Console Telltale Layoffs

thats a bit of a double edged sword, sure games were more polished before release but any flaws were permanent. yeah, you didnt have to worry about waiting for new content, you just had to wait for the next release to get new content, not sure that's too different.
i blame people who pre-order games for the state of the game market today. no money until the finished product is ready. if they release an unfinished broken game the first day reviews will hold back sales/money until its fixed. people paying up front means they already have their money and are less concerned about the state of the game at release.... they can just patch that later, rush it out the door.

not sure if any of you guys/gals are into air combst games but ace combat 7 is finally ready for release in January. it was supposed to be out a year and a half ago, then january of this year. the developer came out and publicly said the game was finished but didnt live up to what they thought they could do with the new hardware/software and they could produce a better product, so they were delaying the release. this kind of honesty and integrity is what is missing from so many developers/publishers today and may have actually earned a pre-order from me. this is not a dig at anyone involved with this game but a generalization of the industry today for the big players.
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Some good points on the general state of gaming. I never pre-order myself and will buy only once the game has released and I can make an informed judgement. I am thankful that early access has given people as there is some real talent and passion here, albeit there is also some lame ducks looking to make a quick profit.

7DTD is a fine example of an amazing game with so much depth , and thanks to early access keeps giving new fixes and features to the patient gamer. For me AAA gaming titles are not that great or innovative and normally involve high cost for a limited game with very linear gameplay aimed at the "younger audience" whom tend to accept any repetitive go-fetch gameplay. Just look at Call of Duty as an example of the repetitive genre which hasn't evolved and has actually got worse over time . And don't even get me started on Battlefield V debacle, although I loved Battlefield 1.

Anyway , I am very grateful for early access titles to provide the community with unique gaming experience and genuine consumer concern, not like the money grabbing AAA titles full of loot crates. Long live early access and 7DTD.

 
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I'm not sure what your issue with bfv is. I liked the beta. Buggy but hey betas right? 7dtd is my GOto game. When I get bored of the grind I do some AAA instant gratification.

I wonder what's next along this game type even if tfp will bring anything out for console again....

Who knows

 
Hi... I got a question and I believe that a lot of people want to know is

What is the future of 7d2d on console? Because u guys said that alpha 17 coming up witch is good news, but nobody said anything about patch 14 for console... It's still working on it? Please let is know something more real... Thank u and by the way I really love the game and I would like to keep playing and enjoy it...

 
Forgot to.mention I use xbox

Has anyone heard anything new? Where's the unity upgrade that was told to us before the layoffs. Why does it crash to home after an hour when will that be fixed? I use an Xbox one original.

 
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Has anyone heard anything new? Where's the unity upgrade that was told to us before the layoffs. Why does it crash to home after an hour when will that be fixed? I use an Xbox one original.
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I’m not expecting it to ever be fixed or updated. But if you want to hold your breath...

 
We are deeply saddened by the news of the Telltale layoffs. Our hearts go out to our friends and partners over there. Rest assured The Fun Pimps are committed to the future of the 7 Days to Die Franchise and will continue to update and support 7 Days on every platform we can. As more information becomes available TFP will be issuing statements.
Cheers Richard
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I appreciate this update, and the edit removing the information regarding alpha 17 on PC, but I have to say it feels like it's time to make some space on my hard drive. I bought this game 2 years ago on sale for $10. I got my money's worth.

Thanks to Telltale for pulling the game to console. Thanks to Clare an Slyth for doing your best to nbn keep the information flowing and accurate. Thanks to the community for the build ideas. It has been fun, but time to move on.

 
Well this ain't good.

I just thought I'd come and visit the forums again to see if that long awaited news about the new update has dropped yet, and this was totally unexpected. But, it is what it is I guess. Hopefully those that got laid off over at Telltale Games are able to find other jobs that suit their talents. I'm curious as to what comes of that new survival game Telltale is publishing called Stranded Deep, which was just recently announced to be releasing this month on the 9th of October for console's. Is that game also in jeopardy?

Either way, as for 7 Days To Die, just take your sweet time with it. There's no rush considering the current versions of the game are in a very good and pleasable state right now, especially on PS4 in particular, and us console gamer's are no strangers to waiting around either. If we could just get alpha 16 on console's I think that would be good enough to officially call it a finished product as far as I'm concerned. Just my opinion.

 
Please don't jump the gun, read this first :

https://twitter.com/x/status/1047975335235481600
Those are again sad news for people who were fired, but should not impact existing contracts (aka 7DTD).

TTG laid off even more employees, but *did not* file for bankruptcy or cancel existing contracts.

In order to have 7DTD "alive" and continuing, TTG needs only ONE person, not a full staff team.

This person just need to sign contracts with TFP and IG, and pay IG with the remaining funds.

As for now, we have statements external contracts will be honored.

So it's a waste for employees, but not necessary for 7DTD as a video game.

So wait and see, no need to panic now.

 
TTG laid off even more employees, but *did not* file for bankruptcy or cancel existing contracts.

In order to have 7DTD "alive" and continuing, TTG needs only ONE person, not a full staff team.

This person just need to sign contracts with TFP and IG, and pay IG with the remaining funds.

As for now, we have statements external contracts will be honored.

So it's a waste for employees, but not necessary for 7DTD as a video game.

So wait and see, no need to panic now.
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Our main source of information that apparently worked for TTG lost her job. The Fun Pimps themselves came over here to start this post to try to appease the console players. We need to face the reality that Teletale kept on those people to handle their own games not the ones they are publishing for others. Especially with all the signs out there.

And Sylen they are working to take of the games from their own studio. That article doesn't say anything about games TTG was just publishing.

I loved this game. There is none other like it. But it has run its course. If the Fun Pimps take over, sweet, but somehting tells me that wont happen until they are done with PC alphas. With as messy as the console version release has been, it's not going to be easy to find a new publisher.

I personally hold no I'll will toward the Fun Pimps, iron Galaxy, or Teletale.

 
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Our main source of information that apparently worked for TTG lost her job. The Fun Pimps themselves came over here to start this post to try to appease the console players. We need to face the reality that Teletale kept on those people to handle their own games not the ones they are publishing for others. Especially with all the signs out there.
And Sylen they are working to take of the games from their own studio. That article doesn't say anything about games TTG was just publishing.

I loved this game. There is none other like it. But it has run its course. If the Fun Pimps take over, sweet, but somehting tells me that wont happen until they are done with PC alphas. With as messy as the console version release has been, it's not going to be easy to find a new publisher.

I personally hold no I'll will toward the Fun Pimps, iron Galaxy, or Teletale.
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This is the best game ever made. It runs fantastic right now on the ps4 pro. I just really wish and need that Unity engine upgrade I know its coming. I'm holding my breath and crossing my fingers I even called in sick to work just in case it comes out today. Too bad for TT Clare was very helpful. I would like to work on consoles myself.

 
All I'm going to say is if 7dtd wasn't ready for console why even put it on there. Second I love playing this game and so do most of my gaming buddy's but I'm tired of hearing that its on the top of the to do list from the modders when it's clear it's not when comes to us console players. With that said it would be nice that when alpha 17 comes out on be PC and all the bugs fixed on it then start on the console version just to show that the modders have just the same amount consideration on console as they do for PC.

 
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