heart. Why was Bromsby murdered before he could complete his speech. Can his beautiful daughter really be as innocent as she looks? Where is the murderer, and what dark secret is he trying to hide…

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Mar 09 NO comments
Industry News, JoWood

JoWood Announces Gothic 3 Release Date

Rottenmann, Austria, 8th of March 2006: Gothic fans, here’s the answer to all your prayers: Publisher JoWooD Productions, co-publisher Deep Silver and developer Piranha Bytes will release the third part of the RPG legend in September 2006.

„For a long time, the fans have had to be satisfied with the cryptic answer `…when it’s done!` if they wanted to know the release date. Now we are sure `when it’s done` - in September 2006 the third chapter of the Gothic saga will be released. “The polished quality will bring excitement to the hearts of all gamers worldwide!“, assures Stefan Berger, Senior Brand Manager JoWooD Productions.

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