Strategy First acquires Malfador Machinations

mrscrogg · #1 April 6th, 2006, 07:34 PM

how many times have we worked for a co . that either got new management or was bought out . " your job is safe ! we're making no changes !" YA RIGHT ! they suck you dry for your knowledge or until they can put their own people in place and you find yourself with no job and tryingto explain to wife and kids what happened . Aaron beware ! make sure the check clears and you have a iron tight contract

Suicide Junkie · #2 April 6th, 2006, 09:58 PM

Well, in this case, there is only one employee, and he's the management.

Azselendor · #3 April 6th, 2006, 11:00 PM

I hope aaron made sure all his bases were covered and took precautions and I wish him the best of luck, but I still don't trust Strategy First.

Hopefully Aaron can influence them to a better course.

mrscrogg · #4 April 6th, 2006, 11:22 PM

It does'nt seem like Strategy First has the best of records - why did Aaron shop himself around a bit more if he was going to sell ?

Rollo · #5 April 6th, 2006, 11:42 PM

Who says he didn't?

And btw, after working with S1st for quite some time now I think Aaron probably has a better insight and more informed opinion of them than most people who make up their minds on pure internet hearsay.

Azselendor · #6 April 7th, 2006, 01:52 AM

Contract may have given Strategy First first-bid option, but who knows.

Atrocities · #7 April 7th, 2006, 01:53 AM

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Rollo said:
Who says he didn't?

And btw, after working with S1st for quite some time now I think Aaron probably has a better insight and more informed opinion of them than most people who make up their minds on pure internet hearsay.

Well said.

Tim Brooks · #8 April 7th, 2006, 06:45 AM

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Not that SFI is a bad company, they just have to prove themselves again after the bankruptcy and Stardock scandel.

I disagree. What they did to developers is criminal IMHO, especially Stardock and Brad Wardell, but there were many others. Many of these developers are still hurting. Companies like this make it hard on us indie publishers also. You don't think developers who had dealings with SF are really gun shy when it comes to publishing deals?

David Gervais said it: SF was bought by a company with 22 million in assets. Seems like a 'good' company would do the right thing, and make sure these small devs got their money.

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pure internet hearsay

Uhh, what hearsay are you speaking of?

President_Elect_Shang · #9 April 8th, 2006, 12:01 AM

No offensive but on the limited info I have I would place my money on Mr. Brooks opinion. That is with the guy that has game design and publishing experience.

My interest in this discussion (before anyone asks) is obvious. The outcome of this move by MM will affect the future of a game I enjoy so much! I certainly wish MM and Aaron the best of luck, and I hope that he has taken steps to prevent the demise of his company or the commercialization of the SE line.

Fyron · #10 April 8th, 2006, 02:29 AM

David has a lot of game development experience, being an industry artist and all. Made artwork for Starfury, Dungeon Odyssey, and SE5 lately. Plenty of work before that. I don't know if he has personal experience with publishing games, but he is certianly not lacking in game industry experience.