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EA Proposing Closure Of Harry Potter Developer
Despite some of the good things internally that EA is saying will happen if it goes through with its plans to shut down internal studio Bright Light, it's never a good thing when a developer has to close its doors.
Said the company in a statement: "After a review of all current and future projects, Electronic Arts has started a formal consultation process with its Bright Light employees over the proposed closure of the studio." Furthermore, there's apparently an upside to the whole thing. "The proposed changes will help centralize development on future projects, reduce development costs, and will allow for better knowledge and talent sharing within the organization," continued the statement. At least Bright Light employees are currently being assessed for reassignment.
Bright Light Studios not only worked on the recent Harry Potter titles for EA, but also the LittleBigPlanet-esque Create game (shown above), as well as other projects for EA. The studio emerged from the ashes of Populous creator Bullfrog Productions after that developer was absorbed into the EA structure in 2001. Bright Light was officially formed in 2008.
[via Gamasutra]
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