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BronzeKnee
United States5214 Posts
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WolfintheSheep
Canada14127 Posts
On January 25 2014 14:01 BronzeKnee wrote: I was initially excited to see that Blizzard might be shaking things up because I feel they're on the wrong course. Sadly, it seems the wrong Blizzard employees are losing their job. Wait, Blizzard employees are losing their jobs? Link please. | ||
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Yakikorosu
1203 Posts
On January 25 2014 13:43 TigerKarl wrote: There are no "underrated" casters at this point of Star Craft. Each of these well known casters has got exactly the popularity he deserves. Uh you're certainly entitled to disagree with my view that KK is underrated, but disputing the very possibility of casters being underrated is an odd idea. Sports that have been around for a hundred years have underrated broadcasters, but Starcraft 2, because of its lengthy almost-4-year-old lifespan, cannot? Anyway I am glad to hear that KK still works for Blizzard, though I wish they'd use him to cast more and not just do voiceovers for their SC2-related commercials. | ||
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BronzeKnee
United States5214 Posts
On January 25 2014 14:11 WolfintheSheep wrote: Wait, Blizzard employees are losing their jobs? Link please. http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=441816 Multiple anonymous sources close to the situation confirmed early this morning that a large portion of the Blizzard Entertainment employees operating out Blizzard's San Francisco office have been laid off. Why you gotta troll me? | ||
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Advantageous
China1350 Posts
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AlternativeEgo
Sweden17309 Posts
Edit: Oh, I see that only a few were relocated and not the whole office. Morning all. | ||
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drumsetjunky
United States136 Posts
Apparently there are no "layoffs" but some employees are being relocated. A Blizzard Representative told IGN this: "Actually, what’s happening is we’ve had separate teams doing similar functions in our San Francisco and Irvine offices. So we’ve identified opportunities to consolidate the teams where it made sense and we have about 10-15 people in San Francisco we’d like to relocate to Irvine. The rest of the employees will remain in our San Francisco office. As a result of these changes, regrettably, David Ting has decided to embark on a new opportunity. He will remain with Blizzard for a number of months to oversee the transition while consulting on various projects." SOURCE: http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/25/blizzard-san-francisco-hit-by-layoffs | ||
Shellshock
United States97276 Posts
On January 25 2014 13:42 digmouse wrote: The correct title should now be "David Ting leaves Blizzard, SF office relocate to Irvine" renamed | ||
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WolfintheSheep
Canada14127 Posts
On January 25 2014 14:19 BronzeKnee wrote: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=441816 Why you gotta troll me? Don't blame me. Tell IGN and OnGamers to get better sources. | ||
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BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES49816 Posts
I wonder how many people read the David in the title and hoped it was David Kim lol...If only the thread was named "Blizzard SF office to relocate to Irvine, David Ting leaves", would have led to a lot of sidebar trolling. | ||
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Shellshock
United States97276 Posts
On January 25 2014 14:46 BLinD-RawR wrote: I wonder how many people read the David in the title and hoped it was David Kim lol...If only the thread was named "Blizzard SF office to relocate to Irvine, David Ting leaves", would have led to a lot of sidebar trolling. the David part doesn't quite fit on the sidebar for me | ||
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BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES49816 Posts
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Slasher
United States1095 Posts
"Actually, what’s happening is we’ve had separate teams doing similar functions in our San Francisco and Irvine offices. So we’ve identified opportunities to consolidate the teams where it made sense and we have about 10-15 people in San Francisco we’d like to relocate to Irvine. The rest of the employees will remain in our San Francisco office. As a result of these changes, regrettably, David Ting has decided to embark on a new opportunity. He will remain with Blizzard for a number of months to oversee the transition while consulting on various projects." | ||
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yokohama
United States1116 Posts
On January 25 2014 14:53 Slasher wrote: Blizzard has now provided onGamers their own statement: "Actually, what’s happening is we’ve had separate teams doing similar functions in our San Francisco and Irvine offices. So we’ve identified opportunities to consolidate the teams where it made sense and we have about 10-15 people in San Francisco we’d like to relocate to Irvine. The rest of the employees will remain in our San Francisco office. As a result of these changes, regrettably, David Ting has decided to embark on a new opportunity. He will remain with Blizzard for a number of months to oversee the transition while consulting on various projects." That clears it up a lot better, thanks Slasher. | ||
BigFan
TLADT24920 Posts
On January 25 2014 09:17 digmouse wrote: The center point of this is what direction Blizzard will take regarding media production other than WCS casts which is now handled by NASL in America, tbh the former IPL crew didn't put out enough content other than casting some Challenger league matches and some highlights, which makes sense that they are laid off ya, that was my point. There is WCS going on and they have the crew for that so it's only natural they would make cuts if the crew isn't doing much work. Still sad for them though :/ | ||
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beesinyoface
2450 Posts
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WolfintheSheep
Canada14127 Posts
On January 25 2014 15:33 beesinyoface wrote: Why can't it be David Kim leaving Because being a forum scapegoat is not a mark against your credentials. | ||
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beesinyoface
2450 Posts
On January 25 2014 15:57 WolfintheSheep wrote: Because being a forum scapegoat is not a mark against your credentials. Man, great post. Seriously, epic stuff!!! Can I gift u TL+?  | ||
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BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES49816 Posts
On January 25 2014 16:00 beesinyoface wrote: Man, great post. Seriously, epic stuff!!! Can I gift u TL+? you should gift him a years worth. | ||
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AnonymousSC2
United States189 Posts
On January 25 2014 09:24 ssg wrote: Does Knocke still cast? He was the best pbp guy in the game when they snatched him up. Sad how they use him. Best pbp guy? I don't think so, man. | ||
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