ken rolston – Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt https://gamingbolt.com Get a Bolt of Gaming Now! Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:11:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Lord of the Rings Online Dev Facing Layoffs https://gamingbolt.com/lord-of-the-rings-online-dev-facing-layoffs https://gamingbolt.com/lord-of-the-rings-online-dev-facing-layoffs#comments Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:11:17 +0000 http://gamingbolt.com/?p=118661
Remember how enthusiastic we were to report that Ken Rolston, lead designer of both the Elder Scrolls and Kingdoms of Amalur titles, had found new employment at Lords of the Rings Online developer Turbine after layoffs from 38 Studios? Well, that enthusiasm might have been short-lived, as it’s recently been reported that Turbine is facing layoffs as well.

Speaking to GIBiz, a representative stated that, “As part of the continual review of our business operations and fluctuating market conditions, we have had to make reductions in our Turbine workforce. The group continues to remain an integral part of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.”

So while they won’t be going out of business just yet, it’s somewhat worrying that no matter where gaming industry professionals go, they’ll never find true job security. The gaming industry is turning into a very high-pressure environment where even the biggest AAA titles have failed to make returns, while mediocre titles like Resident Evil 6 thrive. Hopefully, Rolston’s new tenure will be long and prosperous despite these troubles.

]]> https://gamingbolt.com/lord-of-the-rings-online-dev-facing-layoffs/feed 1 118661 Elder Scrolls, Kingdoms of Amalur Lead Designer Now At Turbine https://gamingbolt.com/elder-scrolls-kingdoms-of-amalur-lead-designer-now-at-turbine https://gamingbolt.com/elder-scrolls-kingdoms-of-amalur-lead-designer-now-at-turbine#respond Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:44:57 +0000 http://gamingbolt.com/?p=117108
It was a shame that 38 Studios, the talent behind the under-rated Kingdoms of Amalur, had to file for bankruptcy but given the nature of the industry today, it’s either AAA blockbuster success or go home. However, another tenet that rings true is the need for talented developers. And at the very least, Ken Rolston has landed on his feet with the news that he’s joining Turbine as design director, where he will lead all aspects of game design.

Known for Lord of the Rings Online, Turbine has stated that Rolston is “one of the most accomplished fantasy RPG computer and video game designers of all time, with over a decade of lead designer experience on the award-winning Elder Scrolls franchise.”

This is only a small part in a concentrated effort from Turbine to “design and deploy the next generation of online gaming.” But whichever way you cut it, Rolston is back in business, as he rightfully should be.

Source: GIBiz

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