07-16-2008, 12:42 PM
They are not completely dead. They still have the right to the IP. They don't take in new subscribers and have indeed fired most of the staff. But the whole Hanbitsoft owns the IP seems to be just a rumour.
This news recently got out:
"Flagship Studios Still in Operations
San Francisco, CA (July 14, 200 -- Flagship Studios has announced today that despite rumors to the contrary, the company is still operating.
âIt is with deep regret that I must announce that Flagship Studios has laid off most employees. However, the core management and founding team members are still at Flagship.â said Bill Roper, CEO of Flagship Studios. âThe past five years have been an incredible experience for us, but unfortunately, we couldnât sustain the size of the company any longer.â
Flagship Studios owns the rights to all its technology and IP, including Hellgate: London and Mythos. Due to the current situation, Flagship will not be taking any new subscribers for Hellgate: London, and all current subscriptions will not be billed.
Flagship wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to those that have supported the company and games over the past five years."
Link: http://forums.mythos.com/showthread.php?t=20719
I personally don't care much for Hellgate, that game was never for me. But I have played Mythos quite a bit and I still hope to see it out. I guess there is still hope...somewhere:)
This news recently got out:
"Flagship Studios Still in Operations
San Francisco, CA (July 14, 200 -- Flagship Studios has announced today that despite rumors to the contrary, the company is still operating.
âIt is with deep regret that I must announce that Flagship Studios has laid off most employees. However, the core management and founding team members are still at Flagship.â said Bill Roper, CEO of Flagship Studios. âThe past five years have been an incredible experience for us, but unfortunately, we couldnât sustain the size of the company any longer.â
Flagship Studios owns the rights to all its technology and IP, including Hellgate: London and Mythos. Due to the current situation, Flagship will not be taking any new subscribers for Hellgate: London, and all current subscriptions will not be billed.
Flagship wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to those that have supported the company and games over the past five years."
Link: http://forums.mythos.com/showthread.php?t=20719
I personally don't care much for Hellgate, that game was never for me. But I have played Mythos quite a bit and I still hope to see it out. I guess there is still hope...somewhere:)