Brothers of Arms

[Gert]

Pioneering Dundee-based computer games company Realtime Worlds has gone into administration putting hundreds of jobs at risk.

The company, founded by the creator of Lemmings and Grand Theft Auto, is based at a former jute mill in the city.

It employs about 250 people and was seen as one of the biggest players in the global computer games market.

Its newest title, online role-playing game APB, launched a few weeks ago but has experienced "lacklustre" demand.

BBC link

Think this is probably one of the fastest MMO creators/developers to fold...had heard some very non-flattering comments about APB as well.

[Gert]

And shortly after it closes...

APB has been a fantastic journey, but unfortunately that journey has come to a premature end. Today we are sad to announce that despite everyone's best efforts to keep the service running; APB is coming to a close. It's been a pleasure working on APB and with all its players. Together we were building an absolutely amazing game, and for that, we thank you. You guys are awesome!

3 months from launch to closure seems to be the shortest time for an MMO...is this a sign the MMO market is getting too swamped?

APB was basically GTA as an MMO as I understand it - nice idea but didn't seem to work out in reality.

Anyone try this at all?

Blog from someone who worked there...