Sven Vincke tweeted the original wording of the speech at The Game Awards, which he had to give after winning the Game of the Year nomination. Baldur’s Gate 3 significantly shortened due to the criticized timing. Boss mentioned in speech Larian among other things, a team taking care of Wizards of the Coast ABOUT Dungeons and Dragons. This must have been dramatically affected by the recent mass layoffs in the maternity ward. Hasbro.
“I would also like to thank Wizards of the Coast and the DnD team in particular for giving us the freedom to do this. I am truly sorry that many of you were let go. It’s sad when you realize that almost none of the people who were in the original meeting room remain. I hope you are doing well,” Vincke wrote.
I also want to thank you @Wizards_DnD and especially to the DnD team for giving us carte blanche. I’m very sorry to hear that many of you were let go. It’s sad to know that almost none of the people who were in the original conference room are left. I hope everything ends for you…
— Sven Vincke @where? (@LarAtLarian) December 14, 2023
The statement did not spare the big names of popular brands. Wizards of the Coast art director was among the 1,100 Hasbra employees laid off Brianna Heiss or Head of Publishing and Licensing Liz Shu, who has been with the company for over 28 years. In addition to D&D, staff reductions also affected map authors. The Magic of Gathering. Hasbro At the same time, the company recorded a 40% year-over-year increase in video game sales in the third quarter thanks to Baldur’s Gate 3.
Source : Zing
