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more about #7studios SigmundTheSeaMonster: In unrelated related news, a friend that works for VMware got the ole pink slip, along with an entire dev group (+70 folks). I fear the recession, is... more » Twik63: wow so they bought their competitor then put them out of work.. nice. more » Sansatori: Honestly, people will bend things so far until it suits their message. We get it, you don't like Activision or Bobby K. But this is housecleaning.... more » 7ucky: Can I play the Kotick's advocate for a moment? First, I don't condone the buying and gutting of companies. However, to a publisher like Activision, t... more » AncientUnknown1: Just 6 months and they are already gutting their purchase. Or is it common to layoff 50% of a studio following completion of a project? more » Koztah: Seriously. I am never buying an Activision game new again. Used, etc only - and even then only if they release a game I really want. Nothing anyone ... more » Pyrefly: Ah i see, so Kotick felt like he wanted another Ferrari? it's all good, i'm sure those employees being laid off don't care in the slightest. more » deanbmmv: Wow, so we errm "Might be Wrong" about hating Activsion? [kotaku.com] :P This is pretty much classic MS rule book of Business: Embrace, Extend, Exting... more » Rebochan: OMG THE AMERICAN GAMING INDUSTRY IS DYING! more » MyBigToe: oh, this is surprising more » Archaotic: So...they bought out a company that was making a competitor to DJ Hero, then fired half the staff. Kotick is a terrible human being. There's a speci... more » calderon0311: Most of these comments makes me a sad panda since people are too ignorant to the main issue. :( With that said, would everyone be saying the same thin... more » Jonathon Seifer: I'm going to listen to Prince and play a REAL guitar,If I want to be a DJ ,I'll get a REAL turntable. >.> more » Kamakazie: Slightly confused by this. Who is 7 Studios in relation to Scratch DJ? And what is it they need to do, exactly? more » Takamofo: Activision is the snobby rich kid you used to know during high school and you wanted to punch him in the F****** face! more » akumaserge: Why does activision have to be so mean and greedy... WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU?! more » El-Suave: If I'm right (and I might not be), the funny part about all this is over DJ games about which nobody cares anyway. If Activision thinks this is the ne... more » Hey_Blinkon: Ahh, the law suit for damages due to hurt feelings. That is a nasty boo boo indeed. Almost an ouchie. more » gique: what a mess.. more » Heliophage: I'm sure the sales won't be affected significantly. Well, it may be significant relative to their total sales, but not by any other measure. ... Hmm, ... more » -
#rumor
Activision Subtracts From 7 Studios, Hits Ex-Scratch Dev With Layoffs
In April, publisher Activision purchased 7 Studios, then the developer of DJ Hero competitor Scratch the Ultimate DJ. Today, Kotaku has been told by sources close to the studio, it laid off an estimated 30 people from 7 Studios. More » -
#legalremix
Judge Orders 7 Studios To Hand Over Scratch DJ Source Code
The drama between Scratch DJ and 7 Studios continues this week, as the Los Angeles County Superior Court again orders the developer to hand over the source code to their game engine. More » -
#legal
More Legal Fuss Over Scratch DJ Game
What. A. Mess. Having been sued by publishers Genius Products earlier in the week, Scratch developers 7 Studios are now suing them right back. More » -
#djbattle
Rumor: Scratch: The Ultimate DJ Has A New Developer
According to sources with knowledge of the game's development, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ has a brand new developer, with Bottlerocket Entertainment replacing former developers 7 Studios, who were recently sued by the game's publisher. More » -
#djbattle
Activision Denies Wrongdoing In Scratch Suit, Backed By LA Court
Publisher Activision has responded to allegations that it conspired to delay rival DJ game Scratch: The Ultimate DJ by buying its competitor's developer, 7 Studios, calling those claims disingenuous and lacking in merit. More » -
#lawsuit
Activision Accused of Stealing From DJ Hero Rival
The publisher and peripheral maker of upcoming DJ game Scratch: The Ultimate DJ have filed suit against developer 7 Studios and Activision for "intentional interference with contract, breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets." More » -
#7studios
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ Impressions
7 Studios is hoping to bring the thrill of live DJing home with Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, the rhythm game that aims for the digital rock 'n' roll fantasy of Guitar Hero, only on turntables.
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