Between alan wake 2 barely breaking even and fbc firebreak flopping hard, I can see why they would change the CEO. hopefully this doesn't compromise the actual games in the future to try and get more money
AW2 was incredible, but I knew it wouldn't do well when I played it, because it's too niche. I love the Weird Fiction universe they're building, but it's just not pulling the Resident Evil audience.
Firebreak I think was their attempt to monetize the IP, but oof, it's just not fun. I feel like they could have gone more "friend slop" in tone and been much more successful. Imagine a game loop like Repo or Lethal Company, but set in the Oldest House, interacting with weird, goofy phenomena. Instead it's a very dry shooting experience wrapped in a very dry upgrade system. I want to support them, but it feels like work to play this game...
Alan Wake 2 sold like shit because no physical release on launch for console and it's still only available on Epic Games Store for PC. I refused to buy it until the physical release came out. Good game by the way.
Tero Virtala has stepped down as Remedy CEO with immediate effect. Virtala, who was appointed CEO in 2016, will continue to work for the developer for an "agreed transition period" while it begins the process of appointing a new leader.
Remedy co-founder and chief product officer Markus Mäki will take on the role of interim CEO, effective as of today (October 22). Mäki has been on the developer's board of directors since 1995, and is also chairman of the board. As Mäki becomes interim CEO, Henri Österlund will take over Mäki's previous role as chairman of the board. Österlund has been a board member since 2017.
"I want to thank Tero Virtala for his substantial contribution to the management of Remedy since 2016," said Mäki. "I personally thank Tero for good cooperation and wish him all the best for the future."
Last week, Remedy announced it would be adjusting its financial outlook for 2025 following "weak sales" of its first multiplayer title, FBC Firebreak. It recognised a non-cash impairment of €14.9 million, representing the game's development costs alongside publishing and distribution rights.
Remedy previously forecast both its revenue and operating profit would increase from the previous year. It now estimates a decrease in operating profit as Firebreak did not meet "internal targets."
Its a cool game and there is really nothing like it but I won't lie I hate actually playing it, the controls and gameplay are just meh and some of the bosses are ridiculous but the setpieces and everything else was top tier.
I liked Control but Alan Wake was a sludge. Its age really shows. That being said, it wasn't necessarily bad enough that I couldn't tank through the game, but if Control were in lower A tier, Alan Wake would be upper C tier
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simple@piefed.social · 18 pts · 333d
Between alan wake 2 barely breaking even and fbc firebreak flopping hard, I can see why they would change the CEO. hopefully this doesn't compromise the actual games in the future to try and get more money
False@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 333d
I'm still hoping Alan Wake 2 will end up on Steam some day.
dukemirage@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 333d
or GOG
Damage@feddit.it · 7 pts · 333d
Well if he's the one who decided for epic exclusivity, yeah, otherwise no
teawrecks@sopuli.xyz · 6 pts · 333d
AW2 was incredible, but I knew it wouldn't do well when I played it, because it's too niche. I love the Weird Fiction universe they're building, but it's just not pulling the Resident Evil audience.
Firebreak I think was their attempt to monetize the IP, but oof, it's just not fun. I feel like they could have gone more "friend slop" in tone and been much more successful. Imagine a game loop like Repo or Lethal Company, but set in the Oldest House, interacting with weird, goofy phenomena. Instead it's a very dry shooting experience wrapped in a very dry upgrade system. I want to support them, but it feels like work to play this game...
QueenMidna@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 333d
Firebreak would have been just perfect for the Helldivers treatment
daggermoon@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 333d
Alan Wake 2 sold like shit because no physical release on launch for console and it's still only available on Epic Games Store for PC. I refused to buy it until the physical release came out. Good game by the way.
pedro@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 333d
That's a shame, remedy has made some absolute bangers under his tenure, I hope his departure doesn't change their output too drastically
slaacaa@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 333d
Tero Virtala has stepped down as Remedy CEO with immediate effect. Virtala, who was appointed CEO in 2016, will continue to work for the developer for an "agreed transition period" while it begins the process of appointing a new leader.
Remedy co-founder and chief product officer Markus Mäki will take on the role of interim CEO, effective as of today (October 22). Mäki has been on the developer's board of directors since 1995, and is also chairman of the board. As Mäki becomes interim CEO, Henri Österlund will take over Mäki's previous role as chairman of the board. Österlund has been a board member since 2017.
"I want to thank Tero Virtala for his substantial contribution to the management of Remedy since 2016," said Mäki. "I personally thank Tero for good cooperation and wish him all the best for the future."
Last week, Remedy announced it would be adjusting its financial outlook for 2025 following "weak sales" of its first multiplayer title, FBC Firebreak. It recognised a non-cash impairment of €14.9 million, representing the game's development costs alongside publishing and distribution rights.
Remedy previously forecast both its revenue and operating profit would increase from the previous year. It now estimates a decrease in operating profit as Firebreak did not meet "internal targets."
Kyle_The_G@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 333d
Thats too bad But I kind of get it. I adored Alan wake and control but never played firebreak, was it any good?
False@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 333d
It seems to have gotten a pretty mediocre reception in a crowded market space prone to "winner takes all", so flopped pretty hard
voracitude@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 333d
Kyle_The_G@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 333d
Its a cool game and there is really nothing like it but I won't lie I hate actually playing it, the controls and gameplay are just meh and some of the bosses are ridiculous but the setpieces and everything else was top tier.
Contramuffin@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 333d
I liked Control but Alan Wake was a sludge. Its age really shows. That being said, it wasn't necessarily bad enough that I couldn't tank through the game, but if Control were in lower A tier, Alan Wake would be upper C tier
garretble@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 333d
Yeah AW1 honestly isn’t that fun. I played about half of it and then just read the story and watched some videos about.
AW2, however, is excellent. Very very good. And I spent enough time with it to get the platinum trophy.